About Last Night

It was a gorgeous afternoon sipping a mojito lounging in Paradise. Literally. Cabbage Beach on Paradise island was magical. I had pulled my lounger away from the crowds, keen on enjoying some alone time. There was something special about watching the sunlight dance softly on gentle waves lapsing against the shore. The humid air was tempered by the cool salty breeze. Suddenly I became aware that someone had approached me. I looked up to see a slender brunette smile at me and asked if I could take a photo for her.

As I snapped several photos of her and offered to take more I was perhaps as excited as she was that they would be amazing shots. The lighting was perfection and she was a stunning girl. She told me that her name was Laura and she was visiting from Madrid. Alone. I couldn't help laughing with her as we mused how odd people found girls travelling alone were. The Bahamas is internationally recognized as a favorite honeymoon destination with its majestic beaches and romantic restaurants. I shared my story of my prior evening where I showed up in a chiffon floral maxi dress for my reservation for one at an ocean side restaurant. The candlelight, the lobster, and wine was phenomenal. I wasn't even bothered by the myriad of couples who seemed to be on dates of some sort. As a matter of fact I enjoyed not having to make conversation. I enjoyed getting dressed up for myself and choosing the bottle of wine I preferred, without compromise. Laura and I exchanged numbers and agreed to meet at Aura, Atlantis later in the evening. Aura was the nightclub inside the Atlantis Resort complex. I was not staying at the resort as magnificent as it was given the room rates. However, cocktails there sounded like fun!

That evening I arrived a few minutes early and finally when Laura showed up she looked even better than she had on the beach. Somehow we both ended up in black miniskirts and halter tops. Was this the dress code for wild evenings ahead? As we waited in line one of the bouncers approached us and asked if we had been before. It was a first for both of us. He pulled us from the line and said that they would be happy to take care of us this evening. Laura walked confidently ahead, perfect stride, perfect posture.

Something told me I would be in for a night to remember.