Edwin nodded mournfully and dragged his suitcase, but not before whispering to Bryson, “We’re leaving first. Bye!”
Pleased with their little interaction, Bryson gave the younger man a friendly smile.
Meanwhile, Johanna was trailing Hannah up at the front. When she spotted Bryson’s debonair profile, a bitter taste rose in her mouth.
Unfortunately for her, Hannah was walking in long strides, and soon enough, Bryson’s figure blurred in the distance, no matter how much Johanna looked back and squinted her eyes.
They took a short rest at the hotel before heading to the resort, invitation in hand.
The place was a little different from what Hannah had imagined. It had nothing of the usual commercial ambience that most resorts adapted.
It might be because the Bloom Mountain Resort had always been a private establishment. The owners had gone to great lengths to maintain its original look.
It sat in the middle of the valley, overshadowed by the hulking figure of a mountain to one side. Behind it was a coffee plantation that stretched to about five thousand acres, surrounded by meadows filled with flowers.
Trails and paths interconnected with each other, allowing guests to explore the area to their hearts’ content. The guest houses were positioned so that they were sandwiched between the mountain and the lake.
Outside each house was a semi-private, outdoor pool that could be switched to a hot spring bath according to the guest’s wishes.
In front of the main building was an array of entertainment facilities, ranging from a horse racetrack to a golf course.
And if the guests wanted to go scuba-diving or sightsee around the lake, the resort had professional coaches in residence, ready to assist.
These amenities were carefully explained by the personal butler who ushered Hannah and her cousins inside.
He beamed at Hannah, the shiny badge pinned to his chest glimmering in the sunlight.
“I am number @@1, Miss Moore, and I will be your exclusive butler throughout your stay. I will be responsible for managing your itinerary and making sure that your needs are met. If there is anything that you require, please do not hesitate to call for me.”
Edwin raised his hand.
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“She has her own butler? What about us?”
The man turned to him with a polite smile.
“You are Miss Moore’s companions, so her privileges are also yours. Please reach out to me if you need any assistance.”
They entered the main building, where the butler then led Edwin and Johanna to the second floor.
“Your rooms are here. As for you, Miss Moore, your room has the best view in the house. Allow me to escort you there.”
Hannah followed him to the elevator, and they went up to the sixth floor. There were only five rooms on this floor, and each one boasted of a traditional, rather antique interior.
The butler led the way down the hall and opened a door.
“This room has the best view in the entire resort.”