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Once upon a time, on a small tropical island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, an unlikely pair met by chance.

Small tropical island

By Anicet KouldjimPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Once upon a time, on a secluded tropical island in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, an improbable couple ran into one another by complete accident. Samantha was a young entrepreneur who lived in New York City and aspired to a lot. She was visiting the island on a job trip to finalize a contract with a regional hotel and resort developer. She was accustomed to the fast-paced and ruthless environment of the city, and the prospect of being stranded on a secluded island for a lengthy period of time did not excite her very much. Jack was a chill surfer who hailed from the state of California. He had been surfing all over the globe and enjoying the simpler things in life while he was away. A particularly brutal wipeout had left him trapped on the island without a board or a method to get off the island, which is how he had found himself on the island by accident. On Samantha's first full day in the country, the two of them crossed paths on the beach. While Samantha was attempting to organize a conference call with her staff in New York, Jack was relaxing on the beach, playing his guitar, and taking in the view of the setting sun. "I'm sorry to bother you, but do you happen to know whether there's a mobile phone signal in this area?" Samantha's question to Jack was delivered with a note of displeasure in her tone. "Sorry, there is no signal in this area. However, if you would want to use my guitar, you are more than free to do so. "Jack gave Samantha a kind grin and offered her his instrument in response. Jack's laid-back demeanor was surprising to Samantha, who was taken aback by it. She had never met anyone like him before. She was accustomed to interacting with individuals who lived in the city, and he was the polar opposite of those folks. They ended up conversing for hours, and despite the great differences in their histories and ways of life, they discovered that they had quite a few things in common with one another. Both of them had a deep appreciation for the sea, as well as a hunger for excitement and the opportunity to learn something new. They spent more and more time together as the days progressed through the week. They participated in activities such as snorkeling, exploring the island, and even a fishing excursion together. Samantha was the one who showed Jack how to surf, while Jack was the one who showed Samantha how to negotiate agreements and make a profit. In spite of the differences in their upbringings, they were able to share a wealth of knowledge and wisdom with one another, and they developed a deep appreciation for and concern for one another. They both came to the realization that they didn't want their time on the island to come to an end just as Samantha's job was drawing to a close. They had developed a deep bond with one another, and neither of them wanted to be separated from the other in any way. Samantha devised a plan to solve the problem, which included her making an investment in Jack's surf school company and assisting him in growing it into a successful venture. In exchange, Jack would instruct Samantha on how to de-stress and have more fun in life. In the end, they were both successful in achieving their goals; Samantha was able to remain on the island and follow her interest in adventuring, while Jack was able to get the financial backing he needed to expand his firm. And in addition to that, each of them acquired something much more priceless: a genuine friend, partner, and comrade. They made their home on the island and spent a joyful and fruitful life there, appreciating the tropical beauty together and reveling in the sensation of the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin as they surfed and laughed together for the rest of their lives.

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  • Donna Fox (HKB)about a year ago

    This was a nice take on the challenge. Good Work!

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