It was past seven in the evening. Andrea woke up from the noises downstairs. After the feast like lunch a while ago. She dozed herself off to sleep as she was so tired from the long journey.
She got up and opened her luggage to get all the gifts her mom bought for everyone.
She went downstairs and she can hardly see the stairs because she was carrying a lot. She carried it from her chest and it was like she was carrying a big fat kid. From what she saw downstairs, it seems like everyone was still around. They were excited about her. This is what she likes from her mom's family. They are all nice and kindhearted. They treat her as if she's a princess. They are all fond of her not only because she's the prettiest as she's half American. She has this perfect skin, not too dark not too white. Every hair that she has in her body is golden. There is something different that makes her extra special.

She put everything down on the sofa and called everyone's attention.

"Guys! Come over, I have something for you all," she shouted while clapping.

Everyone gathered around so excitedly. As people living in the province, this is one of the precious things they love when someones coming back from the city. The gift thing.
The kids were giggling with excitement.

"Mom bought this stuff for all of you. I hope you guys will like it," she said proudly as she distribute every piece of it. She was so happy seeing her family happy. "If only mom was here, she'll be so happy too," she murmured as she looked at the busy opening of their gifts.

One week has gone fast. It's time for her to leave the place. Her grandma was crying when she told her she needs to leave soon. She has this strange reaction when she told her she needs to go to Biri Island.

"Are you sure your mom wants you to go there?" she asked angrily.

"Yes, Gran! Why? Is there something wrong? Mom told me the Island was so beautiful. You know I'm a photographer right Grandma? I need to go there for my vacation and also for work on the other hand." Andrea said trying to calm her down.

"Maybe she has reasons" Grandma murmured almost unclear for Andrea. " Anyway Ija, just make sure you will take care of yourself ok? Biri Island, yes it's so beautiful but it is also dangerous especially for young girls like you. Whenever you encounter a good-looking guy with brown hazel eyes, please Ija do not ever entertain those kinds." she said in a very serious tone.

She just chuckled and hug her grandma.
"Gran, I'm not a baby anymore ok? But, yes I won't entertain those kinds I promise you," she said smiling and kissed her cheeks. "Oh, Granⁿ you're so cute," she said giggling. She just thought her grandma was just afraid she might marry too soon. She giggled from that thought. She loves her more than anyone else.

WELCOME TO BIRI ISLAND! She read the arch sign before she jump off the boat. She has this excitement deep inside her. Seems like something nice will happen in here.

"Whenever you encounter a good-looking guy with brown hazel eyes, please Ija do not ever entertain those kinds." she tilts her head as she remembers those lines from her grandma.

"Gran, that makes me more excited you know," she laugh at that silly thought.

Andrea took her things from the boat's staff and handed him a small tip. "Thank you!" she smiled and wave bye.

"Thank you ma'am and enjoy your vacation," he said happily as he looked at the yellow bill in his hand.

She gasp as she saw how beautiful the Island is. Those amazing rock formations, beautiful trees, and flowers everywhere. Her mom was right. This is maybe way better than the Amazon forest.

While dragging her luggage she saw a minibar not too far away from the shore. She swallowed her saliva thinking about that super fresh coconut juice. She was so thirsty that she can't wait to have a drink.

"Excuse me, one fresh coconut juice please!" she said while breathing heavily. She put her luggage down and yelled again to the man in front of her.
"Excuse me," she now pokes his shoulder.
"One fresh-" she couldn't finish what she was about to say as he turned around and looked at her annoyed.

"Miss I'm not the bartender" he hissed at her.

"A---" she can't utter any word as he gazed at her.

"Oh, my Granny! He's gorgeous with those pairs of hazel brown eyes!

"Uhuhm!" Ibrahil suddenly cleared his throat to snap her back to reality as she seems stunned while looking at him.

"Miss... " do you want to place your order first? Go ahead," he said arrogantly and moved aside.
"Miss..." he repeated.

"Huh? Ahm.. no no no uhm. I'm good. Just go ahead," she snapped trying to compose herself.

She turned back grabbed her luggage and tried to go somewhere else. She was blushing out of shame! "Forget about the juice Andrea, you can just have it later on somewhere," she said to herself and never tried to look at the guy again.

Andrea went around to look for a place to stay. She thought there will a hotel here but it turned out to be a place without even electricity. It's almost sunset. She needs to find a room now. She was looking around when she spotted a familiar face. He was walking towards her. Her heart suddenly beats faster as if there were rats inside her chest. She turned around and tried to go in a different direction.

"Do you need help?"

She stopped walking upon hearing that baritone voice. She turned around and put a wry smile on her face. "No thanks," she answered.

"Why not ask for help if you need one? This is a strange place for every tourist like you. And it's dangerous out here at night." Ibrahil said trying to convince her.