What about a burger?” I tried to bargain. “A burger sounds like it would hit the spot.”
“Ugh, Megan, you told me last week no more carbs, and now you’re saying all that? Girl, get your shit together. We’re getting Poke bowls,” Crystal informed me rather rudely. I couldn’t take it to heart though; this is probably how these girls usually spoke to each other. I should get in the same groove. I sat up from the comfy sunbed and slipped my pedicured toes into the sandals placed neatly next to me. Crystal was already halfway up the path back to the resort. I briskly got up, my sandals slapping against the wooden path. The sun made the breeze feel warm, very comforting for my scantily clad body. I took a look down at it, the view just as rewarding as the first time. In my stupor, I didn’t notice the path turning and I ran into the wooden railing ahead. I heard sharp laughter from behind me.
“Lovely lady can’t see?” The young man who had witnessed the incident chirped. He was just as sunkissed as I was, sitting on the railing just up the path. “If you were checking if your shoes were untied, they’re not,” he smiled.
“Ha… ha… Funny man, don’t you have anything better to do?” I straightened myself back up, dusting my shoulder off with an exaggerated machismo. This made the boy chuckle. I continued past him, making sure not to get distracted again. I couldn’t spot Crystal anymore though; she knew the way to the Poke spot. I begrudgingly turned back around, the young man still watching me. “Hey, funny man, you wouldn’t happen to know where the Poke shop is? I think it’s somewhere around here.”
“Poke? My girl, I know the best BBQ spot on this side of the island. A woman like you deserves the best!” He extended a hand towards me. I couldn’t hide my visible disgust. “I’m not sure that’s what you want, guy,” I leaned in close, “I’m actually a man, this isn’t me.”
The boy just looked at me, but only for a second before bursting out in a fit of laughter louder than before. “My lady, you are amazing. Please let me take you to eat.” I had to admit, he was pretty charming. Plus, some Hawaiian barbecue sounded heavenly.
