I Won a Five-Star Island Vacation

shirt. Sophie wore something glittering. Frank wore a jacket only because the host gently reminded him of the dress code.

I wore a simple black dress.

Leo sat beside me, freshly bathed, holding a small wooden turtle the concierge had given him.

He whispered, “This place is fancy.”

I whispered back, “So are you.”

He giggled.

For a moment, joy slipped through.continue reading …