On the other side of the lodge, the soft hum of morning conversation had long since faded. Breakfast was done, and the lingering scent of toasted bread and tea was already dissolving into the late morning air. Hana sat cross-legged on a thin mattress, her cheeks puffed in barely contained excitement. She bounced slightly in place, her face glowing with curiosity and giddiness.
She hugged her knees to her chest and sighed dreamily. "First, my brother falls in love with a superstar... Now this second couple…" Her lips curved into a sly grin. "It really feels like I'm living in a romance novel."
Still lost in thought, she tapped her chin thoughtfully. "But… I have to make sure Jai feels the same. What if it was just impulse on his part? What if he doesn't even realize what he's feeling?" Her smile wavered for a moment before determination took over. "I'll make sure. I'll find out for sure today."
