Finnick called out when he saw Vivian coming out of the bedroom, "Vivian, do you know we are going to the small island?"
"Yes. I saw the message." With that, Vivian made her way toward the door without sparing another glance at Finnick. She was determined to control her feelings for that man.
"Let's go together." Finnick quickly followed suit.
Vivian turned around to face Finnick. She hesitated and eventually advised, "You are still on a fever. You'd better rest in the hotel and avoid traveling on the sea." "I'm fine." Her caring words dispelled his gloominess and brought a smile to his face. "I feel much better now after sleeping."
"But..." she trailed off. Since she had decided to stay away from Finnick, she shouldn't worry about him.
"Do as you like." With that, she briskly walked out of the room, heading to the gathering spot.
Finnick quickly washed up and prepared himself before he went after Vivian. Everyone was waiting for him on the bus by the time he arrived.
Finnick noticed that the seat next to Vivian was empty. Before he even walked toward her, the latter had gotten up from her seat to sit with another girl.
Is she avoiding me?
Downhearted, Finnick randomly chose a seat. He couldn't seem to figure out why Vivian blew hot and cold recently.
Meanwhile, the intern sitting next to Vivian asked, "Ms. Morrison, could I ask you a question?" The intern was Charlotte, a fresh graduate who just joined the magazine company. She was a beautiful young lady, with a Greek nose and a pair of big eyes.
"Of course. What is it?" Vivian turned to face Charlotte. When she first came across the young lady's resume, she knew the latter would be an excellent employee. As it turned out, she was right.
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