SEA OF FROGS

it all out in front of her brother, she couldn't help but let her sobs consume her. She didn't realize that the hallway was filled with people, her family include

le family had heard her confession of having Mike pretend to be her boyfriend to impress them. She was humiliated and embarrassed. She had to get out of there, so she rushed to her hotel room, locking the door behind her. In her room, she curled up in a ball and cried until sh

de her door. Her dad stepped forward and said, "Venice, we heard everything, and we just want you to know that we love y

her parents and said, "I'm so sorry for lying to

We are proud of you, Venice. W

here for you no matter what." Venice hugged her parents and cried tears of joy. She had finally let go of her

ys, and now, as the day drew closer, the island was buzzing with activities and bustling with

had unintentionally sparked the family drama, had left the island before the arrival of these important guests. It was a small consolation in the midst of chaos. To mark the eve of the grand celebration, her parents hosted a lavish dinner for

her best friend, Nina, to inform her about the family drama. Instead, she planned to tell her everything face to face when she returned home. She was not ma

ck on her door interrupted her thoughts. She approached the door and open

n on her face. After the drama that had ensued earlier in

replaced by a more sober one. "Can I com

iced that Keke seemed unusually serious and she wondered why. Once Keke stepped into Ven

that guy. He's an embarrassment to our family, and I noticed something was off from the start. That's why I kep

ink. "Well, yes, they did. But I'

ur apology. Unfortunately for me, you're still my siste

she closed the door, she turned back to her sister.

the urge to laugh, she smiled a

r them. Venice's siblings, Harry and Keke, along with their plus ones, and other important guests had flown in from all around the world to jo

eir incredible journey together over the past 50 years. As her parents were ushered into the well-decorated venue, which was a beautiful open-air space by the ocean, everyon

eo, Tia and Mr. Wilson were serenaded by a traditional Balinese dance troupe. The dancers moved gracefully and elegantly, filling the room with their energy. As the day went on, the family enjoyed delicious food and drinks and reminisced about all of the wonderful memories that they had shared over the years. Venice's siblings shared their own special surprises with their parents,

d bought the ship and had named it after his wife, Tia. As they sailed a

" said Mr Wilson, looking in

dear," replied Tia, t

nd business associates sharing stories and memories of the

ve, joy and celebration. A night that signified the strong bond between

0 years ago, and I promise to continue to love you and cherish you until the end of time." Tia's eyes brimmed with tears once again

h together, and their love had only grown stronger over time. At that moment, they were startled by the fireworks that expl

ing in the beautiful dazzling ocean. Venice knew that her parents would cherish this day for the re

whispered in Venice's ear, "Thank you my dear for everything, t

and fulfilled. "I love you too

ans and clinks of the bed came from her sister's bedroom. Venice heard her sister screaming "Oh yea, yes baby, harder, faster, ride me like a horse." The noise

leep, so she decided to take a stroll outside. Venice found herself in front of the ocean, the waves cr

A beautiful lady like you shouldn't be standing all by

water from the ocean, carefully displaying the curves and outlines on his chest. He was well-built with six-packs. For a moment, her imaginati

walked forward and said "

r a moment a

g here alone and thought I should c

r voice. "H-hello, I'm

er and extended his h