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I decide not to dwell and instead focus on unpacking my own things. As I lay out my clothes and toiletries, I can't help but wonder more about this mysterious billionaire. He seems so tough and closed off on the outside, but there's a hint of vulnerability when I told him the photos had my father in them.
I shake my head, reminding myself that it doesn't matter. I'm here for the yoga retreat, not to get involved with someone.
I need to focus on myself and getting back on track with my own life.
But I can't shake the feeling that this retreat might be more eventful than I had originally thought.
10
JACK
Yoshimi and I hit the surf later in the afternoon on the first day of the yoga retreat.
“How was your date with Kate?” she asks.
I take a big, deep breath of the salty sea spray.
“Did you know that the salty air is actually healthy for you? Something about stimulating the respiratory system…”
Yoshimi interrupts, “Uh oh. You’re avoiding telling me about the date. That means it didn’t go well.”
I chuckle. Even though it’s only been one day, I feel like so much has happened.
“Kate was great. But Kate and I just didn’t have a vibe.”
“Well, she must have said something to you about the yoga retreat to convince you to go.”
“Actually it was something you said. I signed up for the yoga retreat yesterday after we talked.”
But I didn’t know Indy wouldend up being my roommate.
This is either the best--or the worst--coincidence of my life. In any case, it’s certainly the strongest temptation I’ve felt in a good long while.
I bite my lower lip.
“How do you feel about it so far?”
“I think this is a very bad idea,” I say. “I don’t want to be away from my business for so long.”
Yoshimi nods in understanding. "Yeah, I can see how that would be tough. But maybe this retreat will be good for you in other ways. You never know, you might have a great time. Plus, a break from work could be good for you too."
I sigh. "I guess you're right. I just hope this isn't a huge mistake."
“You'll at least have some amazing stories to tell when you come back. Plus, I'll be here to listen to all of them."
I chuckle. "Thanks, Yoshimi. You are always looking out for me."
We surf for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of the ocean and each other's company.
As the sun starts to set, I head out on the surf for a walk at sunset to be alone with my thoughts.
I walk by a happy family of four sitting together on the beach. A young boy and girl play in the sand together while the husband and wife sit nearby, holding hands and watching them build a sand castle.
I’ve wanted that at points in my life before.
But for years any attempt to have a family has taken a back seat as I built my business from the ground up. And then, somewhere along the line, I lost that desire entirely.
Eventually I decided maybe I don’t even want a ‘traditional’ family. Yoshimi moved here with her son and maybe they are enough of a family to me.
