** Harper **
Harper assumed that they'd be on their way to yet another tropical landmark. A waterfall in a jungle, perhaps, or a plumeria garden filled with ivory and pink blossoms. But as the bus slowly traversed the scenic coastline, keeping them occupied with announcements and stories of the island until it came to a stop high up in the mountain valley, she was unprepared to find that they had arrived at … a lavender farm?
"Thought I'd try somewhere slightly less 'Hawaiian', after all the tropical overdose." Eli chuckled at her surprised look. "And you might just be pleasantly impressed … Turns out that you don't have to go to France to see one of the most beautiful lavender fields. Come."
He took her hand again and led her off the bus. The gesture was so natural that it felt like they were just another pair of lovestruck couples going on just another romantic date … if one could ignore a whole bus of coworkers staring intently into their backs.
