“Thank you, Sean. Thank you for bringing me home from Rachel’s birthday party.” Lisette paused for a moment, and then continued, “Would you like to come up for a nightcap?” The words had tumbled out before she realised it. She had enjoyed Sean’s company at the party - and even more so when she realised that she had no chance of an intimate relationship with Rachel. She knew now that Vincenzo had won Rachel’s heart.

So she invited Sean up to ...

It was a rest day for Lisette so she didn’t rise immediately. She lay there reflecting further upon the previous evening. It had become very clear to her at the party that there was a deep attraction between Rachel and Vincenzo. She was happy for them, but disappointed for herself. She had a growing affection for Rachel. So much so that she had hoped that Rachel might have become a life partner for herself. They did get on well - but now she knew that ...