Fern gave Belinda a big happy smile as she saw her and Belinda could tell she was bursting with some news.

‘Scott sends you and Alain his best wishes and he’ll be back at the end of June. He’s booked his ticket.’

‘Oh, Fern, I’m so pleased for you,’ and she gave her friend a hug. ‘Any idea where I’ll find Alain?’

‘He was just showing a couple into a cabin,’ Fern said. ‘Why don’t you go and find him. It’s his party and he should be circulating.’

‘True. I didn’t think anyone was booked in for a cabin tonight.’ Belinda turned and began to walk towards the first of the cabins, wondering which one had been booked. She had her answer when she saw two people sitting around a table, and Alain pouring them a glass of champagne each. Must be his parents, although they looked familiar.

One of them must have seen her coming because Alain turned and smiled at her, at that very moment she recognised Nigel and Molly and began to run towards them.

‘I don’t believe this. Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?’

‘Because it was a surprise,’ Nigel said.

Belinda turned to Molly. ‘How are you? Aren’t you supposed to be resting still? Not travelling.’

‘I’m much better. A change of scenery is good for me,’ Molly said. ‘This place is looking a lot better.’

‘Alain has worked wonders,’ Belinda said.

‘You, of course, didn’t do anything.’ Alain laughed and shook his head at her.

‘How long are you staying?’ Belinda asked.

‘Definitely a week. Maybe longer,’ Molly said. ‘Alain was telling us you’ve had a difficult few weeks?’

Belinda nodded. ‘Emotional, that’s for sure. But I understand why Mum did what she did better now.’

Molly patted her arm. ‘Your mum was wracked with guilt over the way things affected you.’

Belinda took a deep breath. ‘All in the past now, Molly.’

Nigel stood up and held his hand out to Molly. ‘Come on then. Let’s join the party and find some food. I’m starving.’

Alain walked alongside Belinda as they made their way back down to the restaurant. ‘You look beautiful tonight. Lovely dress.’

‘Thank you,’ Belinda said, suddenly feeling shy and uncertain, remembering the decision she’d made. A decision that involved asking Alain a certain question. The answer to which would decide her future. She took a deep breath. She had planned to wait until later but now seemed as good a time as any.