Chapter 289

Christina's POV I'd planned to enjoy this singles cruise properly, hiding in my cabin just to avoid that loving couple would make me look pathetic. I decided to face my difficulties head-on. I was treating this like post-traumatic stress disorder from getting dumped. The only way through was forward. Akira had different thoughts on the matter. "I think Hudson hasn't rejected us yet, which means he still cares." The image of him draping his jacket over Lea last night flashed through my mind, making my heart ache. "Maybe he's just too busy romancing his new girlfriend to remember we're still fated mates," I quickly countered. With that bitter thought, I jumped out of bed and made myself look absolutely gorgeous. I chose a smoking hot bikini underneath a flowy, Mediterranean-inspired maxi dress. I even applied vibrant red lipstick and put on my sparkliest jewelry. If Lea could look that radiant, I wouldn't be outdone! I'd even decided that if that handsome guy from last night asked me to