Sunrise in Bali - Across the Pond Trilogy (Book 1) Read Online Free PDF

book in one hand, pencil in the other. It
looked as through he was drawing a quick sketch. He looked up to see
the rest of the group approaching and quickly shut the book, turning
towards them all with a glowing smile. He seemed to be so much more
open and relaxed than when Jenny first met him.

    For
the rest of the climb down, the group stayed together. Henry had
seemingly satisfied his urges, and was now happy to meander down with
the others. He walked at the back with Jenny, talking to her about
the sunrise and the climb, the natural beauty of the area and how
different it was from back home in England. He was poetic and
eloquent in his speech, but spoke nothing of their kiss.

    After
about 45 minutes they found Andy, Eno, and Miley enjoying a well
earned lunch in a cafe at the foot of the mountain. The others joined
in, hungrily filling their bodies, before moving off to a beautiful
spa with an outside jacuzzi and beautifully crafted curved swimming
pool. They relaxed and played in the water, gazing up towards the
peak they had just defeated, and the now powerfully yellow sun they
had seen wake from its slumber.

    Henry
and Jenny played in the pool, teasing each other and seeing who could
swim furthest underwater. The touch of Henry's skin, warm and smooth,
and his chiseled body, crafted from stone, made Jenny feel a little
light headed. It was a beautiful blur to her, and any thoughts of
Trent were now far removed from her mind.

    Most
of the afternoon was spent driving to their next destination. The van
that had taken them to the mountain in the early morning re-appeared
at the spa at about 2 pm, and everyone jumped in, Jenny and Henry
stepping into the back together. The drive was going to take about 3
hours, according to Andy, so he advised people to get some kip if
they could. Jenny sat against Henry, feeling his strong arms pressed
against her own as the van whirled into life. Soon, she felt the warm
rhythm of sleep pulse through her body and, with heavy eyes, quickly
dozed off.

    When
she awoke her head was nestled on Henry's left shoulder, and she
noticed that a light blanket had been laid over her body. “You were
shivering a bit under the air-con,” Henry spoke. “How was your
sleep, I think we're nearly there...”

    “ Great,”
she replied, her eyes smiling. She lifted her head and looked out of
the window. The landscape had changed remarkably since they started
the drive. Gone were the bristling jungles, expansive lakes, and
mountainous peaks. Instead, they were cruising along a lovely coastal
road, with beautiful white sandy beaches along the shore, fishing
boats out on the water, and palm trees and other exotic flora lining
the tracks.

    With
everyone beat from the days activities, there was little in the way
of socializing that night. Having pulled into a simple hotel, the
group found themselves quickly dispersing following a mellow dinner.
As they all retreated to their rooms, Henry pulled Jenny to one side.
“I had a great day,” he told her quietly, before kissing her on
the cheek. “Goodnight, I'll see you in the morning.”

    That
night, he once more invaded her dreams.

Chapter 5
    The
following two days were more water-based than the last. Upon awaking
the next morning, the group embarked on a trip to Menjangan Island, a
small island off the north-east coast of Bali. Here they enjoyed some
world class snorkeling on a rare and largely untouched reef,
exploring the stunning beauty of the marine life beneath the waves.
Henry seemed completely at ease in the light blue waters, duck diving
deep to the reef bed and not returning for some time. His enthusiasm
for wildlife become immediately apparent, spending most of the day
talking with local guides and learning about the aquatic life and
conservation projects in the region. Jenny watched on from the shore
mostly, seeing him excitedly submerge time and again, often joined by
Mark and Andrew.

    The
next day was another very early start for some. Andy