Anna's pov:

Later in the day William explains everything about the gym classes he's thinking of. A judo class in the afternoon, the teacher is a black belt 6th dan Japanese man in his 40’s, there is also taekwondo taught by a Korean young woman in her early 30’s with a 5th Dan black belt taught early mornings, there is also Brazilian jiujitsu taught by a 29 years old Brazilian woman on Tuesdays and Thursdays and there are Krav Maga lessons at the late evening taught by an American black belt 4th Dan in his 50’s.

"I think the taekwondo class sounds best as it seems like most closely to what you want to focus on. That and the times seem pretty good to fit into your...our schedule." I say hoping he agrees.

William’s POV:

Hearing my beautiful and beloved wife’s answer, I reply: “Makes sense, so you’ll work out in the machines while I take class? Or would you like to take class too and we can work in the machines afterwards?”

I drop a hand on her exposed thigh: “Or, if you like, I can give you private lessons once I master the techniques.” I can’t help a smile forming on my lips.

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Tristan’s POV:

After a long day training in latte art, I return to the hotel with my beautiful wife, who tells me she saw Callista, I tease her asking if she was as attractive and charming as her (Enid).”

The following day I go once more, most of the day to the second and last day of the LAGS White Cup course, hoping to pass and receive the certificate the day after.

Enid's POV

I joked to Tristan that no, Callista wasn't as attractive or charming as me.

He managed to get his certificate, but it was a bit of a rush to be honest. Because we had to be back at the shop, we had to get packed and arrive at the college for Tristan to pick it up, then immediately go straight for the airport.

Unfortunately this didn't give us anytime to say bye to Callista. Which in  my case was probably a good thing. I always went a bit weak when the girls from the cruise cried. They all looked so beautiful with tears streaming down their faces

Our deadline dash for the plane had left us exhausted, so we just fell asleep as soon as the plane took off

Kate's POV

After a wonderful Christmas break, I managed to find another job. Ironically in a Christmas themed movie.

I was playing Eva, the best friend to the lead character who in a change to tradition was a Muslim. The story of the movie was about a girl called Amal who was negotiating not only her first Christmas as an adult, but also her first crush.

Preparing for the role, I had not only discussed Muslim traditions and practices with Samaria (who was playing Amal), but also I had asked Robyn if I could talk to Susan about asexuality.

My sister in law's best friend was pleased beyond words to be consulted, tears streaming down her face as we talked over Zoom. However as she took me through her sexuality, I realised I didn't know as much as I thought I did. Susan pointed out that my character was Aromantic and she was Heteroromantic.

'I do know someone who is aro, if you need some more information' she told me, another round of tears streaming down her face.

I told her this would be fine, and we ended our Zoom call

William’s POV:

I wonder how Anna and I will coordinate our schedules to go to the gym, I’m sure we’ll find a way.

The following morning Anna and I go to the gym, it’s out last day of vacation, she starts working out in the machines and I go to enroll in the taekwondo class, the instructor asks for an interview to know motives, I go to the point: first, instructor Kim, to get in shape and fit, second, self defense doesn’t hurt anyone, third, if I can enjoy the activity, the best it would be and longer I’ll stay.”

By the time I finish the interview and have the requirement to purchase a dobok and obtain an ITF membership, I go to Anna, who has already finished her exercise routine, and tell her how it went.