Chapter 53 - Sand Castle
Zhen-Zhen tugged Tristan as they made their way to the beach. Her heart leaped in excitement the moment her feet touched the fine white sand of Oceaniz beach.
She was fascinated by the sound of waves kissing the shoreline. It was only 10 o'clock in the morning. They needed to wait for another 7 hours to see the sunset.
For now, they just walked happily around the beach. FaMo was also following them behind. Tristan took pictures while Zhen-Zhen started to play with the white sand.
She saw someone building a castle made of sand nearby. She wanted to try making one too. She sat down on the sand and started creating a sand castle using her bare hands.
After so many attempts, she failed to make one. Zhen-Zhen pouted with her pitiful face. She looked like she was about to cry. FaMo was sitting beside her, silently watching her.
"FaMo, why is it my sand castle is collapsing over and over again?" She asked him frustratedly.
As usual, FaMo was also clueless about that. "I don't know, Zhen-Zhen. Why don't you ask, Tristan?"
As though Tristan had sensed that Zhen-Zhen needed help, he joined them.
"Hey, why are you so looking down like that?" Tristan asked her curiously.
Zhen-Zhen gazed up at Tristan with her puppy eyes look while pouting her lips.
She put her hands together and said, "Tristan, can you help me build a sand castle? I tried it already many times but the sand kept on collapsing. I didn't know what to do."
When Tristan realized what her problem was, he let out a soft chuckle.
He petted her head and said, "You should add seawater to make it strong. Don't worry, I will help you."
After that, Tristan put his DSLR camera to its camera bag before helping Zhen-Zhen with her sand castle. Tristan saw a bottle nearby. He picked it up and filled it up with seawater. Then he returned to Zhen-Zhen's spot and joined her.
Tristan began teaching her how to do it. The two of them helped each other in building the sand castle. After several minutes, they finished creating a big sandcastle. The height was approximately one and a half meters tall.
"Wow, it's beautiful! It is bigger than the sand castle I saw a while ago." Zhen-Zhen exclaimed, admiring their sandcastle.
Because she couldn't contain her happiness, Zhen-Zhen pounced on Tristan hugging him from behind. Tristan was taken aback by that sudden contact of their bodies.
"Tristan, Thank you!"
A gentle smile played across Tristan's lips as he held her little hands with his.
'Jeez… This little woman… what should I do with her? She didn't need to thank me every time.'
"Hmm, you should give it a name." Tristan blurted out randomly.
Zhen-Zhen released Tristan from that warm hug after hearing his words.
"Name it?" She asked him.
Tristan nodded, "Yes, it is your Sand Castle. Give it a name. Just like this resort. Its name is Oceana Safe Haven Resort Hotel. How about your sand castle?"
Zhen-Zhen paused for a moment, thinking while looking at the sand castle in front of them. It did not take long when she gave it a name.
"I will name it… TrisZhen Castle! It means Tristan and Zhen-Zhen Castle."
Tristan let out another chuckle as he looked at her with amusement.
'She's really simple and innocent.'
Tristan bent down and carved TrisZhen Castle on the front side of the Sand Castle using his forefinger.
"Zhen-Zhen, stand there. I will take your picture beside our Castle."
Zhen-Zhen nodded with a smile before following his instruction. After that, Tristan requested someone to take pictures of them. He stood beside Zhen-Zhen while wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
After staying and walking around the beach for another minute, Tristan decided to return.
"Let's go back, Zhen-Zhen. There will be no sunset yet. We still have one week here. Let's take some rest in our room first." Tristan suggested to her.
"Okay, Tristan. Next time, let's go for a swim."
When he heard that, Zhen-Zhen's image, wearing a pair of bikini popped up in his mind. Afterward, he shook his head trying to get those thoughts out of his mind.
'No! This beach is open. There are lots of people here. I don't want other men seeing her flawless and sexy figure!' Tristan opposed the idea of Zhen-Zhen wearing a set of sexy bikinis while swimming on the beach.
"Okay, let's go for a swim… but it will be a night swimming, Zhen-Zhen!" Tristan said as he thought that during night time others couldn't see her body clearly.
'Hmm, that's a good idea.' Tristan praised himself inwardly.
"Okay." Zhen-Zhen agreed on his suggestion.
Tristan smiled like a fool after hearing that. 'Good, Zhen-Zhen. You are listening to me. I love that.'
Soon, the two of them went back to the resort. Tristan admired the staff for their warm welcome. Everyone was polite, very hospitable, and accommodating. They were well-trained and well-disciplined.
They were making their guests feel at home and comfortable through their services. No wonder, this resort hotel remained on the top for almost a decade now. Tristan had to take note of that fact. He would include this observation in his report.
Tristan and Zhen-Zhen just arrived in the resort after taking a stroll on the beach when a service van stopped at the entrance of the hotel's front lobby.
After a few seconds, the two passengers inside stepped out of the car. It was Zhen-Zhen who noticed them first.
Zhen-Zhen halted on her steps as her eyes were fixed to the two guests who had just arrived. She immediately tugged Tristan's shirt to catch his attention.
Tristan also stopped walking and he turned to look at Zhen-Zhen.
"What is it, Zhen-Zhen?" He asked her as she was the one who made him stop.
Zhen-Zhen raised her hand and pointed out her forefinger to the direction of the newcomers. Tristan's eyes reflexively followed the direction where she was pointing her finger.
"Tristan, that's your brother Andrew and your best friend Hannah, right?"