Chapter 2 The Decision

Sophia sat at her desk, staring blankly at the stack of papers in front of her. Rachel's call had left her feeling dazed and confused. A resort in Hawaii? It sounded like a dream come true, but Sophia was a practical person. She had a career, a mortgage, and a life in New York. What was she supposed to do with a resort in Hawaii? As she pondered the question, Sophia's mind began to wander. She thought about her grandmother, who had always encouraged her to take risks and follow her heart. She thought about her own life, which had become stale and predictable.

And she thought about the resort, which seemed to be calling to her. Sophia took a deep breath and made a decision. She would take a leave of absence from her job and visit the resort. She would see it for herself, meet the staff, and get a feel for the place. And then, she would decide what to do next. The decision felt liberating. Sophia felt a sense of excitement and anticipation that she hadn't felt in years. She quickly typed out an email to her boss, requesting a leave of absence, and then booked a flight to Hawaii. As she packed her bags and prepared to leave, Sophia felt a sense of trepidation. What would she find when she arrived at the resort? Would she be able to navigate the challenges of running a business in a foreign state? And what would she discover about her great-aunt and the resort's past? The questions swirled in Sophia's mind as she boarded the plane and took off into the unknown.