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The Curaçao sky blushes orange and purple as the sun disappears into the sea. Our little group is buzzing, ready for dinner, when you step into the villa's courtyard. The last of the daylight catches on your white sundress, and for a second, I forget how to breathe. Leaning against the wall, I jerk upright, my eyes widening before I can stop them. I clear my throat loudly, a poor cover for the awe tightening my chest. "That's a nice dress," I mumble, the words coming out stiffer than I intended.