It was a peaceful drive to the beach house. It was Dilani who drove with Lilani, her daughter, beside and Priya, her personal secretary behind.
As they arrived at the beach house, Dilani, who was in her mid fories, led the way to the spacious living room. She was wearing a white sundress whereas Lilani, her twenty year old daughter, had dressed in a loose, light blue blouse and white shorts with her long hair falling on her back. Priya, was twenty-five years old, and clad in a navy-blue dress with her short hair falling up to her shoulders.
They spent the rest of the afternoon unpacking and settling in and when the evening approached, they gathered on the balcony.
As the stars began to appear in the sky, Lilani suggested they take a walk along the beach.
"It's too beautiful to be inside," she said.
Dilani nodded in agreement.
"A walk sounds nice. Let's go, Priya."
Priya followed Dilani and Lilani onto the soft sand. Lilani immediately kicked off her sandals and ran ahead, as Dilani and Priya walked at a slower pace.
"You look lovely in that dress, Priya," Dilani said.
Priya blushed at the compliment.
"Thank you, ma'am."
"I think you should call me Dilani. No need for the formalities here," Dilani replied.
Priya felt a bit shy but nodded.
"Alright, Dilani."
Lilani suddenly ran back to them.
"This place is amazing! You two should come join me in the water."
"Come on!" Lilani called out.
Dilani smiled and kicked off her sandals and stepped into the cool water.
"Are you coming in, Priya?" Dilani called her.
With a hesitant smile, Priya stepped into the water with her navy-blue dress clinging to her skin.
The three of them waded deeper into the water and Lilani splashed water at Dilani, as Priya, standing a bit to the side, watched them.
After while.they made their way back to the beach house.
Dilani walked over to the nearby wooden rack and grabbed a towel, tossing it to Priya.
"You should dry off first," she said.
Lilani, already drying her hair with the towel.
"Why don't we change into something more comfortable?" she suggested.
They all headed to their respective rooms.and Priya closed the door behind her. She chose a simple tank top and a pair of loose shorts. As she stood in front of the mirror, she hesitated, wondering if this was the right thing to do.
A few minutes later, the three of them gathered in the living room. Lilani had changed into a light, oversized sweater.paired with soft cotton shorts. Dilani had changed into a fitted black tank top and comfortable bottom.
Dilani stretched her long legs out as she sat on the couch, meanwhile Lilani sat cross-legged on the floor, resting her chin on her knees and Priya sat on an armchair nearby.
"Why don't we make some tea?" Dilani suggested, standing up.
"I'll help!" Lilani offered.
"So, what do you think of Priya?" Lilani asked casually at her mother as she filled the kettle with water.
"She's intelligent, capable, and seems like fitting in well," she replied.
"That's a very professional answer, Mom."
"And what do you think of her?" Asked Dilani.
"She's nice. Sweet, even. I think she's holding back, don't you?"
Dilani paused.
"Perhaps, we all have our reasons." Saud Dilani returning back to the living area.
Lilani nodded, her expression turning mischievous. "Maybe she just needs a little encouragement."
"Don't you think Priya can be a little naughty too, mom? She's sexy, isn't she?" Asked Lilani with a wink
Dilani took a slow sip of her tea, as she glanced at Priya.
"You have a point, darling," she said.
Priya's cheeks flushed.
"Don't you think it'd be great if the three of us had some fun?" Lilani asked in a while.
"I suppose it would be, darling. As long as everyone is comfortable with it." Said Dilani.
"Wouldn't you like that, Priya?" Dilani asked.
Priya nodded.
"Why don't we play a game?" Suggested Lilani.
Dilani nodded.
"I'm up for that. What kind of game?" Dilani asked.
"A game of dares. You know, to shake things up a bit." Said Lilani.
Dilani and Lilani exchanged a glance.
"Sounds interesting," said Dilani.
"Who wants to go first?" Asked Lilani.
Dilani and Priya shared a quick look. Dilani looked at Priya.
"How about you go first?"
Swallowing her nerves, Priya nodded.
"Alright... I'll go first."
"Good. Let's keep it light. Just a simple dare. I dare you to tell us something about you that no one here knows." Dared Lilani.
"I... I've always wanted to travel the world," Priya said.
"But I've never had the chance so far."
"Hmm, next, I dare you to tell us something embarrassing. Something no one knows about you." Lilani dared her mother.
"Well, I once tried impressing someone by cooking dinner. But it all ended up burning everything. Even the salad." Dilani chuckled.
The sound of her laughter was warm and genuine, and Priya couldn't help but smile at the image of Dilani, always so composed, having a rare moment of vulnerability.
"Now, Priya, I dare you to kiss me on the cheek. Just a simple kiss. No need to overthink it."
Priya's eyes widened at the suggestion. Her heart had started to pound. Slowly, she leaned forward and brushed a soft kiss against Dilani's cheek.
"Well, that was fun," Lilani said, she continued.
"Let's see just how daring we can get. I dare you, Priya, to give Dilani a playful pinch on the bottom. Something quick, but enough to make her jump."
Priya felt her pulse quickening but she leaned forward and reached out with a hesitant hand. Before Dilani could react, she pinched her gently but firmly on the soft curve of her rear.
Dilani gasped softly with an amused smile.
