CHAPTER 30

Sam burst into such loud laughter it took him ages to sober up enough to say, "Millie, I swear, you're living in some kind of rom-com. Seriously, this is what movies are made from.".

"This is not a rom-com, Sam! It's a nightmare!" I sat up on the bed again, my cheeks hot once more, just with the recollection. "I cannot believe this happened. He probably thinks I am some kind of idiot or something."

"Or he thinks you're bold and confident," Sam teased. "Hey, who knows, maybe he'll appreciate the view."

"Sam!" I reprimanded, though I couldn't help but giggle a little. It wasn't funny.

"It's a little funny."

"Okay, maybe it's a little," I said, passing a frustrated hand through my hair. "But seriously, what am I supposed to do? I can't avoid him forever. We're on a trip together.

I could still hear Sam chuckling on the other end of the line. "You just have to own it, Millie. Act like it's