The Kai day

At last home. After a long day of work, I, Rob, amb able to relax. First up, turn on my PC. Then, check my group chat, see what my best friends are up to. They are John, the one with a girlfriend; Matt, the geek anime-loving fella and Dennis, the one who loves to party above anything else. The first unread message is an screenshot sent by Matt with the text "Guys!!!! Check this out!!!" The image is an email message with bold text saying something about winning a prize. It's unusual for Matt to fall for a phishing mail. He is the group's techie. He should know more of computer science than the rest of us. The rest of the unread messages are snarky remarks about how could Matt fall for that kind of scam.

Matt affirms the contest was legit and he already knew to check the sender's address and such. "Sorry, what is the contest about?" I write in the group chat. I could simply check the screenshot again but too tired to do that. "Don't you know how to read, Rob? He won a weekend at a luxury resort! Everything included: flights, transports, food and drinks in the hotel... And he can invite up to 4 more people to the fun! You will choose us instead of going alone, right Matt?" Dennis answers. "Of course, you are my only friends." Matt replies. "Woo hoo! The wolfpack rises again!" Dennis reaction was the quickest. After everyone sends our thanks to Matt's kindness, Matt shares his screen and the we start the prize redeem process. Wow, the day ended up great! Luxury resort and everything is free. What more could you ask for?

Several days have passed. The trip day has come. I wait for the minivan to pick me up. The home to airport and vice-versa transports weren't included in the prize, so we agreed to rent a minivan with a driver. My friends (or wolfpack as Dennis likes to say) are already there. Dennis is already in party mode. He offers a drink to me, hoping that I join to the festivity. Maybe from pitty, since he is the only one drinking, I accept and pop open a beer can. To the airport! Let's go!

We pass through the security controls and made in time to fly. The resort is located in an Asian country that I can't bother to remember. Who cares about those petty details... I want to have a good time, as everyone else. Maybe a little less than Dennis, lol. The long trip starts now! But first, let's rest. I ask my buddies to wake me up when we are close to landing. I have to be in prime condition if I want to survive a party with Dennis.

The transport was already expecting us. A man carrying a sign with Matt's full name was waiting in the arrivals area. He escorts us outside. He also helps us loading our luggage in the car's trunk. Punctual and kind. This trip is 10/10 so far. Onwards, to our nice resort!

Almost an hour later, we arrived at the hotel. Their staff diligently retrieves our bags from the car. We walk inside and are greeted with a luxurious lobby, with tall crystal ceiling, indoors fountain, walls colored with chic paintings matched with modern furniture. A hotel employee guides us to reception desk. Four glasses of courtesy drink are prepared. Judging by how the glasses are like, it must be tea. Uh oh, Dennis starts the negotiations with the receptionist. Even with free stuff, he wants to always aim better. No suite, but at least he manages to get 2 rooms next to each other with pool access and twin beds in both. "Better that than being all 4 of us in the same room", I think. We get up and go to our rooms. I want to check the pool! Um, Dennis is still talking with the receptionist. He said that he needs to take care about something and will go later. "Suit yourself" I think.

My roommate is Matt. He makes himself at home and sits on the couch, tablet in hand. I won't judge. I change myself in my trunks and slide open the balcony's door. Not a private pool, but it's empty at this moment. Let's relax some more. The water is a little bit chilly, but with the warm weather outside it feels so nice. 30/10 so far. The room is also good and the beds look comfy too.

Some time later, Matt calls me inside. He tells me that Dennis wants to party in his room and he also has everything covered, so we just have to go. I towel myself dry and change to my summer party clothes. Matt is already prepared, so we go to Dennis and John's room. By the entrance, Dennis greets us with drinks. I sip mine and go inside. Not only John is there: some women are also there. 5 of 6 of them. What? Did Dennis invite them beforehand? They look Asian, so they must be locals. Maybe Dennis saw confusion in my face, because he tells me not to worry. They are here to party too. And I was given another drink. And another, another, different drinks, different snacks, different women. I find myself letting loose more and more as the alcohol levels increase in my bloodstream.