CHAPTER 155: A CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Samantha woke up to the gentle feel of Jake's hand around her. She gently removed his hands and stretched, feeling the coolness of the sheets against her skin. Then, she turned to see Jake sleeping soundly beside her. "Morning," she whispered, brushing a lock of hair from his forehead. Jake stirred, opening his eyes slowly. "Morning," he replied, his voice husky with sleep. "What time is it?" "Early," Samantha said with a smile. "But I couldn't sleep. I'm too excited about today." Jake sat up, rubbing his eyes. "What's on the agenda?" "We're going to learn ancestral traditional building techniques from the locals," Samantha said excitedly. "And then there's a community event in the evening." Jake chuckled. "You've embraced this culture, haven't you?" Samantha nodded, her eyes sparkling. "It's such a beautiful culture. I want to soak it all in." They got dressed and headed out of their apartment. The island was already bustling with activity, At the construction site, they were