We sneaked into the infinity pool of the Ritz Carlton. Our secret hiding spot had become a weekly routine where secrets were shared and shed unto the water. In a city like Tokyo, you need to find a place to call your own.
"You don't let anyone close, do you AJ?" she asked as she starts swimming away.
I looked at her puzzled. I shrugged. Then allowed my body to float.
"Why?" she persisted.
I shrugged again.
She laughed. I listened to her laughter. "You know exactly why," she explained.
I floated. I thought how light her laughter was. It's nice.
She shrugged, attempting to dismiss the conversation.
"Sometimes, the hardest door to open just means no one has had the right set of keys yet," I explained as I let the water under my hair.
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