— Rafa and I are going to the Maldives. Don’t you want to join? — No, thanks. — I automatically look at my boyfriend. — We’ll go to the mountains. — “We’re not going to the Maldives,” Raphael says grimly. — “Liana made a mistake.” — “Look what I have to put up with.” My friend looks at me with envy. “Your Vitya is always up for anything. Not like my Rafa.” And unexpectedly she adds: “Vitek, fly with me to the Maldives.” I frown. So if her boyfriend refused, can mine be offered? — “We need to talk to Agniya,” he mumbles. I get angry, turn to Raphael, whom I can’t stand, and out of emotion blurt out: “You want to go to the mountains? A five-star hotel with its own swimming pool.” I don’t doubt he’ll refuse. — “Is there a bathtub in the room?” he suddenly asks. I’m stunned—I nod. — “Then let’s go.”