One Perfect Couple

From this point forward, the interludes shift, showing glimpses of a diary entry from Zana. She is reporting on the group’s survival efforts in the hopes that even if they are not rescued, someone will learn their story.

The chapter opens with Lyla and Joel listening to the wind howl as they remain closeted in their offshore villa. Lyla wonders if the villa is truly sturdy enough to withstand the weather, given the resort’s unfinished state. The two discuss their respective partners and the shock of Nico’s elimination. Nico is now on the boat, awaiting his return to England. Joel admits that he and Romi have drifted apart over time and now share few interests, and Lyla realizes that the same can be said of her own relationship.

Lyla nearly falls asleep, but she suddenly hears a loud noise outside and discovers that the power is out. She decides to cross to the main island even though the gangway is partially submerged. As the rain intensifies, Lyla searches the staff huts. She finds the radio and attempts one of the early distress calls, but she is interrupted when a flying object—likely a coconut—crashes into the hut, forcing her to flee.