From a personal standpoint, Lori was disappointed in
the lack of camaraderie offstage with Jimmy’s musical group. Although their
love for performing together was obvious and infectious to the audience, the
quintet divided into factions during the day. Jimmy partnered with Junior
nearly every day in his song writing sessions and Cici was spending most of her
time at her home rather than the villa. This left Sam, who Lori was welcome to
tag along with on day trips around the island. She was relieved Sam had gotten
over her failed advances towards her.
Sam had little problem taking it in stride, as she made
new friends every day on Orient beach. She would walk the length, clad only in
a G-string or tiny wrap, armed with postcard-sized promotional band pictures to
hand out to tourists. This was an excellent tactic, as it brought customers to
their performances in droves. Sam’s propensity towards hooking up with single
guys and couples during the day left Lori frequently stranded, though, so she
eventually limited her time with Sam to the car ride there and back.
Although she was lonely, Lori found comfort via a
ferry boat that carried her to Pinel Island. The conversations she would have
with tourists on the short trip were enough pedestrian interaction for her. She
would hike around the tiny landmass, exploring the nearly deserted beaches in
favor of the largest one at the ferry’s dock. In was in these places that she
could enjoy body freedom without recognition or interruption, contemplating her
future and reflecting on her past. She found solace in the peaceful rhythm of
the surf and the tranquil sky above. She was a regular for lunch at one of the
two restaurants on the main beach. The wait staff all knew her by name, but was
not aware of her growing island fame. Lori was grateful for the anonymity; she
was glad she had proven Jimmy wrong, but attributed her personal success to
being just another cog in the wheel that was the Cole Bay Band. Plus there was
always the fact she was really only a big fish in a small pond.
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