"Some people forget rules are for them too."
***
Twenty minutes later, the man in the resort polo walked past us carrying a glossy blue gift box.
As he passed, he winked at me.
Not big.
Not theatrical.
Just enough to make me sit straighter.
He approached the woman in our chairs.
"Excuse me, Ma'am."
As he passed, he winked at me.
She pushed her sunglasses onto her head.
"Yes?"
He smiled brightly.
"Congratulations! You're actually our 500th guest to check in this week. We have a little gift for you."
She lit up immediately.
"I told you this place had excellent service, Peter!" she turned to her boyfriend.
People nearby began looking over.
She lit up immediately.
The man handed her the blue box.
She opened it with both hands.
Inside were VIP wristbands, a cabana upgrade card, spa vouchers, a sunset family photo session, and a dinner reservation at the nicest restaurant on the property.
The woman gasped.
"Oh my God!"
Her boyfriend finally put down his phone.
"That's crazy."
