Yet, destiny seemed to conspire against him. Just when he was about to set foot on the island, sudden assignments or tight finances would yank him back. Year after year, his dreams of visiting Bali would crumble at the last moment, leaving him with nothing but unfulfilled longing.
But this time, everything fell into place. A rare ten-day break appeared on his calendar, and Fredrick grabbed the chance with both hands. He booked his flight in record time, and before he knew it, he was on the plane, his heart racing with excitement.