**Chapter 2: Meet the Islanders**

As Kordell made his way through the villa, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. He had just arrived, and already, he was surrounded by beautiful people, all vying for attention and affection. The air was electric, and Kordell couldn't wait to get to know the other islanders. As he entered the living room, he was greeted by a group of friendly faces. There was Emma, a bubbly and outgoing 22-year-old from Manchester, who was chatting with a handsome young man named Liam. Nearby, a group of islanders were engaged in a heated game of pool, laughing and joking with each other. Kordell's eyes scanned the room, taking in the vibrant atmosphere. He spotted Miguel Harichu, the handsome young man he had seen earlier, chatting with a group of islanders by the bar. Miguel caught his eye, and the two exchanged a brief smile. Kordell felt a flutter in his chest as he made his way over to the bar. As he approached, Miguel turned to him, a charming smile spreading across his face. "Hey, I'm Miguel," he said, extending his hand. Kordell took Miguel's hand, feeling a spark of electricity as their palms touched. "I'm Kordell," he replied, trying to play it cool. Miguel's eyes locked onto Kordell's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. The tension between them was palpable, and Kordell couldn't help but feel a sense of attraction. The two of them chatted for a while, exchanging flirtatious banter and getting to know each other. Kordell learned that Miguel was a 25-year-old model from London, who had a passion for fashion and music. As they talked, Kordell found himself feeling more and more drawn to Miguel. But as they chatted, Kordell couldn't help but notice that Miguel seemed to be getting a lot of attention from the other islanders. There was a blonde bombshell, Sofia, who was clearly interested in Miguel, and a feisty redhead, Rachel, who was trying to get his attention. Kordell felt a pang of jealousy, but he pushed it aside. He was here to find love, and he wasn't going to let a little competition get in the way. As he continued to chat with Miguel, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. This was just the beginning of his journey, and he had a feeling that Miguel was going to play a big role in it. The music started to play, and the islanders began to dance and mingle. Kordell and Miguel found themselves lost in conversation, laughing and joking together like they had known each other for years. As the night wore on, Kordell realized that he was having the time of his life. He was surrounded by beautiful people, and he had already met someone who had caught his eye. He couldn't wait to see what the future held, and he had a feeling that this was just the beginning of an unforgettable adventure. As the islanders began to wind down, Kordell made his way over to the couch, where he collapsed onto the cushions, feeling exhausted but exhilarated. He couldn't help but think about Miguel, and he wondered if he would see him again soon. Just then, Miguel appeared beside him, a smile on his face. "Hey, want to grab a drink with me?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief. Kordell's heart skipped a beat as he nodded, feeling a sense of excitement. This was it, the start of something special, and he couldn't wait to see where it would take him.