"Wooow!!! You really finally brought me to Aspen? Thank you, my love! This is going to be such an amazing weekend! I love you, I love you, I love you!" exclaims Melania Narkhalis, Axel Volkom's girlfriend.
Her words, overflowing with excitement, are nearly drowned out by the deafening roar of the helicopter that has just dropped them off at one of the designated landing sites.
A light snowfall drifts down from the night sky, settling on their heavy winter clothes and blanketing the mountainous landscape in a soft, picturesque white.
"Well, you've been asking me for years. I figured it was about time I finally gave in. You've earned it."
Then Axel points toward a large, luxurious chalet perched atop a towering rocky cliff. He doesn't add anything else, but he doesn't need to.
Melania immediately understands and starts bouncing with joy like a little girl on her birthday.
