The ocean stretched out before me, endless and calm, its waves rolling in and out like a steady heartbeat. The air smelled of salt, fresh and crisp, mixing with the warmth of the setting sun. A light breeze ran through my hair, cooling my skin as I stood on the balcony of our beachside villa. It had been a long time since I felt this… peaceful. For months, my life had been a storm—one thing after another, pulling me deeper into chaos. But here, standing with Natalie by my side, it felt like the storm had finally passed. I glanced over at her. She was sitting on a lounge chair, her legs stretched out, her arms resting behind her head. Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders, golden from the sunlight, her skin glowing. She looked relaxed, something I hadn’t seen in a long time. It made me smile. She caught me looking and arched a brow. “What?” “Nothing,” I said, stepping closer. “You just look… happy.” Her lips curled into a small smile. “I am.” I sat beside her, reaching for
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