ISLA
The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was calming, but it didn’t quite ease the tightness in my chest. I looked around, taking in the beauty of the beach. The sky was a bright blue, and the water sparkled in the sunlight as it gently touched the shore. It had been so long since I’d had the chance to enjoy a place like this—long, lazy days spent in the sun, free from worries.
But something about this moment felt different. This wasn’t just a regular day at the beach. It was with Oliver. The same Oliver who had always been cold and controlling. But now, he was walking beside me like a completely different person. I wasn’t sure how to feel about it.
“Walk with me,” Oliver said, his voice a mix of a request and a command. Before I could respond, he started walking ahead of
