- Sean -
The sun hung low in the sky, a golden orb casting warm hues that danced across the waves. I could hear the soft crashing of the surf, a lulling rhythm that should have been calming, but instead, it felt like a cruel reminder of the turmoil swirling inside me and, more importantly, inside Aria. Sitting beside her on the cool sand, I finally allowed myself to glance at her. She was still clutching that envelope like it was a lifeline, her trembling fingers brushing against its edges, as if she feared what lay within would change everything once again.
Her farewell with Jamie was making me anxious, but not out of jealousy over their connection. No, my concern was that if I didn't act quickly, she would spend the entire day at the airport, fixated on the departures board. After Jam
