The speedboat ride had been exhilarating, the salty wind whipping through our hair as we made our way to the private island. The island itself was a paradise, with pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters that stretched out as far as the eye could see. The sun was shining brightly in the sky, casting a warm, golden light over everything.
"Wow," I breathed as we stepped off the boat onto the wooden dock. "This place is incredible."
Leon smiled, a rare genuine smile that made my heart skip a beat. "Yeah, it’s like something out of a dream. I wanted to do this even before, but…"
I got nervous with what he was about to say, but he stopped.
“I’m really sorry for what I did to you in the past, Leon. I hope… I hope someday you can give me a chance to explain myself,” I replied, al
