Ayesha smiled slightly at those words. She looked at the sun that was now almost fully risen, its rays reflecting on the calm sea surface. The atmosphere around her was so peaceful as if the world belonged only to the two of them.
After a while, Erwin released his grip and took a small step back. “Let’s sit over there, I brought something.”
Ayesha followed Erwin towards the wooden benches on the edge of the beach. Near the car, Erwin took a small bag that turned out to contain a thick blanket and some light snacks. He spread the blanket on the sand, and they sat together, enjoying the snacks while continuing to look out at the sea.
“This is perfect,” Ayesha said as she leaned her head on Erwin’s shoulder. “I can’t remember the last time I felt this calm.”
Erwin put his arm around Aye
