sunset
By evening, they found a cozy rooftop bar with a perfect view of the city skyline. As the sun set, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, Lena leaned back in her chair, sipping on a cocktail. She felt… free. Free from everything—free from the memories of the mafia, free from the dark cloud that had been following her for so long.
Mia
"See?" Mia said, nudging her playfully. "I told you this was exactly what you needed."
Lena
Lena grinned back, feeling lighter than she had in a long time. "Yeah, you were right."
The air was thick with salt as Lena and Mia arrived at their home stay near the sea. The small, cozy house sat at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the vast stretch of ocean that seemed to go on forever. The rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the rocks below was both soothing and powerful, a reminder of the world’s infinite beauty—and its unpredictable danger.
Mia
“This place is perfect,” Mia exclaimed, practically bouncing with excitement as they carried their bags inside. The house was a rustic, charming cottage with large windows that allowed the sea breeze to flow through. The scent of pine and fresh saltwater lingered in the air.
Lena
Lena couldn’t help but agree. The peacefulness of the place was the perfect escape, a stark contrast to the bustle of the city they’d left behind.
Mia
Mia was already exploring, opening doors and peeking into rooms. "Come on, let’s see the view from upstairs!" she called over her shoulder.
Mia
Mia, who had clearly already claimed one of the rooms for herself, leaned out the window and laughed. “Look at that! This is going to be so much fun. We’ve got the whole weekend to just relax.”
Lena
Lena smiled faintly but didn’t speak right away.
The night was still, the sound of the ocean so much louder now that it was the only noise in the quiet world around them. Lena glanced out at the horizon, the night cloaking the sea in shadow.
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