the exact time....

I woke up early in the morning, grabbed a hot cup of coffee, and took a leisurely walk near the back door. It was a beautiful start to the day—the sun was just rising, painting the sky in soft hues. I stood outside the guest house, quietly listening to the sound of the waves, simply soaking in the peaceful moment.

Soon, my roommate woke up and began his usual workout routine. By the time he finished, breakfast was ready. We had a simple yet satisfying meal: a bread sandwich, a cup of milk, and two eggs.

After breakfast, we got ready for the day's fun. My friends had gathered on the beach with their girlfriends for a photo shoot. The atmosphere was lively and full of excitement. We played beach volleyball, went water surfing—it was an unforgettable experience.

I joined the volleyball game, and it turned into a friendly match of girls vs. boys. To everyone's surprise and delight, the girls won! It felt great. For the first time, we also had the chance to try water surfing, and it was absolutely thrilling. We laughed, fell, balanced, and enjoyed every bit of it.

Later, the boys took their turn, and the fun just continued. It was a day full of joy, laughter, and beautiful memories by the beach.

After spending a fun-filled day at the beach, we hopped into a jeep and headed toward the hills above the lake. Our destination was a spot known for skydiving and the thrill of it was absolutely unforgettable. We reached the top and soaked in the breathtaking view before diving into the adventure. It was exciting, wild, and one of those moments that make you feel alive.

Later, we booked a nearby guesthouse to stay for the night. As the evening set in, we gathered in the woods around our campsite. The mood was light and joyful—we strummed guitars, played music, danced freely, and even started a casual game of Dota right there under the stars.

While we were deep into the game, a strange, funny noise echoed from the woods. It startled us for a second—it was scary, but also made us laugh. It became one of those stories you know you’ll tell over and over again. We sipped on juice, shared snacks that some of us had secretly packed, and laughed like kids.

Then came the part where we all decided to cook our own food. It turned out to be an unexpected bonding experience. We shared dishes, talked about what we made, and joked about who was the worst cook. The food tasted better because of the effort and the company.

As we sat around, plates in hand, the conversation slowly turned to our everyday lives. That's when a gentleman from the group casually brought up his past. One by one, others joined in. Another friend followed with her story—personal, raw, and moving. The group slowly began forming a deeper connection, as stories flowed one after another, around the fire, sitting in a close circle.

And then, the circle turned to me.

I hadn’t expected the question to come. I didn’t avoid it intentionally, but I never really imagined sharing that part of my life with anyone—not like this, not now. But suddenly, it was my turn.

The laughter faded. A moment of silence wrapped around us like a blanket.

And then, I began.

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