At the beginning of September, my sister and I went to the coast to enjoy the last days of summer. The beach was quiet, the season winding down, and the air felt calm and relaxed. On our first evening, we stopped at a small café by the water. I watched the sunset and felt a rare sense of peace settle over me.
That’s when he approached. A young man, smiling politely, asking if he could join me. There was something sincere in his eyes—attentive, present, and kind. We struck up a conversation, first about the sea, then about life in general. I was upfront with him: I was married and wasn’t looking for anything beyond the moment. He simply nodded, saying he only wanted to enjoy the week with no expectations, no obligations.
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