Mia walked down to the water in her bright bikini, the colors catching the sun like they were made for it. The sand was warm under her feet as small waves curled around her ankles. She laughed to herself, feeling the lightness of the moment—no plans, no pressure, just the sea and the sky.

She stretched her arms out, letting the day wrap around her, and for a moment it felt like the whole beach belonged to her. A quiet, perfect escape.