Saturday Evening
Star Harbor Beach
The setting sun painted the horizon with shades of gold and orange.
Gentle waves rolled toward the shore one after another, creating a peaceful rhythm that blended with the distant cries of seagulls.
A Ducati stood parked near the edge of the beach road.
Its metallic body reflected the fading sunlight.
Not far away, Miles and Chloe stood together facing the ocean.
The sea breeze played with Chloe's hair.
For a long moment neither spoke.
Neither needed to.
The silence itself felt comforting.
Chloe slowly leaned closer.
Then gently rested her head on Miles' shoulder.
Her eyes closed.
The corner of her lips lifted into a faint smile.
Miles looked down at her.
His expression softened immediately.
He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and gently patted her head.
Just like he used to.
Just like he always wanted to.
For several moments they simply listened to the ocean.
Then Chloe spoke quietly.
"Miles."
"Hnm."
