"Do you want to tell me about yourself?" Ida inquired, settling into a recliner next to Avery.The man was holding a cup of coffee which Ida made for him. That's why she went into the room and saw something she wasn't supposed to see. Don't get me wrong: Avery is still a little ashamed about it. It was only that, after a few moments, he realized he had nothing to be ashamed of in his physique. He believes he is perfect, which is very proud of him."Why would I want to tell you about myself?" he remarked, delicately sipping from his cup."Because it'll be extremely boring spending the entire morning without anyone saying anything?" Ida scoffed. She was tired of trying to explain everything to this man like he was a three-year-old."What if I don't want to talk about myself?" Avery inquired; his forehead strained. It made Ida sigh, knowing she wouldn't be able to push anything out of the man from then on.He was the mysterious and secretive type. Ida, on the other hand, was confident th
Ida couldn't help but chuckle at Avery's response. She found his sense of humor refreshing, especially in their current situation where tension could easily arise. "Well, I hope you won't be too disappointed," she said, still smiling.Avery leaned back in his chair, taking another sip of his coffee. "I highly doubt that," he said. "I'm sure you have at least something fun to show."Ida nodded her head, "Well, yeah. It's been a while since I've let loose and had some fun. I think it's about time I did that."Avery nodded in agreement, "I couldn't agree more. Life's too short to not enjoy yourself."As they finished their coffee, Ida couldn't help but feel grateful for the unexpected company. She had been dreading the idea of spending the next few days alone on the yacht, but now she was starting to look forward to it. Who knows what other surprises this trip could bring?Avery and Ida continued their conversation, discussing their plans for the rest of the day. They both agreed that a
The air was cool and crisp, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of saltwater and the sound of lapping waves. As they stood on the deck of the yacht, enveloped by the vastness of the ocean and the grandeur of the night sky, it felt as though time had stopped, and they were suspended in a moment of awe-inspiring beauty.Ida turned to Avery with a mischievous glint in her eye. "Hey, want to hear a joke?" she asked.Avery raised an eyebrow. "Sure, I'm always up for a good laugh," he replied."Okay, here it goes," Ida began. "Why did the tomato turn red?""I don't know, why?" Avery asked, intrigued."Because it saw the salad dressing!" Ida burst into a fit of giggles, clearly amused by her own joke.Avery chuckled, shaking his head. "That was terrible," he said, still smiling.Ida pouted playfully. "Hey, I thought it was pretty funny," she protested.Avery grinned. "Well, you know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. And if that's the case, I think I just got a healthy dose of c
Ida tossed and turned in her sleep, her face contorted in fear as she mumbled unintelligible words. Avery watched her with worry, his brow furrowed in concern. He could see the distress etched on her face, the lines of worry and fear deepening as the nightmare seemed to intensify.Her eyes flickered rapidly beneath her eyelids, and Avery could hear her ragged breath as she gasped for air. As he watched, Ida's face scrunched up even more, and she let out a low moan of fear. Avery's heart ached for her as he realized how helpless he was in the face of her torment.Avery watched Ida's face contort in anguish as she whimpered softly in her sleep. He couldn't bear to see her in such distress, and so he made the decision to wake her up.He reached out a gentle hand and placed it on her shoulder, shaking her lightly. "Ida," he said softly, his voice low and soothing. "Ida, wake up. It's just a nightmare."Ida's eyes fluttered open, and she gasped for air, her chest heaving. She looked up at
As the sun rose over the horizon, Avery's mood was as lively as the waves of the ocean during a storm. He felt a surge of excitement and anticipation, as if he were a surfer ready to ride the biggest wave of his life. His mind was clear and focused, like the deep blue sea on a calm day, and he felt a sense of purpose driving him forward. Every step he took was as determined as the steady beat of the waves crashing against the shore. The world seemed to be his for the taking, and he was ready to dive in headfirst and ride the current towards whatever lay ahead.Avery decided to prepare breakfast for himself and Ida. He wanted to impress her with his cooking skills, so he tried to make pancakes from scratch. He gathered all the ingredients and began mixing them together, hoping for the best.However, things didn't go as planned. The batter turned out lumpy and thick, and the pancakes ended up burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. Avery tried his best to salvage them, but they were
Ida sat at the desk, pen in hand, feeling the weight of the letter she was about to write. She knew that Avery had been nothing but kind and understanding towards her, despite her reservations and insecurities. She felt guilty for not being able to reciprocate his feelings fully.Taking a deep breath, Ida began to write, pouring her heart out onto the paper. She started by thanking him for everything he had done for her, from taking care of her during her nightmares to being patient with her insecurities. She acknowledged that it must not be easy to be with someone who is still grieving and struggling with the loss of a loved one.Ida then opened up about her feelings for Akio and how it had been difficult for her to let go of the past. She explained that seeing Avery sometimes reminded her of Akio, and that it made her feel guilty for moving on. But she wanted to try, for herself and for Avery.As she wrote, tears streamed down her face. She didn't want Avery to feel like she was tak
Ida stood on the edge of the yacht, the warm sand between her toes and the cool water lapping at her ankles. She watched as Akio, her fiancé, approached her with a playful grin on his face."Come on, Ida, let's go for a swim," he said, taking her hand in his.Ida laughed, feeling a surge of excitement. Akio was always full of energy and adventure, and she loved him for it. They ran into the water together, splashing and laughing as they swam out into the deep blue sea.As they floated on their backs, the sun setting behind them, Akio turned to Ida with a serious expression. "Ida, I want to spend the rest of my life with you," he said, his eyes shining with love.Tears welled up in Ida's eyes as she hugged Akio tightly. "I want that too, Akio. I love you so much."As they swam back to the shore, Akio scooped Ida up in his arms, carrying her bridal-style and twirling her around. Ida's laughter filled the air as Akio kissed her passionately, their love for each other evident in every tou
Avery still remembered the day of the championship game like it was yesterday. He was a senior in high school, and he had been a star player in the soccer team all season. The pressure was on, and he was determined to lead his team to victory.But as the game progressed, Avery started to feel the weight of his parents' expectations on his shoulders. They were in the stands, cheering him on, but he couldn't help but feel like he was letting them down.Despite his efforts, the game didn't turn out the way he hoped. They lost, and Avery felt like he had failed. He walked off the field, his head hung low, and met his family in the stands.His father's disappointment was evident as he approached Avery. "What happened out there? You were supposed to lead the team to victory, not let them down like this," he said, his voice laced with anger.Avery's heart sank. He knew how much his father had invested in his soccer career, and he couldn't bear to see the disappointment in his eyes. "I'm sorr