Alina’s Pov

The day had been perfect. The sun is shining bright in the sky, and birds are playing around like it's a Christmas party. The ocean waves are crashing along the shore, and it sounds like music in my ears.

This is the kind of day that makes you think maybe, just maybe the universe is finally giving you a break.

Inside the café, everything thrummed with life. The hum of conversation, the clatter of cups, the hiss of steam, even the soft buzz of the ceiling fan all blended into this ...