As I stepped out of the hotel room, the vibrant energy of the resort embraced me, lifting my spirits and momentarily whisking away the weight that had settled upon my heart. The sun-kissed surroundings, the gentle rustling of palm leaves, and the melodic sounds of laughter floating through the air—it was a temporary escape from the turmoil that plagued my mind because I missed Asher so much. Last night, I even had a dream about him.

My father informed me beforehand that he would allow me to explore the place alone as long as I wouldn’t go outside the resort. I made my way towards the alfresco restaurant to have...