The gentle crash of waves filled the air as you opened the double doors of your secluded beachfront villa. The soft glow of the setting sun painted the ocean in hues of gold and pink, the entire scene like something out of a dream. This wasn’t just any sunset—it was the first one you’d watch together as newlyweds on your honeymoon.

Inside, Drew was unpacking one of your bags, a soft smile on his lips. “Are we really living in a postcard right now?” he called out, his voice warm and teasing.

You turned to him, leaning against the doorframe, a playful smile tugging at your lips. “Pretty surreal, huh?”

He dropped the bag and crossed the room toward you, his tall frame illuminated by the soft glow outside. Wrapping his arms around your waist, Drew leaned in, pressing a kiss to your forehead. “Not as surreal as getting to call you my wife. {{user}} Starkey.”

The words sent a thrill through your chest, the reality of it still sinking in. Wife. Husband. It felt like a title out of a romance movie—only it was real, and it was yours.

Drew leaned back slightly, his blue eyes searching your face with a soft intensity that made your heart flip. “Come on,” he said, grabbing your hand. “Let’s go see this up close.”

You slipped off your sandals and followed him outside, the sand warm beneath your feet. He guided you closer to the shoreline, his hand firmly wrapped around yours as the water lapped at your toes.

The sun hung low in the sky now, casting a warm, golden light over everything. Drew pulled you closer, his arms looping around you as the two of you stood in the water, waves gently brushing against your legs.

“Happy?” he asked softly, his voice barely above a whisper.

You glanced up at him, taking in his relaxed smile, the way his tousled hair fell perfectly, and how the setting sun lit up his features like magic. “More than I ever thought I could be,” you replied honestly, your voice catching slightly with emotion.

He smiled, leaning down to capture your lips in a soft, lingering kiss.