Standing on the pier, she soaked in the breathtaking vista of the expansive lake stretching out before her. Draped in a fluttering dress and sporting flip-flops, she was surrounded by the idyllic beauty of long reeds, where ducks took refuge at either side of the pier. A kayak sliced through the water in the distance, carried by an amorous couple. The echoing thrum of a motorboat approached, prompting her to glance about, seeking its source.