Chapter 39 : A touch from the Ocean

"Your parents must be proud of you by now," Liam said.

Natalie looked at him and smiled, "I hope they are," she said, looking up, and a tear dropped from her eyes.

"Enough of the emotional talk, hahaha, you want to swim and catch some fish?" he asked.

"I can teach you one or two moves," he offered, reaching out his hands to her.

"I can't believe I have to do this," Natalie murmured as she tentatively rubbed her palms together. "I think this would be the end of me today," she said, and Liam giggled so hard. "Not in my watch," he said.

Natalie dipped the tip of her toes in the water, "Oh, it's cold," she said and pulled it out real quick.

"The moment you enter for some time, you will be okay with it," Liam said.

Natalie stood at the shoreline with her hands covering her body, trying to warm up. Liam slowly bent down while making sure she didn't notice.

Using his hands, he scooped up some water and playfully tossed it at her before bursting into laughter.

Natalie let out a deep s