As he arrived at the hotel, he was greeted by friendly staff who helped him check in and showed him to his room. The room was spacious and had a balcony with a view of the ocean. He put his things down and decided to go for a walk on the beach. As he walked along the sand, he felt the stress of his life back home melting away. He breathed in the salty air and listened to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. He sat down on the sand and watched the sunset. He felt a sense of peace wash over him as he watched the sun disappear over the horizon.The next few days were filled with exploration and relaxation. He spent his mornings swimming in the ocean and his afternoons wandering around the local markets. He sampled the local cuisine and met some of the friendly locals. He felt like he was truly on vacation, and he was enjoying every minute of it. As he got to know the island and its people, he felt a deeper connection to the place. He started to think that maybe he could

She got out of the tent and took in the view of the forest around her. The morning was beautiful, and the trees were covered in dew. She took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air. Then she noticed something else. There were footprints in the mud. They were small and delicate, like a child's footsteps. She followed them, curious about where they were leading. They led her to a clearing, where she saw something she never expected to see. A little girl, about five years old, was sitting in the middle of the clearing. She was dressed in a white dress, and her hair was tied back in a braid. She was staring at the ground, and she didn't seem to notice Ava. Ava approached her slowly, not wanting to startle her. "Hello" she said, her voice soft. The little girl looked up at her, and smiled. "Hello" she said, her voice small and sweet. "What are you doing out here?" Ava asked, curious. "I'm waiting for my mommy" the little girl said, her eyes wide and innocent. "Oh" Ava said, feeling a

When she got home, she immediately went in and when the kids saw her they ran to give her a hug."Mummy is back!" Jane shouted and Jason seconded her scream with a louder one."Hey my babies, how are you both doing?" She asked as they walked into the living room."We're fine mom" Jason spoke for the both of them."How was your camping?" Jane asked and Ava sighed."It was good enough as my first experience but I'm not sure I would be going back anytime soon" she said and they both laughed."Was it that bad?" Caroline, her aunt asked as she came out if the kitchen, wiping her hands on a towel and Ava smiled at her."You have no idea" she said and Caroline immediately knew she had a bad story to tell her about Alistair.She dropped the towel she was using to clean her hands on the dining table and then walked to the living room and sat down."Hey kids, your mom is very tired from her camping and we need to discuss something important so she can go rest so go play with your toys okay?" Sh

Ava knew she couldn't tell him the truth because how could she tell him that she was not actually sick but had lies so that she would not see him but fate had been cruel because he had appeared at her front door instead, so she lied for the second time that morning. She was on a roll. "I just feel under the weather. I think I might have caught a cold" she said, hoping he would believe her. He studied her as he seemed to consider her words, and then nodded. "Oh it must be the day out at the tent. I hope you feel better soon" he said. "Thanks" she replied, feeling guilty for lying to him but also knowing that she was doing it for the sake of her sanity. She watched as he stood up, preparing to leave. "I think I should go now, and give you some space" he said, and Ava nodded. She walked him to the door and opened it for him. "Take care of yourself" he said as he stepped outside. "I will" she replied, and he turned to leave. She closed the door, and leaned against it, her heart pou

It was a blessing that her kids were till kids because if they were teenagers, she could only imagine the kind of trouble this situation would have caused.Ava and Ethan followed behind, walking side by side. Ava could feel the tension in the air, and she knew that they needed to talk. But she didn't know how to start. "So," Ethan said, breaking the silence. "How have you been?" Ava took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves."I've been good, you know. Keeping busy with work and the kids." She said, trying to keep the conversation light. "That's good to hear. I'm glad you're doing well." Ethan said, and Ava could hear the sincerity in his voice. It made her feel a bit more at ease. "What about you? How have you been?" Ava asked, genuinely curious. She hadn't heard from him in a long time, and she wanted to know how he was doing."I've been doing okay. Work has been keeping me busy." Ethan said, and Ava could tell that he was choosing his words carefully. "But I have to admit, I