The car ride had been long—almost eight hours since they had left Isha’s house, on the outskirts of Vadodara. By the time they reached their destination, Shivrajpur beach, the sun had already set and moon had risen in the sky.

The moonlight reflects off the gentle waves, creating a shimmering silver pathway that stretches endlessly into the horizon. The view was breathtaking. Waves rolled gently onto the shore, their rhythmic sound filling the air, and a cool breeze carried the scent of salt and sand.