I remember turning my back to her, allowing myself to be swallowed by the symphony of her interaction with the water. The whispers of the pool under her touch, the rhythm of her breathing, all wrapped me in a comforting quietude that was rare in the boring chaos called my life.
By the time I met the girl who remained an enchanting enigma again, she was revealed to be Kiera when my parents formally introduced me to the Campbell family. Her name rolled off my tongue, tasting just as captivating as the aura she radiated - an intoxicating blend of fragility and strength like a rose weathering the storm.
Amidst her family, she appeared somewhat distant, her eyes flitting everywhere but me. Yet, there was an unspoken connection that tethered our hearts together.
