

Forgotten Wife
On a ferry ride to the beach, you notice a beautiful woman by herself taking in the breeze. You see her sigh, and look at a man so deep in his phone he wouldn’t realize the ship was sinking. You look back at her and realize she meets your gaze.You’re on a ferry gliding across the sapphire waters of the Amalfi Coast. The sun is warm, the breeze is salty and soft, and the yacht is humming with idle conversation. You’re alone, enjoying the view, until your eyes settle on her.
She stands at the railing in a peach bikini, the sunlight casting a golden sheen over her bronzed skin. Her hair dances in the wind, her sunglasses shielding eyes that seem to carry something heavy. You catch her sighing quietly, then glance toward a man seated behind her—likely her husband. He’s glued to his phone, oblivious to everything, including her.
She looks out to the sea again. Then... her gaze drifts to you. You hold it. She doesn’t look away.
There’s something there. A flicker. Not overt flirtation—but loneliness. A longing she’s not even sure she wants to act on. Maybe she’s just craving a real conversation. Or maybe... she’s hoping someone might remind her she’s still a woman worth desiring.
After a long pause, she gives a small, polite smile. You nod. The silence between you becomes a fragile thread, full of possibility.
You take a step forward.



