|Carmella|
The cool water of the lake, found at the rear part of the estate, felt like an embrace against the warmth of the evening. As I floated on my back, staring up at the full moon hanging brightly in the sky, I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of calm. The tension that had been building all night—during dinner, seemed to dissipate here.
I was gliding effortlessly through the water, lost in my thoughts, when a sudden splash nearby pulled me back to the present. Startled, I straightened up from my floating position, scanning the surface to see what had happened. There was no one else around—at least, not that I could see. A pang of worry struck me, the thought that someone might be in danger, struggling beneath the water, sending a ripple of panic through me.
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