Waves of Forever – Erica & Mike 

The Sicilian sun bathed the coastline in gold as Erica stepped onto the terrace of Hotel Le Calette, her sandals echoing softly against the ancient stone. Below, the Mediterranean shimmered like liquid sapphire, waves whispering secrets to the cliffs.

Mike had chosen this place for a reason. The moment he saw photos of Cefalù’s winding streets and Le Calette’s tucked-away elegance, he knew it was perfect — just like her.

Their first evening was warm with jasmine-scented air. They sat beneath olive trees, sipping Nero d’Avola wine as the sky faded from lavender to navy. With the old town glowing in the distance, Mike reached for Erica’s hand.

“Do you remember Paris?” he asked.

She laughed. “The broken umbrella?”

“And the cheese we hated. But we didn’t care.” He smiled. “We were together.”

The days passed in a slow, sun-drenched rhythm — morning swims in the secluded cove, lazy strolls through Cefalù’s cobbled alleys, and long, delicious dinners under the stars. Every moment at Le Calette felt suspended in magic, like the island had stopped time just for them.

One evening, as the sea turned silver and the air hummed with quiet music, Mike led Erica down to a private corner of the beach. The hotel had arranged everything — lanterns flickered in the sand, and a small table was set with Sicilian delicacies.

“I’ve traveled the world,” he said softly, kneeling before her, “but nothing compares to the journey I want to take with you.”

He opened the small box. The ring inside caught the last light of the sun.

Tears shimmered in Erica’s eyes as she nodded, her voice a whisper over the waves: “Yes.”

That night, with the sea applauding in the distance and stars scattered like blessings above, Erica and Mike sealed their forever at Le Calette — where love meets the sea, and time stands still for two hearts destined to be one.