My Secret Summer Affair

After my divorce a few months ago, I threw myself into work but couldn't shake the loneliness. Then, one day at the beach, I met Alex, someone who understood the pain and emptiness better than anyone else. We started seeing each other secretly, every chance we got. It wasn’t just about the sex; it was connection and comfort too. But as much as it hurt to be dishonest with my family and friends, there’s something freeing in knowing I had this one thing for myself during a dark time.