Naina carefully packed the diaper bag with everything essential.....extra clothes for Ved, wipes, his favorite toy, and a small blanket. They were heading to a quiet, faraway beach that Vikram had told her about, one with soft sands and very few tourists. A peaceful escape, just the three of them.

She zipped the bag shut and glanced at Ved. The little boy was already almost ready, sitting on the bed in his tiny shirt and shorts, looking around with bright, curious eyes.