Romance novel extract

The wind from the ocean was a simple breeze from where she sat on the cliff. A vintage white bench a safe enough distance from the end but close enough to see the view. The noon sunset painted the sand with a deep orange that glistened from the light, perfectly complimenting the natural beauty of the aquamarine sea. Alice pushed a strand of cherry red hair behind her head and sighed. After a day like today, she needed some relaxation.

"Alice? Are you okay?" A voice called, startling Alice to turn to her left to meet the source of the intrusion.

"D-Daniel! Don't sneak up on my like that, you scared the life out of me," Alice squeaked flattening out her yellow sun dress which crinkled when she jumped.

"I apologise, was just wondering if the pretty lady would like some company," he joked before taking the remaining spot on the bench.

Normally Alice would say no. Not because she didn't like Daniel, quite the opposite in fact. No, it was because the cliff-side was her private domain where she could go get some alone time. But, something in Daniel deep eyes convinced her other wise. The smirk he sent her after she responded sent butterflies in her chest, assuring her that she made the right choice.

"The view is beautiful," Daniel said after a pause, staring at Alice as the wind blew her hair as if it was waves.

"I know," she replied, her gaze briefly flashing to him from where it was focused on the horizon. When she saw what he was referring to a deep blush flooded her cheeks.