Timothy, his friend, watched routinely from up high. Late afternoon sunrays touched the shallow waters with luminous shades of turquoise.
As children they heard of sunken vessels. The possibility of treasures onboard captivated their desire to escape the poverty burdening their families.
In time, the shoreline became a gnarled patch of overgrown shrubs. Darkness settled over the lagoon.
If Paul had discovered something worthwhile at sea, Timothy didn’t know. He learned from strangers that his childhood friend was leading a luxurious lifestyle elsewhere.