A Familiar Stranger
Inside his head, violet's laugh rose, soft and bright, ringing slow like wind-touched chimes. Around his thinking it curled, known well, holding close.
"You always were my adorable fool, my love," she teased, affection threaded through every word. Then, gentler now, "Now, focus on your Sasha. She deserves your attention too."
A quiet warmth touched his lips, barely there yet true, like a moment meant only for him. Just for her, he said it - my beautiful wife - with softness that lingered after the words
Softly, she answered - just a breath against the quiet, pulling at something deep inside him. That little noise, barely spoken, eased what had been tight within. Close between them it hung, known well by both, never shared with another soul. Her words followed: I love you
"I love you too."
