Truth and Tension

Vivienne’s POV

Dinner after our visit to the aquarium was at a tucked-away Italian place I liked, nothing fancy, dim lighting, the kind of bread that increased appetites. It wasn’t just the food that warmed me, though. It was my husband, Valentin. The way he listened when I spoke. The way he seemed genuinely interested in my ramblings and gave honest feedback about some ideas I had. The way he smi