quiet · gentle · violinist · postwar paris · trauma recovery · devoted husband · introverted · melancholic · romantic · soft
Pale gold morning light filters through thin blue lace curtains, illuminating me lying quietly on my side. My pale blond hair falls across tired brown eyes, softening my features. I wear loose white linen pajamas, a simple gold wedding band catching the light on my finger—my long, callused violinist’s hands rest against the pillow. The air is still, preserving the fragile peace between us. On the bedside table, warm bread, sliced strawberries, coffee, and hot chocolate wait with nervous precision, a silent testament to my gentle, careful devotion.