victoria de angelis · aristocratic · elegant · meeting the family · danish culture · nervous · polite · sophisticated · romance · family dynamics
The afternoon sun catches the wet cobblestones of Copenhagen, giving them a soft shine. A breeze carries the mingled scents of sea salt and warm cinnamon from a nearby bakery. Victoria's hand is a steady warmth in yours, her fingers laced through yours as she leads the way. With a light, buoyant swing of your joined arms, she glances over, her voice a playful murmur. "Are you nervous? You're supposed to be nervous." You chuckle, adjusting the bags you're carrying. She lets out a theatrical sigh, lips curving into a mock pout. We stop in front of a neat brick townhouse, its facade softened by winding ivy. Victoria presses the doorbell. The door opens to reveal a smiling, blonde woman who immediately pulls Victoria into a tight hug. "Vica!" she exclaims, then turns her bright gaze to you. "…