Clara
There are phrases that stay, not because of what they say. But because of what they awaken.
"You two make a lovely couple"
Ethan said it in a serious tone. No mockery. No irony. Without that lopsided smile he used when he wanted to hurt me gracefully.
He said it as if he were stating something obvious. And since then, the phrase hasn't gone away.
It was a bit embarrassing because Alexander was with me, he was by my side.
...
I'm in my office, looking out the window at the city. New York, I have so many memories here... Not even when someone doubts. Not even when someone remembers. Not even when someone tries to understand why a simple prayer can upset the inner balance of an entire week.
Do we make a lovely couple?
We are not even a couple... What nonsense. Alexander is my i
