On a bright and serene day, the sea of Victoria Bay appears more profound and more intensely blue than usual. Gazing into this expanse of blue, it's an abyss and a cure; it's lonely and romantic; it can also be a source of inner peace.
The relationship between Max and me is much like this sea returning to its calm state. Yet, the incident involving his daughter hasn't brought us closer or deepened our connection. He still felt familiar and strange to me, as if an impenetrable wall stood in my way.
"Fye, I'm cooking this Friday. What do you want to eat?"
"Anything's fine." I'm not a fussy eater, and since I don't want to save time on the repetitive matter of three meals a day, I always agree without hesitation.
This man is quite delicate. He still remembers what happened last time; I th
