Lost in thought and the shimmer... feels like magic every time. A little bit dreamy, a whole lot of us. These moments are everything! Here’s to feeling beautiful & authentic, always.
“Of course, you didn’t expect much,” we say – always with a hint of amusement, don’t you think? Like it was obvious. It was obvious. That night, after all—when he wasn’t quite so careful to hide his smile when she twirled, too close to the fireplace, catching the light in her hair… we barely noticed then, did we? The way the embers tickled those cheeks, set off the dust motes dancing around us...
It has been awhile, hasn't it? A lifetime almost, since last we saw each other - though here we are, isn’t everything? We felt something then, didn't we? Always had. Now there’s just a little more space between things, a little less certainty. These days, sometimes, feels easier than others. Easier than remembering the scent of smoke and wine, the sound of laughter echoing through the rooms, the feeling of him, close enough to touch but not quite sure if he’s really there.
This dress, for instance – beautiful, isn’t it? This year’s collection, even. But do you remember ours? More likely, you're thinking about that. Our dress, back then. Silk and shadows, maybe a bit too many secrets tucked into the folds. Doesn’t matter.
Now look at you, a slight frown etched on your brow. Nothing bad happening, surely? Just quiet. And perhaps, a trace of doubt. As if you might actually notice if we let ourselves.”
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