A heart-to-heart with Michael
Determined to finally understand what was going on, I made the decision to talk to Michael straight out. There was no question of leaving things undone. I picked up the phone and called him, my voice firm but calm. “Michael, can you come over tonight? We need to talk.” After a short hesitation, he agreed. A feeling of hope ignited in me then; I knew that this conversation might be the one that would finally give me the answers I’d been looking for.
A Heart to Heart With Michael
Inviting him home
I carefully prepared the table, hoping that the intimate, welcoming atmosphere of the evening would soothe Michael and encourage him to open up. I knew that, in this familiar setting, he might feel more comfortable talking about what was weighing on him. I chose our favorite dishes, convinced that this personal touch would help create an environment conducive to conversation. As I arranged the plates and served the drinks, a whirlwind of anticipation swept over me. I had a feeling that this would be the moment when everything would finally come together.
Inviting him to Chez Soi
