Echoes of Trust

He had first come into her life, how everything had seemed so simple at first. He had been lost, unsure of his place in the world, but then she had come to him—like a light in the darkness. Her laughter, her kindness, her ability to make him feel whole, to make him feel more alive than he had ever been. It was overwhelming, this connection between them.

As he sat in the sweet spot, the music surrounding him, he allowed himself to truly feel it. Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, with its swelling, majestic themes, seemed to mirror his emotions, his feelings for her. The beauty of the music was a reflection of the depth of his love for her, and as the notes filled the room, he closed his eyes and let himself just *feel*.