Breaking the ice
He took the pen and wrote three words at the top:
Our New Start.
"Slower," Ethan said softly, writing the word down on the page. "No rushing. No artificial deadlines."
"Sweet," Adrian added gently, his fingers resting over Ethan’s hand. "Just our family, our real friends, and the people who actually care about us."
"And grounded in total openness," Ethan said, looking up into Adrian’s eyes. "No secrets. No corporate politics. Just you and me."
"Just you and me," Adrian repeated like a solemn vow.