Prompt:
I would like to go back to the night at the Blue Hour. During that time, it is Amelia's birthday and she is celebrating with friends including Julian. Then in comes walking Vivi at first. As we know, Julian has his back turned to Vivi who is sitting across the room. Julian is at the end of the long table, and Amelia is sitting along one of the table's sides. She can see Julian but is not facing him directly. She also at one point captures Vivi's eye from across the room, so Vivi is somewhat visible to her too. Is it plausible that she would notice her husband's repeated efforts to turn around and look at Vivi?
Response:
Yes, it's definitely plausible that Amelia would notice Julian's repeated efforts to look at Vivi, especially given the dynamics of their relationship. Even though Amelia may be celebrating with friends and seemingly focused on her party, subtle changes in her husband's behavior—like his frequent glances in a particular direction—would likely stand out to her, especially if she's already feeling some emotional distance or resentment in their marriage.
Amelia might not fully understand the significance of his actions at first, but she could certainly sense that something is off, particularly if she has any lingering insecurities about their intimacy or emotional connection. Given her placement at the table and her awareness of Vivi's presence across the room, Amelia could pick up on these nonverbal cues, leading to a potential confrontation or internal resentment building later.
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The Blue Hour
RomanceAn experimental story that follows the emotional journey of Vivian (Vivi), a woman approaching her mid 30s, who is trapped in an unfulfilling marriage with her husband, Sebastian. Despite their shared intellectual pursuits, Vivi finds herself yearni...
