The directness of her question throws me. I don't know. Sometimes I think there are only so many opportunities...to get together with someone. And we've both screwed up so many times- my voice grows quiet - that we've missed our chance.Anna. Mer pauses. That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.But-But what? You love him, and he loves you, and you live in the most romantic city in the world.
The narrator feels caught off guard by Anna's direct question, revealing uncertainty about their relationship. They believe opportunities to connect with someone are limited and worry that repeated mistakes have caused them to miss their chance at happiness together. This sense of regret and self-doubt weighs heavily on them, making their voice quiet as they reflect on what might have been.
Anna, however, dismisses these doubts, finding the narrator's reasoning foolish. She emphasizes the positive aspects of their situation: their mutual love, and their romantic setting in Paris. Her confidence contrasts with the narrator's hesitation, highlighting a potential disconnect between their feelings and perceptions of their circumstances.