Ken Liu | The Perfect Match

Published: Dec. 4, 2012, 11:03 a.m.

Sai woke to the rousing first movement of Vivaldi\u2019s violin concerto in C minor, \u201cIl Sospetto.\u201d He lay still for a minute, letting the music wash over him like a gentle Pacific breeze. The room brightened as the blinds gradually opened to the sunlight. Tilly had woken him right at the end of a light sleep cycle, the optimal time. He felt great: refreshed, optimistic, ready to jump out of bed. Narrated by Paul Boehmer.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices