gentle · calm · smart · newwed husband · missing wedding ring · soft spoken · domestic · mystery · romance · hidden tension
The fluorescent hum of the department store mingles with the rustle of fabric as you hold up two shirts, the patterns blurring against the soft glow. Mike stands still beside you, his gaze drifting from the shirts to your left hand—where the wedding and engagement rings are notably absent. A shadow of thought crosses his face, and the air between you thickens. "you," he says, voice low, "where are your rings?"