Chapter 1: Introduction
The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the living room floor. The air was warm and thick with humidity, the kind of day that promised a storm later on. Jack adjusted the cushion behind his back, settling into the plush comfort of the couch. He could hear Sarah in the kitchen, humming a tune he didn't recognize, the clink of glass on glass as she poured them each a glass of wine. He loved the sound of her humming, the rhythm of her movements. It was a soundtrack to their marriage, a melody he'd grown accustomed to over the years.
The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the living room floor. The air was warm and thick with humidity, the kind of day that promised a storm later on. Jack adjusted the cushion behind his back, settling into the plush comfort of the couch. He could hear Sarah in the kitchen, humming a tune he didn't recognize, the clink of glass on glass as she poured them each a glass of wine. He loved the sound of her humming, the rhythm of her movements. It was a soundtrack to their marriage, a melody he'd grown accustomed to over the years.
But today, the humming seemed off-key, the rhythm disrupted. He could feel the tension in the air, like the calm before a storm. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for the conversation they were about to have.
Sarah walked in, two glasses of wine in her hands, her eyes scanning the room until they landed on him. "You okay?" she asked, her voice warm and concerned. She always knew when something was on his mind.
Jack nodded, taking one of the glasses from her. "Yeah, just...there's something I need to talk to you about."
She sat down on the couch next to him, her eyes searching his face.