Happy Place

After having dinner, the family of four enjoyed the warmth of the fireplace and Sarah sang her children to sleep. The evening was magical for everyone  Sarah’s husband thanked her for being on her side and held Sarah’s hand which made tears roll down Sarah’s cheeks. Sarah’s husband, while expressing his thanks, experienced something unusual.

Unsaid

Sarah’s husband Bill is observant hence he could make out the slightest difference made by anything and anyone. That day, he could not feel the engagement ring on Sarah’s hand so he thought that it might be possible that Sarah did not like it hence is not wearing it. So he dropped the idea of asking it and was all set to sleep.

Lost?

The next morning, when Sarah was preparing breakfast, Bill noticed that Sarah’s finger was smashed and swollen. He brushed off his negative thought and asked about the injury. She told him about the incident that happened two days back. Bill sighed and asked if she has kept the ring safely. She did not answer and ran into her room.

Investigation

Sarah reached for the overcoat she wore the last night and began to search the pockets of the coat. She searched over and over again as if she would get the ring on every search. She could only find some coins, keys, and coupons. She even checked the sleeves of the coat thinking that the ring might have slipped from her finger and rolled down the sleeves which were quite impossible.

The Hunt

Disappointed Sarah, cleared every cupboard and almirah present in the house, not once but multiple times. This made her anxious and she started remembering the activities she did the last evening. She remembered that she kept the ring inside her pocket but now, she was not able to find it.

Donation?

Amidst her revision of her activities, she remembered the help she provided the old man by giving him some coins. Sarah, without wasting the time traced her path back in the hope of meeting that man again, however, deep down she was sure that she would not be getting to meet him again ever.