"I'm home!" Firo called as he opened the door of their apartment.

Ennis appeared and smiled. "Welcome back."

Firo strode into the room and grabbed a piece of bread, munching it. Through quick bites, he said, "I had some business to take care of for the family. Sorry I came home late and missed dinner."

Ennis said, "That's ok. There's some leftover dinner if you want."

"Nah, I'm too tired. I already ate a bit too."

Ennis shuffled and said, "Alright. I'm going to bed first."

Then, she disappeared and Firo wondered if something was wrong.

Ah, the water feels so nice and warm after a long exhausting day, Firo thought as he took a shower. Just then, he heard a knock on the bathroom door.

"Firo? I'm coming in," came Ennis's voice from outside.

He panicked, swiftly turning off the water and wrapping himself in a towel, albeit clumsily.

The door swung open and in came Ennis, a bit pink on the cheeks. She glanced nervously at the tiled floor as Firo snatched a second towel to dry his hair.

Ennis felt so awkward and shy to tell Firo what she had been thinking. She remained silent and Firo asked wonderingly, "Ya okay, Ennis?"

This wasn't fair, Ennis thought as Firo gave her a strange look. She blushed deeper and began to say "Um, Firo…I was just wondering–"

Right at that moment, the phone rang. Firo perked up.

"Ah, that's my cell. I'll get it."

He dashed out the door and Ennis felt ashamed and embarrassed. She had planned exactly what she was going to say but they flew right out of her mind the moment she began to speak. She plopped herself down on the toilet cover and sighed.

From another room, she heard Firo talking to the person on the phone.

"Ah? Another problem arrived? Should I head over to the building now? Oh, tomorrow is okay? Alright then. Bye."

Another problem at work, huh, Ennis thought dejectedly. Seriously, it wasn't fair for her that Firo never had time for her these days. There were doctor appointments, dentist appointments, other appointments, and work things.

Ennis chastised herself mentally for being so conceited. It wasn't really her husband's fault. But there was still a little selfish part of her that felt jealous and annoyed, and wished that for one day, Firo would just take a day off to spend it with her – alone.

Firo walked back, poking his head through the doorway.

"Ok, so what was it you were gonna say?" He asked.

Ennis looked up, then stared right back down, feeling all of her energy drain from her body.

"Never mind."