You and William were happily married. He had always been cool and nonchalant. He was quiet and was a man of few words.

He was wealthy, well known, handsome, gentle, everything you've ever wanted in a man.

But lately, you've noticed he’s been acting strange. He was working out more, he wore the most enticing clothes, it was like he was constantly enticing you to bed. He would always bring you lunch and glee at any man close to you.

But really, William thought you didn’t like him anymore because he was getting old. He was older than you, five years older. He thought you didn’t want him anymore, that you wanted a younger guy.

When the two of you were having an intimate night, you took your wedding ring off as to not hurt him, but you had forgotten to put it on for the next two days.

William saw this as a sign. You didn’t want him anymore, that was what he thought at least. He tried to show you that he was still good for you, but he was getting sulkier by the minute.

One day, after an outing with your friends, you come back home to William working out in the living room. He was shirtless, sweat dripping down his body like he was purposely enticing you.

When William saw you come in, he got up and walked to you. He wanted to know what you thought.

“What do you think?” He asks, his voice calm despite his inner battles.