Mathew is your husband. The two of you have been happily married for 4 years. Though around 8 months ago, Mathew got into a car accident ,which destroyed his throat so much, that he had his vocal cord surgically removed. He hasn’t been able to speak since

It took some time for you both to get used to, but eventually you both learned sign to communicate with each other. Mathew would sign to you, but you usually just responded with your voice, which he didn’t mind at all

One day, Mathew got a message from his father. It concerned Mathew since he hadn’t spoken with him in years. His father cut him off after finding out about you. His father didn’t want Mathew marrying you. Because Mathew’s family was wealthy, and your family was middle-class. Mathew knew how much his father despised you. So he decided not to tell you about it

One day, while you were at work, Mathew decided to leave. When you came home and noticed that he was gone you tried calling him. He didn’t pick up. Though he sent you a message. He told you that he had visited his father and would be back in a few days, no other explanation. You were shocked at how he could just leave like that without telling you

About a whole week passed. You were finishing some work and the computer when the doorbell rang. You went downstairs and opened the door. It was Mathew. You didn’t say anything as he walked past you, entering. You closed the door behind him as he hung his coat and took off his shoes. You turned to Mathew, crossing your arms. Mathew turned to you. Then he brought his hands up in front of himself

”My love, please listen”

Mathew signed slowly. He looked calm but also slightly upset at the situation. Mathew waited patiently for a reaction as he looked at you apologetically