Note of Doubt

The air in the room suddenly grew thick with unspoken words. Seraphina noticed as the silence between them suddenly grew heavy with tension.

Their task was complete, the plants they had been arranging now sat in carefully chosen spots, adding real life to the room. The vibrant greens and soft blossoms seemed out of place among the cold, stone walls, yet somehow, they brought warmth to the space, a stark contrast to the chill that had settled between them.

She stole a glance at him, her heart aching as she noticed the subtle way he kept his distance from her. His movements were measured, careful. He avoided brushing against her, even when it would have been natural to do so in such a close space.

It wasn't something most people would notice, but she had become attuned to the nuances of his behavior over the past three and a half months.