Now You Know Silence

They were together for five years. Everyone thought they were solid. He used to say he

“wasn’t the jealous type.” Trusted her. Never checked her phone.

One night, he borrowed it to order food. A message popped up.

“I miss last night.” He didn’t confront her. He didn’t scream. He didn’t even ask.

He waited. For three months, he acted normal. Loving. Present.

Calm. During that time, he quietly removed his name from their shared savings.

Canceled the apartment lease. And accepted a job offer in another city.

On moving day, she came home to an empty apartment. No note. No explanation.