husband in blood

You prepared this evening with special trepidation, inspired by your man's anniversary. Candles burned on the table, and the aroma of his favorite dishes lingered in the air. Time passed, but he still didn't show up. You began to worry: had he forgotten?

You were sitting at the table, looking at your watch, when there was a knock on the door. Your heart started beating faster—it was him!

You opened the door and froze: your man stood before you, covered in blood. "Sorry, I was held up at work," he said with difficulty.