09/30/2024
"Love, is that a new ring on your finger?" Elizabeth asked.
"Oh, yeah, this little old thing," Simon said nonchalantly.
"It's nice. You've never been one for jewelry, though. When did you get it?" Elizabeth inquired.
"About a week ago. I saw it at the jewelry store in town and thought I'd treat myself," Simon responded.
People's tastes and habits change, Elizabeth thought. She quickly forgot about it.
A year later, Simon passed away suddenly from a heart attack. As Elizabeth was crying by Simon's coffin, their maid Rose joined her, holding her in an attempt to console her. As they embraced in an emotional hug, Elizabeth noticed that Rose was wearing the same ring Simon had been wearing back then.
"Where did you get that ring?! Huh?!" Elizabeth yelled, pulling away from Rose.π