The Fifth Candle
Snowlit Wingsjulian from the book wondermy husband's affair, my anniversary gifti wrote to you everyday for a yearback to my worst birthday and starting anew
Now, I simply said, "Maybe it's better that it broke. I don't like it anymore anyway."
Julian stared at me. A deep crease formed between his brows. Then, he nodded. Without warning, he reached over, grabbed the matching vase, and slammed it onto the floor. The crash echoed through the room.
Elaine let out a startled scream.
Julian withdrew his hand and said coldly, "If you don't like it anymore, then good. We might as well get rid of both."