Warnings: angst
You tucked your knees into your chest as you watched the fire in the fireplace die down. Tears brimmed your eyes as you watched the ashes fall to the bottom of the pit.
Every night you did this when Tom was gone. You were empty, you stayed in bed all day. Once in awhile Hermione would come and check up on you but her company didn't help.
"I tried everything to reach him" you said into Hermiones shoulder
"Maybe he's busy"
"Or dead"
"Don't say that" she said pulling back
"He's not dead" her eyebrows frowned
"I'll be back Saturday don't do anything stupid" she wiped your tears away and got up from the ground
"No promises"
"Did he ever tell you when he was going to be back?" She questioned getting her coat off the coat rack and her purse.
"No he didn't, I was hoping it would be a 2 week thing like most of them"
You stood up "well he'll have to be coming back soon" she said opening the door
"Eat those muffins I made them specially for you" she smiled and pulled you into another hug
She pulled back gripping onto the doorknob
You faked smiled "I will" she closed the door and you let out a long sigh.
Why was this business trip so long. You reached into the basket and pulled out a chocolate chip muffin.
You took it back to your bedroom and turned the tv on. You flicked through the channels occasionally taking bites out of the muffin.
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The next week you got a knock on your door
Two police officers were standing outside, instantly bad thoughts filled your mind.
"Mrs. Riddle" they said
You nodded your head waiting for the worse
"Your husband-" one said
"He was killed in a car accident this afternoon" the tears you were holding back stained your cheeks
"I'm sorry for your loss" the other said and handed you a letter
"This was found in his car" you took the letter as they left
You closed the door and sat down in front of the fireplace trying to process everything.
You slowly opened the letter that had your name on it.
"Dear, my love
I'm so sorry I've been gone for so long, I'm finally on my way back and I can't wait to spend so much time with you and I missed your horrible cooking... I'm kidding ;)
I love you always <3"
You cried more as you clutched the letter to your chest.
