Red flowers in a glass vase.
Fix an easy dessert at the dinner table.
Stay on at home and never go out.
Because you are too busy.

In fact, you are probably too busy.
You probably stayed at this table all afternoon.
You should leave at three.
Or else you will miss the train.

That evening.
Your wife was putting some pieces of the puzzle together.
Also wanting to do you a favor by giving you dinner.
But all the while, you were supposed to be watching over this austere and neutral space with keen interest.