'Hey Honey!'
He pushed open the door with one hand, the other clasping an overfull shopping bag. Setting the bag down he locked the door behind him. The room was dark, the curtains closed but it was still light enough for him to see her sitting in her usual chair.
'It's our anniversary. One whole year. I couldn't believe I almost forgot.' He moved to her side smiling and bent over smelling her long golden hair.
'I thought we could celebrate with Pizza and Wine? Huh? What do you think?'
He leaned carefully across her and gently loosened the gag from her mouth.
'Pizza and wine?' He beamed.
'Please, please. Just let me go.' She uttered in a broken whisper.
For a moment he trembled and his fists clenched white. Then he relaxed and tugged the gag back up over her mouth.
'PIzza and wine it is.'