Says It (What?) All?”

Depending on what she meant, he was either all in or on the way out. As always, he hung on her every word. But this word, in particular, was challenging, if not terrifying.

The word wasn't easy or hard. It wasn't a long word or too short to take seriously. No, the word she used was, well, undecipherable. Yet, it would determine whether he would be in or out. Over or under. Above or below. Invited, again, or dismissed.

This word she used was the one that strikes fear in all men. It's a word demanding remedy or shame:

"Unsatisfied."