Heather's Day

Twenty minutes later I’m pulling up in front of her office building. As She undoes her seat belt, reaching for the door I ask “Will I see you again Heather?”

About to get out as Graeme comes to a stop in front of my office when I hear the one question that I’ve been dreading to here since last night “Will I see you again Heather?” I so desperately want to say yes but reality came crashing back to me.

“I don’t think so Graeme!” then for some reason I felt the need to explain why, like it wasn’t obvious. “Phillip may not be the most attentive husband but he is still my husband!” The look in Graeme’s eyes tell me he understand and I hope like me that he’s disappointed with that

“Heather, I’ll always consider you more than just a fling and if you ever want to talk or need a shoulder you know how to get a hold of me!”

No! Those were the words I didn’t want to hear, I didn’t want to know that he would be there if and when I needed someone in the future. Even though deep down that was what i wanted I was hoping Graeme would accept a clean break. Getting out and making my way to the door, i don’t turn around , knowing if I do I would rush back to Graeme. Opening the door going in considering that chapter of my life over.

The words are out of my mouth before I can stop them. Her response doesn’t surprise me, if anything it’s what i expected deep down inside.

“I don’t think so Graeme!” Going on to say, “ “Phillip may not be the most attentive husband but he is still my husband!” With that I should have just said goodbye but I don’t instead I make it more awkward for her.

“Heather, I’ll always consider you more than just a fling and if you ever want to talk or need a shoulder you know how to get a hold of me!”

She turns and goes into the building leaving me in the car thinking ‘Smooth Graeme, no wonder your single!” Putting the car into drive, going to work.

As the elevator opens onto the 15th floor, I walk to my office placing what i hope was a convincing smile on my face,which must have been better than i thought. As I enter my secretary Jane Watson looks up and blurts out!

“Oh my god Mrs Wrightson you got some last night!”

Did I fake it better than I thought or was I still elated about last night, either way I play along “Is it that obvious?”

Jane comes around her desk with my morning cup of tea and one for herself, “Well if you want to dish I’m all ears!” Passing me my cup. “And don’t leave out anything!”

“Jane a lady doesn’t kiss and tell!” smiling a coy smile then sipping my tea before going into my inner office. Closing my door, leaning against it as the memories of last night do come back to me. Finally taking my seat I get down to work, next thing i know it 2PM and Jane is standing in the doorway with an large brown envelope in her hand

“So Heather what’s Wisened Woman?"