A slim 28- year= old brunette sitting in her parked car in front of a large brick 3-story home. Her car is at least 7 years old, but her mani-pedi is fresh and her jeans are barely broken in. The car is filled with the essence of an overpriced sweet floral perfume.
Corrine: …so, I just arrived at my boss’s home for this dinner. I hope this means she likes me and wants to promote me. *pause* I miss you baby *whining*
*a masculine voice filters through the speakers of the car*
Him: You’ve got this baby…and I miss you too.*pause* I tell you what..I’m going to hurry up with this workout and get back home to you.
Corrine: That sounds perfect babe! I’ll make those protein muffins you love. Sheesh, I’m going to be an amazing wife to you some day *she unfolds the sun visor revealing the mirror to check out her reflection* Around what time do you think you’ll be by? *she combs her hair with her fingers and lightly re-twirls it into spirals from her roller set*
Him: I’m sure you will, but let’s not rush baby. I’ll see you around 9. *he replies in a happy tone*
Corrine: Sounds good baby *she smiles* I’m going to go now. I’ll see you later. I love you
Him: Okay later baby. I love you too.
Corrine: *presses red button on smart phone to end phone call, grabs her bag then steps out of car. She takes another glance at her reflection while pushing the handle of the car door to close before heading to the house*
*the sound of a male singer crooning over the sultry-snazzy tone of 80s jazz music whispers from inside the house*
Corrine: *walks up the arch shaped driveway in the front lawn and rings the door bell*
*moments later the door opens revealing a 5’8″ dark haired woman. She is older than Corrine, but her mature features are sultry and timeless in a Catherine Zeta Jones way*
Patty: Well hello Corrine. So glad you made it *in a calm yet enthusiastic tone while opening her arms for a warm embrace* Have a seat in the living room. I’ll be right in. I’m on the phone with my husband. *she leads Corrine through the foyer to the living room at the right of them*
Corrine: I understand completely. *she replies reassuringly, while inhaling the savory smell drifting through the house*
Patty: You know boys will be boys *she smiles then turns towards the dining room that seems to lead further through a maze*
*Corrine sits in the living room on a stiff taupe leather couch. She lifts her right leg and angles it over her right knee. The couch slightly squeaks with her movements*
Patty: *returning to her guest* Let’s chat in the kitchen. I have a lovely red wine *she gestures towards the area she just came from*
Corrine: Sure. You have a lovely home Patty. How long have you and your husband lived here? *she exclaims while standing then following her idolized boss through the foyer to the kitchen*
*the women reach the kitchen meeting at the gray marbled counter top island centered in the cooking paradise with mahogany cabinets*
Patty: It’s been almost 15 years. I see something like this in your near future *she assuringly winks with a smirk after sitting on a stool and pours 2 glasses, 1 after the other*
*the 2 women clang their glasses then take a quick sip of their wine*
Corrine: I hope so. It’s only been 6 months, but I’m ready for my guy to pop the question *in a serious business tone*
Patty: Well have your fun in the meantime. Some guys forget how to love you after years and years of being together. *her usual constant smile turned to a serious straight line*
Corrine: I know. I hear that a lot, but I think he’s the one *slight smile*
Patty: My husband was the one. *pause* I’d think about him and smile to myself *pause* it seemed like we were mentally and emotionally connected because moments later he’d call *she stares down towards the counter stuck in a longing gaze* but that was young love *she says as she snaps out of her stupor*
Corrine: *smiles & cheerfully shrugs*
Patty: Get your guy and seal the deal! *gulps wine, then smiles at Corrine*
Corrine: Thanks! *smiles*
Patty: I noticed my husband acting a little different on and off over the last 2 or 3 years. Just always be on your P’s and Q’s *she says, then chugs the whole glass*
*the sound of the automatic garage door opening followed by the closing of a car door echoes through the first floor of the house*
Patty: Ha! Speaking of the devil. *she directs to Corrine with a sly expression* Jay I’m in the kitchen *she announces in the direction of the door leading from the garage*
Patty: I want you to meet my husband then we can eat *to Corrine*
Corrine: Sure! *nods head up and down*
*both women sit still as if time would stop while anticipating the third person’s arrival*
*the male voice loudly calls to Patty, it gets louder as the foot steps get closer*
Jay: Honey, I won’t be home for long. Bobby is at the bar waiting for me. He’s bummed something dealing with Nancy again.
Patty: Oh no not again! *she calls back to the empty door space awaiting her conversation mate’s arrival*
Corrine: *Listens to the conversation. She keeps her back facing the empty doorway to not seem intrusive in the discussion between the married couple*
Jay: Yea…so, I’ll just grab a bite then head back out *he reaches the doorway and stands in place in the threshold*
Patty: Meet one of my staff members…*her open palm gestures towards Corrine sitting across from her*
Corrine: *smiling, swings her body towards Jay * Hi so nice to finally mee…Jason? *she squints her eyes in a questioning manner*
Patty: Yes, Jason, our family calls him Jay though *still in introductory mode*
Jay: *smiling while nodding his head left to right*
Corrine: *holding eye contact with Jay her eyes slightly well up*
Patty: Honey, this is the young lady I’m going to promote *she says to Jay while smiling at Corrine*
Jay: Congrats young lady *He replies in a counterfeit representation of being genuine* I’ll be on my way now *he swiftly scatters towards the garage*
Patty: Yes, you should be proud *she gives a bona fide smile to Corrine*
Corrine: *tears well up in her eyes* Thank you
