she poured a large glass of red wine

looking out of the window

the city below was bustling 

people going home from work

others going out for the evening

all walking with a purpose

she wished she was one of them

her heart sank as she glanced at the clock

he will be home soon she thought

time for another wine and a fake welcoming smile

by the time his key was in the door

she had started a third large glass

how was your day honey he asked

oh nothing exciting she answered

how was yours she said to change the subject

he rambled on about his working day

she pretended to listen as she consulted her phone

the text message she was waiting for suddenly popped in

come to my place at eight

she answered ok with a stream of kisses

her husband was still taking about work

as she rummaged in the kitchen 

there is pizza in the oven for you honey

I am going out to see my sister

she is depressed and needs cheering up

fine he said give her my best

as she drove across town she called her sister

no reply so she left a voicemail

hey sis if he asks say I was with you all evening thanks

soon she was in her lover’s arms

for a few hours of stolen pleasure

when she got back home her husband was still up

how is your sister doing he asked

oh she is doing better we talked the whole evening

she poured another glass of wine

his face was full of sadness

whats up with you she asked

he paused looking at her with total disdain

I guess you forgot your sister is away all this week

she bit her lip not knowing what further lies to tell

he opened up his laptop and typed a few commands

would you like to see where your car has been all evening 

unlike you the tracking device does not lie