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
Cheeky Monkey Poetry 