Monday, January 21, 2008

My Infidelity

It was easier than I thought it would be. I understand, now, how it happens. You're in a relationship; seems to be going good. Then someone appears who shows you things in a different way. Suddenly . . . well, suddenly, I'm that girl.

I don't feel bad about #1. I think #1 and I knew we weren't made for each other. We flirted with the idea of a relationship . . . experimented. But in the end, he needed more from me than I could give, and what he had to give in return, I could get from somewhere else.

#2 and I had the most honest relationship of all. He was cute, in that frat-boy kind of way. Little too much gel in the hair, icy blue eyes, nice teeth. He was younger, didn't need a commitment. We never pretended it was about anything but what it was. Friends with benefits. I told him how it would be from day one; he always gave it to me straight, gave me the bottom line, without any promises he didn't intend to keep. I'm going to miss him, but it will be easier to let him know. I actually think he'll be disappointed, but only until the next hottie shows up, interested. Who knows - I'll keep him in my back pocket. He's the kind of guy you can go back to the next time you're looking for a little somethin' somethin'.

#3 was different. Traditional. Long, involved courtship rituals. A gentleman. Called me three times a day. Just wanted to know how I was. Made sure I was taken care of. Was even sweet with my two boys. The kind of guy most women could really fall for. He was older, sure. Not as young and fresh as #2. But stable, mature, well-established. Some might say I had it pretty good, as those things go. But it started to feel a little old-school. I started to feel like I wasn't getting credit for being independent, for having a brain. He was starting to treat me like a "little woman", but masking it with smooth words, like he understood me. Or maybe I'm just trying to rationalize my own behavior.

When the phone rang yesterday morning, it wasn't #3, like I was expecting. It was HIM - #4. #4 was articulate, his voice smooth, the accent like music. He was interested in a relationship too, it seemed. He promised me everything #3 was giving me, and more. It was the more I was interested in.

Something told me I owed #3 more from our relationship. I almost called him. But #4 was too tempting. Like a bitch in heat, I jumped in the car and went to him, without even thinking. He didn't keep me waiting. I smiled at him; dark eyes, dark skin, and that killer accent. I don't know what it is with me and foreign men. We slipped out together, without anyone really noticing. He wasn't all talk; he showed me everything #3 had, and more. I went home satisfied, but still wanting a little more. When he called me this morning, I decided to test him. I asked for even more, thinking he couldn't come through for me . . . he was just going to be another #3.

I was wrong. He met my demands. And then asked me to commit. To him. To cross the line.

My heart was pounding. I said yes.

#3 doesn't know, yet. I don't have the heart to tell him I went looking somewhere else . . .

The product of my illicit union? It will be here in two days . . .





Respectfully (and unfaithfully) submitted,

The Wife






10 comments:

MHG said...

Carpool to the blogger game?! Shotgun!

Anonymous said...

Oh my. I was almost in tears reading your post. How cool are you? Of course a Japanese accent is really not one I would consider sensual. Kinda right up there with the Kyrzgistan accent. Ick. Congrats on Lex!

DrChako said...

Do you have #3's number? It sounds like I may need to look elsewhere for a little somethin' somethin' when I get home.

As they say on the intertubes...

CRUSH

-The Husband

The NL Wife said...

You want to hook up with my discarded car salesman? I'm confused honey . . . I know you've been away a long time . . . but I was pretty sure you still liked women.

???

DrChako said...

Well, you made him sound pretty hot, and since I've been "without" for almost 5 months...

-The Husband

Betty Underground said...

So the interior is nor ACTUALLY cashmere? I think you should still drive around in it naked.

It is like the Samba panties of sedans.

Well done!

Unknown said...

You car ho you!

I'm glad that you got what you WANTED, what you NEEDED, what made your body QUIVER and you heart SKIP a beat.

Enjoy it until the doc comes back.

Then he'll probably want to look for a new "mount".

Thinking of you and hoping that your car is everything you want it to be.

Sean

BamBam said...

Happy about the car, blah-blah-blah.

This was a fantastic read M. Written in a style that seemed a little familiar, but with that feminine touch to put it over the top.

Very-Very NH !

SirFWALGMan said...

So very hot. I can not wait till sticky little kid finger gunk it up. BWAHAHAHA! Come back to reality Wife!!!

P.S. I always knew Chako liked guys.

Unknown said...

If that car was a guy it would be a well dressed walking erection that doesn't go soft.

Nice car.