Marcie has many admirable qualities. When her mind is made up, she is one of the most driven people I know. There are times she comes across as more driven than I ever thought I was. It's one reason I enjoy it when she gets into her sub space. The fact she willfully allows me to do things with her is a testament to her trust in me.
So, it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that Marcie treasures her private time as much as she treasures her time with me. We're not one of those kinds of couples that must be with each other all the time. Marcie has her own interests while I am at work. Most of the time, she is either going to her gym classes or exercising with her friend Nikki. She has also been taking her own walks and things of that nature while I am at work.
It doesn't mean that she would rather be by herself more. It's quite the opposite. There are plenty of times she comes to the office to visit me or often visits with my assistant Aubrey. There have been plenty of times when I walk out of my office and find the girls laughing uncontrollably about something. I am very happy that my late wife's best friend and my wife get along like they have always been friends. It makes me smile often.
There was one time that I was heading home, and Marcie called me.
"Sweetheart where are you right now?" she asked.
"I just slipped onto the Interstate, why do you ask?"
"Nikki's over at the house. Can you slip by Sal's for a couple of pizzas please? He already has the order and is expecting you."
"No problem, Baby. I'm on it."
As I neared Sal's place, I could see that the place was busy for a weeknight. I parked my car and walked in before headed to the carryout station. There was Sal's niece behind the counter."
"Good evening, Mr. Leo. Your wife placed an order."
