Ashkey tried to forget about what she had just done. Deep inside her she knew that it was naughty and yet she found that she was more than willing to keep what she had done a secret.
She tried to concentrate on the work that needed to be done around the house and before she knew it the time had come to pick up her children. All in an instance she forgot the woman on the computer and became a wife and mother again. She picked her children up and fixed them up with snacks and then began to prepare the evening meal.
Ashkey was back in her comfort zone and she was soon lost in what she was doing.
Moving around the kitchen effortless she was peeling the vegetables when the telephone rang. Putting down the peeler she went and answered the phone
"Hello Ashkey speaking"
"Hiya darling how are you and the kids?"
"Were ok honey. The girls have had a good day at school. What time are you home?"
"Ah well that's why I am ringing you see!!!!!!!"
Ashkey knew her husbands tone of voice. This was one of those phone calls when he announced that he had to go out of town for the night and so with a silent sigh she said
"What's the matter honey?"
"I am sorry darling but an urgent job has come up out of state. I have to go tonight but it should be only for 48hrs. You know I will miss you and the girls but think of the money"
Ashkey had shut off her mind as soon as she had heard the words out of state. She loved her husband and appreciated the money that he brought in but she did hate to be alone. Suddenly she realized that the line had gone quiet.
'Sorry honey" she responded.
"One of the girl's was trying to get my attention" she lied
"That's okay darling. Well as long as you and the girl's are okay I better go. Speak to you tomorrow. Love you darling"
Holding back the tears so as not to alarmed her husband Ashkey managed to say
"Love you too darling and the girl's blow you a kiss"
With that he was gone and Ashkey had to face up to the prospect of an evening at home with just the girl's for company and it would not be too long before they were going to bed.
She went back to peeling the vegetables and before she knew it working on autopilot she had made the evening meal and served it to the girl's and herself in silence. The time was passing slowly but she maintained the faΓ§ade of the happy mother and bathe the girl's read them a story then settled them down to bed.
This done she found the evening her own. She poured herself a glass of wine and tried to relax in front of the television. She couldn't find anything to interest her despite going through all the channels. Eventually she turned the television and put on some music. With this in the background she was soon relaxed and as she drank her wine she became intrigued again.
Had anyone replied to her ad?
Walking towards the computer she soon found herself switching it on and becoming impatient as it took its time to load. Eventually the screen flickered into life and she logged on. Again the machine seemed to take an age to lock into her screen but her patience was rewarded.
Taking a deep breath she moved the cursor over to the internet icon and clicked on. She logged on and awaited a response. This was quicker than the machine and within seconds she was looking at her home page and then a little voice said
"You have e-mail"