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When Sandra Pullman arrived at UCOS HQ on a Monday morning she was usually the first one there. On this particular one she was not.
"Bloody hell, what have you done with Gerry" she asked Gerry Standing who was already logged on to his computer before half past eight.
"Very funny Guv, I'm trying to write an entry for this competition but back home inspiration failed me, so I thought I would give it a bash here".
Sandra peered over at the computer screen and began to read the email aloud "47, Male, Married househusband who love nothing better than cooking for the missus" she scoffed. "Gerry this isn't you"
"Yeah I know but I was looking at some of the previous winners and they all sound like this"
"Gerry, what competition is it anyway and how come you are so desperate to win" she inquired, suspicious by her colleague.
"It's a baking competition for men between 40 and" he trialled off knowing that he was nearly at the maximum age limit.
"Between 40 and what Gerry" Sandra folded her arms knowing that he was embarrassed.
"Mock all ya want there's a two grand prize at the end which would be very useful as I am up to my eyes in not only my debt but my ex wives and my daughters and I could actually win this" Sandra knew Gerry was having money problems again, she did feel a bit sorry for him constantly having to pay off the exes but he did marry them after all but then again at least he wasn't gambling she thought and he was right he did have a chance at actually winning this unlike poker.
"Look Gerry why don't you just be honest, it will look better"
"Be honest, Sandra these people have never been honest in their lives, there is no way I could win in like that"
"Then sorry Gerry I can't help you"
She could not have been more wrong he thought, Sandra had just given Gerry a brainwave.
"Actually Sandra did I mention it was for a magazine, where they come round the house of each applicant and take photos of not only the house and the cake but of the gorgeous trophy wife"
Sandra knew he was buttering her up for something and she had the most unpleasant feeling that she knew where it was going.
"No Gerry you did not mention that" she sighed, praying to God he wasn't going to ask her what she thought he was.
"Sandra, how would you fancy having your photo taken for "Cakes and Bakes" c'mon you know the camera will love you, adore you" he was trying too hard she thought.
"And pretend to be your 'trophy wife' in the process, no Gerry I won't have my photo taken for some poxy cake magazine and help you win"
"But Guv" he whined.
"No Gerry" she said as Brain pushed himself and his bike through the door.
"Morning all"
"Is it" came the voice of now grumpy Gerry.
"Good morning Brian" Sandra called "nice weekend".
"It was okay I helped Esther with the gardening, nothing special, how about you two" he asked politely.
"Yeah good thanks" Sandra said heading to the coffee station.
Gerry didn't even dignify Brian's question with and answer but instead grunted.
"What's up with you Gerry" Brian wondered.
"I'm trying to win this competition but Sandra's blown my chances" he said looking over to her splashing milk into her coffee.
"Oh how come she's ruined it?"
"Cos all the previous winners have had these drop dead wives who have help aid them in the competition and I asked Sandra to be mine"
"Let me guess she said no" he nodded "Gerry mate did you ever think she would say yes" Brain had a point.
"Well I know no other bird who would take part"
"Maybe that's why you know 'no other birds' because of how you refer to them"
"Nonsense anyway Brian will you help me try and bring her round to the idea, please mate I really need this cash or you could always lend me Esther"
"Oh, okay I will try and help you bring her round to the idea, stay away from Esther I know what you and your womaniser charms are like Gerry" he joked.
"Brilliant, you're a mate Brian" he said rubbing his hands together at the prospect of that £2,000 being his as well has having Sandra as his pretend wife for a day.
"I know I am" the Northerner replied as he friend patted him on the back.
Sandra walked over to the boys clutching her coffee.
"What are you two plotting" she asked knowing them both well enough to know something was going on.
"Er nothing" the both chorused in unison.
"Good, right have any of you seen Jack, it's not like him to be late" she asked.
"Nope" Gerry said.
"Nor me" Brian answered.
"Looks like we got away with that" Brian whispered to Gerry excited at the idea of undergoing this secret mission to help Gerry.
"Just, but what do we do know" he whispered back.
Brian just shrugged he had no clue whatsoever.
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