CHAPTER 4

She laughed again, maybe it was the tenth time in five minutes, she was almost dislocating her jaw but it was rude not to smile at the brilliant jokes of Vivian about the waiters of the country club, especially since Christine (who she hadn't expected there) laughed softly (as expected from the wife of a deputy). In practice, a chain reaction...

"How is your husband, Lisa? Busy with work as always?".

Dear, sweet, adorable Christine, who knew perfectly well that she has been divorced for six years, but more importantly that he was never busy with work. She smiled again, knowing her malice "To tell the truth, I have not the faintest idea, Chrissy. But as soon as he'll come to give me my alimony, I'll ask for you".

The other two women smiled softly to her 'joke', even If it wasn't a joke. Vivian took a sip of her iced tea.

"I still don't understand what prompted you to leave him, Lisa".

'Well, the fact that he slept around with...Oh god, such a thing and I'm out of the book club. I'm starting to talk like him...'.

Chrissy smiled, putting down her glass, she loved gossiping around like the good wife of a deputy she was "And then, he's such a good man".

Lisa's eyes widened, and she was about to choke with the lemon cake that Vivian had brought.

"We're talking about the same person, Chrissy? Because I can tell you many good things about my ex-husband, but not that he's a good man. For example, he's good in bed, a great musician, a fanatic of movies, a genius at work".

Vivian smiled at her as If she was talking about a cute pony "It must have been love at first sight, then".

"Yes, definitely I was in love with Greg at first sight...Maybe I should have taken a second look...".

They were both amazed not knowing what to say or where to look. Lisa had printed on her lips her best smile, taking the pitcher of iced tea "More tea? Where will be the next meeting of the book club?".

Both smiled more relaxed, a phrase of convenience and she had restored the balance.

TBC...