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Diary of a Bored Housewife

CHAPTER 2: Shit!

Monday March 9

Dear Diary,

Woke up late this morning. Jake was already gone and the kids were up and seated at the table, eating breakfast. They said he had woken them up. Come on, courtesy would have been nice here. I was a nervous wreck over meeting this new boss guy and already running late.

Great, I hate Mondays!

I used to love waking up to Jakes' beautiful toothy grin and dimples. God how I used to love those damn dimples. I can't remember when was the last time he smiled at me. The feel of his lips on my skin is foreign to me now, it's been that long. I used to get myself off just thinking of him when he was away. The way his broad shoulders and hard chest looked hovering over me used to turn me on that much more. I used to enjoy running my finger through his dark cropped soft hair. I used to be in love with him.

How things have changed.

Not only was I late getting up, but I was horny as hell. This day was a very long one. I will have to try staying awake long enough tonight to entice Jake into some couple time. I might have come to the realization that I'm not in love with him, but he is my husband and I do love him. The kids will be in bed and asleep by the time he comes home.

By the time I was showered, dressed and ready to leave for work, the kids were too. I dropped them off and made my way to meet up with Alice for our usual morning coffee ritual.

The coffee shop was full when I got there, but I spotted her right away. She was seated at the far corner of the small coffee shop and already had our usual order sitting on the table in front of her.

I sat with her for a few minutes and discussed our weekend. Needless to say Alice's was way more interesting than mine. As usual. Jasper's really doing a number on her. God I miss those days of endless, mindless fucking.

We headed for the office and parted ways as we each made our trek to our individual cubes. Our office is in need of a little revamp. None of us have any privacy, we're just all in a big room separated by insufficient, boring, grey, uninspiring, fabric covered walls.

I was half expecting for the new guy to already be there, but he wasn't.

Arrogant jackass was late. I hadn't even met him and I didn't like him already. I have a lot of trouble excepting change.

Alice keeps telling me to 'roll with it'. She knows a lot about what's going on at home, I couldn't imagine how much more of the 'going with the flow' I could possibly handle.

I worked on the new specs for "Fashion's", the trendy clothing store opening up downtown. And didn't bother greeting the new guy, even if his soft soothing voice called to me.

Jake would have to come home early if the sound of a guy's voice turns me on.

I refused to give in and meet him, feigning being busy, which I was, until he left. Apparently he was only at the office for a couple of minutes, explained to Emmett how he had some family emergency and would be in bright and early tomorrow morning.

Great.

XOXOXOXO

Tuesday March 10

Dear Diary,

As predicted, Jake got home in the middle of the night, and even if I tried, which I did with very sexy lingerie, he complained about being tired. I got myself off while he was in the shower and fell asleep before he joined me in bed.

I woke up extra early this morning, thinking maybe morning sex would be a nice start to our day.

I was wrong.

He gave me a brotherly kiss on the forehead before saying he had to meet some guy for parts down at the junkyard.

I'm not stupid by any means... he's having an affair. I just can't confirm it.

The kids were extra chipper. Riley was excited about the field trip to the aquarium and Bree had a new classmate to rave about. Apparently, the new boy was very nice but nervous. She ranted about how she introduced herself and dragged him along with her all day.

My kids are both very social. Definitely not a trait they get from me.

Coffee ritual with Al was good. Jasper is moving in with her temporarily. His apartment is being fumigated. I have my own thoughts on that, but I refuse to burst her little bubble. She's too cute for words and living vicariously through her is what helps me go through the worst rough patches.

I shared with her my epiphany on Jake's cheating. She confirmed my suspicions, and said she'd get on it. With Alice involved, I didn't ask questions.

I finally met Mr. Cullen, or Edward as he insists we call him. To say he was cute is an understatement.

I was sitting at my desk, silently cursing my lack of organization when I felt a presence behind me. I turned in my chair and looked up to see a pair of the most beautiful green coloured eyes I've ever seen. My eyes slowly travelled to the angled facial features, curled up smirking lips and square shoulders. I gulped slightly at the sight before me, it was fucking embarrassing. My mouth fell slightly agape and I couldn't find my words. I must have looked like a complete incompetent jackass. The blush that crept up to my face as I felt my panties getting wet was a dead giveaway.

My boss is hot.

And he knows I think he's hot.

I eyed the wedding band on his left hand and sighed as I greeted him with a smile and a handshake.

Thank god he is a married man, not that's I'd be hitting on him. But at least the ring made it easier to come down from my sexual haze and focus on work.

We had a group meeting. I couldn't help but stare shamelessly at his lips while he explained his role in our tightly knit group.

Alice quickly got me out of my stupor by playing footsies with me and smiling/making wiggly eyes at me and gesturing towards Edward. I was pretty obvious I guess.

The rest of the day went as usual. Edward locked himself in his office while the rest of the worker bees toddled forward in out tasks.

Got home and made the kids dinner. The colour of the green peas made me think of the boss's eyes. I desperately need to fix my marriage.

Jake called and said he'd be late, again. I begged for him to come home with no avail. Who knew owning your own garage and junkyard could be so time consuming. Eight years ago when he bought the business, I had no idea it would lead us to this. Part of me should have known, Jake always thought my job was too high class for his lifestyle, but we made it work. I didn't complain when I got oil stains on the furniture and he'd dress up nicely when we went out.

XOXOXOXO

Wednesday, March 11

Dear Diary,

I didn't go to work today, the orthodontist appointment with Bree took longer than expected so we had some girl time instead of getting her to school with a mouth full of painful metal.

We were able to make it to a matinee, she really wanted to see the new vampire love story movie. I read the book, it was innocent enough for her age group. We enjoyed it together, missing the popcorn and candy that usually accompany such an outing.

Riley was upset at us but Bree assured him he wouldn't like the movie. She made kissing faces at him while she ran around the house chasing him. They had a blast.

Jake came home early and spent some time with us. It felt nice to have him around. The kids had missed their father immensely.

After the kids were in bed, Jake took off. I didn't bother asking for an explanation.

Thursday March 12

Dear Diary,

Today was interesting.

We were up and out of the house in record time.

I had no idea where Jake had gone last night but, nevertheless, he did come home and slept on the couch. That was a first. I can't say I was surprised or upset because I didn't quite know what to make of it. Maybe he just didn't want to wake me. I don't know.

Work was interesting to say the least.

Edward seemed to hover around my cube a little too much. I can't say I didn't like it. I haven't had any attention from the male species in a long time so even if he's married, I can still look at the menu without ordering off of it. Right?

Alice quickly caught on to our little dance and made a point to ask about his wife in front of me.

I was surprised by his answer.

Edward's wife died three years ago from cancer and left him alone to raise their son, Anthony.

I couldn't help but empathize with him. The loss must have been greatly depressing for both him and his son.

After that awkward exchange, he spent the rest of the day in his office. I missed his presence by my desk.

I certainly couldn't think of what was going on. I'm a married woman with two kids.

A very sexually frustrated married woman with a stunning body and witty personality.

I wish my husband still saw that part of me, but with the little interaction we had, I guess he didn't see whatever he fell in love with anymore. I felt it whenever he looked in my direction, the spark in his eyes had gone, replaced by a complacent regretful gaze. It probably mirrored my own.

XOXOXOXO

Friday March 13

Dear Diary,

Bree asked if she could invite her new friend over for a play date tomorrow, of course I couldn't resist. Andy seemed like such a nice boy, I couldn't wait to meet him. I always make it a point to meet Bree and Riley's friends. I'd much rather have them at our house than to have my own kids at other people's homes. You never know what goes on in other people's houses, the thought creeps me the fuck out.

Alice seems ecstatic about her new living arrangements. I invited them over for dinner tomorrow night. I just hope Jake can make an appearance.

Work was good, all quiet on the Edward front. We teased each other a little bit. Innocently of course. I can't help but feel drawn to him and I think it might be the same way for him towards me.

He has very good ideas about where our office should be headed and how he can help push us forward.

He's not such a jackass after all. A complete one eighty from Banner.

Jake was home for dinner again tonight. We exchanged usual pleasantries; it felt nice to have this again.

It didn't last.

Like he had done on numerous nights this week, as soon as the kids had gone to bed, he was off without an explanation.

XOXOXOXO

Saturday March 14

Dear Diary,

Today was quite... interesting... to say the least.

Jake went to "work", I kissed him goodbye and waved him off, willing myself to keep the tears at bay. He hadn't given me any explanations to his absences, but after a long mental debate, I decided not to let it rule the kids and my lives.

I drove Riley over at his friend Fred's house. Fred's mom insisted on Riley sleeping over and Riley got all excited. I went home, packed him a bag and brought it over. At least he got to do all sorts of normal eight year old boy things.

Bree was all excited about her play date with Andy. I was more than a little wary of the whole thing. I mean, ten year old boys and girls could be friends, right? My mind wandered aimlessly about how young kids and sex and all that stuff. I wanted to meet his parents and be the one supervising. Bree has always been shy and not really much into boys, which in turn slowed down my mental rambling about the whole thing.

At around two p.m., when the doorbell rang, Bree ran to the door. I finished up folding my load of laundry and joined her at the front foyer.

That's when it all came together.

I saw a familiar face staring back at me. My boss, Edward, wearing faded blue jeans and a v-neck light blue wool sweater. I noticed the head of wild copper coloured hair and got a flash back to the man at the park. Edward's work hair had been a little bit tamer, not by much, but enough for me not to make the connection.

His face said it all, he was as surprised as I was.

We stood there, a little baffled as the kids rambled on about what they were going to play. Bree introduced me to her friend and they went to the backyard to play outside.

Edward and I stood awkwardly in the foyer, I was still in a little bit of shock and by the look on his face and the perpetual smirk on his lips I could tell the shock had worn off and he wasn't too upset by all this.

When I asked about the boy's name, he explained how Andy is short for Anthony. I wish I had known that.

I invited him in and offered him a drink. I made us some fresh iced tea while he sat at the kitchen table.

I was a little uncomfortable with the way his eyes raked unabashedly over my body and finally noticed what I was wearing, skinny jeans and form fitting tank top, definitely not suitable for work.

I looked down at my cleavage, then looked over at him. He was staring at my ass and licking his lips. It felt nice to have someone notice me again. I had put on that outfit to entice Jake, but he hadn't even blinked, not even when I intentionally bent over in front of him.

I sat with him at the table while we drank our iced tea and watched over the kids.

The conversation flowed and I enjoyed the pleasant flirting. He was a gentleman, except for the eye fuck, of course, but I can't say I didn't do the same thing.

Jake called and said he'd be home late and to not make him dinner. I wasn't too upset.

I called Alice and cancelled dinner with her and Jasper, she was happy, saying something about good naked times... I didn't bother asking any questions.

Edward listened while I rambled on about my empty marriage. He was such a good listener and seemed to really care. It felt nice to have that again.

We talked about his life and why he wanted to be here. Turns out he grew up in Seattle and had wanted to come back here to raise his son after his wife's death.

His father, Dr. Cullen, had been our family doctor for years.

I knew it was wrong to be attracted to him. But every fibre of my being wanted to be close to him in some way and I didn't understand it. Even worst, is the fact that Edward admitted to the same thing. He blushed and couldn't look me in the eye while he said it.

He told me he had seen me at the park with the kids and how hard it had been for him not to come up and speak to me after he had seen the ring on my finger.

The kids came in, I made them wash up while I finished up making them all dinner.

We chatted and sat comfortably around the table while enjoying the pot roast that had been cooking away in the oven for most of the afternoon.

Edward and Andy left shortly after eight p.m.. This has been one of the most interesting days in a long time.

My emotions where running a bit high and I wasn't sure what to make of everything.

Bree and I watched a chick flick and ate popcorn before going to bed.

I don't know when Jake made it home.

XOXOXOXO

Sunday March 15

Dear Diary,

I woke up this morning with Jake still asleep next to me. I tiptoed to the bathroom, took a quick shower and dressed in a see through red nighty.

I crawled back into the bed and watched him sleep. His face was relaxed, his lips slightly parted and his arms brought up to his pillow.

I slowly lifted the covers off of his body and brought myself to straddle his hips. He stirred a little bit but didn't wake. I kissed his chest and rubbed myself on his morning wood, hoping to resurrect some part of my marriage. He blinked a few times before bringing his hands down to my hips, lifting me off of him and proclaiming that we needed to talk.

I covered myself up with my robe, wiped of the tears that I had failed to keep for myself and sat next to him on the edge of the bed.

Jake came clean to the whole thing. He has been sleeping with Leah for the last six months.

The rest of the day was a blur as Jake packed up and moved out while I drove with the kids to mom and dad's.

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