Two: Home and Boredom
Another day, I woke up with Lee by my side. He was, like always, still sleeping, facing me. I held on my groan as I turned away from my husband and got up from the bed. Lee rolled over.
I walked to the bathroom. I turned on the shower and set the temperature to what I desired. I showered quickly and I washed my face and my hair.
Once done and the shower was off, I heard Lee moving around the bedroom. I dried my hair before leaving the bathroom and Lee entered.
I threw my towel into the hamper before going to my dresser and pulling out a bra and panties: plain and boring white. Once they were on, I go to my closet to dress in my usual business wear. A skirt, a white blouse, and a blazer. Today the shirt and blazer were brown. Matching brown flats completed the outfit. Like every day, Lee's electric razor could be heard through the bathroom door as I brushed my hair.
When I finished my hair, I left the bedroom and was greeted by Onna and Winston. They both rubbed up against my legs. I bent down to pet them.
They followed me to the kitchen and I filled their bowls and placed them on the mat where they were to eat.
I used the kitchen sink to wash my hands. Then I made breakfast for me and Lee. I cut up some fruit and made my usual fruit salad. I fried eggs and bacon for Lee. I also made two slices of toast, one for each of us.
By the time I was done, Lee was out and dressed. He sat at the table just as I placed his plate at his spot.
He waited until I placed my food on my spot and sat down.
Lee said a prayer over our food and we ate. The dogs finished their food and they laid under the table at our feet.
After breakfast, Lee and I went back to our bathroom to brush our teeth. The dogs sat outside the door.
We kissed. Lee smiled sweetly at me.
Before we left the apartment, we pet and hugged the dogs and put them in their carriers for the day. I hated doing it, but Winston got bored and liked to dig and chew furniture, Onna liked to scratch doors.
Lee and I made it to our cars. We kissed again.
"I love you," Lee said.
"I love you, too," I returned.
We got into our cars and drove off.
I parked in my usual spot.
I greeted Lucy Merriman before we walked into the air-conditioned building.
I made my way to my cubicle.
For half my work day, I answered calls, copied papers, and filing files.
Lunchtime came, and I couldn't wait to leave the building. The warm air of the outside was refreshing. Lucy and Karah met me by our cars. We were taking Lucy's to a new restaurant.
Lucy was tall with short blonder hair. Slender Karah Hannigan was around my height. Red hair, wide hips.
"What's new, girls," Karah asked.
"Jamie has his hands on a new project," Lucy said.
Jamie was her husband. He was always fixing things around the house. He was a stay at home day.
"Well at least he's good around the house," Kara said. "Marcus can't fix anything."
I smiled. I had nothing to say.
"Patrick and Sammy are doing well in school. Their teachers say they're little angels." Lucy chuckled. "Too bad they're little demons at home."
"I can't wait to be a mom," Karah said. Marcus and she were trying to have a baby.
Lee didn't really want children but said he would step up to the plate if it happened.
"It will happen," I comforted.
Karah gave me a small smile.
"So, nothing new with you Kim?" Lucy asked.
I took a sip of water before answering.
"Nope," I said.
The girls gave me pitying looks.
When lunch was over, we went back to work. More phone calls this time and less copying.
I was happy when my work day was over. I said goodbye to Lucy and Karah.
I drove to the gym and exercised for an hour, before going home.
The dogs barked at me and were happy to see me. I took them for their walk. When they walk was done, the dogs were calmer.
I cleaned the apartment, dusting, and vacuuming. Then I showered. I dressed in a soft cotton, pink shirt, and grey sweatpants.
I grabbed a book and read in the living room. Winston laid on my feet, they were on the sofa. Onna placed her head on my lap.
I read for an hour.
Lee came home. He kissed the top of my head and petted the dogs. He then, went straight to the bedroom to change into his black sweatpants and a navy blue t-shirt.
By the time he was changed, I had the chicken and vegetables ready.
Lee prepared the chicken and I would chop the vegetables. We threw everything into a large skillet.
We talked about our day, while we took turns stirring the food. When the food was done, Lee made our plates and I feed the dogs.
We ate dinner, peacefully. We said all we needed to say while making dinner.
Lee did the dishes.
We watched a couple of hours of Tv before bed.
We changed into our pajamas.
We brushed our teeth.
We climbed into bed and kissed.
"I love you," Lee said.
"I love you, too," I returned.
We gazed into each other's eyes.
Lee looked like he adored me and I wore the same look. But inside, I was crumbling. I knew tomorrow would be the same as today. The only difference was tomorrow was laundry day. The same day will happen on Thursday and Friday.
My life was predictable.
END OF CH. 2