Exchanging knowing smiles, Riley and I made our way to the renowned bar that held a prominent status within the entire town.
Riley whispered to me, “Adam has been rendezvousing with his mistress around this time lately. There’s a chance we might catch a glimpse of them here.”
I nodded.
“We must exercise utmost caution to ensure we remain undetected.”
“Okay,” replied Riley.
Devising a straightforward strategy, we agreed to position ourselves discreetly at a booth near the entrance, granting us a vantage point to observe Adam’s arrival.
As we settled into our seats, Riley anxiously clutched at her floral skirt, her discomfort evident in her fidgeting. Her actions suggested that she had likely not yet devised a plan on how to navigate the situation with Adam’s mistress. In addition, she carried the weight of concern, fully aware that any misstep in their conversation could potentially jeopardize the happiness of her family.
The situation seemed absurd.
Although her husband was the one to blame, Riley found herself shouldering the consequences of his actions. If such circumstances were to arise in my own future marriage, I contemplated the possibility of opting for divorce rather than enduring similar repercussions.
Initially, both Riley and I experienced a certain level of nervousness.
However, to our surprise, while we awaited Adam and his mistress, many young men approached us, initiating conversations with genuine interest. Each of these young men possessed a striking handsomeness, completely unaware of Riley’s identity as the mayor’s wife. They approached her, extending invitations to share drinks.
“Miss, may I have the pleasure of inviting you for a drink?” asked a courteous and charismatic young man.
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Riley’s demeanor was infused with shyness.
Naturally, she opted to decline the invitations. Once the young men departed, she asked, “Why would they show interest in someone Like me?”
Chuckling softly, I offered words of encouragement to Riley, saying,
“Why question it? You’re incredibly beautiful, and it’s only natural that there would be people interested in asking you out. Embrace your confidence! After all, Adam is having an affair. Why should you hold back from enjoying a drink with a charming young man?”
Riley’s smile bloomed, and she nodded in agreement.
“You’re absolutely right.”
After encountering the eleventh persistent young man, Riley mustered her courage and made the decision to rise from her seat, accepting his invitation to share a drink.
“Alright, I would be delighted to have a drink with you.”
The young man beamed with joy, demonstrating his gentlemanly manners by bowing graciously.
“The pleasure is all mine. Please, allow me.”
Riley gracefully departed with the young man.
Just before she departed, she cast a concerned gaze in my direction.
In response, I returned her concerned gaze with a reassuring Look.
