No one would know what she had done.
There was no reason for anyone to question her whereabouts. Her behavior day in and day out was calculated to avoid suspicion. She worked hard, brought her ‘A game’ to the table daily and gave every appearance of being motivated and sincere. No one would guess.
But this blasted fog! She had not counted on any delay in her journey. There were people waiting for her and she could not be tardy in joining them. Echoes of those days when she glibly issued demands on punctuality left a hollow ring in the back of her mind. She began to regret her demanding demeanor of the past.
The constant forward motion of the clock tortured her as she crept forward in her trusty Honda Civic – navigating the highway with a cautious eye in the limited visibility. She must get there before the others. Otherwise they might see through her. The evidence was there for anyone with a discerning disposition to find.
Even now she could smell the scent that clung to her clothes. It took her back to the moment with a smile of sated satisfaction. She sighed at the memory of the passionate encounter and wondered at the strong attraction that kept drawing her back to places forbidden.
Her reverie was interrupted by a sudden lurch in her car’s movement. Damn! What now? Cautiously pulling to the shoulder, she climbed out of the vehicle and peered into the roadway only to find she could see nothing. But she could hear plenty - a constant sorrowful yipping of a bark. The puppy producing the sound was rapidly heading her direction.
Oh the poor thing! She took the shivering visitor into her car to get a closer look and realized the little white fur ball was shivering violently, but appeared to be otherwise unharmed. She began to speak gently to the dog.
As she petted the puppy and watched its body calm, she thought through the implications of the situation. No way would she be on time now, but her new furry friend could be the answer to all her problems.
Yes, it was the perfect solution. No one could possibly fault her for stopping to get a greasy burger and fries when the rescue of a dog was at stake. And the ice cream sundae could have been the dog’s as well. At least she’d play it off that way. If there were hot chocolate stains marring her sports bra, who at the fitness center could say a harsh word about it?
Life was suddenly good again.
Hungry puppy? Well, hang tight. McDonald’s is just up ahead. Well, I’ve already eaten, but who’s to know if I steal a couple of your fries, right? Certainly no one at the gym.
The diva instructor will be in place in time for the 7 o’clock aerobics and fitness classes and no one will be the wiser. They will see you sitting in the corner of the classroom and be amazed that I found time to save a poor stray dog while still keeping to my demanding class schedule.
Yes, I am just that good. Eat your heart out ladies! I know I would.