I put on a smile like lipstick as I rehearse in the mirror.

"Yes I love what you've done with the place, very nice." I say a glint in my eyes as I push my hair back into a bun.

"My husband has been quite busy lately but I wanted to come by and help as much as I could, as a good wife should. Truly I'm honored to be hear in his absence." I say taking off my heels with ease.

Don't these people understand that I'm only one person?

"Yes, the banquet is tonight isn't it.. Well yes he should be getting off work soon and if he's in the mood then I will accompany him. "

Fix the posture, steady your stance as you continue these people are to easily swayed. But nevermind them my husband should be home soon so I shall take my leave.

As I hear my husbands footsteps enter the kitchen I feel shift.

"Dear there is a banquet tonight shall I accompany you as your plus one. " I ask setting his drink down on the table with a clink making sure to cushion the cup with my pinky.

"A banquet.. tonight? " he says furrowing his brow as if trying to pin point the importance of such and occasion.

"Why yes I know its not important and if you don't want to go then I don't either. It's quite the waste of time, there all a bunch of heavy drinkers anyways. " I say with a pout awaiting his response in anticipation.

Was that the right thing to say?

He greets me with a small holding my waist as we sway.

"Dear you always know what to say to make me feel better, you are quite right. Perhaps we don't need to go let them know we have other plans that await us. " he says taking my hand in his as we drift across the room.

"Yes my love I will tell them right away. " I say politely unhooking his hand from my waist kissing his cheek.

As I walked to the phone I felt at ease. I chose right not to egg on such a banquet.

"Yes, Donna I'm very sorry but we aren't able to make the banquet. You see we have plays that need seeing to tonight. I know and I'm sorry I really wish we could come. Yes, you have a nice night as well... goodnight to you to... Bye now."

setting the phone down I head to the mirror to fix my hair.

"It's just a stupid banquet, no body likes a heavy drinker that can't hold there liquor, quite embarrassing." I say with a taunt trying to convince myself.

Maybe I've changed. The girl that once was it not who she says she is.. But why should I care? Why does that matter, maybe it's for the best. My husband's happy so I am to.