why don’t you introduce yourself? Your issues with her were a very long time ago, Melanie.”
“The scars remain.”
For the rest of the evening Melanie drank heavily, while trying to figure out when she had gotten so stupid. During her affair with Robert she intentionally avoided knowing anything about his wife. She didn’t search for images of her on the internet or in trade publications. Her belief was if he was with her, it didn’t matter what wifey looked like or which committees she ran. Robert didn’t care for her, so why should she?
Ignorance is bliss, she rationalized.
Until now.
Near the gala’s close, Melanie saw something which piqued her interest: After writing on the back of his business card, Senator Adams had very carefully handed it to Lynn. As they parted company, Melanie saw Lynn shove the card under the edge of her bra.
“Jerry, does Lynn know about Robert’s bimbo?”
“Not that he’s aware of. Robert’s very careful. Why?”
Melanie related the card exchange.
“There’s something going on with her and the Senator,” she said.
“She was flirting a bit, I concede. Anything more and Robert would know about it.”
“Just like she would know if he was having an affair.”
“Okay, so she may or may not be having an affair with Adams. So what?”
“So what?” Melanie tossed her hair back in disbelief. Her words became slurred with excitement. “Our futures are riding on this, Jerry. Don’t you get it? She sleeps with him and he gives Mantis the next big grant, instead of to Litchfield.”
“Boy, that would teach Robert a lesson not to fool around anymore,” Jerry deadpanned.
“So I haven’t thought this through yet. Give me time.” Melanie took a final swallow of champagne and got up unsteadily from the table. “If my dear old friend is having an affair, I am going to use that information to my advantage.”
“To what end?” Jerry asked as he helped Melanie on with her coat.
“Whichever end justifies the means.”
“You’re drunk,” Jerry laughed.
“Yeah, I guess I am.” Melanie looked up into Jerry’s face. “Even you’re starting to look pretty handsome.”
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