TROPHY
WIFE
BY
Erica A. Geter
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ONE year had passed quickly. And, Nona was really getting tired of just taking care of the house. She was beginning to feel useless, although she was a beautiful 5’6 slender woman whose peachy golden skin never went unnoticed in a crowd. And, she wore her dark brown strands at shoulder length. And, to add to her good looks, she was a well-known actress who used to grace the Broadway Stage in many theater productions. However, instead of going through her daily house routines, she decided that today would be the day that she would drive to her husband’s office and surprise him with an invitation to lunch. The first person she saw was his Executive Secretary, Eva Smith. Nona started the conversation.
“Well, Hello, Eva!” “It’s been months since I’ve seen you?” “How are you?”
Eva was startled and taken by surprise that Jett’s new bride had the nerve to come to the office; however, she managed to mumble a few words.
“Oh, hello, Mrs. Hunter!” I’m doing just fine, thank you!”
Nona could tell that Eva didn’t have much enthusiasm, but, Nona decided that she would remain professional anyway, especially since she was visiting her husband’s place of business and quite un-expectantly, so she didn’t want to cause a hideous scene.
“Well, I’m glad to see you Eva!”
“And, likewise!” “Eva’s tone seemed as though it was getting a bit brighter.
“My husband’s car is outside; I gather he’s in his office?” Nona arrogantly stated, while showing Eva who really had the upper hand.
“Ah, yes, he is!” Actually, he’s in a meeting right now!”
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“Oh, really?” Nona was disappointed since she drove all the way to his office just to surprisingly take him out to lunch.
“I’m afraid so! He’s been in there for at least, two hours!” Eva was so happy that she could get her digs in sense Nona reminded her of a stuck up no good for nothing, Gold Digging Hussy!”
“Well, do you have any idea of how much longer the meeting will last?” Nona asked her in a very over the top aristocratic tone.
“Eva was heated, but she knew not to cross the line with an arrogant response, so she tried to remain humble as best as she could, “Ah, no, I don’t. But, I do know that the meeting is about some property that Mr. Hunter is trying to purchase. He wants to start building again!”
“Oh, my goodness, it’s one of those meetings?” “Well, have they ordered lunch yet?” Nona was still acting cute, while living up to her rich housewife status.
“No, Mrs. Hunter! But, I’m pretty sure that if those guys are here any longer, your husband is going to have me order lunch for him and that entire group! Believe me, I’ve had to order for larger groups than this one, plenty of times!”
“Gosh, I really wanted to take him to lunch! He needs to get out of this office every now and then! He’s always over extending himself!”
“Yes, I do know what you mean!” Eva was trying to sound like she was on Nona’s side. But deep within, she knew what this chick was all about and Nona wasn’t buying it, although, she maintained her composure of “playing” her role as wife and co-owner of Hunter & Hunter Realty Corp. Continuing the conversation, Nona asked Eva,
“Well, is there any way you can tell my husband that I’m here, at least?”
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Eva cleared her voice and then answered, “Hum,” “Hum,” “Hum,” I don’t mean to sound rude, but just a few minutes ago, prior to your arrival, your husband came out here to get himself a bottle of water. I mean, he looked like he was about to explode! Now, I respect that you are
“THE MRS. JETT HUNTER,” but I’ve been working for your husband for a number of years, and I’ve learned when it’s a good time to interrupt him and when it’s not a good time to interrupt
him! And, ah, right now, I just don’t think that it’s a good time!” Eva humbly stated, while she was jumping on the inside with joy, because she knew that she had just “stomped,” on Nona’s uppity, snobbish parade. And, she knew that Nona was boiling on the inside, but that she couldn’t do anything about her “raggedy,” feelings, because she couldn’t prove that this wasn’t just about business. “Got you!” Eva silently thought.
Nona tried to cover her embarrassment and said, “Well, I wouldn’t want to be the reason why Jett lost out on this business deal! So, I’ll just have to reschedule! Thanks, see you later!”
Feeling guilty and a bit nervous concerning her job’s welfare, Eva interrupted Nona before she could leave the building, “Ah, wait a minute, Mrs. Hunter, let me take a look at my calendar?” Startled, Nona calmly turned around and gave her full attention to Jett’s Secretary!
“Yes?” She inquired.
Eva continued, “Well, as I can see, Friday, Jett has no important business meetings, it looks like he’s free!”
Smiling, Nona said, “Friday is perfect!”
And, happy to have pleased the First Lady of Hunter & Hunter Realty Corp, Eva said,
“Good, I’ll make a note to keep Friday clear of any business commitments for Jett!”
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“Great!” “I really want it to be a surprise!” Nona said.
“I won’t breathe a word. Your secret is safe with me!” Eva was beginning to sound like the dedicated Executive Secretary that Jett hired a couple of years ago.
“Thanks!” “It would be nice to see him get out of this office building during lunch hour, for once!” Nona was sounding like the doting housewife!
Yes, getting out every now and then is a good thing! One needs balance between work and private time! You know, even I like to get out and take nice walks during my lunch hour!” Eva was trying to sound like a health guru, but Nona topped her, just to show her who was really in control of Jett’s business and private matters. She responded,
“Yes, balance is very important. Every now and then, I take nice runs! And, afterwards, everything seems to be a lot better!”
And, on this note, Eva decided to leave matters alone! She was a woman of intellect; and she knew when it was time to quit!
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NONA was relieved that Jett had arrived home a little after 7:00 P.M. his regular scheduled time. She was feeling a bit sexy as she was dressed in a flirtatious skimpy summer dress.
“Nona, I’m home!” Jett echoed after he closed the front door behind him and gently placed his briefcase on an end table in the living room. And, although, he was overly tired from his work day, he still looked as handsome as ever, while standing at 5”11 and dressed in a very expensive designer suit. It was a known fact that Jett Hunter liked to dress; but what really drew the ladies towards him was his smooth brown-golden keen facial features. And, although he was very masculine, he was very meticulous, for a former NFL Quarterback! And, because Jett was so fine, Nona made sure that she was the perfect Trophy Wife, who always managed to get her weekly facials, manicures and pedicures. Being a Trophy Wife sounded glamorous, but it definitely continued to challenge her, and that’s the part that she enjoyed. And, now, that her hubby was finally home, Nona finally got another chance to fashionably entertain him in one of her many, skimpy summer dresses. Immediately, by hearing his voice, she hurried to him with his favorite cocktail in her right hand, a Dirty Martini. And, before she could give it to him, he gently grabbed her by the waist, and gave her the longest intimate French Kiss in history.
“Well, hello, to you too, lover boy!” Nona reciprocated.
“Hello, honey and thanks for the cocktail!” Jett stoically replied.
“You’re welcome!” “Well, I can see you’re HOT today!” “What’s up?”
“Baby, HOT’S not the word!” Jett then loosened his tie and a few buttons at the top of his shirt and sat down on the sofa. His beautiful wife sat down beside him and asked,
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“You want to talk about it?”
“Talk about what?”
“Your work!” “How was your day, honey?”
Jett really didn’t want to comment, but he couldn’t resist his beautiful wife at this point, her lips were dripping with ecstasy with just enough color and gloss that he knew that he eventually wanted to touch her a bit more; although, he was MORE than ANGRY!
“Work was IMPOSSIBLE today!” Jett confessed.
“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that?” “What happened today?” Nona tried her best to sound as if she hadn’t a clue to what Jett had faced that day.
“Well, I had a few property owners at the office today, and they were asking for lots of money in exchange for a little bit of land, and I wasn’t having it! I can’t believe the trouble that they put me and my brother through today?” Jett was so angry that Nona could see the sweat almost falling from his brow. She casually moved in closer to him and wiped the sweat from his brow with a napkin; although, she enjoyed seeing him perspire during various times and activities that they enjoyed together.
“I didn’t know that your brother Kyle was into Real Estate?” Nona was really surprised. Jett sighed, and said, “Yeah, well, I’m trying to break him into the business. He and Desiree really could use the money. His oldest son’s college tuition is breaking the bank!”
“Yeah, I know how expensive college can get! My parents spent a fortune on my college education!” “Whew!” Nona sighed as she leaned back on the couch in a more relaxed position.
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“Well, I’m thankful that I earned a full Four-Year Football Scholarship form Howard University. My parents didn’t have to worry about paying for my college education! Jett proudly stated.
“You’re so lucky!” “You just love telling that story, don’t you?” Nona looked into her husband’s eyes, and as he proudly stared back, and said, “Well, I really couldn’t help it since we were on the topic!”
‘Oh, you’re so full of yourself, aren’t’ you?” Nona asked, as she traced one of Jett’s legs with her perfect French Pedicure. Instantly, turned on by his wife’s flirtatiousness, he shot back,
“No, you’re so full of me, aren’t you?”
Intensely smiling, Nona answered,
“Oh, in a few hours, I hope to be full of you!”
He then leaned closer to his wife with his lips almost touching hers and said,
“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” She then answered,
“Of course, I am!”
And, before he addressed his wife again, he felt his “POWER” rise, he then responded,
“Well, if you’re thinking what I’m thinking, I hope you’ve got something good to
eat so that I can regain my strength. After all, my day was long and hard!”
The words that fell from Jett’s lips is all that Nona needed to hear. She was ready to flirt more, by saying, “Oh, baby, you had a long hard day?” Her tone was soft and seductive. And, without hesitation, Jett responded, “VERY HARD!”
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Nona then came back at him and asked, “How hard?” And, Jett knew his wife very well, so she decided to play along; although, he was very serious and sincere in reference to the matter.
“VERY, VERY HARD! ACTUALLY, MY DAY WAS VERY INTENSE!” He sounded very masculine and if Nona didn’t know her husband Jett, he sounded very infuriated. And, so she questioned him further.
“Are you angry?”
“Yes, I am!” “In fact, I’M VERY, VERY ANGRY!”
She then adjusted her physical position a little and said in a stronger suggestive manner,
“Well, then, you need my immediate attention!” “Say, ah, why wait until after dinner, when you can meet me upstairs in about 5 minutes?” After all, I believe in your STRENGTH!”
Jett, then adjusted his physical position and placed his cocktail on the Coffee Table, he then looked into his wife’s eyes and said,
“Well, in that case, I’ll meet you in two!” Then, they leaned closer to one another and started with a French Kiss.
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THE very same night at around 7:00 P.M., Eva was home and had just finished preparing dinner, and to finalize the menu, she decided to prepare hers and Wilbur’s regular tropical cocktail, Pineapple, Vodka and ice, she and her husband Wilbur loved it!
“Evvvvvaaaaaa, I’m home!” Wilbur sluggishly sang. Eva almost could no longer stand her husband. She almost loathed him. Over the years, they had seemingly grown apart. Wilbur was getting set in his ways by the minute, but Eva was still pursuing the “Fountain of Youth!”
“I’m going to make this thing work!” She softly whispered to herself. “Oh, hello honey!” “Dinner’s ready!” Eva smiled at Wilbur as he entered the kitchen. She then gave him a pretend kiss on the cheek.
“I can smell the dinner and it smells scrumptious! After I wash my hands, I’ll help you set the table!” Wilbur was always very thoughtful even after a long hard day at work.
“No, please, get washed up?” And, I’ll have everything on the table in no time!” Eva insisted.
“Thanks, honey!” He then leaned towards her and gave her a kiss on the cheek, before he left her presence.
After Wilbur exited the kitchen, Eva grabbed the pitcher that was filled with the tropical cocktail drink and walked to the dining area where the table was set for dinner. The table was set beautifully. And, within no time, Wilbur emerged from the bathroom looking and smelling fresh and absolutely ready to dig in!” After Eva and Wilbur bowed their heads and said, grace, the first question that he asked was, “So, where’s the kids?”
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Eva was relieved that he had started the conversation because she really didn’t know what to talk about anymore and with Wilbur starting the conversation, it lightened Eva’s burden of not seeming interested in her husband. And, although, her feelings were no longer lustful for him, she didn’t want to hurt him in any kind of way. Wilbur was a great provider and a great father. But, Eva always wanted more and she knew that some of it had nothing to do with Wilbur.
“Well, Chase is at Basketball Practice, and Chasity just told me that she and her friend, Tameka are trying out for the Rockets in New York City!”
And, about to fall off his chair, Wilbur shouted, “What?”
“Yep!” Chasity called me at work and told me about the good news! So, let’s cross our fingers and pray that both girls make it?” I’m so proud of their bravery!” “Ah!” Eva sighed as she smiled with a deep expression of satisfaction!
“Hmm!” “Hmm!” “Hmm!” Wilbur mumbled, then after it was safe for him to speak again, he questioned his wife.
“Whatever happened to kids attending college and majoring in subjects like, Education
and Political Science?” He continued, “Nowadays, kids are majoring in all kinds of crazy stuff! Seems like everybody want to be on television! My goodness, who’s going to run the country in the years to come?” He looked as though he was fed up!
Eva fired back and said, “Look, we’ve got plenty of people still interested in running for political office! But, the reason why so many people don’t want to run for political office is because their opponents often put their business in the streets!”
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“Yeah, well, more than politicians will put your business in the streets!” “So, no matter what, if a person wants to go out for something, he or she should never “BACK DOWN!” Because, there’s always going to be somebody who’s going to want to “Disturb Your Peace, So Don’t Let them!”
Deciding to quiet down a bit, Eva said, “Look, both of us should be grateful that our children are still trying to do something constructive with their lives. You know, even though, Chase is trying to make Pro-Basketball, he is taking business courses at school; and Chasity wants to change her major to Zoology, just in case this “Dance,” thing, doesn’t work out!”
Bewildered, Wilbur answered, “Oh, my goodness, she’s jumping all over the map here! What type of living is she going to have while majoring in Zoology?”
“An honest one!” Eva confidently answered.
Wilbur huffed and asked, “Well, where will she work?”
“She could always work at a Veterinarian Hospital or even at a zoo or at a large theme park!”
“I see, you’ve got it all figured out, don’t you?” Wilbur was beginning to sound confident and Eva liked it! But, before Eva could respond, the phone rang.