*A Redditor asked me to write this story about his wife. This is all fiction as far as I’m concerned.*
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It was Friday night and Nikke was at home waiting for Ric. He never usually came this late from work, but after 12 years of marriage she could let things slide. They were a happy couple, and while Ric wanted more than Nikke was willing to provide, everything worked itself out in the end. Instead of pacing back-and-forth, worrying about her husband, she’d go about her normal routine. Her favorite show was on tonight and she hated missing an episode.
Nikke went into the kitchen and poured herself a glass of red wine. There was also beer for Ric and his friends, in case they wanted a few pints. But Nikke preferred something sweet she could slowly sip in, just getting drunk wasn’t her thing. In fact there was a lot that wasn’t “her thing.”
She came back from the kitchen and heard the doorbell. Thinking it was Ric she walked quickly to the door and opened it. He wasn’t there, instead it was his friends: Tomas, Matthew, Jason, and Ralph. Oh, right, tonight they were supposed to come over for their usual “Guy’s Night Out,” except Ric wasn’t home yet. “Come in, come in!” said Nikke as she brought them inside. “Ric isn’t here, but have a seat, I’ll make something for you.” Read more »