Adrian
Boy, I could sure use some coffee to get me going this morning.
Donna
What’s the matterAdrian, sleepless night?
Adrian
I got in late from a business dinner and Ted started yelling at me. Donna, he accused me of having an affair with Phil since we’ve been spending so much time together. I told him it’s for work, but he thinks there’s more to it than that.
Donna
Well are you having an affair?
Adrian
What? NO! How can you even ask that? You know that Phil and I are just co-workers.
Donna
Ok, how many times did the two of you get together after work last week to work on the account?
Adrian
Well, we had to work two nights last week. Once we stayed at the office and ordered dinner in. The other time we sent to his place, where nothing happened.
Donna
Uh huh, uh huh and exactly how long were you together last night?
Adrian
About three hours.
Donna
Out of those three hours, how long did you discuss business?
Adrian
I don’t know. I didn’t time it.
Donna
Oh come on, you know. Now tell me.
Adrian
Ok, about half an hour.
Donna
So, you spent the next the next two and a half hours having dinner, talking and sipping wine with a hunk and you’re not cheating?
Adrian
Phil is a nice guy, but I don’t think of him that way.
Donna
You mean to tell me you don’t find him attractive, especially when his ears do that little twitchy dance when he smiles?
Adrian
Oh, do they? I hadn’t noticed, but I do love his dimples.
Donna
Hmm, but you don’t think of him that way do you?
Adrian
Stop, why are you doing this? You’re supposed to be my friend.
Donna
Yeah, I am your friend and friends tell each other the truth. I’m just telling you that your Phil is like my Indy.
Adrian
Donna, what in the world are you talking about? What or who is an Indy?
Donna
You know how I go to a chiropractor for my back?
Adrian
Yes, you have for sometime now.
Donna
Well, my doctor reminds me of Harrison Ford when he played Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. My doctor walks into the office, starts talking to me and suddenly I don’t hear one single word he’s saying. I see his lips moving (his lush, full lips) since that’s what I’m staring at, but as for what comes out of them, I have no idea. As soon as he walks through the door he transforms into Indy wearing that hat and cracking that whip. Ooh, it’s all good. The man sends shivers down my spine. Just looking at him makes me feel better.
Adrian
Donna, while this is all very interesting, why are you telling me this?
Donna
Because Phil is your Indy. I’m sure when you’re going to see Phil you take extra care in getting dressed. You spend extra time on your hair and makeup and maybe dab a little extra perfume behind your neck. Am I right? Of course I’m right. It’s like when I see Indy I wear my laceVictoria’s Secret underwear in case I accidentally let the gown slip and I also get a facial the day before. What I am saying is even though he’s married and I’m married and nothing will happen, it’s nice to think about him when I’m getting into bed at night and my husband is tooting a tune because he ate way too many beans earlier that night. A little fantasy is good every now and then. Only in your case, it’s not just fantasy. You and Phil do a lot of talking and socializing which some consider an affair.
Adrian
It’s not cheating by just talking to another man. I haven’t had sex with him.
Donna
Some consider it an emotional affair if you tell someone of the opposite sex other than your spouse your most intimate thoughts. Have you?
(Adrianlooks away in silence.)
Your silence speaks volumes.
Adrian
I’ve got to get back to work.
Donna
Before you go answer me this – who was the last person you thought of last night before you fell asleep, Ted or Phil?
(Adrianlooks away from Donna and silently exits. Walking out the door Donna pretends to crack a whip and exclaims –)
Every woman should have her own Indy!
(Alone in the room Linda steps out from the corner, faces the audience and asks -)
Linda
If that’s not cheating, then what is?
Copyright © Cindy Argiento 2011
