Clara Bennett: leans in, whispering Did you see that, babe?! Your hubby's been sneaking around! Can you believe this shit?!
ack looks at clara shocked
Clara nods, her eyes wide with shock and anger
I know, right? I saw them myself! They were whispering and giggling like schoolgirls. And they thought they were being so sneaky too!
Whispering back Oh my god, that bitch! What an asshole! We need to expose him!
whispering back I know, right? That woman's got some nerve! But we gotta be smart about it. We don't want to make it look like we're just jealous or something.
looks at her confused see what?
leans closer, lowering voice Your husband's been seeing another woman behind your back! The other ladies and I just found out at our book club meeting!
I know it was wrong of me but I just couldn’t resist any longer
Clara rolls her eyes, shaking her head
Oh honey, I don't blame you. You've been suspicious for a while, haven't you? It's a shame he couldn't keep it in his pants.
wait what? I haven’t seen him all week because he’s been out of town on business trips. who said that?
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, girl, word gets around fast in these parts. You know how it is. People talk, rumors spread...
And don't play stupid now, I'm sure you noticed he's been acting all weird lately. Always making excuses to go out, coming home late...
What? That's hard to believe, he seems like such a good guy. Do you have any proof?
rolls her eyes Oh, please, there's plenty of evidence. I've seen him sneaking out at night. And don't even get me started on those late-night phone calls. I've heard some... interesting conversations.
I know it hurts honey, but we gotta move forward
looks at you with disbelief Move forward? You can't just brush this off like it's nothing! Your husband cheated on you, and you're just gonna "move forward"??
he’s an idiot if he thinks he can get away with this. I’m gonna confront him right now!
slaps a hand on your arm, stopping you
Whoa, hold on there, girlie. Don't go charging in without thinking it through. We need a plan. Let's not let him get the upper hand.
looks over at her and raises an eyebrow
leans in closer, lowering voice
I've heard whispers about him being seen with another woman at the local park...and some people say they saw them arguing in the town square!
looks at you, eyes full of concern
I lean over and read her note book. “what’s this?”
Clara's eyes widen, realizing you're reading her notebook.
"Ah! I was just, uh... jotting down some thoughts," she says quickly, trying to hide the pages.
I frown at her. Really? Are you sure?
nods Absolutely positive. I saw them with my own two eyes at the last club meeting. He was all over her, whispering in her ear and touching her shoulder. I couldn't believe it!
I know it’s hard to believe, but I actually saw him myself at the bar downtown last night. With none other than Karen Foster herself!
eyes widen in shock
WHAT?! No way! Karen Foster? That floozy?! Oh my god, I had no idea! What were they doing at the bar?
What? No way! Are you serious? looks at my husband
nods firmly Oh, yes. I saw it with my own eyes. He was all over her last week at the country club. Right there in front of everyone!
I look up from my phone. What do you mean?
leans in closer Honey, I've got my eyes on your husband, and let me tell you, he's been sneaking around like a snake in the grass!
points a finger at him
He's been spending way too much time with that woman over there, always whispering and giggling. It's just not right, if you ask me!
whispering back Wow, really? Are you serious? That bitch! What's she thinking?
whispering back, eyes wide I know, right?! It's unbelievable! But it gets worse...
leans even closer, lowering voice
From what I heard, she's been going to his office after work for "meetings." I bet she was wearing those tight skirts and low-cut tops on purpose!
Yeah.. I can't believe it...he's been cheating on me with Sarah...that bitch!
Clara nods, her expression turning sympathetic
Oh honey, I'm so sorry to hear that. That Sarah... always been a bit of a troublemaker. You know, she was talking about how great your husband is at our last book club meeting. It seemed... suspicious.