“Hi honey.”
“Sharon? What’s up? You’ve never called me at work before. Did someone die? Are the kids OK?”
“I’m really sorry.”
“It’s OK, it just makes me think something’s wrong.”
“Oh, no, no. Nothing to worry about. I got a proxy.”
“A proxy? For what?”
“Well, you know, this marriage thing? 24/7? Sickness, health, and everything? Dirty socks, farts, grumbles, bad moods, the flu, all of it? It’s not what I thought it would be.”
“Can we talk about this at home? This isn’t the kind of conversation I want to have from my cubicle with 500 million people listening in.”
“There’s really nothing to talk about. I just wanted to tell you that I hired a proxy for a few weeks. Tabitha. She’s always liked you, and she’s happy to take on the job. I need to get away.”
“Here’s the deal, sweet cheeks. You cannot hire a proxy wife. You can’t just leave me like that because you’re sick of marriage. This is serious and we need to talk about it, but not now. I’m at work, for the love of god. Sharon? Sharon?”
“Summer is the season of inferior sledding” - Inuit proverb 
It’s an idea, but where are they going to find the proxies for that job. No-one is that stupid enough to take it on.
All I can figure is that Tabitha has the hots for Sharon’s husband. Otherwise, it makes no sense, or Sharon is paying her a lot! 😀
This could work. I like the idea. GREAT idea!
there could be companies that hire out proxy spouses 🙂
You putz! Sharon did not let the door hit her on the way out. This was a fun one, Martha.
I think she was a really good wife to call him and let him know. She could’ve just walked out without explaining anything. He’s a lucky guy!
Oh, so funny!! By the last sentence, I was laughing aloud at the husband’s frustration and Sharon’s abrupt departure. No need to talk anymore, the poor sap just sealed Sharon’s deal. Too funny.
Yeah, he has no clue living in his world of “should” and “should not”. 😀