Ep. 6 - Biography of Wayne Brecklin Part Four
As Hestia took away his daughter, Wayne felt the pangs of regret. If he were to take on the force of Pierre, a baby would have only gotten in the way. His wife has made a fool of him and the only way this particular community will let this marriage go is with adultery. Wayne wanted to take the high road. Although it would have been tempting to go after one of the women fawning after him when he became wealthy, the last thing he wanted was another relationship based on women who love only money and not him. His only option would be to expose Gail for the slut she is.
Jonathan Smythe, a close friend and business associate he met while living in the church's shelter. When he just came into town, he was struggling to follow his dreams and trying to cut a break. He would share what little he had with Wayne when times were tough and they were there for each other with moral support, but he was not always available as his mother was dying and he was in and out of town. It wasn't until Wayne became a big business owner that he could get the break that he so desperately needed.
Wayne noticed Gail making eyes at his friend and like any good friend, he always turned her down out of respect for him. Jonathan had money, a nice home, nice clothes, nice furniture, was quite handsome and he was available. Most of the women in town wanted him, but he was rather picky and did not just want to hook up with just the first one to make a play for him. He had a secret to hide and to have the right woman would help him hide it.
Wayne figured Jonathan would be his best ally in bringing down his dear wife. While at work, Wayne pulled Jonathan to the side, "I have a problem and I hope you can help me."
"Sure, anything. What is the problem?"
"Do you have any idea about the rumours of my wife and if they are true?"
"I'm sure that talk is exaggerated. Don't worry too much about the gossip."
"I'm not worried about the gossip. I know what they say about her is true. You don't have to spare my feelings. What I need is proof."
"Proof?"
"I have seen the way my wife looks at you. I know you have resisted her in the past, but I have a serious problem that needs to be addressed. She is with child and I have good reason to doubt it is mine. We were not intimate at the time when she would have conceived the child. I have seen on a few occasions men coming out of my home right as I was about to go in for the evening. We don't even share the same bedroom. The only way I can really divorce this woman without facing the wrath of my father-in-law would be if she would have been publicly disgraced."
"What would you want me to do about it?"
"I want you to play along with her as she comes on to you. Start flirting back and when she propositions you, make a date to meet her to have relations in the hotel in town. Let me know when you are meeting and I will show up with a few of the ministers from the church and other key gossips."
"What if she doesn't propositions me?"
"If she doesn't fall for it, then you will know I am just letting my imagination run wild. If she does, then you will know what I knew all along, my wife is a slut."
"Isn't that a bit harsh?"
"No, actually it is kind in her case. I could think of things more hurtful and accurate. Please tell me you will do me this favour."
"I think you may be mistaken, but I will do this for you."
Wayne was fully confident it won't be long before she is exposed. In fact, he was correct. Less than 3 days after his conversation with Jonathan, he made arrangements to see Gail at the hotel. And as planned, Wayne arranged ahead of time for them both to have a key to the room so he could show up with some key people under the cover of having a business meeting.
Early in the afternoon, Gail met with Jonathan and they were starting to get comfortable as they were about ready for a bit of fun. Jonathan was told to just stay in bed and keep her at bay as long as possible with passionate kissing and cuddling until the party arrived.
Wayne met earlier in the week with members of the church council and their wives for a talk about buying up more land to expand his business which would allow them to reap profits. They were to meet at the lobby of the hotel so he could take them to a room he rented for the meeting.
By the time they reached the room, Gail and Jonathan were rolling around under the sheets completely naked. As Wayne opened the door, the shocked crowd peered inside as the two under the bed knew they were discovered. It was too late, they saw her face before she could hide her shame.
The group instinctively stepped back and closed the door without saying a word. Wayne told them perhaps it would be best to meet at another time. They understood and went their way. In the room, Jonathan and Gail were getting dressed.
"Jonathan, how did they get the key to this room?"
"I think you already know the answer to that. Wayne was right about you. I feel so sorry for him for putting up with you. I feel dirty for even being in the same bed with you."
Later in the week, as people were pouring in to the Sunday service, all eyes peered at Gail walking to her pew, alone. They were whispering and looking in her direction. At the podium, the minister made a sermon about honouring one's marriage vows and how the church cannot tolerate adulterers. At the end, he made the announcement:
"It is my unfortunate displeasure to make this announcement. One of our members of the flock have gone astray, committing adultery as witnessed by many from this church and confirmed by her husband that a child she is carrying does not belong to him. As you know, we should shun such people to be in good standing with the Lord. As of now, we should all shun Mrs. Gail Brecklin."
The church poured out treating Gail as some poor leper while patting Wayne on the shoulder with sympathy. Many encouraging him to divorce the woman.