My Wife Ralph
“What the hell…??” Rio looked at herself with a confused expression. She was supposed to be in the living room with her usual outfit. This is not a living room nor her usual outfit. Why was she wearing a coat? Why was her hair curled and neatly done? Why was she wearing this very elegant knee length dress?
Why was she outside holding a gift basket in front of a door?
The doorbell rang, it rang without her even ringing it. As the embodiment of death, you would at least think that something like this would not bother her right?
The door opens as Rio slowly realizes that her whole view looks black and white. She's met with the welcoming face of a woman at the door.
“Hold on! Don't you enter without me honey…” Rio looks back in shock. It was a voice she hasn't heard in decades.
Agatha.
“Ag-”
“Agnes!” – “Wanda!” The two hug in front of Rio's shock. “So glad you could make it… is this?” Wanda pointed towards Rio.
“This is my dear wife, Ralph O'Connor.” Agatha, well Agnes, held Rio aka ‘Ralph’ close to her shoulder. Rio was feeling everything at this moment but she still lacked enough sanity to see through Agatha. “Nice to meet you Wanda… this is for you.” She smiled as she handed the basket over. Agatha sighed in relief.
“Nice to meet you too Ralph… I have to admit, you were not what I was expecting.” Wanda gave a small laugh to ease up the tension. “Oh, don't worry about it. The name gets people confused.” She laughed. “Just call her Rae, it's my little nickname for my darling wife here.” Agnes butted in.
“Yes, it's real creative too. Isn't it?” Rio glared at Agatha with a look of annoyance. Was she really going to play into this?
“I see why Agnes is charmed… Why don't you two get seated? I hope you don't mind, we've already started to eat.” Wanda moved away from the entrance as she held the basket close. Rio entered followed by Agatha, she couldn't help but feel more confused.
Rio locked eyes with Agatha. She signaled for her to move forward with another look that says “we'll talk later.”
They would be having a nice dinner. With 4 of their neighbors who are unusually full of smiles. A quick dinner, with a serving of breakfast?