Writing on Wednesday :Words and Photo Challenge
Words to use: Ham - Spike- Parity- Girders- Sale
The dinner party was in full swing before Spike had a chance
to question Genevieve regarding the jeweled necklace at her throat. He knew the daring evening gown was a new
additional to her extensive wardrobe but he was certain the exquisite necklace of
woven strands of silver with jeweled medallions was a recent acquisition. His
wife’s love of jewels and expensive gowns was widely known, as was the fact that
she rarely missed the preview sale of any designer currently in vogue.
The extant of Genevieve’s knowledge of Spike’s business
dealings was that he traveled to a large smoky mill on a daily basis and
provided steel girders and plating for construction of bridges and large office
buildings. The parity of the stability of the building construction industry
and his income seemed inconsequential to her understanding.
Spike laid aside his whiskey sour cocktail to confront his wife
before guests arrived. She was overseeing the hired servers and chefs placing
delectable arrangements including a great ham and even larger turkey amidst the
oversized flower arrangements surrounding a swan sculpted in ice.
“Say, how much is this little soiree of yours setting me
back?” He looked down on her smiling
face and her vapid expression revealed that she had no clue what she had spent
on this extravagance.
“Why darling, I am sure I placed all of the bills in the box
on your desk.” She fluttered her eyelashes demurely.
“I bet the bill for that new gem of a necklace hasn't arrived yet though. Do you even have any idea of its cost?” He sighed and
waited for her response.
Genevieve gave a tinkling laugh and leaned closer to him. “Only
that my jeweler suggested you may wish to sell another teensy bridge.”
