Lana was shocked Chris even noticed her outfit, much less actually commented about it.  She was just as shocked when the lie rolled effortlessly off her tongue. “A few of the girls in class invited me along for a drink afterwards, and I decided to take them up on it.  I certainly hope that’s ok with you?”  As she waited, she let her freshly glossed lower lip sneak out just a bit, in the smallest of pouts.<br/><br/>She wasn’t really asking his permission, but wanted him to think he had the power to say yes or no.  All she had to do was feign sadness and she knew he would grant her whatever she wanted.  To his credit, Chris would always do whatever he could to make his wife happy, never saying no to most anything she asked.<br/><br/>While she waited for his answer, Lana again reflected on the ease with which the lie escaped her lips.  Where had that come from?  Knowing she couldn’t tell him she…..<em>admired</em>….her professor, she also didn’t feel the need to lie.  Or did she?<br/><br/>Lana decided to reflect on her guilt later, maybe on the drive to class.   Holding her books, ready to practically run out the door, she patiently awaited her husband’s answer.<br/><br/><br/>