Writing Challenge #4: Antithetical Viewpoints

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Dutiful Wife
Characters: Roberta/Howard
Rating: G
Word Count: 218

 Roberta changed her apron for a fresh one. Howard didn't like it when she greeted him at the door with messy apron.

Roberta had been cooking and cleaning all day. She did the same thing everyday all day now for years. She didn't have much time for anything else.

Howard had told her that was the way he expected her to spend her time. Roberta did what Howard said.

It was her duty as his wife. It was important that she do her best to keep her husband happy. It was what the bible said to do.

She had to remember to ask for extra money for to buy a new dress for the holiday party at the church.

Howard gave her a weekly allowance for the grocery shopping but he kept the rest for bills and whatever he saw fit.

He was head of the family and she never questioned what he did with the money since he was the one that made it. Howard wouldn't allow her to work and it was his decision as the head of the family.

Howard walked in the front door. He waited for Roberta to take his coat.

Roberta hung up his coat and hurried to put dinner on the table. Roberta did her best to be a good wife.