"Of course we need to tell him" said Liz now inhabiting Maureen's body.
"But why? It could be fun to keep him guessing"
"What do you mean?"
"This would be my chance to test exactly how faithful he is"
"He is faithful. Any flirting he has ever done has been in front of you and it has all been harmless. Besides it could be an awkward day if he doesn't know. What if he is after a bit of marital sex this afternoon? What am I supposed to do?"
"Oh that won't happen. Roger knows we only have sex when I want it. All you need to do is let on that you aren't feeling 100% and he will leave you alone"
"But why keep him in the dark. You could have a lot fun with this medallion"
"Maybe in time I will let him in on our secret but for today....Let me have some fun"
"Your husband, your marriage"
"Well you're the one with the wedding ring on your finger. For today you are Mrs Manning. And I am Liz Maguire, Femme fatale" Maureen swayed her hips and fluttered her fingers. "Actually do you have anything on today?"
"That body is booked at the beauty spa from 1. Getting a manicure and a fresh dye job and a trim. Think you're up for that?"
"I think I could manage a day of relaxation. Anything else?"
"Well I was invited to a dinner party at Mary Anne's, my neighbour. She uses me when she needs a single to make up numbers. You met her at my birthday. She's always trying to set me up with single men"
"She's the brunette with a bob, mid fifties?"
"Yes that's her. Shes at number 26. But don't think you have to go. I wouldn't want you to feel obligated"
"Attending a dinner party as a single? Try and stop me" Maureen was excited by the idea.
"And what do you have on for the afternoon?"
"Me? Nothing. I need to do the washing and grocery shopping. Then it's a matter of cooking dinner while Roger watches the footy. On a typical Saturday it's then maybe watch a movie on Netflix then bed"
"And you would expect me to do that?"
"Oh the washing and shopping can wait until tomorrow"
"No I don't mind doing the chores at all. I meant the going to bed bit"
"Well maybe you could stay up watching TV after Roger calls it a night. I'll come back here after the dinner party finishes and we can swap back before calling it a night"
"So we a really going to do this? Spend a day as each other?"
"Yep. I'll take your bag and you have mine. Stay here while I go out and say ta ta to Roger. I'd better prepare myself for a day at the spa"
"Wait a minute! Do you have a shopping list? And what am I supposed to cook Roger for dinner? Does he have a favourite?"
"My shopping list is on the fridge. The washing is in the basket. If Roger hasn't put it in there then he knows it won't get done. And as far as cooking for Roger - Why don't you ask him then add it to the shopping list?"
"What do we do with the amulet?"
"Well it belongs to Liz Maguire and for today that's me. I'll put it in your handbag. Wouldn't want Roger to find it would we?" After saying that Maureen put on Liz's shoes and went to the bathroom to brush her now long red hair. "Do you mind if I touch up with your lippy? I'm going to give Roger a kiss goodbye" she had an evil grin on Liz's face.
"Go ahead. Like you said. You're Liz for the day"
"Oh before I go any recommendations as to what to wear to this dinner party?"
"As if I, Maureen Manning would dare advise Liz Maguire on what to wear" said Liz with a giggle. "You are welcome to anything in my wardrobe"
Five minutes later Maureen returned from saying goodbye to Roger.
"What happened?" asked Liz.
"He was suitably uncomfortable. I cornered him and gave him a big smooch on the lips. He squirmed away from me and said 'Liz that's going too far' then pushed me out of the shed"
"Satisfied?"
"For the moment. Oh well I had better go. I hope you have a good day Maureen Manning"
"And I hope you have a good day as well Elizabeth Maquire" said Liz "Don't do anything silly with my body mind you. No tattoos or piercings. I'll see you tonight. Anything urgent give me a call"