Wrong number

I had hoped that we had resolved the communication problems that existed between me, Mary and Neil, but apparently we haven't.

First there was the silly little thing about changing the phone number, then when that had been resolved, she wouldn't tell me her mobile number. Last week, though, I get a call from a mobile number I don't recognise. It's Mary, so I update my contacts accordingly. Okay so far, yes?

Well today she phoned me from home. We chatted about letters to solicitors, about G and half-term holidays, and her dog and the 5 new puppies; all very cordial and friendly. Some time later I sent her a text message:
"Nice chatting to you earlier. Good luck with the puppies."

Ten minutes later she phoned back.
"Did you just send N a text message?"

Ooops. Well, no harm done, right?

"Look. If N asks you, you didn't speak to me earlier, okay?"

What? Apparently speaking to her husband is not something that N can readily accept. His insecurity is still there and gnawing at him.

So when a text message arrived asking if my message was intended for my son, it was obviously from N. I pondered for a minute or two. What do I say? Do I lie and say Yes? Or pour fuel on the fire by saying 'No it was intended for my wife, and I thought that this number was hers'?

I decided to compromise and sent: 'Sorry'.

I have a perverse desire to make matters worse by contacting her more often.