It could be a story about power dynamics and how the wife overcomes her reluctant state. Perhaps the wife is in a difficult financial situation and feels pressured by the boss. But in the end, she finds the strength to stand up for herself and set proper boundaries, and the 'action' was just a momentary thought of desperation that she didn't actually go through with.
One possibility could be that it's a miscommunication situation. Maybe the boss has some odd requests that seem inappropriate at first, but it turns out to be a huge misunderstanding. For example, the boss asks the wife to perform a task that she misinterprets due to his unclear communication style.
Another plot could be a fictional exploration of a really strange dream or nightmare that the wife has. In the dream, she is in this absurd situation where she is made to do something she is reluctant about for her boss. This dream then serves as a catalyst for her to re - evaluate her relationship with her work and her own self - respect in her waking life.