Chapter 75. Gather Your Loins

Bernard nodded his head gently.

"Aww, Benny love, is that true? Do you want to marry me? I knew it; I knew you still loved me." Natalie screeched as she entered the kitchen, preceded by an overpowering perfume scent that filled the kitchen upon her entry. She went straight to Bernard and gave him a quick hug and peck before he recovered from his shock and pushed her back. Then she turned to Tomiwa with a derisive look, sizing up her rugged, baggy shirt and jeans. "I don't know about being sisters with you though; fraternizing with tomboys is not my thing," she said dismissively as she turned back to Bernard. "Oh, Benny. You just made me so happy. Why are you discussing me with her, though? You could have simply told me, You sly papa, oh my goodness! Melanie would be so jealous! I can't wait to tell her! The ring, where is the ring?" She jumped about excitedly, bumping Tomiwa in the process. Tomiwa looked at Bernard, who was looking at Natalie as if she had grown a horn.

Ah,