Dominoes 104a: An awkward meal

We walked to the car in silence. I was still moping, Caleb seemed confused, and Jenny was in shock.

“Bobbi,” he said, “I love you.” Then he brightened up and turned to Jenny, “I asked her to marry me, you know, and she turned me down.”

“I did NOT,” I said, “I accepted.” and I burst into tears.

“But she is really upset about it,” he said.

“I am NOT!” I said.

“Oh, well it must be that time of month,” he said.

“It is NOT,” I said, beginning to laugh in spite of myself.

“Oh, well, I will tell you why she really is upset,” he said, and I yelped,

“Don’t you dare!”

“A fine beginning, don’t you think Jenny?” Caleb said. “Here she is supposed to be submissive and obedient and she is giving me orders already.”

“Well, then, my husband,” I said, “I retract my orders. You may tell her if you wish.”

“Seeing as how you are now cheerful, and obedient, I see no need to do so,” he said, putting his hand on my thigh, and making me shiver.

“Here we are,” I said, glad to have arrived.

“Run on inside and get us a table, will you Jenny,” Caleb said, getting out of the car and coming over to me. “Now, my love, you promised me a kiss,” he said, and kissed me, right there on the street! Our second kiss. “I love you,” he whispered, “and I want you. Tonight, OK?”

“OK,” I whispered back, and he took me by the hand into the restaurant, where Jenny sat, looking very awkward.