“I’m coming with you. The others are already there making sure the area is clear.”
“Mitch?”
“Yeah, baby?” he asked standing to shower again.
“I’m not that experienced but last night, it was pretty amazing wasn’t it?” she said blushing.
“Amazing? No. No, it wasn’t amazing. It was fucking out of this world. Something that only happens when two people are completely connected and in love, Marnie. I’ve read about it. In Charlie’s books.”
“Charlie? You’ve read her books?” she grinned.
“Of course! How else does a virgin boy learn how to please a woman.”
CHAPTER ELEVEN
The smiles on the faces of Mitch’s family told Marnie all she needed to know. They were happy about their relationship and totally supportive of their moving in together.
However, the ghost that appeared to question Mitch and his intentions wasn’t so happy.
“You got to marry that gal,” said George.
“George, I know. I only convinced her yesterday to let me love her. Give me a day or two to convince her to marry me.”
“Boy, you don’t get all day to think on these things. Make that gal yours. If you make her cry though, I will haunt your ass until the end of time.” Mitch stared at the friendly ghost tribe and grinned. Mama Irene had her arms folded across her chest staring him.
“That goes double for me. Don’t test me boy.”
“Yes, ma’am. As soon as she’s ready, I’m ready.”
“Make her ready, son,” said Matthew with a knowing smile. Mitch stared at him, tilting his head left and then right. He looked back at Marnie, laughing with Lennon and Marissa, his mother and aunts laughing as well.
“No. No, fucking way. She’s pregnant already?”
“Give it time for her to figure that out but yes. You boys are more powerful than you know,” said Matthew.
“Is it, is it three?” he whispered.
“Let’s save that for the docs to tell you. Just put a ring on her finger.”
“Mama Irene? Can you get me the biggest sapphire and diamond ring you can find? Money doesn’t matter. I need food and services prepared for tomorrow. Wait. Today is Friday right?”
“Yes, baby. A Saturday wedding is a good idea,” smirked Mama Irene. He turned to talk to Matthew and George again, then turned back to see Mama Irene re-appearing from somewhere else. She handed him a box.
“This ring should do,” she smiled. “It’s one the jeweler showed your brother for Lennon. She chose something different but I knew this was meant for a Jordan bride.”
“It’s beautiful. Thank you,” he smiled. He tentatively reached for a hug, always worried that she might disappear at any moment. Instead, he felt her warmth and love absorb into his body, making him laugh out loud.
Turning, he ran toward the table, sliding to a stop on his knees.
“Marry me!” Marnie stared at him open-mouthed. “Oh, shit. I fucked that up. Marnie, I’m crazy about you. I love you now and forever. Please. Please, marry me.”
She smiled down at him touching his cheek. She briefly looked at the ring but that wasn’t important. Turning, the other women all looked at her with tears, nodding.
“Yes. Of course, I’ll marry you.”
“I’ll make you happy, I promise. I’ll never raise my voice or touch you in anger or…”
“Dude, shut the fuck up,” laughed Brooks. “She said yes.”
