I told her how Kenzo’s face ended up between my thighs, and we ended up at his house making oatmeal cookies from scratch.
“Oatmeal cookies? Are you telling me he didn’t give you the dick after he ate the cat?”
I shook my head. “It was baffling to me, too, but he told me I wasn’t ready.”
“Oh shit. He’s probably right. You’d better start preparing yourself.”
“He asked me to marry him.”
Her eyes almost jumped out of her head as she gasped again.
“Hold on one damn minute! Are you serious?” she questioned.
“I am, but it’s not what you think.”
“Malyah, if you don’t hurry up and tell me the whole damn story.”
“Fine.”
For the next few minutes, I explained to her the reason for his proposal and what he offered me if I agreed.
“Please tell me you agreed,” she said.
“Not at first, but after overhearing a conversation he had with his father, I kinda felt bad for him. I thought about my current situation and finally agreed.”
“Thank God, because I was about to call you all kinds of stupid.”
“He genuinely seems like a nice person, although I’m a bit nervous about how his family will react, especially his mother.”
“Did you meet her?”
“No, but she’s already chosen a few women she considers suitable for her son and wants Kenzo to go out with them and ultimately pick one to marry. I’m sure I don’t compare to any of the women she chose.”
“Don’t do that, Malyah. You’re an amazing person and have a lot to offer the right man. Yes, you’re a bit down on your luck, but trouble don’t last always.”
“I know, but the whole idea is very intimidating. We are from different worlds.”
“Don’t let fear talk you out of having a place to live, money in the bank, and a free education. How long do you have to stay in this fake marriage?”
I paused to think about it and realized there was no timeframe stated.
“We didn’t discuss it, but I guess that’s important.”
“It is if you’re truly marrying him out of convenience, but if you fall in love with each other . . .”
“That’s not what this is about. I figured we could stay married a few years, have great sex, and go our separate ways.”
“You don’t think falling in love is possible?” she asked with a hint of sadness in her voice.
“Anything is possible, and we’re definitely attracted to each other, but this is a business arrangement. We’re doing each other a favor, and that’s that. I’ll ask him about the length of the marriage later. Anyway, I’m still starting school in the fall, and that’s what’s most important.”
“Hell yes!”
“I’m so excited, especially since I don’t have to worry about how I’ll pay for it anymore. That’s a huge weight off my shoulders."
"I bet. So, when is the wedding?” she asked.
“Friday.”
