But I promise. One other thing: I want your permission to tell my mom and dad about everything we do. Do you mind?”“No, not at all. And my mom is ...oing to give me the third degree until I spill the beans too. If you don’t want me to tell her anything, I can only promise to try and hold out for as long as possible.”Emily laughed, “Same here, really. Let’s just plan on telling them together. Now are you gonna get naked or do I have to knock you down and rape you?”“Patience, grasshopper. These. It’s been very difficult but thankfully I’ve met someone and I’m here to make it official.”“I’m so glad for you and it’s nice that you brought a friend along to help pick out a ring.”Kelsey’s face turned a deep red and I said, “You don’t understand Rebecca, Kelsey here just agreed to be my wife now can we see some rings?”It was Rebecca’s turn to blush and she said, “I am so sorry. It’s just that, well…I…Let’s look at some rings shall we?”We ended up keeping Rebecca until way past closing time. I had to, folks. I wouldn’t punk out on a fine-looking Black woman like that. And that’s how it all began, folks. I contacted Nikki Brown on Facebook and added her as a friend. We chatted and agreed to meet somewhere. I met her at the Food Court inside Copley Mall in Boston. I wore a red silk shirt, black silk pants and my black timberland shoes. Nikki showed up dressed like the sexiest businesswoman ever. She looked fly in her dark gray business suit. She was working as an intern at a law firm. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”Ignoring my handshake, she headed to the main table and keeping her handbag down said, “Cut out the formalities and don’t try to use your charm on me. You can resume your work. I would prefer that you move out and occupy one of the desks.”Mary had warned me about how impudent Denise was. Keeping my calm, I replied, “With all due respect, “Ma’am, I wouldn’t mind occupying the desk outside, but I would be accessing the files in your shelf and that would mean me.