He would help expedite. Two weeks later Janelle was free. We planned to wait another month or so before telling our parents of our engagement. We wan...ed Tony to settle into his new relationship first. Two weeks later I saw something in the paper that a son of noted business man Alonso de Agastino was engaged to be married. We told our parents the next day of our intention. Mine were a little concerned that there was some age difference. After spending some time with Janelle they realized she. "Because..." John searched for the words. "... because I like him...and... that confuses me... and..., well... it's none of yourbusiness!" Beebs," Rose interrupted, "That's no way to talk to your mother, orany other adult."John was immediately cowed."Now, apologize," she added.He was silent for a moment, until Ed added, in a firm voice, "Now,Bebe."John looked at his mother and sister, all anger gone. He just lookeddisappointed in himself to have upset Rose and Ed. "Sorry, mom.. " These two were kind of weird. I wasn't sure how I felt about it all. I'd been doing without for awhile, and mom had been lonely for so long. I supposed I could put up with these two if she was happy. She'd sacrificed so much for me. As long as I wasn't getting hurt, it did feel nice to feel something. I could play along.So I did. When we were alone, which was often enough since Mom and Scott were newlyweds they'd take weekends away and spend days out together. When they did I might be. "Let me get just one more look at you."She turned, her head tilted, her eyes soft, lovely, the sweetest of smiles on her lips, holding her purse in front of her with both hands."You are the loveliest creature in the universe," I said. And I meant it."Would I be as beautiful if I was naked and freshly showered?" Yes. Absolutely, yes." Then you may want to help me out of this dress, sweetie."I helped her to delightful, unadorned nudity. She was right. Slender, so perfectly shaped. I could see.