the latest developments

"I'll pour these two glasses and then we can sit down together and have a long talk."

"Okay! What about?"

"I think you know Dear."

"Oh that!"

"Well, it was you who raised the subject when I told you my new Boyfriend, Bembe, had dropped hints that he wanted to get to know me better."

"And we both know it means he wants to know you intimately."

"Yes, we both know that. And that's why we are having this talk."

"We are having it because you want to be intimate with him. Aren't we!"

"Obviously!"

"Then, this long talk is get my permission. Is that it?"

"Not quite Dear. It's just to bring you up to speed ...

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