Thanks, mpb.
Chapter 6
I didn't want to waste any time making Kenya my bride. So, in the presence of family and friends, and the maid, Kenya and I exchanged our vows. My dad's Legacy tree formed the only backdrop. My family still doesn't have a lot of money, so we couldn't splurge too much, but I didn't care. The only thing that mattered to me was this beautiful woman before me.
Our guest clapped and cheered. Now I'm a married man!
Time to cut the cake. I daintily fed Kenya a mouthful of the delicious confection.
Then it was time for lunch. I couldn't even eat. I just kept staring at the perfection that was now my wife. I can't believe how lucky I am. Is this a good looking legacy or what?
Er, dad. I'm trying to play red hands with Glen. Do you mind?
Then we were wisked away in a limo for our honeymoon.
We had a whole new room added to the house for Kenya and I to sleep in. I'm not really that happy with the bedding, so we special ordered a matching bedspread from Sugah's Place. It should be here soon, but the bedroom still looks pretty good, don't you think?
Kenya and I could't wait to try it out.
Me: Kenya, I've been thinking...
Me: How would you feel about having a baby right away?
Kenya: Huh?
Me: I mean, I know we both want to get started on our careers and all, but I would really like the chance to be a dad, too.
Kenya: I'm for that!
Kenya: We can start right now.
Me: Can you guys leave, please?
I would love to be an Education Minister someday. But the only job I could find was in the Culinary field. They were so impressed with my skills that they gave me this little reward on the first day! Kinda makes me feel bad for quitting as soon as an education position opens up. Nah, not really.
Gobble, gobble.
Kenya: Uh, maybe if I move this one...
Me: *cough* not
that one *cough*
Kenya: Okay... I'll move this one.
Kenya: That's good, right?
Me: Great, honey.
Me: Hey, what's that? Is that a spider?
Kenya: What? Where?
Me: Keep looking, you can't miss it. Heh heh.
Dad is really starting to show his age. And if you thought he was grouchy before, he's really surly, now. He never misses an opportunity to complain. He criticizes Kenya for her choice of clothing.
When he's not complaining, he spends his free time working on his novel.
And watching the cooking show on tv.
We got a new shower, but it seems to break down as much as the other one always did. We can afford a repairman, now, but Dad insists on fixing it himself. Maybe it just gives him an excuse to curse and bang something with a wrench. Everyone needs an outlet, I suppose.
One time I invited a friend over from college. She clogged the toilet and I thought Dad was going to blow a gasket. He chewed her out for nearly half an hour over that.
I was afraid he hurt her feelings and she would wash her hands of all of us. I need friends for my next promotion. Don't blow it, Dad!
But she surprised me. She bit right back.
Cheerleader whose name I forgot: Talk to the hand, buddy!
Hmmm. There may be room in the legacy for her.
Kenya still isn't pregnant. While we wait, we're working in the jobs of our choice. A position opened up in the Education field for me, the Criminal track for her. I was kind of skeptical about her desire to be a Criminal Mastermind, but she clawed her way to the top quickly, and just look at that outfit!
Unfortunately, though, now we hardly see each other. Her carpool arrives for work right when mine is dropping me off. We manage a quick wave to each other before heading our separate directions. We're like two ships passing in the night.
Pyrus has grandkitties! The third generation of cats has been born. The third generation of humans will be on its way soon, too. Kenya is finally pregnant!
Er, Mom, perhaps you should take the claw off
before you pick up the future parent of generation four. We don't want this kitten to be spayed or neutered!
What is that little thing, right there? Out, damn spot!
Time to go to work! I'm almost at the top. My wife is pregnant, and I'm happy. And I'm so clean that bubbles follow me everywhere I go.
Now that Kenya is pregnant, she has a voracious appetite.
Kenya: Are you going to finish that?
She also uses the bathroom constantly.
Me: Don't flush the toilet when I'm in the shower!
One day I was headed outside when this crazy chick came out of nowhere and shoved me. Claimed I was spying on her with my telescope. As if! She may as well have 'Spinster' tattooed on her forehead.
Me: You wish, lady! You're not going to weasle into this legacy that easily! Go crawl back in the hole you came out of!
We lost Pyrus today. I was there to see the Grim Reaper come and take him. Such sadness.
This really creeped me out. Kenya came in to say goodbye to Pyrus, but kind of stood
in the Grim Reaper. It was almost like an ominous view of the future, or something. It literally gave me chills.
The next time you visit, you'll get to find out what's inside this big, beautiful belly. Hope to see you then!
