As Ivor and Bonnie’s noses were about to touch, the latter stopped and stared at him profoundly. She said, “How about we bathe together? Maybe we can scrub each other’s backs.” Ivor believed her wholeheartedly as his breathing intensified. Then, he said earnestly, “Oh, okay. Of course, we can.”
He wanted it to happen so badly. It would be an overstatement to say it was what he had always dreamed of. Still, he dared not show it as he did not want to seem too eager and turn Bonnie off. She asked again, “Do you want to do it?”
“Yeah!” Ivor replied swiftly and firmly. He feared she would change her mind if he responded a second later.
“How much do you want it?”
“Very much.”
A hint of mockery flashed in Bonnie’s eyes. Suddenly, she shoved him away and rolled her eyes at him. “Dream on!”
She slammed the door in Ivor’s face, and the loud bang snapped him out of his trance. Ivor stared at the door and could not decide whether to be mad or amused. “You know how to keep me on the hook, Bonnie.”
Bonnie replied, “You’re the one who’s constantly trying to take advantage of me.”
Ivor said helplessly, “I’m a man, and it’s normal to do that, not to mention you’re the woman I love. Do you think I can stop myself from doing that? I didn’t have such thoughts initially, Bonnie. Still, I couldn’t help myself once you fluttered your eyes at me. I hope you can understand that.”
Bonnie said sternly, “I understand that you have needs and desires, but you promised you wouldn’t do anything to me until we’re married. I expect you to keep your word, Ivor. Don’t cross the line, or you’ll do something I think is intolerable. I’ll never agree to do anything before marriage.”
Although it was not as severe as she made it sound, she wanted to keep her stance.
“I get it, Bonnie. I’ll leave now. Be careful in there.”
Bonnie heard Ivor’s footsteps leading away from the bathroom and felt slightly regretful.
‘Did I go overboard? After all, he’s a man with needs and desires. It’s only normal for him to want to do it with his loved one. Not only did I refuse, but I shut him out. That might’ve been inappropriate of me.’ The more Bonnie thought about it, the more regretful she felt. She held the doorknob and pulled it, expecting to see the lonely Ivor leaving. Suddenly, he appeared from his hiding spot and kissed her cheek. He had already leaned back before Bonnie could return to her senses. He said, “I know I can’t overstep, but a peck on the cheek isn’t too much, right?”
Then, as if he feared she would get mad, he added, “Good night, Bonnie. I’m going to hit the hay now.”
Ivor left the room as Bonnie watched. She then rubbed her eyebrows and smiled helplessly.
‘He can be such a doofus sometimes. Still, he’s adorable.’
The following day, Bonnie woke up and saw Ivor waiting for her in the dining room. The latter saw her and got up, asking, “Did you sleep well last night?” She glanced at him and asked, “What do you think?”
