Over the next few days, Becky and I discussed our upcoming engagement and marriage.
She had already scripted out our engagement.
"Go to the Zales in the mall. Ask for Mrs. Plotkin. Tell her Becky sent you. She is holding the ring for you. I would still like a formal proposal. I'd like it at my house in front of my parents. I suggest you reference obedience in your proposal."
My sentient head and the one comprising part of my penis found her guidance stimulating.
I did as Becky requested. She picked out what I thought was a beautiful ring. I appreciated how she considered my income when choosing it. Mrs. Plotkin reminded me in many ways of my future mother in law Joan and my unofficial fiancΓ© Becky. I wondered if I was entering a small, but exclusive world of like-minded couples comprising a national, if not global network.
I went over to Becky's house on a Saturday night. She had tipped off John and Joan because they had put out quite a spread. Becky greeted me at the door dressed as if we were going to a fancy restaurant making me glad I had worn a suit.
She told me after giving me a quick kiss I looked quite handsome.
I thanked her and told her she looked stunningly beautiful.
"Mom and Dad, Kenny is here."
They came into the living room. I noticed they were also nicely dressed.
"Kenny has something to discuss with you."
She then left the room.
I told them I was in love with their daughter and wanted to ask her for her hand in marriage. They told me it was obvious Becky was crazy about me. Before they gave me their blessing, they asked me if I really knew what I was getting into.
I assured them I did.
"Then you have our blessing. Becky, come join us."
Becky entered the room. Joan told her what I had asked them and now it was time for me to ask her.
I got down on both knees. Becky took my hands in her and I told her she made me feel whole and how I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her and how deeply in love I had fallen and I asked her to marry and finished my request by promising to love and to obey her always.
She told me to stand up. She looked me in the eye as we held hands and told me,
"Yes."
She held out her hand. I fished the engagement ring out of my pocket and placed it on her finger.
"It's beautiful," she said showing it to her parents who agreed it was.
John shook my hand and hugged me. He was a big man and I felt like I was in the embrace of a bear. Joan also gave me a hug. She was tall which made our hug a bit awkward as my face ended up pressed against her breasts and my hands were ever briefly on her buttocks instead of around her waist.
I was embarrassed by what happened, but they told me not to be.
Joan said, "It has happened to me more than once when I've hugged a short man. Thankfully, it all balances out when we're horizontal, I mean, you're horizontal, oh, never mind."
It was nice to see her blush like I had.
"Anyway, welcome to the family. I know you two have discussed this, but have you set a date?"
John went to get a bottle of champagne and glasses.
Becky said, "We haven't, but I have a date picked out."
Joan commented, "That's just a few months away. I guess that means you have a job lined up. Congratulations!"
Becky smiled, "Thank you. I haven't told anyone, but I do. I accepted it earlier today."
"Where are we moving?" I asked.
"D.C., well not actually D.C., but Reston, Virginia."
Her mom asked, "Have you talked to Father? It might be tough to get on the schedule."
Becky said, "I was thinking of not having a church wedding and going with a courthouse wedding, just immediate family."
John returned and handed us a glass. He offered a congratulatory toast.
We all took a sip, mine deeper than the others.
Joan talked to John, "Becky doesn't want a wedding officiated by Father."
Becky didn't deny it and she said, "Mom, you know my reasons."
Joan said, "I do, he's very old school, but he's no stick in the mud. He understands every family is unique. He's been quite accepting of your dad's and my marriage."
Becky answered, "I'm well aware of how good he has been to the two of you which is all the reason I want a courthouse wedding. Father is a very nice man, but it would be awkward."
Joan said she understood, but she really wished Becky would get married in the church.
I had never seen them disagree on anything, but I also knew these two amazing women were also quite headstrong.
I decided I needed to speak up, "Becky, I will do whatever you want, but I hate to see you and your mom at odds. May I offer a compromise. How about if I find a priest to officiate at our wedding?"
I continued, "I'm not religious, but I agreed to become a Catholic. I have friends who I'm sure can help.
Joan said, "That's a great suggestion."
Her husband, unsurprisingly, agreed.
Her mom asked, "Becky, what do you think? If you want a courthouse wedding I will respect your wishes and consider the matter closed."
Becky looked like she was about to cry. She said, "You would do that for me?"
I nodded I would.
"See how good he is to me. Okay, I'll get married in the church. I want you to know I don't want just any priest. I can help you narrow the choices."
I assured her it wouldn't be a problem.
Joan suggested Becky and I might as well kill two birds with one stone, the priest marrying us would also instruct me on the faith.
We drank some more champagne then headed to the dining room where Joan and Becky took a seat.
John motioned for me to follow him into the kitchen.
He again welcomed me to the family and said he looked forward to having me as his son in law. He then said, "Now, let's prepare our ladies their plates."
We brought them their plates, then prepared our own.
They thanked us. John asked if we could join them or if they wished to dine in private.
Joan deferred to Becky who said, "I think you two should dine with us. After all, it's not every day I get engaged."
She pointed to the chair beside her for me to sit on.
We ate, drank, and talked. John got up several times, but told me, "As guest of honor, you stay seated, but after you're Becky's husband I'll expect you to help me in the kitchen."
I helped John clean up afterwards and to serve dessert and coffee.
John said to Joan and Becky, "Kenny is a quick study. He'll do well."
Becky agreed, "I think so. He's also quite handsome in a boyish way."
After we finished our dessert and coffee I asked Becky if we should go and break the news to my parents.
She thought that was a great idea. We said goodbye to her parents and made the drive to my parents'.
They were home and waiting for us as I had told them what I was doing that evening.
My mom really liked Becky, but my dad's attraction to Becky was a bit muted. Her type of woman had the opposite effect on him than it did me; she scared and intimidated him. She was too confident and outspoken and pretty.
My mom thought otherwise. She liked that Becky was everything she wasn't. She also wished my dad was more like me.
We shared a couple of bottles of wine as we discussed our plans with them. My parents were surprised I was going to convert, but weren't surprised we would be moving right away.
My mom looked at my dad and said, "D.C. seems so far away."