Marissa smiled as she climbed the porch stairs to embrace Tomiwa"You mean as opposed to my fainting look? Yeah, I agree," she teased.

Tomiwa laughed "No, I was not referring to that; you look good any day, anytime, you know; you are one helluva woman. Let me tell you a secret." Tomiwa dropped her voice theatrically.

"Yeah? What secret?" Marissa whispered, playing along.

"I envy you! I mean, look at you! I am but a frumpy old maid next to you," she sighed dramatically.

Marissa laughed, "Now you are just being extra and a flatterer too. Whoever mistook you for frumpy, not to mention old, must need his or her...