I Love You, Miss Genius

Ivor twisted the door handle but realized Bonnie had locked it.

‘That’s odd. I know Bonnie never locks the door in her own place. Why’d she lock it this time? Is she on the phone with someone? Still, she wouldn’t need to lock the door. Is she discussing something she doesn’t want me to know about?’

Bonnie’s heart raced as she strained her voice, making herself sound uncomfortable. “Um, my tummy hurts. Don’t come in here, Ivor. It, uh, stinks in here.”

Ivor grew suspicious, not wholly believing her claims. He asked, “Should I get you some medicine?”

I just need to stay in here for a little longer. You can do what you need to do. I’ll just be here until the smell clears.” Bonnie faked a groan,

pry. Instead, he said, “Okay, I’ll wait for you out here.

then did she sigh in relief. She was glad he did not insist on coming

could not help

gone. That should be it for now. Go ahead and make the preparations. We’ll head to Yale again in

respectfully

clutched her belly as she exited the bathroom. She even said,

My feet even fell asleep