I wake up next to Prince. He's asleep nude, on his stomach with that beautiful perky backside up in the air. Does Prince realize he is one of God's most beautiful creations? A woman's dream come true.

I toss the covers back, fully exposing him.Then I place my hands flat up against his left cheek. He stirs slightly, but keeps his eyes closed. My hands work him over in a circular motion. When I let him momentarily feel my fingernails in his ass he grunts. His right cheek gets treated the same way. Eventually he props himself up, looks at me with that sexy smirk and says,"If you're going to make me horny, you know what's got to happen right?"

"Oh, I wouldn't know. I'm just so naive." I say coyly. Anyone would know what a good ass rub leads to.We start wrestling around on the bed. I can hold my own in a playful wrestling match with Prince , which I think he likes. Prince's masculine strength takes over and he shoves me down on the bed."You... win...again..."I gasp.

"I always do." Prince reminds me.He kisses my lips tenderly.

Last night my clothes already got removed, so there's nothing slowing us down. He strokes my uncombed, tousled hair. "Most beautiful wrestling partner ever."He muses. Now I have the giggles. "Don't laugh when I compliment you." He scolds.

Passionately, I kiss this incredible man. His lips begin to leave ever so slightly moist kisses down my neck and collarbone. I groan. Our hands feel each other up in time with our aroused breathing. We find ourselves in the Missionary position, which we draw out into a long sensual way to start the day. Post sex, we hold each other and I tell him some of the many things I adore about him. He tries to act humble about my praises but I can tell he loves it.

Sadly we have to pull ourselves out bed. Sabrina is hosting a brunch for the family today and Prince has things to do too.

"May I still invite Grace over like I was planning to after brunch?" I ask as Prince zips my dress up for me.

Prince laughs,"Sure"

"And could we set up the croquet set?" I'd bought it as a prop for a cutesy photo of some professional cheerleaders in a calendar I was hired for.

"Penelope, why are you asking my permission for these sort of things? I'm not your dad."

"When you have things to do, there's often at least a couple other people around and I didn't want to bother you. Also I didn't know if it was okay to shove the croquet wickets in the lawn."

"Honey, by the time Grace comes over, I'll probably be in the studio and I don't care about the damn wickets!" He laughs

Brunch at the home of Sabrina and her husband Brad was lovely. Their home looked looked perfect,as usual and she looks even more beautiful than she normally does. The two of them announced that they are expecting their first child! Even though I knew they were trying, I was surprised. They are congratulated by all . Surely I'm going to get roped into taking all the baby photos, but I'm happy for them. They'll be good parents. All four of the baby's grandparents are here and they are so excited! I've never seen so much hugging in one room.
Grace shows up at Paisley Park later. While we play croquet, I say"Sabrina's pregnant. She told our family today"

"I swear, everyone's having babies, getting married or in some committed relationship" Grace sighs. "I can't go to a family function without hearing 'when are you gonna get a serious boyfriend/get married/have a baby?' I'm like'What the fuck? It's my life, leave me alone!'"

"When Sabrina got engaged, I had to put up with a couple of people asking when are you getting married' I wasn't dating at the time. Not looking forward to the baby questions. I'm just going to say 'When God wants me to have one, I will'. "
"Uh, Penelope, you have a spectator," Grace says as I'm bent over with my mallet.

I turn around and see Prince standing there with sunglasses on and sucking on a lollipop. "Don't mind me" He says.

"You look so pervy right now" Grace laughs.

"That's what I was going for." Prince replies flippantly.

Prince hangs around us for awhile and eventually joins the game for a bit before going back to the studio. Grace and I go inside "I'd love to have a real relationship, one that lasts longer than a couple months. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm confident, smart, a nice person and I'm rather sexy. " Grace says.

Thinking Grace is seeking advice, I softly say"Well, maybe if you didn't show men domination the first time you slept with them, they might view you as the nice person you are instead of someone more aggressive. You never beat Gary and he adored you. I wish you'd never left him. The way you two looked at each other at Phobia said it all. If I were you, I'd give him another chance."

She rolls her eyes,"Penelope, I'm surprised you and Prince are still together. I thought it'd last a couple months, you'd realize that you are beautiful enough to land a man, then you'd find someone else. "

Looks like she didn't want advice. Now I wish I hadn't said anything. "Do you have a problem with Prince?" I ask politely

"Just that you fawn over that man like you're the housewife in some cheesy old tv show and he's the husband. helping him pack,cleaning his home, stitching those silly buttons on his costumes, and Heaven knows what else he's got you doing!"

"Grace! I do that stuff because I love him."

"Either that or he's brainwashed you into thinking playing wife is some fun role playing game. After all I've taught you about sex!"

Too much of what Grace taught me was not applicable for a woman who truly loves the man she's with. Grace has this habit of leaving men once she's bored with them. The girl can't stick it out past the "honeymoon phase" But I'm not telling her that!

"I'M NOT BRAINWASHED!" I scream.

"Better get your apron Wifey, it's probably time to start dinner. Mustn't disappoint your man." Grace says as she leaves.

What the Hell has gotten into her? Since I don't' normally cook dinner around here, I have time to sit down and sigh. There's nothing wrong with my relationship. My closest friendship appears to be fucked up though.

Prince sits nexts to me. "Baby, what is wrong?" he asks.

"I was telling Grace about Sabrina being pregnant..." I start.

"That's wonderful!" Prince exclaims as he hugs me,"Congratulations, Aunt Penelope"

The whole becoming an aunt thing hasn't even begun to set in.

"Grace and I ended up arguing after I suggested she not whip guys the first time she brings them home. It should be something that you eventually take part in. I also mentioned she should give this one ex of her's another shot. Normally, I don't give my input like that. " I say.

"You've become a little more outspoken since we met. I enjoy knowing what's on your mind." Prince admits.

"Grace wants a husband and family, but I don't think she realizes that the whole 'Hi there, I'm Grace this is my whip' approach doesn't attract the marrying kind. She thinks I stupidly do too much for you."

"Perhaps the time has come for you two to go your separate ways. It happens to all successful people. Sometimes you can't always be hanging with your old friends. Maybe they're using you, maybe they're a bad influence or in this case, having a hard time being happy for you. You've got a man and an important career. What does Grace have? A lot of meaningless sex, a job at the bank and and a couple of ordinary apartments. "

"I think Grace is happy for me and we just had an argument. "

"Just remember what I said. I'd put my guard up around her."

He's wrong. Grace and I have bickered before and always made up.

 Should Prince be telling Penelope not to be friends with Grace?