Chapter 26: The Gathering Of Stormclouds, Part 4, Kirsite's Reposte

"Hardly suitable wear for the office..." he comments, drily.

I have the bit between my teeth now. Recklessly, I plunge on, letting my mouth do my thinking for me. "I spotted it right away, especially when the three of you all have rings. Do you really think other people wouldn't see it, even if they reach the wrong conclusion? They understand her wearing Michael's ring. After all, he's the one with a piece of paper to say that he's married to her..."

He stares at me, saying nothing.

Am I being given the rope to hang myself by?

"You're doing it now, you know. You could cool down on the whole Dom thing..."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"I mean that I feel like I'm being interrogated by a movie villain. You know, the tall immaculately dressed one that's utter evil and speaks with a perfect English accent."

And finally, the facade cracks. He bursts out laughing. "I'm sorry, Kirstie. Do I really come across like that?"

"Yes, you do. All you need to finish off the effect is