"Why?" Leona was puzzled.

Natalie hesitated and told the truth, "Kenneth and I are actually married."

"Ahem!" Leona almost choked on the juice.

Her face turned red from coughing.

Natalie handed her a tissue.

"You're not kidding me, are you?" Leona couldn't believe what she heard.

"I'm serious."

"OMG! Why do you tell me about such a big thing so late?" Leona was sad. "I'm your best friend."

"I didn't mean to hide it from you, and even my mother ...