Chatting over lunch, Monica said, “I have 20 acres at the Matriarchy.” “The Matriarchy?” I asked. “Never heard of that place.” “Yes, it’s a gated subdivision about 10 miles out of town,” she answered, “all estates.” “Wow, that sounds pretty neat. Secluded?” I queried. “Yes it is secluded…at the end of the road…in the hills,” she smiled. “Very quiet…and good gardening…we raise most of our own food. We also have a common pasture so we can raise livestock to butcher.” “I’m impressed,” I sai
The Matriarchy is a secluded gated community owned and run by women. Monica is one of the property owners there and she and John are in a serious relationship with John proposing as we open the story. Monica explains she wants him to understand she will accept his proposal if he sells his property and the live on hers at the Matriarchy.