Karen bit down hard on his chest, her agitation bubbling like a pot about to boil over.

The more she bit, the harder he held her. What began as an intimate tangle turned into a full-blown wrestling match.

In the end, Karen had to admit defeat, her energy flagging as she pleaded with him in a softer tone to just hurry up.

If they kept this up, her parents would be back any minute.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally stopped, leaving only the sound of their staggered breathing.

Jeffrey tried to reach for a cigarette before remembering he was at Karen's place.

"Want a cigarette?" Karen asked.

"Nah, I'll quit if you don't like it. No more bad habits." He chuckled.

Karen said, turning away

to speak, he sneezed several times

a tissue, frowning slightly, "You've got a cold, haven't you?" "Maybe," Jeffrey replied, using the tissue and then heading back to the bathroom for a hot

for dinner instead.” Karen

been stalling the meeting of their parents. It was already causing some tension. If she kept her own parents from

doubts about Jeffrey's family background and were wary of asking too much. A face-to-face meeting could dispel those concerns, making future

could finally stop the relentless pressure from her

in high spirits. He was so cheerful he'd agree to plan their wedding right then and

sigh, Karen got up

when the ringtone sounded from just outside

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