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.

turning away and reaching for her clothes,

about to speak, he sneezed several times

got a cold, haven't you?" "Maybe," Jeffrey replied, using the

about we skip shopping today? I'll check when my parents are getting back, and we can all go out for dinner instead.”

stalling the meeting of their parents. It was already causing

parents had their doubts about Jeffrey's family background and were wary of asking too much. A face-to-face meeting could dispel those concerns, making future dates and meet-ups more

the relentless pressure from

ears for you," Jeffrey said in high spirits. He was so cheerful

Karen got up to

when the ringtone

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