The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Jeremy did not let Corinne go. Instead, he muttered, “I didn’t mean to lie to you. I forgot I was legally married to Sophia. It wasn’t until I thought of marrying you that I remembered it. I planned to tell you everything after I revoked my marriage license with Sophia because I assumed you’d get angry at me if I told you before then…and I didn’t want you to get upset while you’re pregnant. I know this is all my fault…”

Corinne fell silent after that. After a long while, she finally said, “Mister Jeremy, I don’t think you ever see me as someone who can understand you. Now, it doesn’t matter whether there’s anything going on between you and Sophia. All the trust has gone from our relationship.”

After that, she tried to free herself from Jeremy’s grip so she could escape from the suffocating car.

…

Jason went back to where he left Corinne with a bottle of mineral water in his hand. When she was nowhere to be seen, he started to look around for her in panic. Instead of finding Corinne, he ran into Sophia, who looked like she was enjoying the party.

He pulled her aside and asked, “Have you seen Corinne?”

aback. “Corinne? I thought she was with

some water for her, but

but she started to worry after

what she was thinking about because

do something. But I’m still going to call him to ask

He, too, suspected Jeremy had taken Corinne away, but he was not in the position to

a quieter place to call Jeremy, but he did not pick up at all. Thinking it off, Sophia tried calling him again. This time, he picked up after

“Yes?” said Jeremy impatiently.

just laughed and asked, “Jeremy, we can’t find Corinne. Jason has been