The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Corinne made herself comfortable and sat on the edge of the bed. “It’s the weekend, and I have nothing better to do since I don’t have to go to work.”

Zachary frowned. “You should avoid coming in the morning. I know you’re agile, but there’s a big risk you’ll get caught whenever you sneak in through the window. You need to be more careful.”

Corinne crossed her legs nonchalantly and said, “I’m bold enough to come here because I know I won’t get caught.”

Zachary felt somewhat powerless and remarked in a sour tone, “Fine. Do whatever you want. It’s not like I can tell you what to do.” “Are you angry?”

Corinne glanced at him.

Zachary had a sullen expression as he turned his wheelchair to face the floor-toceiling window. He looked out and said, “No.”

Corinne then uncrossed her legs and approached him. She turned his wheelchair so he was facing her. “Pfft! Where did you get the nerve to be upset with me?”

not upset with you. You’re simply doing as you please, and I have no right to interfere.” “Is this what you mean when you say you’re

“My expression has always been like

your expressions.

in his chest. Unable to stand nor recall the past, he felt

she squatted in front of him and rested her chin on her cupped hands. “Are you mad I came too early in the morning? Or are you mad that I walked in front

irritation dissipated inexplicably when he gazed at her innocent and endearing demeanor. “I’m mad at myself for not being able to protect

“Then that’s justified. You ought to be mad

come here just to annoy me?” “Of course not, mister!” Corinne tilted her head to one side. “Didn’t you get what I mean?”

asked me why I came at this time, and I answered you,” Corinne said.” Did you not get what I meant

better to do because you don’t need to go to work.” He understood her

temples. She sighed and said, ‘Do I need to spell it out for you? I’m trying

skip a beat.’ Is she teasing me