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?”

to interfere.” “Is this

expression

chuckled. “Oh, please! I’ve seen you in all your expressions. Do you really think I can’t tell

a heaviness in his chest. Unable to stand nor recall the past,

tired of stooping, so 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

when he gazed at her innocent and endearing demeanor. “I’m mad at myself for

a grin. “Then that’s justified. You

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

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

repeated her answer, “You told me it’s the weekend, and that you have nothing better to do because you don’t need to go to work.” He

I need to spell it out for you? I’m

caught off-guard by her reaction and felt his heart skip a beat.’ Is she teasing me on purpose to