Shirley swallowed hard, feeling as if a mountain were pressing down on her, rendering her immobile.

But Abner didn't give her a chance to escape, pulling her close to him.

"Is it that guy, Horace? How long have you known each other that you're already official?"

How did he know about Horace?

Shirley's heart raced. Could it mean he had been paying attention to her all along without her knowing?

Yet, such a thought seemed far too wild to voice.

She wasn't the young Shirley anymore.

And Abner was still in his prime. She had to think about the future.

She nodded, unable to meet his gaze.

"Just made it official."

As soon as she spoke, Abner's hand was on her chin. "Have you guys, you know, done the deed?"

Shirley's eyes widened in disbelief at his forwardness.

A flush spread across her cheeks, her tongue tying in knots.

"Abner, come on, I'm thirty. You don't seriously think I've never been with a man, do you?"

After blurting that out, she felt a sense of regret, as if she'd lost control.

were both too carried away tonight, delving into

It was downright shameful.

her closer, resting his chin

"So, you're not then?"

"Yeah."

to stop. She hadn't been with anyone, yet

her ears burning. "That's something your

have a

the next thing she

As soon room,

kissed her with a

entered the living that left her

to move.

tried to pull away

Songs to

her waist tight, not

after all, huh?

faltered. "I...I just need a

didn't mind it being Abner.

feared his impulsive actions, worried he might regret it in

her lips. Getting old, considering a one-night stand

down,

Abner

being discarded

nore than she admitted,

g herself to him.

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