30

I got guilty after my sexual indulgence with Kim that I hurried out of bed after he alighted out of me. Then, hurrying to the bathroom, I took a hot shower and lathered my skin lavishly, satisfying my wish to remove Kim's traces on my body. Only after he knocked on the door did I stop and changed into the same dress I wore.

"I'll go now," I told Kim after I blew my hair dry. 

He was still lying on the bed with his back on the headboard, the lower part of his body covered with sheets. He was looking at me, although fighting over his sleepiness. Then I picked up my bag and my jacket without waiting for his answer.

"Stay. It's not safe to go out anymore,” he said, jumping out of bed and pulling me into him, but I broke free from his embrace.

"No. Zed might have woken up and found out that I am not -” I stopped when I saw Kim wincing, giving me a sharp gaze.

"Please stop mentioning his name whenever you are with me. I might lose my pat