Running From Punishment

"John?" Sarah was astonished that John didn't say or react to what she said.

"I don't want to remarry yet. I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I'll wait for you." She touched John's right hand shamelessly again. She was sure that John would not refuse it.

John gradually withdrew his hand from Sarah. After being released, he pretended to be receiving a call. "Sorry, I have to take a call."

Sarah smiled while looking at John, who was now walking slightly away.

John glanced at Sarah, averting his gaze again when he saw that the girl was now looking at him.

"Have you finished?" Sarah asked as John finished the call and was now sitting across from her.

"I have a little work elsewhere. Sorry, I have to go right away."

"Wait." Sarah immediately paid for their meal and then followed John. She unhesitatingly took John's right arm.

John was uncomfortable with Sarah's affectionate treatment of him.

"John." Sarah stopped in front of John's car. She wanted John to ask her to go too.

"See you in the offi