37th Kiss

Despite my complete surprise, a surge of irritation compelled me to follow him.

"Why did you kiss me, huh?!" I demanded, my tone sharp with annoyance.

"What?" he responded, seeming incredulous that I was upset over such a trivial action. Why? Who did he think he was to just kiss me out of the blue like that? Yes, I still harbored feelings for him, but that didn't give him the right to kiss me whenever he pleased! I wasn't some disposable woman, and besides...

"I'm not like your other flings, Joseph!" I retorted, my frustration palpable. It was maddening! How had I forgotten about that flirtatious encounter? Was he already bored of her and suddenly realized he missed me, resorting to such tactics to win me back and hurt me again?