Albert sat there, watching her go, the sound of her steps fading away.

Maybe he had been too hasty...

Or maybe he just missed her. Before he knew it, he was up and grabbing her hand, pushing her against the nearest wall. She tried to push back but he held her firm. Then he lifted her chin and planted a kiss on her before she could say a word.

He kissed her fiercely.

He couldn't help it. Ever since he had tied the knot, he hadn't touched his wife, nor did he feel like fooling around with other women.

But when he saw Jessie, he lost control.

His body was screaming for her!

Their clothes were all over the place. In the silent restaurant, all they could hear was their own heavy breathing.

His kiss heated up even more.

Then came a sharp smack and Albert's face took a hit.

The romantic vibe between them vanished.

He snapped out of it. Ignoring the sting on his cheek, he turned to see the woman in his arms shrinking against the wall, avoiding his gaze, clearly embarrassed.

Albert's heart sank.

He straightened out her clothes as she trembled, tears streaming down her face. She muttered, "Am I just a plaything to you? Do you think you can have your way with me anywhere and anytime you want?"

"Nol"

His voice was rough with pain. Hesitantly, he leaned his head against her shoulder, breathing softly. After a moment, he whispered, “If I hadn't gotten married, would you still be with me?"

At least then, no one would be there to judge them just for wanting to hold each other.

Their relationship was now frowned upon and deemed unacceptable by society mostly because he was a married man.

Jessie lifted her head slightly. After regaining her composure, she gently pushed him away.

She said, “Albert, you made your choice!”