She once had everyone at her beck and call. She was once the center of attention, haughty and unstoppable. She once faced the world with arrogant pride, but later she learned to sweet-talk people.
She didn’t want to figure out what it meant to get things just right. She simply didn’t want to let anyone down or be let down. When it was time to embrace someone, she wouldn’t back away. When it was time to smile, she absolutely wouldn’t cry.
They had been childhood playmates, and their families had arranged their engagement. They were supposed to share a room and sleep together.
That night, she accidentally got drunk. In a haze of desire, he kissed her. Unexpectedly, his “crime” was finally discovered. She scolded him, but he only smiled and said, “You’re my wife. Why can’t I kiss you?”
