Horace walked over and found Kira sitting on the ledge, drinking liquor as the night wind whipped around her. Empty bottles lay scattered at her feet.
When she heard footsteps, Kira looked up, her face flushed, eyes glistening, and gazed at him with a familiar intensity. Horace, you came.
Kira wasnt young anymore, but the way she looked at him had the same fervor it did years ago, making Horace feel like a young man again.
A gust of cold wind blew through.
Horace shook off the nostalgia and pulled himself together. No matter how sweet the memories, they couldnt go back in time. Theyd both aged.
Kira, stop drinking. Ill get you a ride home, he said, taking the bottle from her hand.
No, I dont want to, Kira replied. She clung to Horace, pressing herself against his chest. I dont want to be away from you again!
Horace was taken aback and attempted to push Kira away. Kira, act your age! Were not kids anymore. We shouldnt embarrass ourselves in front of the younger ones.
Kira gripped Horace tightly. No! Do you understand what Ive endured all these years? Ive been living like a shell of myself, and I cant take it anymore. Ive realized life is too short to waste suffering for others. Horace, I love you. I want to be with you, and I dont care if the whole world judges us. You get me, dont you?
Kira raised her gaze to meet his, her eyes burning with a wild mix of passion and insanity, genuine and unyielding. She had always been this way, loving Horace wholeheartedly, her eyes and heart solely his.
Horace paused, his hands balled into fists, conflict evident in his eyes.
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Noticing his detached expression, Kira stood on her tiptoes, wrapped her arms around his neck, and leaned in to kis him.
Horace snapped out of it and quickly pulled back to dodge her kis. Kira, youre drunk. Lets get you home.
He didnt wait for her to reply. Instead, he seized her arm and started toward the stairs, knowing that prolonging their stay could only cause more problems.
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Horace, look at me! Why wont you look at me? What scares you so much?
Kira pleaded as Horace pulled her along.
Horace evaded her question. Which hotel are you staying at?
Dont dodge the question! Kira blocked Horaces path, her voice tinged with emotion. Horace, you still have feelings for me. Dont deny it, and dont let regret haunt your future.
Horace, flustered, responded, Enough already. Where are you staying?
Just next door to your room, Kira revealed.
A silence fell over Horace, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Kiras smile was mischievous. What? Worried your wife will discover us?
Horace said nothing and just continued guiding her forward.
Im feeling a bit woozy. Could you help me walk? Kira asked, her voice soft. Seemingly affected by the drinks, she leaned on Horace for support.