I turned my head and looked at the glass window. My empty face was cut into pieces and mottled by the streetlights outside the window.
I replied lightly, “Yes, I’m his sister.”
Near the box, I stood at the door and heard people shouting “Kiss, kiss, kiss”.
The intern helped me open the door.
Two figures were shrouded in the middle of the light and shadow, facing each other, just a millimeter away. Elmer noticed me and suddenly turned his face.
When the kiss fell on his cheek, he met my calm gaze.
And I clearly saw the regret that flashed in his eyes.
He stood up quickly and nervously took my hand. “Erin, we were just playing dare, I…”
I interrupted with a smile. “I believe you.”
He hesitated and put his arm around my shoulder in a panic. “You all should stop making trouble. If you scare my baby, I will punish you.”
Melissa stood up. She was wearing a tight suspender skirt and walked over with a swaying curve.
“Long time no see, Erin. I heard that you and Elmer are getting married.”
Before I answered, Elmer blurted out, “No.”
Melissa covered her mouth and laughed with an ambiguous meaning. Everyone looked at each other and soon someone changed the topic and started playing again.