He didn't expect her to call that same evening and ask to meet and bring the necklace along. He also didn't expect that she would want to stay and chat with him, although secretly he's been hoping she would. After the third shot of whiskey, he leaned over and kissed her. She didn't seem to oppose.

She had no idea what was going on in her mind. She had someone who loved her and with whom she's built a reliable relationship. So why was she here, letting another man draw out intricate figures on her neck with his tongue? She was afraid to answer her own questions, so instead she succumbed to the situation. Time, people, actions - all was in a blur.