Carrie briefly explained, seeing Henry's eyes darting around, she solemnly warned him, "Did you just peek at Diane changing clothes? Let me tell you, don't draw Diane's attention. She's not the kind of casual woman. Be careful not to get yourself into trouble."
"Hehe, how could that be possible. Having you as a sister is enough for me." Henry laughed awkwardly, realizing that women, regardless of age, are sensitive and can't stand other women outshining them.
"You sweet talker." Carrie acted like a playful little girl, perhaps sensing a certain threat. After all, compared to Diane, she had no advantage. Henry's thoughts about Diane were understandable, but Carrie still emphasized, "Don't blame me for not warning you. Many people are watching Diane. You better not stir up trouble for yourself."
Henry began to sober up, realizing the truth in Carrie's words. He could be with Carrie because she usually kept a low profile, giving the impression of a stable woman. Diane, on the other hand, was different. She was beautiful, sexy, and dressed provocatively every day. There were probably many people eyeing her at school, maybe even influential figures like the principal. Henry was just an ordinary student with no background. If things developed with Diane, it could lead to a lot of trouble in the future.
With this in mind, Henry earnestly told Carrie, "Sis, I understand. I won't act impulsively." Diane might be tempting, but she was not someone he could pursue. He decided to focus on being a good student and appreciate what he had with Carrie.
"Alright, let's go back to class." Seeing Henry realize the seriousness of the situation, Carrie smiled contentedly, "In a few days, after my period ends, I'll make it up to you. You can have it your way then."
"Really?" Henry's eyes lit up, somewhat incredulous. He had learned from adult videos about various s****l positions, including normal intercourse, oral s*x, breast s*x, and anal s*x. He had suggested some to Carrie before, only to be flatly rejected. Now, Carrie seemed to have a change of heart.
"Of course it's true. A teacher's word is as good as gold." Carrie smiled, but inwardly sighed. She made this decision out of helplessness. She had rejected Henry's requests before because their relationship had progressed too quickly. She was afraid Henry would look down on her if she used those explicit actions to please him.
But today, seeing Henry's interest in Diane, Carrie had no better way to eliminate his thoughts. Diane's irresistible allure could easily captivate any man, especially a young man like Henry. If she wanted him to completely let go of Diane, she had to make a sacrifice. She hoped Henry wouldn't truly fall for Diane, or else it would be the end of him.
Carrie knew Diane was a femme fatale, capable of ruining a man's life even without malicious intent.
Henry left Carrie's office and returned to the classroom. Taylor was about to leave, and upon seeing Henry enter, she huffed and turned her face away, clearly still upset about Henry rejecting her invitation last night.
Spotting Lucas waving at him not far away, Henry felt a bit helpless. He hadn't intended to upset Taylor, but circumstances had led to it.
Approaching Lucas, Henry asked, "Have you figured out what to do for Taylor's birthday?"
"I have a few ideas in mind, but nothing final yet. How about you come over to my place tomorrow to help me decide? I found some good stuff online recently, and I'll share it with you," Lucas said, signaling something to Henry.
Henry understood Lucas's hint. They used to watch adult videos together at the video store, but they had grown tired of the limited selection. Lucas's father, disapproving of his frequent visits, bought him a computer to keep him entertained at home and out of trouble.
However, Lucas wasn't interested in gaming. Instead, he secretly browsed adult websites online, offering a much wider range of content than the video store. Although Henry had lost interest in adult videos after being intimate with Carrie, he felt a bit guilty about last night and agreed to Lucas's invitation.
After school, Taylor left early with a few girls, either to avoid troublemakers or out of frustration with Henry.
As Henry left the classroom, he glanced at Carrie's dark office on the second floor. Realizing it was Friday and Carrie was probably already home due to her period, he decided to head straight home. Lately, he had been staying out late, and his mother was starting to get annoyed.
Walking along the road, Henry reflected on Carrie's warning earlier. Whether out of jealousy or concern, her words were true. If Diane was a tempting lamb, there were surely many greedy wolves lurking around. Despite wanting to protect Diane, Henry felt powerless.
After much contemplation, Henry resolved to keep his distance from Diane. Ironically, they had never truly connected, apart from that one intimate encounter. Diane probably didn't even remember him.
This realization frustrated Henry the most.
Suddenly, Henry spotted Diane standing gracefully by a utility pole across the street, looking anxious. Her high heel had broken after being jostled leaving the supermarket, and with no cobbler nearby, she stood waiting for help. Seeing no familiar faces passing by, she felt a sense of urgency and hesitated about returning to the crowded supermarket for temporary shoes.