There was a sudden quiet shriek then a stumbling noise, then the front door slamming. Before he could retrace Meredith’s fast retreat, she was in her car, speeding out of the driveway, tires squealing.
“Oh my, she must have seen that kiss!” Janis said, as she peered around him.
“It was a good kiss,” Alain snapped unhappily. “One the girl has no right to get pissed about.”
“She’s young, Alain, remember that.”
“Yes, she’s young, and now she’s taken off to God knows where.”
“Let her cool off. She’ll be back.”
“No, I’m not planning to let her cool off, not when she’s set me on edge and run off.” He was really quite angry.
“Well, then have her arrested,” Janis joked.
“I just might.”
They kissed again, warmly, but with little emotion. “I’ll see you soon, I hope. But you attend to the gi
