Chapter 109 Mrs. Johnson, Why Did You Kiss Me?
Kevin was baffled by Audrey's sudden smile. Women, he thought, were as unpredictable as his neighbor's cat. When you wanted to play with it, it would ignore you, but when you ignored it, it would come and tease you. Especially beautiful women—they were a whole different level of unpredictable.
The second floor of the supermarket was filled with high-end women's products. Audrey dragged Kevin to a branded high-heeled shoe counter. Her last pair of heels had broken, and even though she had them repaired, she didn't feel confident wearing them. She wanted a new pair as a backup.
A sales assistant greeted them warmly. "How can I help you? Looking for high heels, mid heels, or low heels?"
"Mid-heels," Audrey replied. She was already tall, and high heels would make her as tall as Kevin . Mid-heels seemed just right and were less likely to break.
"Right this way," the sales assistant smiled and led Audrey to a row of shoe cabinets. "These are all mid-heels. Feel free to look around, and let me know if you want to try any on."
Kevin trailed behind Audrey, listening to the sales assistant and staring at the array of high heels. He felt out of his element. He usually hung out in arcades or video stores with Albert Williams, not places like this. He had no idea there were so many types of high heels—white, red, black, gold, and more—in various shapes like pointed, round, square, and even peep-toe. The heels themselves came in stiletto, wedge, and block styles.
He marveled at how profitable the women's market was. Even a simple pair of high heels had so many variations, not to mention coats, skirts, lingerie, handbags, and cosmetics.
Audrey picked a pair of white lace cutout heels and told the sales assistant her size. She sat on a nearby bench, crossed her legs, and took off her sneakers and white cotton socks, revealing delicate, fair feet. Kevin felt a sudden urge to kiss her toes and gulped. He wondered when he might get the chance to touch her sexy feet. His eyes traced up her legs to her firm thighs, slender waist, round hips, and finally to her ample breasts. Each part of her body exuded the allure of a mature woman. He longed to conquer her body as he had with Alissa, but he knew these areas were currently off-limits.
The sales assistant returned with a shoe box, took out one heel, and handed it to Audrey. She slipped it on, looked satisfied, and then put on the other. She stood up, twirled around, and asked Kevin , "How do I look?"
Kevin gazed at Audrey's feet in the elegant heels. Her fair feet looked exquisite, exuding an air of sophistication. If her sneakers and jeans made her look youthful, the heels accentuated her legs, making them appear longer and straighter. Her posture improved, highlighting her confident and regal demeanor, like a queen surveying her subjects. He was mesmerized and blurted out, "Beautiful, absolutely beautiful."
At that moment, he felt words were inadequate. No adjective could capture Audrey's captivating aura. Any man would bow before her, seeking her favor. Kevin looked at his school uniform and felt unworthy of her, realizing for the first time how different they were.
Audrey tried a few more pairs but decided on the initial white lace heels. As the sales assistant went to prepare the bill, Audrey saw Kevin standing idly and beckoned him to sit beside her. She smiled and asked, "Do you know how much these shoes cost?"
Kevin shook his head. He knew very little about high heels but guessed they weren't cheap, given the luxurious store. His sneakers cost only a few dozen dollars, so he estimated the heels might be over a hundred dollars.
Audrey pointed to her shoes and smiled, "The cheapest pair here costs around $300 to $400. These are new arrivals, so they are over $500. My monthly salary is over $8,000, and I still have to buy clothes and cosmetics. I also want to buy a nice house someday. Do you think you can afford to support me? And what about Mrs. Garcia? Her husband is unreliable, and she supports the family and their son's education. Can you help her?"
Kevin blushed deeply, feeling ashamed. He lowered his head and said, "Mrs. Johnson, I understand. I’m so useless."
He realized the vast gap between him and Audrey. His previous thoughts seemed naive. Whether with Alissa or Audrey, he had never spent a dime, yet he enjoyed their care unashamedly.
He mocked Quentin Rodriguez for aiming too high, but at least Quentin had a job, income, and a car, which placed him in a decent position. Even when having an affair with Vanessa Wood, Quentin spent money on her. Kevin , on the other hand, had taken advantage of Vanessa without giving anything in return and had even mocked her behind her back. He was the truly despicable one.
Thinking of his mother working tirelessly, unable to afford decent clothes and hoping he would study hard and get into college, Kevin felt a surge of shame. He had been distracted by fantasies about his female teachers. How could he face his mother?
Feeling a rush of remorse, Kevin couldn't hold back his tears.
Audrey had only intended to give Kevin a reality check so that he could focus on his studies, but she was startled to see him crying so bitterly. She quickly pulled him close and gently said, "Kevin , I didn't mean to look down on you. Don't take it to heart. I shouldn't have said that."
She took out a tissue to wipe his tears, feeling regretful for hurting his feelings. Seeing him still upset, she felt both heartache and guilt. On impulse, she leaned in and kissed his cheek.
Kevin immediately stopped crying, touching his face in disbelief. Audrey had just kissed him. Stammering, he asked, "Mrs. Johnson, what are you doing?"
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