Neither of them seemed to put much thought into the conversation.

Evelyn didn't chicken out from eating the spicy food. Instead, she soon fell in love with it.

After drinking some water, she ate more termite mushrooms. Eventually, her mouth was burning as if she had swallowed the sun. After lunch,

Evelyn remained in her seat, supporting her head with one hand.

Sheffield went to the counter to settle the bill. He came back with a glass of water. Instead of sitting opposite to her like before, he pulled a chair and sat beside her.

“The spicy food got you good, huh?" he asked with a mischievous grin.

“Here, drink some crystal sugar water. It'll make you feel better."

Evelyn took a sip and indeed felt better, but not by much. Her Lips and tongue were still burning.

Sheffield smiled malevolently.

"There is another way to make it better.

Care to try?"

"Okay." Since he was a doctor, she was willing to Listen to him.

Unexpectedly, he leaned in, pulled her into his arms and kissed her

Lips.

He had finished eating earlier than her. So, while he was waiting for her to finish her meal, he had chewed a mint. Now, she could taste it in his mouth.

Evelyn was only the second woman Sheffield had ever kissed.

And she had had four boyfriends to date.

So, this wasn't her first kiss either.

Sheffield was the second man who had kissed her.

Her lips were soft and as sweet as candy. Kissing her felt wonderful, just as he had imagined.

Two minutes passed, and Evelyn pushed him away.

Panting, she stood up from her chair, grabbed her backpack and darted towards the door.

‘Uh-oh, I screwed up, ' Sheffield thought warily.

He caught up with her and blocked her way.

"Evelina, I'm serious about you," he explained anxiously. He knew that she might not believe him, but he had to let her know.