Their time together this round, while not as intensely passionate as before, was calm in some way.
Leonel selected a variety of items.
As he picked up everyday essentials for her, Alexis observed him and said in a soft voice, âI donât want to move into your place yet!â
âYouâll still stay over sometimes! I just want you to be comfortable with things youâre used to.
â
Alexis didnât comment further.
Women typically have no issues with a man who was considerate.
Their shopping cart was full when they approached the cashier.
Leonel steered the cart with one hand, and with his other hand, he grabbed two boxes which contained 24 XL-sized condoms with some special features, off the shelf.
Alexis who was typically carefree, felt a warmth spread across her cheeks.
She cleared her throat softly, trying to hide her embarrassment.
âI never thought youâd be into this kind of thing!â
Leonel responded with a grin, âThis should be an interesting experience!â
Other people nearby began to notice them, particularly a few women who couldnât help but gaze at Leonelâs handsome face.
Then they looked at the things he had selected.
While Leonel acted as if nothing was unusual, Alexis was eager to move him along!
Their situation became even more awkward when they bumped into Carlos, their high school physics teacher, again.
Carlos greeted them with a fond look.
His eyes then drifted to the items Leonel had selected and he let out a light laugh.
âLeonel, what are the odds!â
Leonel paid the bill with one hand and smiled.
âMr.
Gibson! Mrs.
Gibson!â
Leonel often visited Carlosâ house in his younger days and shared a bond with his family, especially with Connie, who adored him almost like her own son.
Connieâs face lit up upon seeing them.
âI was just talking about you with Carlos, and now here you are! Why donât you join us for dinner tonight? Iâve just bought a lot of groceries!â
Leonel found it hard to decline the invitation.
He turned to Alexis and asked, âWhat do you think?â
Alexis, reluctant to seem disrespectful to Carlos, consented, âBut we didnât bring any gifts; that feels a bit inappropriate!â
Carlos wasnât bothered by this at all.
With Connie by his side, he gestured for the young couple to come along.
Leonel loaded their purchases in the trunk and once they were inside the car, he glanced at Alexis.
âIf you are not comfortable, we can leave immediately after dinner.
â
Alexis fastened her seatbelt and said, âIâm alright!â
Leonel leaned over unexpectedly and ki*sed her.
Alexis wanted to ask him about something but ended up just smiling.