The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Sophia held on to the banister and looked down at where Corinne was. “It’s just a feeling of mine. I mean, Corinne is standoffish to everyone except for Jason, and they always seem to have something in common to talk about.”

Jeremy’s grip tightened around the stem of his wine glass, which looked like it would break if he exerted just a little more strength.

Sophia was about to say something else when she saw Jeremy striding down the stairs. She chased after him, asking, “Jeremy! Where are you going?”

“Enjoy your party. I just remembered I have something else to do,” said Jeremy. He walked down the stairs with both of his hands shoved into his pockets. Even though he looked casual, he was obviously brooding. Anyone would think twice about following him.

Thus, Sophia stopped chasing after him. Instead, she watched him leave while a smile gradually appeared on her face.

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around the room but still failed to find her mother’s self-portrait. She was not only annoyed at failing to find her self-portrait but also by the noise and lights given

you see any paintings you like? Is that why you look so upset?” whispered Jason when he noticed

and I’m feeling a little bit thirsty. Can you please get me a

even noisier in the drinks area. Just looking at the

smiled. “Wait here. I’ll go

that it had not been

started to feel like she could not catch her breath due

that just made her even dizzier, causing her to lose her balance and

the baby will be fine…’ thought Corinne. She tried to steady herself but found she had no strength to do that at all. Just when she was bracing for the impact, she felt someone holding

smell of cigarettes and alcohol. The ceiling was so low that she could touch it if she reached