The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Sophia shot a death glare at the gossiping girls. It was clear she was warning them to shut up.

The girls quickly shut up and looked away.

…

Corinne continued to lecture ‘Bryan’ as she carried him back. She was still very angry at him for running off.

‘This kid is getting more and more out of hand and stubborn. How dare he run off by himself,’ she thought.

As for ‘Bryan’, he just listened to her mutely. He did not apologize or admit to any wrongdoing.

Once they were back at their picnic spot, Corinne put ‘Bryan’ down and asked him sternly, “Aren’t you going to say anything? Do you know what you did wrong? There better not be a next time.”

‘Bryan’ stared at her with big sad puppy eyes.

off because he liked the cartoon kite so much. I’m sure he won’t run off anymore

her reasoning. “Even so, he shouldn’t just run off without telling me.

her body. “Bryan, what are you still standing there for?

for a second before breaking out in a loud

all alone,” cooed Francine. “It’s okay. It’s okay.

the one who is in the wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything? I’m going to count to three and if you still refuse

apologizing, ‘Bryan’ wailed even

much as the thought of smacking

“Mommy, don’t hit Bryan! He knows what he did is wrong.

the side. Her big, bright eyes were focused on

boy your big brother is. When are you going to

“I…