The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

A frown unfolded across Lucas' face.

Melody observed Lucas' innocent expression. He seemed to be so confident and ready to share the details of his time with Stella that Melody could not help but burst into laughter.

"Are you crazy? I don't want to know those things you did! You have your life, and I have mine. I'm not just going to wait for you and listen to all those nasty things you did. I don't want my emotions to be constantly affected by your actions."

Though her voice trembled, Melody spoke with determination and intended to draw a clear line with her statement. Lucas, however, seemed confused and unable to comprehend the sudden change in her demeanor.

"What's with all this 'my life, your life' thing? Have you forgotten the contract you signed with me?" Lucas' voice carried a tinge of expectation. He had spent hours putting on an act with Stella and expected to return home to share the joy with Melody. Instead, he found her in a temper, and he was clueless about what had transpired.

You don't need to keep reminding me,"

was fine before he left, so something must have ticked

of the contract, do you think you should've given me that attitude earlier?" Lucas' tone

even

not you. It's

your mood

in incredulity and was unable to fathom how callous he could be. It was as if he

want me to say? You're not the reason my mood changed, so please stop asking. Just consider what we have between us a contract.

feeling frustrated. He could not decipher what was happening or how to

mentioning the debt to coax a response from Melody.