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.

don't need to keep reminding me," Melody replied,

mood swings at times. She was fine before he left, so something must have

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

gap between them seemed even more

you. It's

tell me why your mood

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

reason my mood changed, so please stop asking. Just consider what we have between us a contract. Don't

disgust that left Lucas feeling frustrated. He could not decipher what was happening or

I can't even have a conversation with you?" Lucas sneered, repeatedly mentioning the debt to coax a response from Melody. In her eyes, however, he only emphasized the distance between them and reminded her not to