The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Exasperated by Sherman's statement, Melody called out to him. "Sherman!"

He was seemingly describing their pure friendship to be more than that, which it was not.

Lucas' growing anger was fueled even more after Melody called out to Sherman. He suppressed his frustration and instructed Sherman to leave.

As soon as Sherman heard the pleading tone in Melody's voice, he glanced at her to try and comfort her but soon realized that she had directed her gaze elsewhere. He could only sigh bitterly in the end. "Okay, I got the message. You should rest. I'll come by to visit y-"

Lucas slammed the door shut before Sherman could finish. Lucas did not pay any attention to Melody on the hospital bed. Instead, he continued unpacking with an icy air to him. His displeasure was evident to anyone who witnessed it.

home? Did you water the two pots on the windowsill? Have you brought my favorite pair of pajamas?" Melody

looked forward to Lucas' company, Melody found herself feeling helpless after that

had transpired between Sherman and Melody during his absence.

Lucas vowed to investigate the incident personally. He sensed that things were not as it seemed. Melody's memories were hazy, and she believed the incident was because she had

Patty that you'd be back in an hour?" Melody asked in a gloomy tone,

you still need me?" Lucas retorted, leaving Melody

I was here! I never told him I

enjoyed your time with him, didn't you?" Lucas' tone suggested that he was jealous, which made Melody uncomfortable.

I have a normal relationship. We have never, and will never have, an inappropriate relationship," Melody retorted stiffly. Sᴇaʀch