The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"I just need some space right now, so can I have some time alone?"

Melody was exhausted by the day's ordeal, and wanted to be alone for a while, to gather her thoughts.

Seeing Melody's insistence, Sherman finally compromised. "Alright, but at least let me walk you up. I'll leave once you're inside. Is that okay?"

Melody nodded but did not need Sherman's support on the way. Sherman had to follow behind her as she leaned on her crutches, hopping up the steps one by one.

Sherman suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Melody should not be living alone in this small room. She needed someone to genuinely cherish and care for her. 'If Lucas can't do it, then I will!' he thought.

When Melody was about to close the door after Sherman escorted her back to her room, he suddenly reached out to stop her.

"Is there something else?"

lowered her gaze. She could sense the complexity of emotions in his eyes,

nothing else. There must

do have something. Something I need

racing; she felt like it was jumping up to her throat. "Um,

you going to keep avoiding me? I have to say it now. I just want

say. "You know I've always

Instead, he continued speaking, "I know, but I was the one who met you first! I know Lucas is a catch. He's made a name for himself in the business world at such a young age and

with a

you don't need to compare yourself to Lucas. You two are completely different people. You have your strengths, and he has his brilliance. Sherman, there's really no need for you to compare yoursel