The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Claudia quickly stopped her father. "It's okay if Thalia doesn't want to eat. I'll make her a sandwich or something if she gets hungry later. She's under a lot of study pressure right now and might not have much of an appetite."

Seeing her sister stepping in to stop their father, Thalia figured he would not press the issue further. She left the dining table and headed to her room, but she could still hear Henry nagging.

"Your exam is coming up too, right? I don't see you being as stressed as her. You always finish the meals I prepare for you, unlike her. She's so picky with food."

"Alright, Dad, stop nagging. You work so hard to take care of us, so you should eat more yourself," Claudia chimed in.

"If only Thalia were as sensible as you, I wouldn't have to work so hard..."

Thalia was going over her books, but she could not focus on a single word. Her mind was consumed with thoughts of Lucas.

'Lucas. What a beautiful name, just as I'd imagined. Only a name like that could match his aloof and noble demeanor. Oh, Lucas, how can I see you again? Would you still remember me?' thought Thalia.

next day was the weekend, and although Claudia did not have any plans, she suddenly changed her clothes and said she needed to go to school for an impromptu

own lunch. There's been a sudden issue with the school's rehearsal, so they've asked us to go for an impromptu rehearsal. It might cause major problems on the day of the competition if we

chance and

and take a look. I want to see what a prestigious high

day today, so I might not have time to show

worried, considering her school was quite large,

problem? I won't wander off Besides, I'm all grown up now, and it's not like I'll run into any bad guys

Claudia had no choice but to nod. "Alright, then. Change into something suitable,

did not express the excitement Claudia had anticipated. Instead, she

school freely, but she was surprised to see Thalia suddenly become nervous, clutching onto her clothes and staying close

to the auditorium? There are so many people here, and I'm feeling a bit

not that she did not want