The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Sherman had no intention of taking their relationship any further. No matter what reasons Claire might have, he could not accept her doing such a thing.

"No! I don't want us to become like strangers. We could've been the most loving couple, yet you refused to forgive me for my momentary lapse of judgment. But I know, deep down, you still love me, right? Who else can get as close to you as I can? Who else can be as intimate with you?"

Claire anxiously sought confirmation of her special spot from Sherman's eyes. However, he coldly pried her fingers away from his waist.

"Claire, you are special to me, but I have a long life ahead of me, and you're not the only one who can fill it. You know? I didn't have any unusual reaction either the last time Rita got close to me."

Claire could not maintain her smile anymore when she saw how serious Sherman was. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying you want to be with that woman instead? You only met her once at my performance, and she was unreasonable. Have you forgotten all about it?"

Sherman shook his head. "Didn't you just say the interview was pleasant?"

you." Claire struggled to control her emotions. It took all of her willpower to stop herself from trembling. "You still haven't answered my question.

I'll have you know that not everyone who gets to know me will suit

back out

closer to you. And now you're telling me that I'm not your one

simply stood there and allowed her to vent;

you did two years ago? If I'm so immature, why are you clinging to me? Plus, did you even ask

tom

to come back? No

You

pushing all the blame onto me? Is this really