The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"Turns out she was putting up a show for Dad to see! I have to say, she's quite the performer. Living outside this past year has made her more adept at it. I wonder who she's trying to seduce with these tactics. Karen massaged her cheeks with a jade roller. "Forget about whom she's trying to seduce. Just trust me, I'll find her a good match."

The mother and daughter exchanged a smile. "Oh Mom, you better find her a good match, but make sure Dad doesn't catch on."

"Naturally. After all, I'm a very kind stepmother. I can't afford to let gossip spread, can I?"

"With you on the case, I have nothing to worry about."

"Alright, everyone's gone. Why are you still standing there stiffly?" Vince sat on the sofa, brushing off nonexistent dust from his knees, gesturing for his daughter to come sit beside him. Rita remained unmoving.

to formally invite you over as your father?" Vince put

to discuss, she finally compromised and sat beside him. "Why did you

soon as Rita mentioned her

be a stupid reporter? Look at you now, covered in dirt and looking nothing like the respectable young lady you should be! You're the eldest daughter, my only daughter.

him a nonchalant glance. "You just said I'm the only daughter in the family, so who

was, he knew not to mention Sadie in front of Rita. After all, there was a distinction between blood- relations.

about that matter. Do you know how people outside are speculating about me? If this news gets out, it'll be disastrous. At the last dinner party, I was eyeing some potential matches for you. You're already in your twenties, and it's time to settle down. You just had to bring up this

so frustrated that he slammed his hand on the coffee table

tell that someone is obviously deliberately