The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“Yes! Drink it cross-arm style!” Zeke shouted.

Jeremy did not mind that, but to show his respect, he raised his eyebrow at Corinne to ask for her consent. Though shy, Corinne did not want to rain on other people’s parade, so after a slight hesitation, she linked her elbows with Jeremy’s, and the two of them downed their glass. in one go.

Satisfied, Annie threw her head back and downed her glass in one go before leading the guests in a round of thunderous applause. The atmosphere in the room certainly reached its peak by then.

“Jeremy, Lucas prepared a special show for you and Corinne today. Which is so unlike him,” said Zeke while clapping, and he smiled. “I can guarantee the two of you won’t ever forget tonight.”

Jeremy looked askance at Lucas. ‘This guy must be up to no good…’

Corinne turned to look at Lucas curiously.

Corinne was Lucas’ long-lost sister. He felt like he owed her for the many years he was not by her side, and for…all the misunderstandings that occurred between them. Thus, no matter how long it would take or how much effort he would need to put into it, he swore he would make it up to her in the hopes that Corinne would forgive him one day.

sound of fireworks could be heard coming from outside, and seconds later, the

devil! This is what I’m talking about. Let’s go and watch it together!”

the table and followed Zeke to the balcony. One firework after another burst forth into the dark sky before exploding in a shower of light. What was special about this firework was it was blue instead of the

were. Then there was the matter of safety too, since blue fireworks posed more safety risks than the other

shades of blue lighting up the sky, she could not help but feel awed by it all. Oh, how lucky was she to be able to witness such a

other’s eyes as their lips came closer and closer…

Ring! Ring! Ring!

he frowned and

lightly and said, “Let me take this call. It might be

“Okay…”

at the sky with mixed