The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Annie snapped back to her senses. She glanced at Aaron and said angrily, “Yes! That’s right! I love getting the cold shoulder! Are you glad I said that? Didn’t I get the cold shoulder from you last time too? Do you have to be sarcastic about it? Does seeing me like that make you happy?”

Aaron froze for a moment after her tirade and laughed again. “No, no! I’m giving you all the warmth from my shoulder! I’m on your side now! Don’t be angry!”

Annie’s face felt flush. ‘What does he mean when he says he’s giving me all the warmth from his shoulder? What the hell is this man talking about?’

Xante put down her cutlery and got up. “I’m full. You two go ahead.” She went back to her room, leaving Annie alone with Aaron, who was smiling cheekily.

“I’m, uh… I’m going to check on Corinne!”

As soon as Annie tried to get up and leave, Aaron pulled her back and said, “Don’t bother her right now. She just wants to be alone today.”

Annie had no choice but to sit back down. She had lost her appetite by then.

should eat more since you didn’t manage to eat much earlier. I’ll wash the dishes once

did not expect

expect you to

even know how to wash the dishes?” Annie raised her

flirtily replied, “I don’t, unfortunately. Could you

coupled with the distance between them, made Annie

tease you anymore! I’m not that

did as he told and picked up the cutlery

potatoes, he placed some meat onto her plate

and did her best to avoid looking at Aaron. After all, she knew she would lose herself again if she looked at him. He had been so gentle to her when

toward her had a teasing quality, almost as if it was some sort of