The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sophia held on to the banister and looked down at where Corinne was. “It’s just a feeling of mine. I mean, Corinne is standoffish to everyone except for Jason, and they always seem to have something in common to talk about.”

Jeremy’s grip tightened around the stem of his wine glass, which looked like it would break if he exerted just a little more strength.

Sophia was about to say something else when she saw Jeremy striding down the stairs. She chased after him, asking, “Jeremy! Where are you going?”

“Enjoy your party. I just remembered I have something else to do,” said Jeremy. He walked down the stairs with both of his hands shoved into his pockets. Even though he looked casual, he was obviously brooding. Anyone would think twice about following him.

Thus, Sophia stopped chasing after him. Instead, she watched him leave while a smile gradually appeared on her face.

…

to find her mother’s self-portrait. She was not only annoyed at failing to find her self-portrait but also by the noise and lights given off by the

Is that why you look so upset?” whispered Jason when he noticed the frown on her

I’m feeling a little bit thirsty. Can you please get me

noisier in the drinks area. Just

here. I’ll go get you some

guarantee that it had not been spiked with

was not long before she started to feel like she could not catch her breath due to how noisy the place was. She blamed her pregnancy hormones for the increase in sensitivity, but then her vision

wake herself up a little, but that just made her even dizzier, causing her to

fine…’ thought Corinne. She tried to steady herself but found she had no strength to do that at all. Just