The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucas was genuinely impressed by Sunny’s resolution, which was very rare indeed.

“Okay. You get yourself ready, then. I’ll arrange for your departure after Corinne gives birth to the baby.”

“Okay. Thanks, Lucas!” said Sunny with a nod. He then went upstairs with a newfound kind of determination.

‘That kid is finally growing up,’ mused Lucas as he watched Sunny leave.

…

Corinne was in her room patting Joey to sleep. She would glance at her phone from time to time, even though she knew it would be impossible for Jeremy to land so soon.

Somehow, she dozed off.

When she woke up the next day, there was still no news from Jeremy. Thus, she spent the whole day distracted.

It was not until evening that she received a call from Jeremy.

landed. Have you eaten?” he

relief at the sound of Jeremy’s voice. “Yeah. All three meals.

was walking. “Yeah. I had airplane food. It was disgusting, even though I

for him to call, yet she found herself with

to go now. Make sure you eat well these few days.

much as he wanted to talk to her more, he knew he had more pressing matters to

just as Jeremy

something to say

what you have to do, but don’t

up the phone? Are you that

to me. But you’re welcome to hang up the phone if there’s something you

“As if I’d ever dare to hang up on you. Fine, I won’t hang up the phone. I just hope you

Corinne haughtily. “Ahem!

the airport, and Tommy opened the car door

that it’ll at least take three hours for me to get there,” said Jeremy softly as he got into the