The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Corinne indulged her children’s requests most of the time. She patted Bryan’s head and said, “Okay. Don’t get so anxious for now, though. I’ll ask Aunt Francine and Uncle Chester to check if we can get one of those kites for you from a nearby place.”

Bryan nodded enthusiastically. “Okay!”

Corinne turned to Francine and said, “Could you and Chester look around and see if there’s a vendor selling kites nearby?”

That would be the perfect opportunity for Francine and Chester to have some alone time, which did not come easy with the three little kids occupying most of their time.

Francine was undoubtedly delighted. After agreeing with a nod, she glanced shyly at Chester and said, “I’d have to trouble you to find a nearby kite vendor with me!”

Chester smiled and extended his hand toward her, saying, “It’s no trouble at all. Let’s go.”

to her. She could not believe that Chester would offer to hold her hand! Flattered by his gesture, she reached

gently and led the way, with Corinne

However, the place was empty, and the man was gone. Corinne could not help but experience an odd sensation and made a peculiar association in

with an adorable and

love’ meant. She pursed her lips and looked at her daughter’s innocent expression. “Do you know what

It means they like each

“Who told

figured it out on my own from reading fairy tales! They always end with the prince and princess living happily ever after. This

how to react at first. Though Christine was the youngest, she appeared to be the most mature of her three children. She had learned many words even before kindergarten and was able to read picture

boys, and it took Christine only a few fairy tales