The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sophia shot a death glare at the gossiping girls. It was clear she was warning them to shut up.

The girls quickly shut up and looked away.

…

Corinne continued to lecture ‘Bryan’ as she carried him back. She was still very angry at him for running off.

‘This kid is getting more and more out of hand and stubborn. How dare he run off by himself,’ she thought.

As for ‘Bryan’, he just listened to her mutely. He did not apologize or admit to any wrongdoing.

Once they were back at their picnic spot, Corinne put ‘Bryan’ down and asked him sternly, “Aren’t you going to say anything? Do you know what you did wrong? There better not be a next time.”

with big sad puppy

Corinne was back with ‘Bryan’. “I think that’s enough, Corinne. He only ran off because he liked the cartoon kite so much. I’m sure he won’t run off anymore if we get

so, he shouldn’t just run off without telling me. I think he’s asking for a

“Bryan, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to your Mommy

pouted for a second before breaking out in a

scared all alone,” cooed Francine. “It’s okay. It’s okay. You’re

pulled Francine away before grabbing ‘Bryan’ to face her. “Why are you crying? How can you cry when you’re the one who is in the

wailed even louder

the end of her patience, and as much as the thought of smacking her own kid pained her, she

did is wrong. I promise I’ll keep an eye over him next time so he won’t go running off

big, bright eyes were focused on ‘Bryan’, realizing

sighed and said, “Look at what a good boy your big brother is.