The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“I’m not talking nonsense! I really don’t have a brother,” said ‘Bryan’ with a pout.

Corinne became really angry. “Bryan, you’ve been a really naughty boy today. Mommy’s not going to like you if you keep on being like this!” she said sternly.

‘Bryan’ panicked when he saw the disappointment in Corinne’s eyes. He grabbed her hand and pleaded, “No… Don’t hate me, Mommy…”

He actually did not find it hard to call her ‘Mommy’. It was also the first time he called any woman that.

Sophia would keep reminding him to call her ‘Mommy’ at home, but for some reason, he could not and would not.

His submission did not make Corinne’s anger disappear, however.

“Go apologize to Joey now! You’ve really made him sad, do you know that?” lectured Corinne sternly.

Bryan pouted and walked over to Joey. “Sorry, Joey. Please don’t be angry. I promise I won’t say things like that anymore…”

raised his head and smiled forgivingly at ‘Bryan’. “I’m not angry, Bryan. You and Christine will forever be my favorite people in this

“Mommy said we’re all one big family, so we

hugged by a stranger, but he felt

along with his ‘siblings’, and he did not have much contact with kids his age. In fact, most of his time was spent playing alone

this is what it feels like

the two boys made up with each

the bathtub now. Great-grandma will be calling

and ‘Bryan’ quickly took off

up a hair tie from the sink counter and tied up her hair in a ponytail. She then sat down beside

going to wash Joey’s hair first

‘Bryan’ nodded. “Okay!”

carefully washed Joey’s hair so that no shampoo

…

hour later, Corinne changed into some dry clothes after