The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melinda no longer wished to talk about Sophia with Lilin. “Let’s leave it at that, Lilin. Now go spend some time with Benjamin.”

Lilin shrugged and turned her head to look at Benjamin. He was busy playing with his toys on the other end of the sofa. “Benjamin’s changed a little, Mom.”

Melinda glanced at ‘Benjamin’ curiously and asked, “How so?”

Lilin tilted her head and said with frustration, “He used to be very quiet. He never talks, and he never smiles a lot either. He was a bit distant with me when we met today, but he became talkative later on.”

Melinda felt that her daughter might have been overthinking things.” Children are like that. They tend to open up once they get used to their surroundings.

Don’t read too much into it.”

but feel that Benjamin looks like someone I know, someone I’ve met before.” “And

frown. “He

you can play with Benjamin and keep him company.” “Okay,” Lilin answered as she

She looked at the toy that ‘Benjamin’ handed to her, then

task, but ‘Benjamin’ simply lacked

her waist before saying, “Be a good boy and play here on your own. I have homework to do.” “You have

Lilin answered. “The teachers at my school have lots

he carried his toy and

“I’ll keep you company!”

allowed to