The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Annie burst into laughter. "Look at how freaked out you are! I was just testing your boyfriend. He's not worth it if it's that easy to split you two."

Francine pouted. She was obviously not happy at being teased.

On the other hand, Chester smiled and put his arm around Francine while gently addressing Annie, "I know her well. She may have a temper, but I'm not scared."

Annie raised her glass to him and smiled. "Well then, I hope you'll be able to marry her soon."

Chester grabbed a cocktail from the nearby self-serve bar and raised it in response. "Thanks, I'll give it my best shot."

Annie took a sip of wine with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She then patted Francine's shoulder and said, "Not a bad choice for a boyfriend! Make sure you cherish him!" Francine glared and scoffed at her. She would have kicked up a fuss if it were not for the fact that it was Annie's wedding day.

Annie left them to join Aaron in welcoming guests.

With his arm around Francine's shoulders, he guided her in another direction. "Let's go check out that dessert station over there. You're a fan of them, right?"

shook her head

leaned down and asked,

lips tightly,

a moment before saying, "You have to let me know if something's on your mind. Otherwise, how can I make it all better? I'm not a mind

it seems like I'm

was taken aback. She immediately grabbed his hand and begged, "Don't... Don't

and turned back to her, asking, "Are you ready to talk

sincerely. "I... Is my temper

he finally got to the root of her frustration.

pouted unhappily. "I'll work on it. I... I've been this way for so many years, so you have to

helplessly. "Who said I want