The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Everyone in the party was enjoying themselves, singing and drinking. Stella had been sitting next to Lucas as they chatted with the people around them. Melody could not help but feel somewhat envious of her.

Stella knew how to break the ice with anyone, whereas Melody only felt uneasy in front of strangers. She could never be as sociable as Stella.

As Lucas sat in the crowd, he could not help but occasionally glance at the lonely-looking Melody, who sat alone in the corner.

Lucas narrowed his eyes on her. When Beatrice told him to take Melody to the movies, he had no interest in going to the movie with her at all as they were only pretending to be a couple. They did not have to do what regular couples do. Nonetheless, his grandmother had bought the tickets, and he did not want to disappoint her. Thus, he decided to go along with her suggestion.

He meant it when he agreed to take Melody to the movie, but somehow, they ended up at the surprise birthday party Stella prepared for him instead.

Anyone would be upset if things did not go according to plan, so it was understandable if Melody was disappointed too.

Lucas gazed at Melody from afar. Suddenly, he stood up and walked to her.

"Let's go," said Lucas.

Melody as

he grabbed her hand. They

Her expression turned cold when she saw their hands together. She could not hide her emotions anymore. "Lucas, it's your birthday today. I've planned this party for

and have fun while we're gone. Everything's on me today. Enjoy." Lucas had driven Stella up the wall when he said he wanted some alone time with his wife. She stopped him before he could leave. "Well,

sense anger in Stella's eyes as if she could not

think you should stay and celebrate

to pull her hand out of Lucas' grip, but

secret. Anyway, enjoy," said Lucas firmly before