The Day I Kissed An Older Man

A frown unfolded across Lucas' face.

Melody observed Lucas' innocent expression. He seemed to be so confident and ready to share the details of his time with Stella that Melody could not help but burst into laughter.

"Are you crazy? I don't want to know those things you did! You have your life, and I have mine. I'm not just going to wait for you and listen to all those nasty things you did. I don't want my emotions to be constantly affected by your actions."

Though her voice trembled, Melody spoke with determination and intended to draw a clear line with her statement. Lucas, however, seemed confused and unable to comprehend the sudden change in her demeanor.

"What's with all this 'my life, your life' thing? Have you forgotten the contract you signed with me?" Lucas' voice carried a tinge of expectation. He had spent hours putting on an act with Stella and expected to return home to share the joy with Melody. Instead, he found her in a temper, and he was clueless about what had transpired.

"I haven't forgotten that we're in a contractual relationship. You don't need to keep reminding me," Melody replied, lowering her head as Lucas towered above her.

understand Melody's mood swings at times. She was fine before he left, so something must have ticked her

think you should've given me that attitude

seemed even more

not you. It's

why your mood changed so suddenly," Lucas pressed

her head in incredulity and was unable to fathom how callous he could be. It was as if he was asking her

changed, so please stop asking. Just consider what we have between us a contract. Don't ask

He could not decipher what was happening or how to console her, so he removed his already loose tie in

I can't even have a conversation with you?" Lucas sneered, repeatedly mentioning the debt