The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Thalia called just to confirm whether Beatrice had said anything she should not have to Lucas. She had left early in the morning, fearing that Beatrice might stop her and ask what had happened last night. Although she had brushed off Beatrice's inquiries at the time, Lucas was not sober then. She was afraid he would realize what had happened if he had been present.

However, to Thalia's relief, Lucas' voice sounded normal over the phone.

"Lucas, where are you? I came to the library this morning because there are a few books I want to read that I couldn't find at home. Can you pick me up when you go back?"

Lucas hesitated, his brows furrowing. He did not know when Melody would be off work, yet Thalia needed to go back.

"When are you planning to return? Didn't you have the driver take you this morning?" asked Lucas.

Riveras' mansion was located in the suburbs, chosen with Beatrice and Cedric in mind. It was a bit far from the bustling city center, so they often relied on taking the car to go anywhere. Thalia would not have been able to go

so I had the driver return early. Can't you pick me up on your way back? Do you have other things to attend to? Is there a lot going on at the company today?" Thalia asked. Lucas did not want to lie to her, but he really wanted to check Melody's daily meals. He would need to have Lynette prepare and send food over if the food in the cafeteria was not

office right now. If it's not too far, why don't you come over to Melody's set later, and

yet he's already visiting Melody? Does he really miss her that much? Just what kind of spell has Melody put over him to make him like her so much? She had managed to lure Lucas over and over again. Now, he's even asked me to take a cab to Melody's

you decide to come," said Lucas,

that Lucas might get annoyed if she

leave, Melody

morning scenes? If so,

I don't have the energy to entertain you. Why do you