The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Dad, please stop nagging Thalia. She's been working really hard. Her grades have improved by five places this time. If she keeps up this effort, she might still be able to get into a top university." Claudia always cherished her sister's achievements, but this time, she unwittingly provoked Thalia.

Thalia slammed her bowl onto the table. "Enough! Stop it! Are you mocking me? Do you think I haven't been scolded enough by Dad?"

Claudia, taken aback, set down her utensils. "Thalia, I didn't mean to... Why do you think of me like this?"

Their father's expression turned serious. "Thalia, apologize to your sister right now. She's only thinking of your best interests. She knows your grades better than you do. Do you realize how hurtful your words are to her? Don't you care if she gets upset?"

Thalia's face became tear-streaked. "Dad, you're worried about her getting hurt, but have you ever thought about how I feel? Don't you care about hurting my feelings when you say things like that? Every time I'd say something about her, you'd scold me. Am I not your daughter too? Why do you always treat us differently?"

Their father's anger flared up. "I want to treat you both equally, but have you given me that chance? Claudia is outstanding, but what about you? How dare you talk back to me when it's within my every right to lecture you? You're just going to get worse if I don't teach you a lesson now!"

done anything wrong. She did not want to see their sisterly bond deteriorate further, so

not in a good mood," Claudia interjected, but

Thalia before storming back to her room and slamming the door shut with a loud

at this, just look! It's

throwing tantrums too? She's

not

as you! Why are my two daughters so

room, Thalia covered her ears with a pillow. She knew that even returning to her room would not spare her from hearing her. father's complaints.

raised them both with equal care over the years. However, as Claudia and Thalia grew up, the gap between them grew wider. Despite