The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Thank you, Thalia. I know I have many shortcomings as your older sister, and you've been feeling down since Dad's death. But believe me when I say our lives will only get better from now," said Claudia. Thalia kept her head down and remained silent for a while before lifting it with a smile. "Come on, let's eat before the food gets cold."

There were four dishes in total, two made by Claudia and two by Thalia. Thalia's dishes tasted a bit strange, but Claudia moved them both to the front of herself.

Thalia took a bite and happily said that it was delicious.

"Have more, then. Who knows if you'll get to eat it again in the future," Thalia said meaningfully.

"Why? We're going to be in each other's lives forever. Aren't you going to cook for me anymore?" Claudia asked.

"Who can guarantee forever?" Thalia explained. "We might not live in the same place when we go to college."

"I'll choose the same city as you, so we won't be apart!"

no idea what Thalia was thinking. She believed that this meal was a turning point in their sisterly relationship, a sign of Thalia's forgiveness. She did not expect that

plate of food, Claudia suddenly asked Thalia to pour her a glass of water. Thalia was

asking me for help?"

it was always Claudia who prepared everything for her. Never had once Claudia asked Thalia to

Just like you said, maybe we won't

Eventually, she stood up

a corner where Thalia could not see, Claudia

a nap after the meal. When

lived in your shadow. But now, finally, I've got what I wanted. You truly are a good sister to me, and I will always remember that. From now on, I will

of her bright future. After so many years, she finally let out the pent-up anger in