The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Vince nodded in agreement.

Rita and Sadie soon took their places at opposite ends of the table. As soon as Sadie sat down, she lowered her head in dejection.

Vince asked casually, “What’s wrong? Did you have a bad night’s sleep?”

Tears welled in Sadie’s eyes as she lifted her head.

Rita could only marvel at Sadie and Karen’s increasingly dramatic performances. She felt that they ought to dabble in an acting career, as Sadie

would be able to make a name for herself and have an outlet to put those acting skills to good use.

times when Rita had to put up an act too if she wanted to escape swiftly

of all that while reaching for her favorite dish. “It’s nothing, Dad. Rita doesn’t come back often, so let’s not dwell on it any longer. Let’s eat.

Sadie’s attempts at reconciliation. He set down his cutlery

have a meal together? Why

time? I was just standing outside her room!

interjected, “She’s right. She didn’t do anything at all. Come on, Dad, let’s enjoy the food before it

easy for you because you’re not my biological daughter, but I’ve vowed to

her mouth

from time to time. They’ll move on soon enough. This

are you trying to smooth things over?” Vince asked. “Your own daughter doesn’t even dare to m complain to me because you spoil Rita so

asked. “If a stranger saw us like this in public,