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.

to deal with their charades was exhausting. There were times when Rita had to put

to contain her laughter as she thought of all that while reaching for her favorite dish. “It’s nothing, Dad. Rita doesn’t come back often, so let’s not

feign ignorance after seeing Sadie’s attempts at reconciliation. He set down

down to have a meal together? Why do you always have to complicate things

ears. “What did I do this time? I was just standing outside her room! You saw

then interjected, “She’s right. She didn’t do anything at all. Come on, Dad, let’s enjoy

but I’ve vowed to treat you as my own from the day your mother and I got married.

food in her mouth

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

you spoil

a stranger saw us like this in public, they’d