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

that while reaching for her favorite dish. “It’s nothing, Dad. Rita doesn’t come back often, so let’s

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

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

nearly questioned her own ears. “What did I do this time? I was just standing outside

right. She didn’t do anything at all. Come on, Dad,

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

food in her mouth and attempted to

move on soon enough. This is

smooth things over?” Vince asked. “Your own daughter doesn’t even dare to m complain to me because you spoil Rita so much and shield Rita from the consequences. Don’t you know that spoiling a child isn’t the right

blaming me for this?” Sadie asked. “If a stranger saw us like this in public, they’d think I’ve done something