A few days after Cindy came down to my office, she called me at home. “Jeff? I only have a few minutes... I think dad must have seen your car the night you followed me home. He came home a few minutes after I got back and grilled me about seeing you. I told him I was at Stace’s, and she backed up my story, but I don’t think he believed her. He told me I couldn’t see you. I got a lecture about my age and innocence, and that you were too old, and that you were Chloe’s boyfriend anyway.”

I snorted a response, “That ship sailed. I haven’t even spoken to her since that night.”

.... this isn’t about Chloe

“I’m sorry you went through that with your dad. I never want to get you in trouble. I don’t remember seeing his car... did he say he saw me?”

“No... not really, but he was angry and I think he knew we were together somehow. He didn’t ground me, but he’s watching me like a hawk.”

“Dammit... I’m sorry. This is my fault. I don’t want to get you in trouble”, I repeated. “I am too old for you, and I am stealing your innocence.”

“Stop apologizing. I have loved everything we’ve done. In fact...”

Cindy gasped, “Someone’s home. I’ll call you later”, then hung up before I could respond.

She didn’t call.more

What kinder article is these?