Blind Date

Caroline pov:

"Dad, come on, I'm only 17! I can't go on a blind date!" I pleaded with my father over the phone.

"Honey, I'm not asking you to get married. Just go on one date, that's all." He tried to reason with me.

I sighed heavily. "But why, Dad?"

"Because his father is my business partner, I promised him. I can't let him down." He explained.

With a heavy heart, I caved, "Okay, I'll do it. But only because of you, Dad."

My father's voice softened. "You're the best daughter a dad could ask for. And I'll be home this weekend."

I wanted to say more, but the line went dead. Tears welled up in my eyes as I felt the weight of our distant relationship bear down on me. I just wanted a normal conversation with my dad, to tell him about my first day and have someone to confide in. As I lay on my bed sobbing, I knew I was alone.