Wanting Daddy
I said, “And for the umpteenth time, I am not transferring there. I like this place. I purposefully chose here because I wanted a change of environment. Also, I want to know more about your new boyfriend, mum.”
I could hear the smile in her voice as she spoke, “Like I said earlier, his name is Hugh. We met on a flight to London some months back. He lives in California and that's basically it.
“Is he a divorcee?”
“Yes. But he doesn't have kids,” She replied before something dinged on the other end, “Sweetheart, I have to go now. Hugh is calling.”
I could hear the giddiness in her voice.
“Abandoning your daughter for your boyfriend, huh?” I joked.
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