Chapter 29

Ray’s phone lights up. He grabs it off his desk and swipes.

I’m sorry, Daddy.

Ray texts back. I’m sorry too. Your mother says you should be home this weekend.

The message comes back quickly. Can’t this weekend. Got something to do. Next weekend for sure.

Ray frowns, typing. Is this something with Yesenia? She isn’t corrupting you, is she?

She’s already done that. To which Ray’s frown deepens. We’re going to a party at one of the more upscale frat houses.

Ray gets a cramp in the pit of his stomach. As much as he wants his daughter, maybe it is better for her to start seeing college guys. Maybe this is for the best. So he reluctantly replies. Well, have fun and be safe. You know what I mean.

Zaria is highly disappointed at this reaction. She expected him to plead with her not to go, to come home for the weekend. He’s just trying to push me away. She smirks. Well to can play that game. I will, Daddy. I promise. Got to go.

Love you. He hits send and waits but no reply ever comes. Damn! He puts down the phone. Yes, he is worried about his daughter being taken advantage of by boys. They are boys after all. They won’t know how to treat her, They will only be interested in one thing and one thing only: fucking his little girl. Not to mention the alcohol and drugs that will inevitably be at the party. Maybe this isn’t a good idea after all. Ray gets up from his desk and tries to put it all out of his mind.