"Alex, you know I will always choose you." He caressed my face. "We'll be fine." He wiped my tears. "Sorry for reacting that way." "It's fine." I sobbed. "We need to talk to your dad before someone else gets to him." ........ As soon as we entered dad saw us and his fist met Ryder's face. "Dad!" "It's okay, I deserve that." "How could you, Alex. He's 35 years old, divorced and with a daughter." He started to raise his voice. "I don't care, I'm old enough to make my own decisions." Mom just stood there not saying anything, she hates when people fights or screams. "Mom, say something." "Your dad is right, you are young and maybe you will find someone your own age" I couldn't believe they were saying this in front of him, I could see the pain in his eyes. "Alex, listen to them,

