“Tari, your major lapse in judgment was impersonating one of my employees.” Correct as always, Mom put me in my place. “However, I do understand your interest. Continue your research when you have a chance, but only on the public internet. No hacking, please.”
I frowned and sat up straighter. “I would never do that.”
“I made that statement because I want you to understand the seriousness of the situation. You need to recognize I am involved and we need to keep everything squeaky clean.”
Correctly, she informed me I had overstepped my bounds. “I’m sorry, I didn’t think. I got caught up in the moment.”
“Too many teenage hormones floating about, I would guess. In the future, at least think twice about your actions.”
I really did know better. I hoped her theory of teenaged angst proved co
