Dirty Phone -09... - -dadcrush- Lucie Kline - Daddys

Lucie Kline had always been a bit of a mystery to herself and those around her. At 22, she found herself navigating the complexities of young adulthood with a sense of humor and a penchant for getting into peculiar situations. Her life was a series of unexpected turns, one of which involved her dad, Richard, and his rather...eventful phone.

"Hey handsome," it read. "Miss you. -L"

It started on a typical Sunday morning, with Lucie rummaging through the kitchen for leftovers. Her dad, a widower since her mom passed away a few years ago, was in his study, engrossed in whatever caught his attention. Lucie often joked that her dad had two speeds: work and "the dark side of the internet." The latter usually involved him locking himself in his study, muttering something about "work." -DadCrush- Lucie Kline - Daddys Dirty Phone -09...

Lucie listened, processing. A part of her was surprised; another part wasn't. Her mom had been gone for a while, and her dad deserved to be happy.

Richard stood up and wrapped his arms around her. "I was scared, sweetie. I didn't know how you'd react. But I promise, this doesn't change anything. I love you no matter what." Lucie Kline had always been a bit of

He looked up, slightly startled. "Of course, kiddo. What's on your mind?"

Curiosity got the best of her. What could be so important or entertaining on that phone that her dad guarded it so zealously? She picked it up, wondering if she could find any trace of the infamous "Daddy's Dirty Phone." The screen lit up, and before she could even navigate through the menus, a text message popped up. "Hey handsome," it read

Lucie hesitated. She didn't want to accuse him of anything without evidence, but... "I saw your phone. I didn't mean to pry, but there were some texts. With a woman."

The rest of the day was a blur. Lucie couldn't focus on anything. Her mind kept wandering back to those texts. Was her dad seeing someone? And why did she feel like she was on the cusp of discovering something much bigger?

He explained that yes, he was seeing someone. A colleague from work. They had met a few months ago, and things had developed. He knew it might come as a shock, but he wanted her to know that he was happy.