Chapter 16

Tina sat behind her large mahogany desk. She was vibrantly talking on the phone. She hung up the phone and leaned back, after some kind of agreement was made. White lights circled her desk. One landed on the desk and evolved into a thick folder. Tina took a deep breath and opened the folder. She quickly became involved in the contents of the folder.

“Ms. Kennard?” Ivy asked.

“Yes,” She responded.

“Callie wants to see you.” She said.

“Isn’t she supposed to in Art class?” Tina asked.

“Yes but she is here and would like a minute.” Ivy said.

“Come on just let me in. It won’t take but a minute.” Callie said walking past Ivy. Shane quickly followed behind her.

“Callie what is the problem this time?” Tina asked.

“I can’t take this anymore. I mean love Shane but I can’t take her shadowing me all the time. It’s not even like she just watches she is right up on me. I tried it for a month and I can’t do it anymore.” Callie said.

“She is just doing what I told her to do.” Tina said.

“And I am just telling you that I can’t take it anymore. All you guys say is Callie you should at least try and fit in. How am I supposed to do that with a baby sitter that won’t let me out of her sight for a second.” Callie said.

“I am just trying to protect you.” Shane said.

“I know that but I’m almost an adult. How can I learn to be one you all don’t give me some space?” Callie said.

“Callie you know that you have to have a body guard. We gave you a choice. . .”

“Not much of one.” Callie interrupted.

“It may not have been much of a choice but they were the only options we had to offer.” Tina said.

“I thought we were having fun.” Shane said.

“We were but you are a lot older than I am, and having you around all the time makes me stand out more than I already do.” Callie explained.