{"id":87426,"date":"2024-10-30T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T08:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=87426"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:14:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T08:14:55","slug":"my-daughter-posted-on-social-media-father-position-is-open-next-morning-my-phone-was-blowing-up-with-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/my-daughter-posted-on-social-media-father-position-is-open-next-morning-my-phone-was-blowing-up-with-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"My Daughter Posted on Social Media, ‘Father Position Is Open,’ & Next Morning My Phone Was Blowing up with Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a typical day, the kind where I visited my mother, Pam, like I did most weekends.\n

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I stood in the kitchen, unloading bags of groceries onto the counter. The familiar rustle of plastic bags filled the air as I began putting things away.\n\n

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Mom was in her bedroom, resting, but I knew it wouldn\u2019t be long before she called out for something.\n\n

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Sure enough, her voice echoed through the hallway.\n\n

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\u201cDid you buy my favorite sauce? The one in the red package?\u201d she asked, her tone carrying that familiar hint of impatience.\n\n

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I smiled to myself. Every week, it was the same question. \u201cYes, I did!\u201d I yelled back, loud enough for her to hear me from across the house.\n

There was a pause, then the sound of shuffling feet as Pam slowly made her way into the kitchen.\n\n

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She leaned on the table for support, then sat down with a sigh, her silver hair falling softly against her cheeks.\n\n

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\u201cThank you, Phylis. You always remember,\u201d she said, her eyes softening with gratitude.\n\n

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I smiled as I placed the jar of her favorite sauce in the cabinet.\n\n

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\u201cOf course I do, Mom. How\u2019s your day been?\u201d\n\n

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Pam glanced around the room before her gaze settled back on me.\n\n

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\u201cOh, you know… the same. But how\u2019s my granddaughter doing? Lisy still busy with all that schoolwork?\u201d\n\n

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I nodded as I returned to the groceries.\n\n

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\u201cLisy\u2019s doing well. She\u2019s been focused on her studies, really throwing herself into it. They even gave her a laptop at school for projects.\u201d\n\n

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Pam\u2019s eyebrows shot up in surprise.\n\n

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\u201cA laptop? What do kids need laptops for at school these days? Back in my time, we went to the library if we needed to study. We wrote everything by hand.\u201d\n\n

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I chuckled softly, imagining how foreign all of this must seem to her.\n\n

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\u201cYeah, it\u2019s different now, Mom. Kids use laptops for everything\u2014research, writing, presentations. They even submit their homework online.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cThese kids with their screens. It\u2019s not good for their eyes, you know.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s the way things are now, but Lisy\u2019s handling it well. She loves her schoolwork.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cAnd what about you, Phylis?\u201d she asked, lowering her voice. \u201cAny new dates? You know you\u2019re not getting any younger.\u201d\n\n

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I sighed, bracing myself for this conversation.\n\n

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\u201cMom, I\u2019ve told you before, I\u2019m not dating anyone. I\u2019m focused on Lisy and my work. Besides, I don\u2019t have the time, and I don\u2019t want Lisy to worry about me.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cPhylis, Lisy\u2019s growing up without a father. It\u2019s not easy for her, and you deserve to find someone who makes you happy. Don\u2019t let your life slip by without giving yourself a chance.\u201d\n\n

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Before I could respond, my phone buzzed loudly from the kitchen counter, cutting through the conversation.\n\n

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I glanced at the screen and saw an unfamiliar number. A knot formed in my stomach.\n\n

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\u201cHello?\u201d I answered cautiously, my voice a bit shaky.\n\n

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\u201cHi, is this Phylis?\u201d a man\u2019s voice asked.\n\n

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\u201cMy name is Henry, I\u2019m calling about the father position?\u201d\n\n

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My eyebrows furrowed in confusion.\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m sorry, the what?\u201d I asked, glancing at my mom, who was now watching me with curiosity.\n\n

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The man on the other end chuckled nervously. \u201cYou know, the father position\u2014the post online?\u201d\n\n

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My heart dropped. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, I think you have the wrong number,\u201d I stammered, quickly hanging up the phone.\n\n

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\u201cWhat was that about?\u201d Pam asked, sensing something was wrong.\n\n

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\u201cSome guy said he was calling about a post for \u2018father position.\u2019 I have no idea what that means!\u201d I replied, my voice rising with panic.\n\n

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Pam burst into laughter, her whole face lighting up with amusement.\n\n

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\u201cI told you that giving kids laptops would cause trouble! Now they\u2019re posting ads for new fathers!\u201d\n\n

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I didn\u2019t even take the time to respond. My heart was racing, and I grabbed my purse in a rush.\n\n

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\u201cI have to go, Mom. I\u2019ll call you later,\u201d I mumbled, bolting out the door and heading straight for my car.\n\n

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My phone continued to buzz with more calls, but I ignored them.\n\n

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When I got home, I marched straight to Lisy\u2019s room, my mind buzzing with a mix of confusion and frustration.\n\n

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There she was, sitting in front of her laptop, her face lighting up with an innocent smile, clearly pleased with herself.\n\n

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\u201cLisy,\u201d I called, trying my best to keep my voice steady, though my irritation was bubbling beneath the surface. \u201cDo you have something you want to explain to me?\u201d\n\n

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She spun around in her chair, her eyes gleaming with excitement.\n\n

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\u201cLook, Mom!\u201d she exclaimed, pointing at her laptop screen. \u201cI made a post, and it\u2019s going viral!\u201d\n\n

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I stepped closer, peering over her shoulder, and my heart nearly stopped. There, plastered on the screen, was a post that read:\n\n

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\u201cFather Position is Open! Looking for a caring man for my beautiful mom, Phylis!\u201d\u00a0And there were several photos of me\u2014some candid, some from family gatherings\u2014posted for all to see.\n\n

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My jaw dropped in disbelief as I skimmed through the playful description she\u2019d written underneath, listing qualities she thought were necessary for a \u2018new dad.\u2019\n\n

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\u201cLisy!\u201d I gasped, staring at her in shock. \u201cWhy would you do this?\u201d\n\n

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\u201cBecause, Mom,\u201d she said, still grinning proudly, \u201cyou never date! I thought this would help you out. And look\u2014there are already thousands of likes and comments! People love it!\u201d\n\n

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I blinked, trying to process what she was saying. Thousands of likes? I could barely comprehend how many people had already seen the post, much less the fact that Lisy thought this was a good idea.\n\n

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\u201cLisy,\u201d I began, struggling to find the right words, \u201cthis is\u00a0not\u00a0how you help me! I\u2019ve been getting non-stop calls from complete strangers, and I had no idea why!\u201d\n\n

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\u201cSee?\u201d she said, clapping her hands together.\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s working! People are interested!\u201d\n\n

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\u201cWorking?!\u201d My voice rose with disbelief.\n\n

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\u201cYou seriously expect me to go on dates with random strangers from the internet?\u201d\n\n

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Lisy shrugged, completely unbothered by my panic.\n\n

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\u201cYou don\u2019t have to date all of them at the same time, Mom. You can start with one at a time. Maybe I could help you sort through them\u2014ask for applications or something.\u201d\n\n

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I stared at her, my head spinning. \u201cLisy, you need to delete this post immediately,\u201d I said firmly.\n\n

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She crossed her arms, her face taking on that stubborn look I knew all too well.\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ll delete it,\u201d she said slowly, \u201cbut only if you promise to go on at least\u00a0one\u00a0date.\u201d\n\n

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I groaned, knowing this was the only way to end the madness. \u201cFine,\u201d I muttered in defeat.\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ll go on one date. But after that, you\u2019re deleting the post. Understood?\u201d\n\n

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\u201cDeal!\u201d she said, a triumphant smile spreading across her face.\n\n

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I could hardly believe I was agreeing to this, but anything to put an end to the chaos.\n\n

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Later that evening, I sat on my bed scrolling through the missed calls on my phone, feeling a bit uneasy.\n\n

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Eventually, I called back the first person\u2014Henry. The conversation was awkward at first, as we fumbled through introductions, but we agreed to meet at the local park for a casual walk.\n\n

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As I got ready, I could feel the nerves bubbling inside me. I hadn\u2019t been on a date in years, and the thought of it made me anxious.\n\n

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But Lisy, of course, was over the moon. She practically danced around my room, helping me pick out an outfit as if this was some grand event.\n\n

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Her excitement was contagious, but I still couldn\u2019t shake the awkwardness of it all.\n\n

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When I arrived at the park, I saw a tall man with glasses waiting near the entrance. He waved and approached me with a warm smile.\n\n

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\u201cHi, I\u2019m Henry. You must be Phylis,\u201d he said, extending his hand.\n\n

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I nodded, trying to keep my nerves in check.\n\n

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\u201cYes, it\u2019s nice to meet you. This is definitely a unique way to go on a first date,\u201d I said with a small laugh.\n\n

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Henry chuckled in return.\n\n

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\u201cYeah, your daughter\u2019s post certainly made things interesting.\u201d\n\n

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As we walked, I found myself relaxing a little. The conversation flowed easily, and I was pleasantly surprised by how kind and funny Henry was.\n\n

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But as the date went on, a thought lingered in my mind.\n\n

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\u201cHenry,\u201d I said after a while, \u201cthis has been nice, but it\u2019s all just because of my daughter\u2019s prank. I\u2019m not sure if this is something serious.\u201d\n\n

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He smiled gently, clearly understanding.\n\n

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\u201cI get it. It\u2019s been fun, but yeah, it started as a joke.\u201d\n\n

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I nodded, relieved. \u201cExactly.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cBut what about a second date?\u201d he asked, a playful grin spreading across his face.\n\n

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\u201cWould that still be part of the prank, or would it be real?\u201d\n\n

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I couldn\u2019t help but laugh at the question.\n\n

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\u201cI guess a second date would be real.\u201d\n\n

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Henry\u2019s smile widened. \u201cSo, how about Friday? Think about it.\u201d\n\n

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As I walked back home, my mind was swirling with a strange mix of emotions. The date with Henry had been pleasant, and he seemed like a genuinely nice guy.\n\n

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But a part of me still hesitated.\n\n

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Was I really ready to start dating again? It had been so long since I\u2019d even considered it, and I wasn\u2019t sure if I was prepared for what might come next.\n\n

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When I finally walked through the front door, Lisy was waiting for me, practically bouncing with excitement.\n\n

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\u201cWell?\u201d she asked eagerly. \u201cHow did it go?\u201d\n\n

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I smiled at her enthusiasm. \u201cIt was fine,\u201d I replied, trying to sound casual. \u201cBut don\u2019t get too excited.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cAre you going on a second date?\u201d she asked, her eyes lighting up with hope.\n\n

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I laughed, shaking my head. \u201cMaybe,\u201d I teased. \u201cBut first, you know the deal\u2014delete that post.\u201d\n\n

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Lisy grinned and rushed to grab her laptop. \u201cDeal!\u201d she called over her shoulder as she got to work.\n\n

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As I sat down, I found myself thinking about what Henry had said. Maybe it really was time to let go of the past, to open myself up to new possibilities.\n\n

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Life had a funny way of nudging you toward unexpected paths. And who knew? Maybe this was just the beginning of something real.\n\n

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