“I know I said I’d tell you later in our relationship, but I think you need to know that I’m ten years younger than her”, she said, and I near...y collapsed: even though I didn’t know which “her” she was talking about, I knew she wasn’t talking about Cindy, and there was no math that could be applied to the girls’ equation that produced good results for me. “Please, dear God in heaven, tell me you aren’t elev . . .”. “Fourteen”, she said. And then, sensing my shock, and attempting to dismiss. After that, Jen slid right back into teaching, as if she had never missed a beat. It wasn’t that she even needed to work. She didn’t know any other way. Just a motivated woman; that was my Jen. Over the years, she took part in activities at the school, like class trips, and oversight of different clubs. And then also took part of several neighborhood groups.She was the real thing – a beautiful, smart and vibrant woman who loved me and our daughter.Jen’s silence was short lived. She positively. "Ah Mrs Stephens, you came". "Was it not, as they say, an offer I could not refuse." "Perhaps."?I replied."So why the opposition's establishment." "Neutral territory, but first let us eat, drink and then business." A waiter came, we ordered, we ate and drank, I drank a cola and she mineral water, although most people paid less for champagne than I paid for her "spring" water.The food was rubbish, beautifully presented tiny portions which tasted like cardboard. In the shadows the management. After a few more moments I said to my mom."Ok, I’m going out for my walk. I'll be back later." and I headed out the door. I heard her call goodbye after me but only slightly. I started walking down to the woods by my house. I don't know why but I always felt more at peace in the woods.I finally got to the woods and started walking, I began crying. I felt alone. My boyfriend, who was I thought was incredible, was done with me. I just wanted him back. I sat down at the base of a tree and wrapped.