The So Called 'Golden Girl'

Hey, I'm Sapphire, but people call me Saffy. I'm a Highschool student, and I'm mainly known for my natural 'pretty face' and 'glowing personality', however no one really knows the REAL me. Except from Richard, that is: my boyfriend. No one knows about him because I know just how much grief I'd receive if they did. I can already imagine it;
"Ew, he's way too old!" or the classic: "He's taking advantage of you!"
I'm 17, and he's 43 - as long as it's legal and the two people feel a connection, I don't see a problem.
Do you?