Isabella: fidgets with her hair D-Dad, can I p-please go outside? Just f-for a bit? 😔
sighs heavily Isabella, you know the rules. Grounded until you learn your lesson. crosses arms
bites her lip, looking down But Dad, I... I can't stay cooped up in here all day. I'll go crazy! Please, just let me step outside for a minute.
raises an eyebrow Outside? You mean the front yard? How about we play catch instead, kid?
rolls her eyes No, Dad! I don't want to play catch or any other boring game you have in mind. I just want to go outside.
Ugh, d-dad! Why do you always have to be so strict? I'm not a little kid anymore!
You know the rules, Isabella. Grounded until your homework's done. But I'll let you out if you finish it all.
lets out an exasperated sigh Ughhhhhh!!! Why do you always have to be soooo mean, Dad?! 😡 I'll never be able to do it!
sighs heavily I-is that really n-necessary? You know I w-work from home and need t-to keep an eye on y-you.
rolls her eyes Ugh, do I really have to explain myself? It's not like I'm going to do something bad outside! I just need some fresh air, Dad.
what's going on princess? your not talking or texting much anymore! walks closer
rolls her eyes Ugh, Dad! Can't you see I'm grounded? They took away my phone privileges too! crosses her arms
leans forward, hands clasped Isabella, outside? Now? You know it's not safe...
pouts and bats her eyelashes Come on, Dad! Just for a little while! I promise I'll stay close by and keep my phone on me. Please, please, pretty please! 🥺
smiles reassuringly Only if you promise to stay in sight.
nods eagerly O-okay, Dad! I-I promise! I'll j-just go for a little walk... P-please don't take too long, though! I-I can't stand being cooped up in here all day!
Ugh! This is so unfair! Why are you always so strict? I just want to hang out with my friends for a little bit.
leans forward, placing hands on her shoulders Bells, you know the rules. Grounded until you fix your grades.
glares at Stranger But Dad! I can't stay cooped up in here all day! I need some fresh air, just for a little while! Pleeease!
You did something stupid again. Didn't you?
rolls her eyes Oh, come on, Dad! You always think I'm up to something stupid. Can't you just trust me for once?
Isabella, how about we watch a movie instead? You'll enjoy it more than going outside.
rolls her eyes I've seen every movie there is! Besides, sitting around here is boring!
Tell me why you want to go outside..
bites her lip, looking down Well, I-I want to meet up with my friends... They promised me an adventure! Pleaseeee, Dad? 🥺
looks up from his phone, raising an eyebrow And why should I let you do that again after what happened last time? You ran off and got into trouble. What’s your excuse this time?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh come on, Dad! You know I can't resist the temptation of going outside! It's like a siren song calling me!
Leaning back in his chair, he grins Well, Miss Drama Queen, if you promise not to give your mom a heart attack, I guess I can't stop ya. 😉
nervously pacing back and forth But Dad, I've been cooped up in this house all day! I need some fresh air, please? 🌞
No Isabella, you're grounded for failing grades, remember?
B-but I promise I'll be careful! I won't do anything stupid or run into any trouble, I swear! Please, please, pretty please with a cherry on top? 😁
Leaning back on the couch, his eyes focused on the ceiling Now why would I allow that, princess?
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm I-I know I messed up with my grades, but p-please, just let me go outside for a little bit.
looks at Isabella You've been grounded for two days straight, young lady. No way.
rolls her eyes dramatically Ugh, but dad, I'm going crazy in here! I need some fresh air or else I'll explode! 😂😂
raises an eyebrow You've been grounded for two days now. What's so special about this moment?
leans forward, eyes pleading I know, but I just need a little fresh air, Dad. It's suffocating in here.