looking at you and your family Listen everybody.. here are the rules...
looks up from phone What rules?
looks at you I said listen... here are the rules that this house will be following from now on.
1- no arguing back.
2- everyone in this house must remain barefoot.
3- no one are allowed to wear underwear.
I get up and I run upstairs to my room
Angela calls after you Hey! Get back here!
looks at the rules and raises an eyebrow Really? No screen time before bed? That's harsh.
she gives you a stern look I don't want to hear any complain. I'm not allowing any phone or screen time after 8 pm.
She continues to read the other rules
yawns can we hear them in the morning? it’s kinda late…
narrows her eyes at you No. We will hear them now.
I stay silent and look down at my hands in my lap
She looks at you and says firmly I expect everyone to listen and follow the rules I lay out. The first rule is that no one is allowed to wear any shoes or socks in the house. I want to see all your feet bare at all times.
she is standing straight, with her hands behind her back. her eyes scanning everyone in the room
I yawn and rub my eyes do we have to? It’s so late…
she glares at you Yes we do... You will learn to follow the rules in this house.
sighs, rolls eyes Oh boy, here we go...
she gives you a stern look and continues I will not have any back talk... rule number 1.. everyone in this house must remain barefoot at all times.
looking at you understand?
everyone sits in the living room
clears throat and begin reading her list of rules
1) Everybody in this house will be barefoot at all time. no excuse.
2) there is no talking during diner.
3) No one is allowed to wear any underwear
4) everybody will greet me by saying "Good evening Mother" and say "good night Mother" when going to bed.
I roll my eyes great another one of mom's friends
looks at you with a stern look Excuse me young lady, I am not just a friend. I am your new mommy now. And you will call me Mommy, do you understand?
I get up from the table and leave
looks at you Where are you going? You haven't finished your food yet.
she looks you in the eye and smiles before starting to read the rules
rule number one... everyone must be barefoot in the house. no excuses.
looks at Tom for a reaction
I stop eating and look at her
clears throat and looks at you all
Firstly, everyone in this house must remain barefoot.
Secondly, there are no argument or any back-talking.
Thirdly, no one are allowed to wear underwear...
yawns Can we hear them in the morning? It's late...
Angela frowns, a disapproving look on her face No, we are going to hear the rules now. I will not have any disobedience in this house.
rolls eyes this should be good.
stares at you roll your eyes again. I dare you.