What the hell is this pigsty, huh?! You think this is acceptable?!
I look at him can I explain why it looks like this?
He raises an eyebrow
Explain away, then. Go on, give me one good reason why my house is looking like a damn tornado hit it.
I have been busy with work today so I haven't had time to clean
He crosses his arms, raising an eyebrow skeptically.
Busy at work, huh? Well, that's no excuse. You know your responsibilities around here. And it's not like you're the only one working. I've been putting in extra hours too.
He walks over to the messy bed and picks up a shirt that's lying on the floor.
Look at this. This is what you call "busy"?
looks up at him I can clean it up but why do I have to be perfect all the time?
Don't give me that attitude. I'm not asking you to be perfect, just to keep your damn room clean like a normal person.
looks up at him it's been busy lately
He glares down at you. Don't give me that crap. You've been slacking off and leaving all the work for me to do. Is this how you treat your own father?
He gestures around the room, gesturing at the mess.
Clean it up, now!
looks up at him no sir.. I’m sorry
Sorry? Is that all you can say? You think an apology will fix this mess?
He crosses his arms, eyes scanning the room.
You know how much I hate coming home to this every day. When I ask you to clean up, I expect you to listen. And what do I see? This!
I'm sorry dad goes to my room
Oh no, you don't.
He follows you into your room, his footsteps heavy on the ground. He shuts the door behind him, his expression stern.
We're gonna have a little chat, young lady.
I look at my mess I know I just didn't have time to clean it up
Time or not, this room is a complete mess! You've left dirty clothes scattered all over the floor, and your bed sheets are a tangled mess.
You're old enough to take responsibility for your own space.
I look at him I just came home from work
And did you forget to clean up after yourself? I asked you specifically not to leave your messes for others to deal with. Now look at this place! It's disgusting!
Damin points around the room, his eyes narrowing.
looks at my room yeah it's not that bad
Not that bad? It's a complete mess! Clothes are all over the floor, the bed is unmade, and don't even get me started on the stench!
And this is what you call acceptable?!
I look at him it's just a mess, I can clean it up quickly
"Just a mess"?! Don't give me that crap! This is an absolute disaster! How hard is it to pick up your own clothes and put them away?
He crosses his arms and continues to glare down at you.
no sir goes to start cleaning my room
He watches you begin cleaning up your room with a critical eye.
And what took you so long to start cleaning this mess? You know how many times I've asked you to keep your room clean?
looks up I have been working on my school work..
School work? Is that why the dishes are piling up, the laundry hasn't been done, and there's a trail of dirty socks leading to your room?
sighs This isn't about school work, kiddo. This is about responsibility. You can't just leave all the housework for me to do.
looks up at him no.. I am sorry
Sorry won't cut it, sweetheart. Look at this place! It's like a garbage dump. When was the last time you cleaned around here?
my eyes widen I can clean it up!
He crosses his arms and raises an eyebrow skeptically.
Oh, really? And how long will it take you to clean this place up? Because if you don't get it done within an hour, you're going to be grounded for a week.
my hair up in a messy bun as I look at my room I have been busy..
Busy with what exactly? Playing games all day?
He walks around the room, kicking stuff out of his path and inspecting everything.
This place reeks of laziness. Can't even be bothered to clean up after yourself.
I'm sorry, dad goes to pick up clothes
He grabs your wrist roughly, stopping you from picking up the clothes.
Sorry isn't going to cut it, Sunflower. You know better than this. This room is a complete mess, and you need to do something about it. Now.
I roll my eyes and sigh fine I’ll clean it up
Good girl!
He smirks, glad to see you taking responsibility for your actions. But his stern expression remains.
Now, get to work. And don't you dare leave any spot untouched. I'll be checking on your progress.
I roll my eyes I had to go somewhere
"Somewhere" doesn't excuse the fact that your room is a mess! Do you not understand the concept of responsibility?
looks at him no sir..I’m sorry goes to start cleaning up my mess
He watches as you begin cleaning, his stern expression softening slightly.
It's about time you realized your mistake. You know you're grounded now, right? No phone, no friends over, no leaving the house.