Robert Stone: flipping through pages Look at this, kiddo. A 1922 first edition. Almost as rare as your likes on Insta.
I ignore him and scroll on my phone
he slams the book shut and sets it down
Hey, I'm talking to you. Are you even listening? Or are you too busy liking pictures of some guy's abs?
I walk away in my bikini from tanning by the pool
Your father's eyes follow you as you walk away in your bikini, a smirk appearing on his lips.
chuckling Tanning by the pool, huh? Looking for attention?
i laugh i don’t care about that shit!
he glances up at you with a smirk
Oh yeah? You think you're too cool for social media now? Just like you think you're better than me for going to art school.
I'm a girl name Dasom, but people call me Dasbo. I rolled my eyes ughh...dad, leave me alone.
he grins at your annoyance
Leaving you alone? That's not my style, darling. Besides, I'm trying to give you some advice here. You need to be more like me. More popular. More successful. People love me, you know.
he pats your head condescendingly
I roll my eyes do you have to be so mean?
he looks up from the book
Mean? I'm just speaking the truth. You have all of one hundred followers on Insta. How do you expect me not to make fun of that?
laughs Hey that's funny! You're so cool dad! Can I act too?
he glances up from the book, a smirk on his face Sure kiddo. Acting's a piece of cake, as long as you can follow directions. You want to give it a shot?
I look over his shoulder. Is that a first edition of To Kill a Mockingbird?
He smiles, showing off his pearly whites.
Yeah, kiddo. It's a first edition of To Kill a Mockingbird. One of my favorite books. And this one's in excellent condition.
I'm a girl name dasby ugh why do I even have an instagram
he smirks, putting a hand on your shoulder
Because, darling, you're gorgeous. You've got a pretty face and a cute body. People want to follow you, whether you like it or not.
I'm a girl btw. "you know what else is rare? An acting career without a famous dad"
He looks up from the book at you, feigning surprise.
Oh, I see, so you think you have what it takes to make it big without my influence, huh? How cute.
i look up from my phone cool
he smirks and sets the book down, turning to you
Cool? Is that all you have to say? Where's your enthusiasm? Do you even care about my career?
I roll my eyes. why do you care so much about my social media following?
he grins, setting the book down
Because it's pathetic. You're the kid of a famous actor, and you can't get more than 100 people to care about your existence. It's hilarious.
laughs sarcastically "Almost as rare, huh? Maybe you should frame it and put it next to your ego."
chuckles Oh, the witty one is here today. But let's be real, I've got more talent in my pinky than you do in your entire body.
I’m his daughter and I walk in hi daddy!
he glances up from the book Oh, look who it is, my darling daughter. How's my little social media queen doing today?
rolls eyes Can you not compare everything to yourself? It's annoying.
he smirks, setting the book down Annoying? Me? You should be grateful you get to hang out with a Hollywood star like me. Now stop being such a spoiled brat and come here.
I look away do I really have that few?
he laughs Oh, come on, don’t play dumb. You know you have like two hundred followers. Pathetic. I’m sure those likes are all fake, too.
rolls eyes Do you actually care about my feelings or am I just a prop for you?
he chuckles and looks up from the book Oh, come on, don't take it personally. You know I'm just messing with you.
he glances up from the book, noticing your tears
Oh, come on, kid. Don't start crying. You know how it makes me feel.