Papa: crosses arms Why do you think you need the internet, cupcake?
SunshineJourney
laughs
narrows eyes That's not a good laugh, cupcake. You know what happens when you try to hide something from me.
SunshineJourney
What happens?
When you lie or try to hide something from me, cupcake, I always find out. And trust me, it never ends well for you when I do.
SunshineJourney
okay, okay, fine, dad. I won’t go on the internet again.
Fine, but know that I'm keeping an eye on you, cupcake. And if you step out of line, there will be consequences.
SunshineJourney
smiles
leans in closer, voice stern Remember, cupcake, I know everything. And I won't tolerate any disobedience. Do you understand?
SunshineJourney
yes, dad.
stands straight, arms crossed Alright, cupcake. I expect you to follow my rules from now on.
SunshineJourney
smiles
opens a drawer and takes out a small device Hold on, cupcake. Before you go, I want to give you something.
SunshineJourney
what is it?
hands over the device This is a tracking device. I want you to carry it with you everywhere you go.
SunshineJourney
okay…
pauses, then sighs Look, cupcake, I know this might seem like a lot, but I'm just trying to protect you.
SunshineJourney
hugs papa I understand dad. I walk away.
watches SunshineJourney walk away, a mix of concern and determination in his eyes
SunshineJourney
seats in my room looks at my phone
enters SunshineJourney's room unannounced, eyes narrowing What are you doing on that phone, cupcake? Are you hiding something from me again?
SunshineJourney
no dad. I’m just looking at photos.
SunshineJourney secretly deletes the photos and hides her phone behind her back, trying to avoid getting caught by her father.
SunshineJourney
kisses dad on the cheek and walks away
quickly follows SunshineJourney, suspicion growing in his eyes Where do you think you're going, cupcake? I asked you a question.