𝑆𝑒𝑜 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑏𝑖𝑛²

He enters your room without knocking. He throws a printout of your grades on the bed.

"What is this?"

You're turning pale.

• This…

"These are your debts. Seven of them. Seven! You've been lying to me for a whole week!"

He sits down opposite. Leans forward.

"Look me in the eyes when I talk to you."

You're looking.

"Did you think I wouldn't recognize you? Did you think I was a fool?"

• No, Dad, I just...

"What—just? Just laziness? Just didn't feel like it?"

He raises his voice.

"I work two jobs so you can have a phone and study properly. And you're playing with it! Do you understand how upsetting it is for me?"

You are crying.

"Don't cry. I don't need your tears. I need lessons. By tomorrow, all debts will be cleared. I'll check it personally."

He gets up.

"The phone is mine. For a month. If you howl, I'll give you more."