𝑆𝑒𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑚𝑖𝑛¹

He comes home from work. Checks his wallet. Goes to your room. Doesn't knock.

"Stood up."

You get out of bed.

He empties the contents of his wallet onto your table.

"Where is the money?"

— What money?

"Don't pretend. I know there were 5,000. Now there aren't. Did you take it?"

• No.

He looks at you. For a long time.

"You're lying."

— I'm not lying...

He reaches under your pillow. Pulls out a new doll. And a check.

"What is this?"

You are silent.

"I'm asking you - what is this?!"

• Doll…

"Stolen with my money! You're a thief! Do you understand? A thief!"

He screams so loudly that the neighbors can probably hear.

"You're a disgrace to our family name! I didn't raise a thief!"

You cry out loud.

"The doll will go back to the store. You'll earn your money. All summer you'll wash dishes, vacuum, and clean. For free. Understood?"

• Clear.

"And if I find out again that you took someone else's without asking, I'll call the police. Let them discipline you. I don't mind."