Protector (EN)

Chapter 16

After the workout, I went back to the shower. Finally someone was willing to teach me. I also know that my dad wouldn't be pleased if he found out, so I hope he doesn't catch his breath. I a actually of age and I don't have to listen to anything more from my dad. I only do that to avoid stress. And believe me, stress is my dad's middle name.

When I was done, I put on a light blue dress. Guys I love dresses. Don't understand the girls who don't like that kind of thing. But well, I never had enough of those either.

I took the elevator down to dad's floor. The elevator doors just opened and it seemed to me that Dad knew I was coming. Well really out of his way, I couldn't anyway.

"There's my girl." And walked toward me, arms outstretched.

"Yeah ... Here I am?" I was so confused that my sentence sounded more like a question.

"You, dear. I'm having a fancy dinner with Pepper at 6:00. Just don't do anything. You can do something with Peter so you won't be bored. You can show him around the house a bit. Except..." And held out his index finger in front of my face. "The workshop and the cell are off limits for you two today. I know you have to visit Loki every day, but give yourself a break from that today. I'm sure this must be straining for you."

"I think it's more stressful for him." Laughed I.

"What?" He asked me, confused.

"Oh ... Never mind. Where are you guys going for dinner?" I asked.

"That's top secret." He turned briefly as something else occurred to him and looked at me again. "Oh.... You're still grounded. That means you can only do things with Peter here." He said with an am warning tone.

"Ay, ay Iron Man." And posed me like a soldier.

"Good, then we understand each other." He nodded with satisfaction. I nodded back.

"So 6pm then?" I asked playfully.

"What, yes at 6pm I'll be gone." He answered a little confused. I just smiled at him and then left him alone. Why ever did I come to his floor? Well, never mind. He told me I wasn't allowed out. But about a party, no word was lost. I guess that means he doesn't mind. Great dad. Grounded, but with a party at home. Nice.

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I was sitting at the dining table with Peter, eating lasagna that we made together. It was half past seven. Dad stopped by his floor for a second.

"Don't fuck up while I'm gone." He warned us for what seemed like the umpteenth time.

"Yeah we get it. I'm not allowed out. Show Peter everything. Not to follow you. Leave everyone alone. Leave Loki alone. Don't get on anyone's nerves. All good. I have everything under control." I reassured him and held my hands out in front of me.

"With you, you never really know." He said with raised eyebrows. " Alright, I'll leave you to it" and came up to me kissing me on the forehead, as always. When he was already at the door of the kitchen, he stopped as if rooted to the spot. I raised an eyebrow and looked at him irritated.

"Juli look a spider." And threw something black from the corner of the table and threw it at me. I screamed out. I couldn't stop until this something fell on the floor. Dad laughed it off while Peter looked at me with wide eyes.

"DAD! You know I have arachnophobia!" And looked abruptly at Peter. " Nothing against you" and looked at him apologetically.

"It's okay" he replied to me.

Dad couldn't get himself together. He just kept laughing. I then looked to the ground where the spider fell. So I screamed for nothing. Because dad threw me off with a stupid raisin. Thanks for that. I looked at him with my that's-not-your-first look. With a laugh, he finally left us alone. Finally, he was gone.