FLOWER

CHAPTER 4.2

We go behind the hovel. And there's dad with a face shield, probably a Covid one, and a few containers of pepper spray gel placed on a makeshift table. Made of some old boards.

- Hi.

- Good morning, little flowers. Excellent. Come here.

We do what he asks. He takes the container in his hands. He puts his finger on the button. He moves the plastic sideways and presses. Preceding the action with a voice instruction.

- You move it to the middle here and press it. - A stream of orange gel flew onto the table. - Repeat.

- Daddy...

- No discussion. - I repeat the action, then Nasturcja. - Good. - Remember, you must always have it available at any unexpected moment. How can I find it at the bottom of your bags or in other forgotten depths. You will be punished.

- We understood.

- And now we improvise a scene. I'm going to try to attack you and you have to use gas on me. - He puts on his visor. - Which one comes first.

- Róża. - My sister is responsible for me. Isn't she lovely.

The worst part turns out to be just taking the gas out of my pocket and placing it in my hand. A real villain would have me like food on a fork. It is only the third time that I manage to use the gas in time. So that my dad doesn't get too close to me and I can calmly aim straight at his eyes behind the visor. And get away from the attacker. But fortunately I manage. Now it's Nasturcja's turn and she has a similar problem to me. She finally gets her father in the eyes and stands exultant.

- What are you waiting for? - Dad takes off the visor. -Hitting the target is half the battle. You have to run away. Once again.

- What fun is it without me? - Mom emerges from around the corner of the hovel.

- Dearest, everything is ahead of you. I will find time for you too.

- You don't have to, honey.

We are watching the parents clash. I do not comprehend. How mum let herself be persuaded to take an active part in a scene improvising a robbery. Something wonderful.

- I can't believe my eyes.

- That's why I film everything.

- The only thing missing is popcorn.

There was no denying the fact that Dad is giving Mom the advantage. She has more time to get the pepper spray out and use it.

- It's unfair. - My sister says. Her mother looks at her offended.

- And you against me. I have nourished you with my own breast. Such gratitude I receive from you.

- But this is for the sake of your proper training.

- You better not worry about me. Honey, when will you be the victim?

- Dearest...

- Don't even think about getting away. Your safety is also important.

- No ... bat

We laughed for a few minutes as the loser dad gave the visor back to mom. He hunches over and takes the pepper spray gel from her.