Eastenders~Carter Boy

Chapter 5~The Punishment

I sprinted back to the pub."I swear I have lost five pounds from the amount of running I have done today"I said to myself as I prepared for the wrath of my mum I about to receive.

I took a deep breath and walked into the bar."You upstairs now"my mum said whilst giving me daggers.

I glanced at Whitney "I'm so sorry"I said."It's fine,honest"she replied."Now" Mum said "ohh and Lee help Tracy on the bar for 10 minutes while I sort your brother out".

"But I'm on my break" he replied with annoyance."Well now your off it and Whit you go and get ready to go to Lauren's,James will make today up to you."."It's fine honestly I had nothing better to do"replied Whitney.

"No I insist plus it's the day before your wedding treat yourself,Now you upstairs"Mom looked at me.I trudged up the stairs,mum behind me.

As we passed the kitchen,my mother shouted in "Mick,living room now".I went into the living room and sat on the couch.My mom stood just in front of me and my dad stood by door.

"Where were you eh"Mum said sternly."I lost track of time, alright". "You took advantage of Whitney,I mean it's the day before her wedding and she's working your shift behind the bar instead of getting her hair done or something".

"Your making it sound like it I stole the Crown Jewels or something"I replied with annoyance,rolling my eyes."Did you just roll your eyes at me young man,Mick have a word"Mum said looking at Dad.

"James don't roll your eyes at your mother,what you did today was wrong so to make up for it you'll work from now til closing no pay at all".

"D-dad you can't it's at least a tenner an hour and thats only cuz I'm family".I pleaded

"And to make sure you don't do it again your grounded for a week""WHAT?" I said "I was only 30 minutes late and I apologised.".

"Yes but you rolled your eyes"my dad said "and earlier you stole my toast" my dad said grinning."This is so unfair"I said as I stormed out of the room and down to the bar.

Linda's POV
"Wow" I said to Mick "I'm usually the one to give punishments like that"."Well"Mick said putting his hands on my waist "he stole my toast"I laughed.

"Well at least he won't be late again"I smirked kissing Mick on the lips."For some reason I don't believe that"Mick replied."Neither do I,I mean with a dad like you he's bound to be late".
"Oi cheeky"Mick said biting his lip

"I love you"he said."I love you too" I replied kissing him."Anyway it's a big day tomorrow I better ring about the flowers again, you go and check that our little thief is working down there" I told Mick."Will do,baby" he said as I walked into the kitchen.

Mick's POV
As I walked down the stairs I felt a bit guilty about the punishment I had given James but then I remembered how much I was looking forward to that piece of toast earlier and then I felt fine.

As I was in the hallway to the bar I overheard Lee and James talking about his punishment."A whole week"James said "I mean that's just cold and tonight I mean I made plans,what am I gonna do?".

Then all of a sudden Lee just snapped "Shut up alright,just shut up James there's bigger problems to worry about instead of your stupid little punishment alright,so just shut up".He stormed off.

I walked in "What's wrong now?" I asked James."I don't know Dad maybe he is just worried about not being controlled by you and mum anymore,if that's the case I don't know whats wrong with him because if it was me I'd leave here in a heartbeat"James then stormed away too.

I was going to go after him but a punter asked to be served so I said I'd deal with it later.