Strength And Stability

Building A Bond

Desi Pov

I woke up and rolled on my back to look at the clock. Ow nevermind. I rolled back onto my stomach and craned my neck. 7:59AM. Not wanting to leave bed yet, I layed there until dad poked his head in, saying, "Time to get up, breakfast is almost ready."

I knew I wouldn't win and my butt already had enough for a few days at least. "Ok ok I'm up." He looked glad that I didn't fight him today.

I dragged myself to the edge of the bed, putting my feet in my slippers and looking around the room. It looked so good since we decorated.

I walked into my closet, which had a few more clothes in it but I still hadn't completely shopped for it.

Slipping on a robe, I headed to my shower, doing my morning routine, tying my hair in a pony tail, putting a little makeup up on that I had from before Dad adopted me.

After dressing, I headed downstairs, sliding down the railway. Dad passed me and smacked my butt, not super hard but it still stung. I pouted.

"New rule. Don't slide down the railing, I don't want you to get hurt. You could break an arm or leg, and hit your head." I rolled my eyes. "Fine."

He narrowed his eyes at me. "And don't roll your eyes and get an attitude." I smiled sweetly. "No attitude at all pops."

He shook his head and chuckled. We went into the kitchen and Kendall was sitting at the table, eating the eggs and bacon Dad had apparently made.

I sat down next to her, saying, "Sup." "Sup" She said, mumbling around the eggs. I smirked. "Dork." I said. She laughed. Dad passed me a plate and poured us cold OJ, which I gulped down bc OJ is life.

"So I thought you guys could get to know eachother a little better and go shopping today." Dad said to us. Um hell yes!

"Sounds great." I said and Kendall nodded in agreement. "I trust that you guys will behave yourselves?"

I looked at him innocently. "Of course, when have we not been little angelic beings? And at a store?" He laughed.

"Just be good okay? This is a chance to earn my trust. And when I trust you, I let you do more things. And I swear if you guys pull anything I will give you the spanking of your life with my belt."

I nodded. Okay doing anything is completely out of the question.

"We won't even think of doing anything bad." Kendall said quickly. "I hope not. Please don't."

"I promise." I said. And when I promise something, I mean it. He looked mostly reassured.

He slid two pink plastic cards across the table, one to me and one to Kendall. "So I'm giving you both debit cards, I set up bank accounts for both of you. Your limit is $1000 dollars this time because you have to buy a closet full of clothes. But the next time you go places, your limits are $50 each week. Okay?"

I ogled in shock, but then composed myself. "Yes dad you're the best!!" I squealed, leaning over and hugging him. He laughed. "I know. Just remember what I said." He said getting serious again. "We will."

"Okay so I'll drop you guys off at the mall, and you have till 5pm to shop which is plenty of time. And don't forget to eat lunch, okay?" "I love food. Of course I won't forget to eat." I said easily. "Same." Kendall agreed.

We ate fast and headed to the mall. Dad dropped us off at the front. "Love you guys, be good." "Love you too, we will."

We jumped out of the truck and the second he pulled away we squealed. "Yes girl we're free! Let's go shop our asses off!" Kendall said excitedly.