The Principal's Mischevous Daughter

Chapter 27

It was the next morning and dad woke me up to get ready for school.  When I sat up, I grimaced because my butt still hurt from the day before.  I threw on some sweatpants and a t-shirt and put my hair up in a bun. I didn't feel like putting much effort into getting ready this morning, after all it was Friday and it was just school.  I grabbed my backpack and went downstairs. Dad had made eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon.  I asked if I could just eat some fruit and and he told me no and reminded me that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. "Ugh, I'm not hungry. I don't want to eat." Dad, "You better lose the attitude and grab some breakfast before there are consequences." Me "Yes, sir. I'm sorry". I grab some food and eat as little as I can get away with and then we head off to school.  

When we arrived at school, my dad informed me that Mr. Simmons wanted to see me in the gym. I go to the gym where I see that Mr. Simmons is waiting for me.  I walk over to him, and he lectures me about fighting. 

Mr. Simmons "We have talked about your anger management issues before. I'm tired of having this same conversation. I know Amanda started it, but you made it worse. I am aware that you have already been punished by the school for it, but I recall telling you that I would punish you the next time that we have this issue whether it was track season or not. You are better than this. You will run suicides until I decide that you have had enough. You will not stop until told. Do you understand?"

Me "Yes, sir. I accept your punishment. I know I did wrong and I am sorry."

Mr. Simmons "You are forgiven. Now get to running."
Me "Yes, sir"

It had only hit 7 am when I started running and school didn't start until 8:15 so I knew that I could be running for a very long time if Mr. Simmons decided that was suitable. I started at a steady pace hoping to keep my stamina. Apparently, I wasn't going fast enough as Mr. Simmons yelled at me for not hustling; so I sped up hoping to not make things worse. I ran suicides for 15 straight minutes before Mr. Simmons stopped me and had me get a drink.  I then was told to do 100 push ups, which I did easily. After push ups he had me do a 5 minute wall sit, which burned my legs. Then I spent 30 minutes running up and down the bleachers before Mr. Simmons was satisfied that he drove the lesson home and released me. I had about 15 minutes before I had to go to class. I went and freshened up and then went to my locker where the word "Bitch" was painted on my locker. I was mad, but I decided I would just tell dad later as I wanted to get everything I needed for class and say hi to Joey. As I walked around the corner to Joey's locker, I saw him and Amanda kissing and lost it. I walked up to Joey and told him that it was over and that I couldn't believe that he did that and then I ran to the locker room punched a locker and sat and bawled.  I lost track of time and hurried up and washed my face, after all I had missed half of first period. I knew my dad would be upset since he would be notified of my absence. He was probably trying to find me. I hoped that I wouldn't be in too much trouble. I figured that I would just go talk to him.

I hurry to his office hoping that going to him would make him more understanding. Maybe if I just explain what happened, he would take that into consideration. I knock on the door.

Dad "Come in"

I walk into his office looking down, still very upset but trying to do the right thing

Dad "Donna Jo, where were you? Why were you not in class? I have been worried about you?"

Me "Dad, I'm sorry. I can explain. I promise."

Dad "Ok, I'm listening"

Me "I went to see Mr. Simmons. He made me run and do exercises. We were done by 8 am and I had gotten freshened up and went to my locker. When I got to my locker I saw that the word 'Bitch' was painted on my locker. I was mad but ignored it, I decided that I would come tell you later. I went to find Joey to say hi and give him a quick hug before class; however when I went around the corner to his locker I saw him and Amanda kissing. I walked up to him and told him that it was over and that I couldn't believe that he did that. I was so upset. I went to the locker room to get my emotions back under control. I was so angry I punched a wall and then I sat and bawled. I lost track of time. I looked up at the clock and realized that I had missed half of first period and washed my face. I figured I come in here and let you know what happened and how sorry I am to have unintentionally skipped class. I figured it'd only be a few minutes and I would only be a minute or  2 late. I'm sorry" I say this all while I start crying again.

Dad gets up and is hugging me "Sweetie, I'm so sorry. That would be very upsetting. I understand. I know you didn't skip class on purpose. I have a feeling I know who wrote on your locker and will deal with it. As for the skipping class, I will let it slide this time. Please know that you can come talk to me any time. I am always here."

Me "Thank you dad, I'm sorry"

Dad "It's ok honey. You're forgiven. I was just worried about you. I didn't know where you were. Let me look at your hand from punching the wall."

Me "It's ok. It hurts a little but I'll be fine."

Dad "No, I want to look at it for myself. Hold it out."

Me "Yes sir" I put my hand out and realize how swollen it is

Dad "Ouch honey, I think you might have bruised it. Let's put some ice on it. You can hang out here for a bit until you're ready to go to class. You will be icing your hand throughout the day though."

Me "Yes sir. Thank you daddy"

Dad "You're welcome honey. I love you."

Me "I love you too daddy."

Dad "I know you're still grounded but how about we go out to dinner at Olive Garden tonight?"

Me "Sure daddy, I'd love that. Thank you."

Dad "You're welcome princess. There will still be no electronics but I think you and I need a night doing something special tonight. In fact, tonight I'll ground myself from my phone. No electronics for either one of us."

Me "Sounds great!! Can I go to class now? I don't want to miss all of 2nd period too."

Dad "Sure. Come see me at lunch though I want to check your hand."

Me "Yes, sir. See you in a bit."

We hug and he writes me a pass and I leave.