𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄|hailee steinfeld✔︎

8|The Aftermath

Damn it! 

Mom's here. Now she's gonna give me a huge lecture on not taking care of my brother and not being a responsible older sister instead of scolding the real culprit

Suddenly, the store manager comes out of nowhere interrupting my thoughts. Why does everyone interrupt my thoughts? What's wrong with them? I don't get wh-

"Ma'am is that boy your son?", he asked coldly.

"Uh.. yes he is. I sincerely apologise for whatever happened and I am ready to pay for the damage caused.", she replied, embarrassed.

"Ma'am I'm afraid this case would be reported to the police and then we will see what happens accordingly."

"No no! There's absolutely no need to involve the police, I can pay extra for the damage caused. You see there are investors coming here tonight for the rebuilding of the town factory and I really need to attend to them. Please this is important for Flake Town.", she tried to convince them and it worked very well when she mentioned about the town factory. 

Everyone knew that Flake Town was in its worst times currently as mostly everyone had lost their jobs. Luckily my dad used to have a really big position in one of the best companies and frequently had to travel, so we were pretty rich. Being rich and intelligent, mom was given the title of the mayor, and hence took care of the town affairs. Ever since the big fire at the factory, mom was under a lot of stress and work and tried her best; she always did.

" Alright ma'am, no need to pay extra, but you have to pay for the cleaning charges and for the damages. The receipt will be sent to you through email by tomorrow.", the manager huffed.

"Thank you. I apologise once again for the damage caused."

"It's alright ma'am, forget about it. You may continue with your shopping. Have a good evening and good luck with the meeting.", the manager flashed us a tired smile.

Mom smiled back and mumbled a thank you, then turned towards me.

"Jenny can you please go get the groceries I asked you to and meet me at the counter. Now, since I'm here, I might as well pay for it myself.", with that she walked away holding Daniel's wrist tightly towards counter number six, the furthest one to shake the stares off that people were giving us.

I silently made my way to the aisle I was in before and pushed my trolley to get the rest of the stuff. When I was done, I walked towards where mom was and waited for our turn. The lady who was billing our stuff gave me a dirty look. Usually I would've ignored it, but this time I returned it. I mean why was she giving me a dirty look? I didn't do anything wrong, it was Daniel who was acting like a moron. Not me.

We walked back home, each of us carrying bags or Daniel's soccer gear in silence. I guess this is what you call the silence before the storm. 

When we reached the bungalow, mom's anger was literally radiating off her. As we set the bag downs, she gave a long sigh and turned towards our housemaid who comes in the afternoons and goes back after dinner.

"Helga, please chop the vegetables and start assembling the ingredients, I will be there in a while.", she ordered, rubbing her temple.

"Sure miss", Helga replied.

" Now tell me exactly, what happened at the supermarket", she said tiredly.

"Mom I was looking for the spices you had told me to get, and this idiot asked me if he could roam around the store. I was distracted so I allowed him..and..then he started the chaos."

"Oh goodness.. what am I going to do with that boy? Daniel, You are lucky that I'm really busy today otherwise you would've gotten a good scolding! And you are grounded for one month and no TV for one month either."she stated. "It's a good thing I decided to drop by or else.."

Daniel didn't fight back, because he knew that if he did, mom might actually start scolding him again.

"Anyways, when the guests arrive, you both have to be on your best behaviour. We will have dinner together and you must be utmost polite at all times! After dinner you both have to go to the carnival, so you don't disturb us. Do you get me?"

"Yes mom", we both sing sung in monotone.

"Good! Now come and help us in the kitchen. Daniel first go and take a bath, you are really messy."

With that she walked away mumbling about how she was going to finish cooking on time.

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