Chapter 10: Read The Rule Book

I saw a movement in the hall outside my room and sighed loudly.

My actions had the desirable effect as my dad came back to stand at the doorway with a frown.

Thank goodness it’s not mom!

“What are you thinking about, chipmunk?” He asked as he leaned against the doorframe.

I sighed dramatically again as I pouted and looked down at my criss-cross, pyjama clad legs.

My sigh again had the desirable effect as he walked inside the room and took a seat on the bed near me with a concerned look.

Never underestimate the telepathic power of a heavy sigh!

“Talk to me, jelly bean.” He spoke in a soft voice.

Damn! He knows that I ate all the jelly beans…

“Daddy, what can someone do to become more likeable?” I asked him, not looking up at him.

You see, if I look up, he will know exactly what I am talking about. My dad had that super power which made him a mind reader.

But it only works with me, my brother and my mom… Weird, right?

“Why do you ask? Did something happen at school?