Narrator's pov
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"I think it's an excellent idea"
"Papa, no-"
"Mija it's good for you to get involved with the church"
"But papa-"
"You know your mother is going to be hard on you if you tell her you don't want to do it"
"But I didn't agree to this-"
"Summer, I think it's an excellent idea. You need a new change in your life, something that's actually uplifting and not negative. You're always in stuff that makes you feel bad about yourself or leaves you stressing. Don't you think it's time for a new chapter in your life?"
"By ironing robes and wiping MICROPHONES!? AND SWEEPING THE CHURCH!?"
"I know it sounds like alot but it isn't. When I was around your age-"
"Oh God. Here it comes" Summer groaned, allowing her head to fall flat on the kitchen counter
Her father chuckled as he went around the corner of the kitchen island, pulling a stool
"Your uncles and I used to mop the church every morning at 5am, then we'd brush the chairs and wash the windows. It wasn't hard, especially having my brothers with me. It gave us a bond, it brought us much closer as a family, especially in worship. And right after, there was a lake out back where we'd jump in and spend the next couple hours floating. Maybe it'll be a great experience for you" He said
"Father. As much as I appreciate that story, I don't have brothers to help me clean"
"Oh sure you do-"
"I would rather drown in a dog's period blood than have him with me"
"Oh come on, I'm sure he'll-"
"No"
"Okay. Well here's what, I'll talk to Pastor Robbins and see if he can help me get someone to clean with you. I promise you'll have fun" He said
At this point, Summer had no idea why she thought she could escape the decision either way
She thought her father would help her out of it but oh boy was she wrong. He even seemed more excited for her to do it than anyone else
Actually. He was the only one excited.
But if he wasn't against it then he would only encourage her mother to force her some more
"Okay okay. I know it's going to be tough for you but here's what I'll do. If you agree to do this then you can go out every weekend that you want-"
Little stars began to twinkle in Summer's eyes and her head quickly propped up from the counter to face her father
A smile plastered across her lips so wide that the man had to lean back in his chair to avoid it
"And curfew?"
"Hmm.... 12am"
"Make it 3am and it's a deal"
"Wha- 3 is ridiculous-"
"3 or nothing father" Summer smirked
"Aghhhh. On one condition"
"What's that?"
"You tell your mother you want to do this. Not that someone is forcing you to"
Summer furrowed her brows for a bit as she watched the man
