"Madeline. I need to talk to you." Francis said as he sat on the couch.
"Okay, Papa." She sat at the chair across from him. "What is it?"
"I think it's time for you to change rooms. I mean you growing up so fast, I think you deserve it. A larger one?" Francis said to her, as he smiled proudly.
"Ah, hmm." Madeline looked downcast."But, Papa I like my room and..."
"I knew it! You hate Papa! It's okay. You can leave me just like your mama. I'll be strong!" He wailed in an over-exaggerated way, while shedding lots of crocodile tears.
"Okay! I'll do it! Please stop crying." Madeline said franticallly, went to him, and comforted her papa. "I'll always be here and I love you!"
"Really?" Francis looked up at her, faux doe-eyed. He grinned really wide and Francis pulled her down and hugged her.
Madeline sighed and hugged him back. "So Papa, you'll be the one carrying everything, right?"
Francis looked at her and smiled while reminding himself this is for the good of his little angel. "Okay, but you little one will be giving me a back massage, afterwards."
"Maybe, Papa."
A few hours later...
"Ah! Uh! OooOH!" Francis groaned very erratically, as he finally put down Madeline's dresser. "When did I buy you so much stuff?"
"Well it's all cumulative over the years and I need them." Madeline reasoned. "Also I'm a teenager now so more stuff."
"Yeah, I wish you were 5 again, then I wouldn't have to worry so much. Especially with all the disgusting boys leering at you."He grumbled the latter.
"Papa, I can handle and take care of myself. Oh I almost forgot. Tomorrow, Mathias said he'll take me to the rink and then Ivan will give me a lift home. Is it okay?"
"Oui, just have fun at practice and remember all your skating stuff. And be home on time, we'll be having guests for dinner."
"Okay. I already packed all my stuff and I'll try not to be late." Madeline kissed her papa on the cheek. "Now get out so I can change."
Francis left since most of her stuff were already in their proper place, and he didn't want to anger her.
"Mon Dieu, my back hurts more then almost getting trampled by a bull when Antonio said the running of the bulls were fun." He shook his head at the memory. "Part One of the Plan Done."
Next up Hockey/ Ice Skating Practice.
