| Chapter Six Finding A Reason To Stay |
| Wendy, Emily and Jessica put on their pj�s, brushed their teeth and decided to play a game of cards until it was time for Em to return to her room. Wendy couldn't help herself. All she could think of was little Sarah and how sad she must be. Wendy knew all Sarah needed was someone to love her. "Emily, what room is yours?" Wendy asked. "The one right across the hall, why? she asked. Wendy didn't answer, she jumped up from her bed and peeked out the door. Wendy didn�t see any adults in the hall, so she started to walk to the door just across the way. "No Wendy, come back," whispered the two girls. "It's not even nine yet and dad said not to until 9:20.� "Wendy just waved them off as she opened the door and entered the forbidden room. Emily and Jessica closed the bedroom door and decided to finish their game. "If dad comes and wants to know where she is, she went to the bathroom," Jessica said. "You lie to dad and get a spanking if you want to, but if he asks, I will sing like a canary," Emily cried. As Wendy entered, she saw little Sarah lying on her bed crying quiet little cries. She had been dressed in her pajamas and she was holding onto her bottom with both hands. Wendy didn't hesitate, she walked over, sat on Sarah's bed and started to stroke her hair. "Don't cry little one," she said. "It will be ok," Sarah turned her head to look at Wendy. " He, he spanked, owwweee," was all she could say as she continued to cry. "I know sweetie, it will be ok cause I'm here. I will take care of you, "she continued as she pulled Sarah from her bed and placed her on her lap. She cradled Sarah and rocked with her as she started to sing to her. "My gram used to sing that to me." she replied. Sarah stopped crying and cuddled close to Wendy. "Sing again please?� Jessica and Emily were really getting nervous and wishing that she would hurry. If dad caught her in there, she would get spanked for sure. They knew this wasn�t a good way to start a new life. Just then, the door opened and Mark stuck his head in. "Emily, you can go. Wait. Where is Wendy? he asked. The girls looked at each other and then at their dad. They both pointed to the room across the hall. This did not make him happy as he turned and headed across the hall. Jessica and Emily could still see him because he didn�t shut their door. Mark entered very abruptly, causing both Wendy and Sarah to jump. When he saw Her holding Sarah like that, his anger drained. It was cute to see her holding her, but she had still broken the rules. "Wendy," he scolded as he approached. "Put her in her bed, now!! he ordered. Wendy obeyed, lying Sarah in her bed. She covered her and gave her a kiss goodnight. �Showing how disobedient you can be is not the way to start your life here at Barrington. He grabbed Wendy by the upper arm and took her across the hall. He knew that he had to remain tough in order to get Wendy to learn about obedience, so in transit, he seized the opportunity to hopefully make an impression. Mark gave Wendy two solid and quite forceful smacks, to her bottom. The swats stung and surprised her, but she didn�t make any sounds or cry. She wanted to be tough. "Emily, bed now!" he ordered. Emily took off across the hall. She had witnessed her father in action before and didn't want her bottom to be his next target. He led Wendy to her bed, pulled back the covers and placed her into her into it. "Wendy, I should put you over my knee, bare your bottom and spank you for disobeying me, and if you get out of that bed, or leave this room tonight, I will tan your hide," he scolded. "Do you understand me young lady?" Mr. Johnson�s words and firm tone startled Wendy. She remembered what David had said about getting scolded and decided now would be a good time to cooperate. She swallowed away her fear. "Yes sir," she replied. In the mean time, Jessica decided that bed was a good place for her too, so as Wendy took her scolding, Jessica jumped under the covers. "We will talk about this tomorrow," he scolded as he left the room. "Goodnight Jessica," he replied "Night Daddy," "Wendy, what ever you do, don't get out of bed," whispered Jessica "I just wanted to help Sarah," she cried. he doesn�t have to be so mean. "You don't understand though. You shouldn�t have gone in there." "I just want to go to sleep," she said as she turned away from Jessica. Wendy starred at the wall. She could see her shadow on the wall as the moon flowed through the window. She didn�t cry allowed, but she could feel the tears running down her face. Wendy closed her eyes tight. She could hear her grandmothers voice singing to her. It made Wendy feel safe and she drifted off to sleep. "Wendy!!! Wendy!!! Wake up please, Sarah said as she tried to shake her awake. �Can I lay with you?� Wendy slowly woke to see little Sarah standing at her bedside. She pulled back the covers and let her crawl in. Sarah snuggled with her and Wendy held her tight. "I'm sorry you got swatted cause of me Wendy," she replied as she looked up at her. "It's ok Sarah. It didn't hurt, so don't worry ok!" Wendy laid there holding onto little Sarah and her mind began to wander. She had no idea what was going to happen when Mr. Johnson returned, or what he might to say to her. Wendy was glad he hadn't spanked her, and though she hadn�t let on, those two swats had hurt. Wendy knew he wasn't kidding about punishment. David was right, he wouldn't mess around. "Sarah, it's only 7 a.m. and you have to go back to your bed." Jessica scolded. "No, we can be up anytime we want, It's Saturday and breakfast is at 8 remember,� Sarah replied. "Well I don't know all the rules yet," Wendy replied. "Are you ok this morning,?" she asked as she stroked Sarah's hair. "I'm sad about my spanking, but I'm ok sissy," Sarah replied. "Just then Jessica sat up in her bed and scolded Sarah. Your going get another one if dad catches you in here. You know the rules Sarah, you are to stay in your bed until he comes to talk to you, so scoot, NOW!!!," Jessica ordered, as she pointed to the door. Sarah looked at Wendy. She didn�t want to get Wendy into any more trouble so she crawled from Wendy�s bed and quickly headed back to her own. She had been there less that 2 minutes when Mark knocked on her door. "Good morning girls," he stated as he entered their room, "Jessica, could you go across the hall for a few minutes please, I need to have a word with Wendy. Sarah can get up, but she needs to stay in her room until I talk to her too." "No problem," she said as she quickly grabbed her clothes and headed next door Wendy�s tummy turned to knots. Her new parent stood over her. She didn�t want nor need a new parent, but she seemed to be getting one anyway. "Wendy, we need to have a little talk, " he said as he stood at the side of her bed. He held out his hand for her to take and he quickly led her to the table where he placed her in a chair. "You knew not to go in Sarah's room didn't you?" he asked her "I had to," She stated. "That is not what I asked you young lady" he said in a very disapproving voice. "I knew not to," she replied as she looked down at the floor. "But I had to." "When you ever think you have to, you better ask yourself if you would be disobeying me first. If the answer is yes, then you better weight the consequences, and you better be ready to accept them. I have a job to do as your parent. I can't and won't be swayed." "Are you going to punish me?" she asked as she slowly drew pictures with her fingers on the table. "No, I am not going to punish you, but I want you to understand that I mean what I say, That Is why I swatted you last night. I thought about this all last night and I talked to Mr. Parker about it this morning. He gave his approval. Since you are so fond of Sarah and she seems to like you, I am putting you in charge of her. She hasn't shown an interest in anyone since she arrived two weeks ago, but you two seem to have bonded, since you arrived here just yesterday. Being responsible for Sarah will help you to adjust better I think. I want to help my kids adjust any way I can. You will help her to behave, I know you don't know all of the rules yet, but even you know that what she did yesterday was defiance. You will remain in this room with Jessica, and Sarah will sleep in her own bed, I know she was in here this morning," he replied Wendy was shocked that he knew, but she liked the idea of having permission to be Sarah's friend and confidant. "One more thing, I know you don't like that I spanked her last night, but if she misbehaves like that again, she will be punished again, and if you disobey again, so will you. Is that understood?" he asked. The threat of more punishment frightened Wendy, but she knew she couldn�t prevent it if they did disobey. She would just have to make sure that Sarah behaved. "Yes sir," she quietly replied. "Very well then. I will leave you to get ready. Don't forget to stop by and get the rest of your clothes from Mrs. Feldman after breakfast," he said as he left the room and headed across the hall. Wendy decided that maybe today wouldn't be a good time to try and run away. After all, Sarah needed her!!! |
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