Jenny’s punishment

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“Wake up already! Do you plan to sleep all day?” Regina said through the door Jenny licked her dry lips and felt her naked body covered in goosebumps as she had slept naked on top of her covers through the night. A slight headache reminded that **** had been a problem as usual for her decision making. The events of last night were still blurry and everything felt like a series of fever dreams.

“Jesus, lady…I’m up…” she said quietly. She said through the door, “I’ll be down in a few…” She looked for any clean clothes as she stretched in front of her closet. She didn’t see much as she slid on a black midi floral skirt and pink shirt before heading down the stairs to greet her stepmom. “Good morning…”

“It’s 2 in the afternoon already, Jenny…I get that it was rough last night but you need to have a some sense of responsibility and accountability. You’re 19 years old about to be 20 in a few months,” Regina was on the other side of the island, glaring at her stepdaughter’s face.

“I was exhausted after yesterday. I’m sorry I slept in so late…” Jenny said trying to defend herself.

“Do you even remember what happened last night? The “challenge”? The accident? The cops? I know you were drinking and you are lucky I didn’t let you sleep it off in jail.” Regina was angry but trying to stay composed.

Jenny remained standing on the side of the island as her brain began to remember the events of the previous night. “Look I am sorry about last night. It won’t happen again…”

Regina sighed and said, “Jenny, you could have gotten hurt or even possibly died last night. We don’t want that to happen to you and I know that would devastate your dad if anything were to happen to you.” She got tried to get closer and hugged her stepdaughter. Jenny stepped away defiantly as she waited for her punishments as she crossed her arms and tapped her fingers

Jenny groaned and said, “Just tell me what the punishments are and I can go about the rest of my day.”

Regina was frustrated as she grabbed her shoulders said, “Can you show a little remorse for once in your life? Normal kids just don’t accept punishment all Willy nilly.”

Jenny rolled her eyes and said, “Whatever. I’ll probably be getting a car in a few days anyways.” She shrugged off her grip as she asked, “Also have you seen my phone?”

Regina chuckled as she smiled at her bratty stepdaughter and said, “Your phone was left in your destroyed car, Jenny. You aren’t getting a new phone or car anytime soon. I already talked to your dad and we came up with a few things.” Jenny grimaced as this was a new feeling for her as Regina walked closer to her.

Her stepmom spoke as she raised a finger, “Here are your punishments:

1. No car until you get your license back. The cops had revoked your license until you complete quite a bit of training to get back in good graces.

2. We are getting you a bike that will serve as your mode of transportation. It will do you some good to workout a bit anyways.

3. No more phone as well. However, you can use this one though.” She handed Jenny a flip phone that Jenny seemed confused on how this was ever a phone.

“The most important punishment is you are also grounded until further notice. No seeing boys, friends and once school is done you come straight home. Put on this bracelet,” she said attaching the bracelet on her wrist. Jenny groaned as Regina’s grip was tight and she continued to explain, “This will tell us your location. If you take it off we will know and we will see that as your way of choosing to be exiled from our home. If you do that there is no coming back to us.”

Jenny sat there quietly and said, “This is bullshit…I made one mistake…

Regina chuckled and said, “I can make a call to those lovely officers from last night to come give you a ride if you think these punishments are too severe.”

Jenny bit her lip and said, “Fine…I’m going upstairs now…” She stormed away as Regina shook her head, unsure if everything was going to workout.