Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Dani-

Cameran : 'I never thought to season the crust, it's incredible Dani!'

'Wouldn't be as good if you weren't on the counter.'

Cameran : 'I know better than to argue with Mommy, but if she would let me sometime, I could prove that I can be more than cute in the kitchen.'

'Oh?'

Cameran : 'Mhm.'

'I guess that kind of reminds me, have you ever had chores?'

She hung her head.

'What's wrong baby? I'm not saying you'll have crazy chores....'

Cameran : 'No no, um, as weird as it sounds I really like having chores, and I really miss having someone care enough to enforce them, or notice when they're done.'

I kissed her cheek.

'Well, I was thinking maybe we could have checklists, for when I'm away. Nothing mandatory would be too complicated, in case Mimi is doing chores...'

Cameran : 'Actually, even though it's been a while since I was clean, before I was taking stuff, I had a lot of control. If I need to be big, I can, the only times it's been an issue sober, was if I was really sick, and even then I think I still had a choice.'

'Good to know, but it's not polite to interrupt, princess.'

Cameran : 'Sorry.'

'I feel better knowing that, I've been pretty anxious about leaving you alone.'

Cameran : 'Honestly, unless I'm really in a mood, it's a lot harder to get into that headspace alone. The exception is when I fall asleep as Mimi, but if I wake up alone I'll just feel pouty and likely shed that feeling.'

'Well, let's use Monday as a trial run. I'll come up with a few little things for you to handle while I'm gone. If you complete a checklist for the day you'll get a treat that night, it might just be an extra dessert, though, but it could also be a surprise, like a toy.'

Cameran : 'That sounds really cool, actually. What if a checklist isn't complete?'

'I will deal with that on an individual basis, looking at what didn't get done, and why. You forgetting, or wanting to watch a movie instead is different than you not feeling well.'

Cameran : 'That sounds very fair.'

'I always try to be.'

Cameran : 'So if we're talking about being fair, what fair rules, will be in place?'

'I'm OK with you not always calling me Mommy, but I think the only other options should be Dani, or Ma'am, unless I get a pet name. I'm OK with wearing shorts to bed, but no shirts without a good reason, and the same for panties.'

Cameran : 'No arguments.'

'There will be a list of snacks you may have anytime before 8pm, anything not on the list will require permission.'

Cameran : 'Yes Ma'am.'

'You will not touch what is Mine without permission, nor will you finish. More importantly, if there's ever a time you don't want to be touched, you will say so.'

She hung her head.

'When you feel like you need to be touched, you'll say so, even if it's just for cuddles.'

I took her hand and pulled so she would join me in my lap.

'Please don't be sad baby girl, but it's important to address these things. We can talk about other things though, like what you need. It's not the same as rules, but this relationship is for both of us, what things do you need? To feel happy, and safe, what can I do?'

She seemed to be deep in thought.

Cameran : 'No, taking you away.'

'What do you mean?'

Cameran : 'I get, that if I'm bad, I don't get cuddles and kisses, but I can't be ignored, or made to sleep alone more than one night. I know bad girls don't deserve cuddling and stuff, but being made to feel like I don't belong is too much.'

'We will be in the same bed every night unless it's something like I have the flu, or just fall asleep on the couch. I know there may be times we fight, where we don't want to be cuddled up close, but that bed in there is ours now, it's where we belong, unless we decide to have a sleepover in the tent. OK? What else do you need?'

Cameran : 'I don't need you to act like me doing a chore is big, but I like it when it's acknowledged, like that's why I like the checklist idea, you have to check it off, so I know you know.'

'What kind of stickers baby? I won't just acknowledge each chore you do, but even if it's small, each completed chore, will be rewarded with a sticker.'