I made a silly face at him. “I'll get it for you. I don't want you to have my phone. Ted told me a little secret." I laughed, finding my way upstairs.

George looked hapless. He couldn't even command me or protest.

Others laughed and made a comment about kids being secretive with their mothers at times.

“Since you are busy, I'll wait for you upstairs." My dad told Sebastian, hurrying to follow me.

"No, don't bother. You can join us.” Sebastian said.

I stood rooted on the stairs in shock. No way my dad was falling for that, right?

"No, it's fine. I'm actually hungry. I would have a...