As if my ear heard wrong I asked again, I am sure but to be extra sure.

"What did you say?"

On norms, he wouldn't have to repeat it but I guess he did for me to be aware of the fact that he meant his word.

"You are grounded Marianne, until further notice."

My lips dilated in a burst of laughter and he furrowed his brows, he looks confused. Well, I am too and I am going to demand an explanation.

"What am I? A teenager?" I asked amidst the laughter. "You can't ground me," I stated, with a serious expression.

"I can and I just did," he replied,...