Cindy was set down on the kitchen counter next to Greg after being dried with a paper towel. They both shivered in the cool air in their underwear as they looked up at Madison who was currently watching over them.
“Are you guys cold? That’s why I got you that habitat. Let’s get you settled into your new digs. See, this is what I’ve been talking about. We each have our own little worlds we exist in. Time to get you back into yours, ’cause you’ve been out of it way too long,” Madison said with a hint of impatience, reaching down to grab her parents by each hand as she walked over to the habitat sitting on the kitchen table.
“No wait Madison,” both parents managed to get out before they were fully lowered into the habitat. Madison slid the lid back onto habitat with an ease they could never hope to achieve. On the other side of the thick acrylic glass, they saw Madison peering in at them as they tried to get her to lift the lid off.
As they verbally pleaded and motioned to Madison to remove the lid, both Greg and Cindy hated that they couldn’t deny that they could feel themselves warming up. To a regular person it would be uncomfortably warm. However, to their little bodies it was now the perfect temperature for their survival.
“Where’s mom and dad?” McKenzie asked walking back into the kitchen.
“Oh, I finished cleaning, Mom. They were freezing after that and the whole trip to the hospital and bank, so I popped them into the habitat. No need for them to suffer out here in the cold,” Madison said sincerely, flashing a smile at her parents. “You’re welcome. Don’t mention it,” she added, her smile widening before she turned away.
“Why can’t we hear them?” McKenzie asked
“Oh, the habitat has its own heating system, so the glass is temperature controlled. It also has this little dampening technology to give them privacy and stuff. It was on sale the cheapest of the luxury habitats but only the best for mom and dad you know. It was the least I could do since its their home now.” Madison said
“I suppose you’re right. It’s difficult for them out here. It would be quite cold for them over a prolonged duration I suppose.” McKenzie said walking over next to Madison and looking down at her parents. “Don’t worry guys. I will take care of everything. I know I’m going to have to step up as the oldest. But I promise we will take such good care of you. Right Madison?” McKenzie said looking up at her little sister.
“Yeah, I mean, I guess it’s probably the least we could do and stuff,” Madison said with a shrug, her tone reflecting her nonchalant attitude.
“Would you behave. This serious.” McKenzie said, hitting her younger sister on the back of the head.
“owe, you’re only two years older. When I’m 16-”
“I’ll be 18 and still older. I’m head of the house now. This is serious Madison. We’re going to have to step up and care for mom and dad. They are littles now. It’s impossible for them to do things independently or on their own.” McKenzie said as she started taking the keys off of a keychain.
“I said I’d step up and care for mom and dad. They aren’t the littles I dreamed of owning but they will do, I suppose. What more do you want?” Madison said before changing the subject. So, like, what’s the deal with Dad’s keys anyway?” Madison exclaimed, her tone dripping with arrogance and self-centeredness.
“I appreciate you taking on the care of Mom and Dad so I didn’t have to give up my tennis dreams but remember what I told you Madison. They are still our parents. I expect everything we talked about in regards to proper treatment to be followed.” McKenzie asserted. we need to watch our expenses and stuff. And I’m taking Dad’s car keys off of his keychain and putting them onto my key chain. Then his set of house keys will turn into a spare set of house keys.”
“No fair, why do you get dad’s car? His car is so much cooler then moms’ lame car.”
“As the only person who can drive in this house I get first dibs. When you get your license in two years you can take over moms’ car.” McKenzie said as Madison fell into line.
Greg hated this. Madison had stuck them in this cage, and they had no way to effectively communicate with McKenzie and Madison knew it. Even now with their eldest daughter home they still found themselves under Madison’s thumb. This whole situation felt like they were in some kind of bizarro world.
“I have bunch of clothes from camp I need to wash. I’ll be in the laundry room. Text me when the little worker comes. Give the house a quick once over. You have crap everywhere. Mom and Dad aren’t here to pick up after you anymore and we want to make a good first impression.” McKenzie said with an air of authority before walking away. Madison stood there for a few moments with her arms crossed before tapping on the glass.
“Great, now we have to clean up. I believe that’s what you normally do mom.” Madison said lifting off the cage and grabbing her mother before putting the lid back on.
“You can wait here Daddy. I’ll be right back.” Madison said sweetly to her father as she looked down at her mother.
“Madison, can I get a change of clothes or something from the stuff you bought yesterday.” Cindy said as the cool air caused her shiver slightly but the warmth radiating up from Madisons hand felt soothing.
“Oh, I didn’t bother getting you guys any clothes. I did get this cute sweatshirt for myself. I’m sure you recognize it. I practically begged you for it, but you refused saying it was too much.” Madison remarked casually as she sauntered out of the kitchen and into the living room toward the television, displaying her arrogance and lack of consideration.
“What are we supposed to wear? We can’t just live like this.”
“As long as you behave, Mom, I’ll make sure it gets added to the list. I’m sure we can find something within’ our budget.” Madison said with a smirk, her tone condescending. “You heard McKenzie, we have to straighten up for the little worker. So, you can go ahead and pick up the cereal and anything else that’s fallen between the cushions,” Madison instructed before setting her mother down onto the sofa, displaying her bratty and bossy demeanor.
“Just how did food get between the cushions Madison? You were told not to eat out here. You eat in the kitchen in this house Madison.” Cindy said as she looked up at her giant teenage daughter.
“Sorry, Mom, but that’s just not going to cut it anymore,” Madison said firmly, asserting her authority and lack of tolerance for her mother’s words.
“Madison Grace Wessen. We talked about this before.”
“You’re not in charge anymore, Mom. You heard McKenzie. She said we had to clean up around here while she does her laundry,” Madison declared arrogantly. “I’m going to run the vacuum. Just put whatever you find in the middle of the cushion,” she commanded,
“She asked you to straight up Madison.” Cindy said crossing her arms.
“Yeah, and last I checked, you’re my little now, and I’m having you get what’s between the cushions,” Madison retorted, punctuating her statement with a light stomp of her foot on the floor, showcasing her assertive and controlling nature.
Even from all the way on the couch the light stomp of Madison sounded thunderous. Cindy sighed powerless to do anything but acquiesce to Madison’s demand. As she looked between the cushions of the Sofa she could see where several pieces of cereal had fallen. She glanced back up at Madison before walking towards where the two cushions met to fish out the food Madison had dropped.
“Thanks, Mom,” Madison said sincerely. “We just do what McKenzie asks of us. It’s just easier that way, trust me. I’ve got 14 years of experience on you. Plus, she has a real mean headlock,” she added with a smirk. “I know it’s different for you, as before yesterday, you were above McKenzie, and now, you’re on the bottom rung of the ladder as one of our underbreds. I mean littles. Sorry.”
“I’ll work on getting you and Dad some clothes. McKenzie said she was working on a budget and going through the bills while she did laundry. So, we’ll see what’s left over and get some stuff for you and Dad. I’m gonna try my best to be a good Little Master to you and Dad,” Madison continued, taking charge of the situation.
“I’ll start vacuuming the floor. Just put the pieces of cereal in the middle of the cushion, and I’ll grab it when I’m done. Afterward, I’ll put you back in the habitat, and you can warm up while I clean off the table,” Madison concluded, asserting her authority and responsibility as the “Little Master.”
Wow, I was actually wondering if she had other clothes for them or not lol I hope that doesn’t sit well with the social worker/madison can’t squeeze her way out of it
Also, idk how I missed that madison is 14. Makes a lot more sense now
It is talked about when the social worker arrives.
Madison is acting her age for the most part. Its more noticeable now that you see McKenzie who is 16 and has a lot more maturity in comparison
Totally more obvious. I thought she and MacKenzie were only a few months apart in age, but her being 14 reminds me of how moody and crap I was at that age haha
me too. To this day, I feel bad for parents of kids around that age.
Sighs. Can’t go a post without belittling the Littles. And here I thought things would get better.
Lol teenagers, am I right?
lol
Madison is gonna Madison. Yes, McKenzie is here now so Madison is reigned. But he still gonna have her moments.
Omg the way she is so condescending to her parents! Love this!!
I’m glad you are enjoying it.
I guess you can call this some daughter and mother bonding and hey maybe this is Madison way to get closer to her mother and build a better relationship or connection since they both don’t see eye to eye but still care for each other.
Possibly, I’m sure there is a plan.
1) love McKenzie continuing to take power off of Maddy. Though there does seem to be Maddie taking it out on Cindy.
2) Did McKenzie not want to consult her parents at all? I get that they’re littles now so she considers them invalids, but surely she realises they’ve been doing the bills her whole life and could definitely help her with them.
3) wonder how the little worker will feel about the littles not owning clothes.
4) “It’s impossible for them to do things independently or on their own.” lol, making the smell point twice.
5) hoping Madison gets consequences for putting her mother to work like that.
6) “Plus, she has a real mean headlock,” now that’s how you describe a sister, lol.
7) somehow I don’t think “privacy” is the main purpose of “little dampening technology.
8) “Little master” I feel like it’s a red flag she isn’t saying “guardian”
1) crap rolls downhill as they say.
2) Well she was just doing the basics. I think she is trying to prove that she can do this without their help. When she does taxes and stuff I think it will be different. BUt htis is just basic budgeting.
3)it comes up.
4)McKenzie wanted to make sure it was clear
5) to be fair to Madison. It was a size appropriate task atleast. She could have asked something unreasonable. Plus, im sure its a little payback for all those times she was asked to do things like that.
6)Lol, it really is.
7) Are you saying Madison’s main concern wasn’t hte privacy of her parents when buying the habitat? I for one am shocked you would even think of besmirching such her good name in such away. I’m sure it was Madison’s “only” concern.
8) When has Madison ever let something to her head?
1) If only her patents had taught her better.
2) I getvit, she’s trying to prove independence, likely to herself as well as them.
3) yay
4) still funny to read. She’s really gotta dumb it down for Maddie.
5) size appropriate or not, it was Maddie’s mess.
Payback for what exactly? All the times sge was forced to clean up after herself?
7) I shall besmirch as i please, Good Sir. I’d wager her own privacy from them was a higher concern than theirs from her.
8) never, that’s doesn’t sound like her, or any 14yo girl past present or future.