Chapter 6 Panty

• DONALD
• "Good morning, sweetheart!" I declared, but to an empty bed as i opened the door.
• “Avala it's too early to play hide-and-seek.'’ My eyes searched the entire room, she was not in sight, so i walked over to the inner door, opening it.
• ‘'There you are.'’ i said, closing my nose with my fingers. “Make sure you brush your teeth when you're done.'’
• Avala giggled, then responds, “Okay, Daddy.'’
• “I'll go start breakfast while you get cleaned up," I said, backing away from her.
• I hurried while making breakfast, when i was done, i placed the plates on the dining table, making sure everything was in order. Next, I headed to the counter to prepare Avala's lunch pack. I carefully packed her favorite snacks and sandwiches, making sure enough was available. I filled the launch pack, cleaned my hands with a towel, and then made my way to Avala's room.
• I expected to see Avala playing with her toys when i entered the room, to my surprise, Avala was lying on her bed sleeping. This very moment i feel like spanking her, but i know better not to try such, so i held myself from doing it, took a deep breath and gently walked up to her tapping her to arouse her from sleep. When she opened her eyes, i asked if she brushed her teeth as i instructed her to do earlier and Avala shook her head. I carried her out of the bed without saying a word.
• Avala is simply unpredictable, one minute she's co-operating with me, and the next minute she's giving me stress. I hurried with showering her, making sure the water wasn't too hot or too cold. After that, i finally got her clean and wrapped her in a towel, carried her into the room.
• I love my baby, no doubt about that. But most times dealing with Avala can be frustrating. Being a single father to a 5-year-old is not easy, I stood in front of Avala, holding out her panty, stockings, and singlet I had chosen for her to wear then called her to come over.
• Avala shook her head and said, "Daddy, I don't want to wear that panty.'’
• I checked the panty again, maybe there's a reason Avala doesn't want to wear it. I flipped it over, observing every part of the panty and nothing was wrong with it, there's no tear or stain, i saw absolutely nothing that triggered this very action of not wanting to wear this panty.
• “See, there's nothing wrong with this beautiful panty, look at the flowers at the front, they look beautiful. Come on sweetheart, put your leg.'’
• I watched Avala in confusion as she crossed her arms across her chest, shaking her head. All my attempts to coax her into wearing it is now a waste.
• I wasn't in the mood for her drama, i need to get to work soon. "Avala, please, we don't have much time left. You will go late to school if you don't hurry up.'’
• Avala shook her head again proving stubborn. I don't want to be late for work, I also don't want to force her into wearing something she doesn't want to wear.
• "Okay, Avala, Why don't you pick out a different panty?.”
• I watched Avala as she strolled to her drawer, she knelt down bringing out the first slide and began her search for whatever it is she's looking for since my pick was not good enough. She was done bringing out everything that was in that sector and headed to the next one, i watched her patiently, the last thing i want is for her to cry before heading to school so her entire day doesn't get spoilt.
• Avala searched and searched without seeing what she was actually looking for. with the way she's going, we may end up staying here until we both run late, so out of frustration i asked. “Avala, you've been searching for a while now, yet i've not seen what you picked out. What are you looking for?.'’
• “Daddy, hold on i will see it soon.'’ She replied and continued with her search.
• I don't have my watch on, and there's no wall clock in Avala's room for me to know the actual time we've spent. “Avala, there's no time. what are you looking for?.'’
• Avala ignored my question, she remained at her position seriously searching for what God alone knows.
• “Avala, you have to leave there now, we need to hurry up. I said leave that place!'’ I said adding a little command to my words so she can listen.
• “Daddy, i'm looking for my barbie panty.'’ She said, getting up to face me with a frown on her face.
• Did i just hear this child correct?.
• “Wait, Avala there's something i'm trying to understand. So you mean to tell me that it's because of your barbie panty that you were wasting my time all these while?.'’
• “Yes. It's what i want to wear.'’ She said, then casts her head downward after frowning.
• I remember that panty very well, she picked it out at the mall two months ago when we went shopping and i can't remember how many times i've washed it since then.
• “Avala, that panty is dirty, remember, you wore it two days ago, you need to wear something else and stop wasting my time.'’
• “No, it's not dirty. I'll check again, maybe it's mixed up with other things in my drawer, or you can pull out the first slide for me so i can check, my hand will not get to that one.'’
• I'm trying my best to keep my calm, Instead of arguing with her, i went to the basket beside her closet where her dirty stuff are kept, and brought eveything out. She has made a mess in the room already by litering everywhere with her undies, there's no need wasting time again.
• “Is this not the panty you're talking about?.'’ I raised it up to show her the moment i found it.
• I went to sit on her bed out of exhausion. “Please come and dress up so we can do other things.'’
• Instead of coming my way, Avala went to the litered undies and picked out a pink panty and a pink singlet.
• “I like this ones.'’ She said, stretching them towards me.
• Avala's stress is already too much for me to handle, I took them from her hand and helped her into it. I thought about the delay, due to it, i fully dressed her in her uniform as well, i don't want to delay further.
• I led the way with Avala following behind me, when we got to the dinning table i helped her by lifting her into one of the seat, then i carefully placed a napkin in front of her uniform, tucking a part of it into the space around Avala's neck.
• “What's the problem?.'’ I asked, immediately i took my seat and noticed Avala's face.
• “The pancake tastes wierd.'’
• I don't understand Avala this morning, for years, I've been making pancakes for us. So what's making this one to taste weird?, she has never complained.
• “Baby, i'm sorry about the pancake okay. Maybe i forgot to add something or i didn't mix up the correct measurement of every incredient. I'll do better next time.'’ I said, all in attempt to please Avala.
• “Is my mommy coming today?.'’
• Not again.
• “No, she's not coming today. Please eat up, i'll call her to come tomorrow and make you sweet pancakes.'’
• “Daddy, please don't forget to call her.'’
• “I won't. Eat up, there's no time.'’