"No.... Umm.... I am fine...." She says one word at a time gauging my reaction.
"You want to stay in those clothes?"
"Y.... Yes?" It comes out more like a question and I nod.
“When can I go home?” she asks again."By the end of the month. You got to listen to everything I say until then okay? Only if you do, you can."
She looks at me sceptically but nods.
"So long as you are here, you got to call me daddy and you'll be my little baby girl. I will take care of you and love you. Ok?"
She pouts but nods.
"Can you use your big girl words please?"
"Yes.... "
I notice her not calling me daddy yet but I let it go. She is the most well behaved little I have come across all my life.
"Good girl. Since you don't want to take a bath yet, you want me to show you around?"
She nods. I wait for her to speak.
"Umm.... Okay." she says, realising I am waiting for her words.
I very deliberately walk towards her and pick her up.
"This is the kitchen, where we will cook all your favourite food. What do you like eating Ana?" I ask her.
"Everything sweet." I smile at her warmly.
"And?"
"Pizza and Chinese." She says.
"What don't you like eating?" I ask her next.
"Vegetables and fruits." I chuckle. She really was a good girl eating all the fruits on her plate. I wouldn't have guessed she did not like fruits. I want to kiss her cheek but I refrain. She is in my arms but keeping a distance. She is very rigid and in control of her body.
At least she is answering all my questions.
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