Dirty Talk/Three Brats/June 19th, 2021/Family Secrets/Milka convinces her friends that she's feeling fine

Heidi, you're overreacting. I'm feeling perfectly fine.

But Milka, he -

What? Do you WANT me to be depressed over it? Nuh-uh. No chance.

Heidi sounded a bit worried, and now I'm worried too.

I… I don't want you to get worried… It's fine, like I said…

Well, it's too late now because I am worried… I just want to… Now, I must know, as your friend…

That's super sweet of you, and I love you for it, but…

Come on, Milka. You should at least trust her, right?

*sigh* I… I do trust you, Emmy, but…

. . .

Okay, fine… The truth is, I just got startled because Danny arrested us, and I… I kinda may have cried a little… That part is true…

He arrested you two?

Handcuffs and all.

Yeah, but it honestly was just roleplay that just a little bit out of hand… It's not like we were really in trouble or anything…

I'm just a little embarrassed over it, okay? I feel like I kinda overreacted two days ago…

And then Heidi took offense to me crying a little, and then she overreacted in her own right… It kinda became a bit of a shitshow after that…

That wasn't an overreaction! Danny hurt her! Hurt me! So why is she LYING!?

Besides, I was in a bad emotional state overall when Danny caught us, and not in any kind of mood to play games… Because I was also worried about you, Emmy.

Worried for me?

Yeah, because we weren't sure what was going to happen to you. Like, we all saw what happened. We weren't meant to see it, so I feared it could've freaked you out. It even made me worried that they could make you do something too extreme.

No, could she REALLY be over it? I can't even tell whether she's lying to save face, or being honest. Like, she was crying in my arms for a full fucking hour after those two dropped us at her uncles' and auntie's place, and then sobbing for another one, for heaven's sake. I've never seen her like that before! And you don't just brush something like what happened aside and "be over it"! I know appearances mean a lot to her, but then again, she's not really a person who tends to stay depressed over anything for a long time either… Although that could also just be her putting up appearances… It's so damn hard to pierce through her head to see what she's really going through because she's just so damn sheltered…

Emilia should know, and I wish Milka would be more honest, but I can't force her to talk. The truth needs to come from her, not from me, and if she doesn't want to reveal it… I can't betray that wish no matter how much it pains me…

I guess most of all I was afraid they could've blamed it all on you, or on US, even though they're the ones who fucked up by doing that stuff in the open, in broad daylight.

That's funny, because my mother said something like that too.

Did she really?

Yeah, she just straight-up admitted it was their fault and said I wasn't meant to see it. She didn't even attempt to make excuses. She was also worried for me.

Your mother honestly sounds like an honest person then…

Honest maybe, but also stupid.

Oh, come on now…

Am I also misjudging her mother? Perhaps my anger towards her is misplaced then. Like, I know Danny is shameless, and he deserves every bit of my wrath, but maybe not everyone associated with him is as dangerous as he is… I mean, he's also friends with my father… And I know he's not a bad person… I hope so, at least…

Still, in the end, we were all just overreacting. Danny overreacted. Then I overreacted, and Heidi overreacted. We were all just overreacting, just like Heidi's overreacting right now about that tattoo star on your wrist.

I'm not really overreacting about THAT though.

Yes you are! It's just a pink star! Who cares?

But it's not Emilia's pink star…

I mean, I would've worn one today anyway…

But that one you can't take off easily!

I can still hide it…

See?

Emilia, letting someone draw on you is kind of a huge deal…

It's just a game for us, Heidi, just like it's a game for you.

Yeah, Heidi, it's just a game! Besides, shouldn't we be happy that her mother's embracing her? That's a rare thing you know!

It certainly is…

Most parents would take grave offense to having their young daughters do this stuff. So don't beat them up for it, okay?

Yeah, she's just interested in me playing this game and wants to be involved. That's all there is to this. It's not like she's hurting me, or forcing me into anything… She's super sweet and supportive of me doing this stuff, and that really makes me happy, you know…

I… I'm sorry… It's just that…

Don't feel sorry…

Am I really the one in the wrong here? Am I really overreacting? I mean, if it makes her happy then I should be happy for her as well, but…

Fuck, can I trust her mother? Can I trust anyone associated with Danny?

But how about you, Emilia? You were worried for me, but don't forget, WE are also worried for you…

I… I appreciate that…

So now that I gave my honest answer, you tell me: are you fine with what happened that day?

Yes, absolutely. I was super scared at one point, but the way I see it, everything ended up well, and I ended up having great fun!

…And it felt great…

That makes me so glad. And I'm really sorry for worrying you…

She's tearing up again a little…

I really am… I'm fine, so…

Milka, look at me.

. . .

Are you absolutely sure you're okay?

Yes, I am! I'm totally fine! I'm super! Over it! You two don't have to worry about me at all!

Well, if you say so…

And I appreciate the concern! I really do!

But like I said earlier, I'm in a hurry. Papa called, and he's waiting at the store to pick me up. I really, really want to help you, but it has to wait.

Just few more minutes, okay?

But I wanna spend time with Papa…

Ten more minutes, okay? We need to make something sure with Emilia.

Fine…

I thought there was nothing left to discuss.

I still haven't agreed to help you.

Are you… Still angry at me over something?

*giggle* Well, maybe not like "angry" angry, but…

If you want my help, I have conditions!

Let's… just hear it then, I guess!

Well, first of all… Hmmmm…

Do you remember the discussion you and I had in your room three days ago? What was it about again?

Well, we talked about a lot, didn't we?

No, no, it was something a little bit more… Specific…

I think there could be a hint somewhere in our group messages…

Okay, okay, just a second…

Wait, so scrolling up and reading all this stuff… I can't find anything that could be a hint…

…No, wait just a minute…

Heidi: Oh right, how did your day end up being, my young student?
Emilia: I had fun. I'll tell you the details in person.
Milka: lmao "my student" she says!
Heidi: Fine, "our student" then.

Now you see it, right? Why not read it aloud?

"Our student…"

Ooooh, I like the sound of that! Say it again, and with enthusiasm!

"Our student!"

Mmm-hm! And that makes you…?

Your student.

Let's keep it that way, okay?

H-huh?

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me…"

Quoting bible now…?

Yes, you see, we really, really like you, and we don't want anyone else to steal you from us. Not even your own mother. We, as in Milka and I, want to be sure that when you say "WE", you mean "US" three, not you and your mother. I know you love her, and she is a sweet woman, but it's better for you to learn from your peers.

Yep! If you wanna share stuff with her, go ahead! But you're all ours!

Sheesh, not even my mother made me choose between her and these two…

But I see where they're coming from, and I don't want to offend them either, so… Maybe I can just keep learning from both… Try to appease both sides, so to say…

Your conditions are acceptable, miss sex counselor.

Good! And I'm really, really sorry I raised my voice at you, okay?

N-no, don't be…

S-so are we done, or…?

I said ten more minutes, didn't I?

It's been like five, so close enough! See you tomorrow!

See you tomorrow then!

Call me in the morning, okay?

Oh, and just one more quick thing.

I forgot to say, I also have one condition…

Hahaha… N-now you tell me?

You're gonna help me mess with Danny.

Mess with him… How?

I wasn't lying when I said it was just roleplay, but I wasn't lying when I said he made me cry either.

I thought you said everything's fine.

Everything IS fine. I AM over it, but that doesn't mean… I've forgiven him…

Wait… What?

I still think he deserves comeuppance for "arresting" us, and you're BOTH gonna help me.

Yeah, count me in! The fucker deserves payback!

Emilia, you're in too. Trust me on this. Messing with him is going to be so much fun…

That actually sounds like fun…

Oh, and please, don't speak a word of this to your mother…

Huh? Why.

We're going to let HER handle Laura…

Let who handle my mother?

I have a "hitman" of my own to help convince Laura to get on our side too, as far as messing with Danny goes…

Milka, seriously? I thought we're just pranking him a little…

Pranking? No, we're gonna MESS with him…

And this is the most serious I've been in a long time…

I'm in, as I already promised you.

This might be a bad idea after all…

Trust me. It's a good idea. Tomorrow, I'm gonna tell you two exactly how we're gonna do it, okay? After I'm done helping YOU, Emmy…

I have no idea what she's thinking, but…

Yeah, let's get over it tomorrow then…

Fine then. I'm still in as well.

Perfect…

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Oh? Back so soon?

Yeah. They'll help us.

Really?

…That's terrific!

You seem a little surprised…

Well, I am… Maybe a little…

I was wondering if they'd trust me after what happened two days ago…

Oh, actually, I wanted to ask you about it.

They finally explained everything that happened…

Is that so? I'm quite curious to hear their side myself…

Did Danny ever actually tell you what he did to them?

I think he spoke something about "An Arrest Roleplay…"

…Seems to match…

…And that it didn't go to plan. The girls apparently weren't even wearing the stars when he found them, so he ended up having to improvise, which didn't go as planned, or something. According to him, it kinda left a bad taste in his mouth, but he didn't go into specifics.

I'm almost afraid to ask, but…

Did something… terrible happen?

N-no, I don't… think so?

…She hesitated a little…

All Danny said is that he didn't end up having sex with either of them, but like I said, he didn't go into specifics. Just that they didn't want it, which kind of made him not want it either. I guess that's what he meant by it not going to plan, as he was looking forward to "punishing" them in his own way. That's all he told me.

Okay, thanks.

Why are you asking? Did those two tell you otherwise?

No, I was just making sure, just in case I got confused over something. Your stories seem to match.

★ Anyway, take this star off of me.

Huh? Why?

Because I can't wear it at home! Remember?

Oh… You're not gonna hang out with your friends after all?

Milka can't hang out, and Heidi decided to show her back to the store while I came here to tell you. I might still hang out with Heidi later.

Alright, I suppose… Although I'd prefer if you'd get some fresh air on a day like this. You shouldn't waste the short summer months locked up inside your room, you know.

I can walk go Gunnar again! But preferably without the star, please.

Okay, I'll show you how to get rid of it with rubbing alcohol, sweetie.

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Oh, a message from Heidi? What's this now…?

I came across an old acquaintance, and she wants to spend time with me. I feel like I can't refuse, so…

I'm terribly sorry! 😭😭

Huh…

*tap tap* "Well, maybe I could hang out with you two?"

She's a little shy, so that's probably a no.

So see you tomorrow! I promise! 🙏

Well, this stinks… I guess it's a Saturday night at home then…

I'm just gonna glue my ass to the sofa and watch TV until I get bored…

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• The next day, sometime after breakfast…