A Short Story : Asking for Favors
Overview
This is an extract of Johnsons' daily life who treat kindly no matter what. They are known for forgiving each other and not breaking family members' hearts. Their motto is 'Family is everything.'
-Script-
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Beck: Good morning mom!
Lisa: Oh my gosh! What happened here? I can’t believe the mess you’ve made.
Beck: I know. It’s been a long time since I’ve last tidied my room. Lisa: *Could you please* clean up your room in 15? Dad and I will be waiting for you in the kitchen.
Beck: *Would you mind* if I do it after breakfast? I’m starving.
Lisa: Alright.Promise me,just after the breakfast you’ll take care of it.
Beck: Deal.
John: What’s going on? Why do you look so angry?
Lisa: It is Beck again. I can’t bear how messy her room is. *I was wondering if you could* talk to her instead. Apparently she is not listening to me.
John: We’ve all been teenagers.This is how they are but of course I’ll talk to her when I return home.Now I gotta leave,I’m late. Until then,*would it be possible* for you to keep calm?
Lisa: Okey sweetheart,thank you already.See you.
Beck: Where is daddy?
Lisa: He was in a hurry and had to leave in a rush.Come on,let’s have our breakfast.I’ve got something to say.
Beck: Yeah? You were going to say something.
Lisa: Right,the other day Madeline came and asked for a favor.
Madeline: Hey Lisa,sorry for bothering.Jamie has homework but has not much idea how to do it. *I was wondering if Beck would mind helping him* on Sunday.
Lisa: Consider it done! Beck would be pleased to do so.You tell Jamie to be here at 2 pm.
Madeline: I won’t forget that.See you Lisa.
Beck: What!? You’ve made a promise without asking me before? I was planning to go out today. Why am I the last person to hear that?
Lisa: It is my bad. I forgot to tell you. This is why I went so mad about your room. Jamie will come soon.
Beck: Do you happen to know the due time of Jamie’s homework? *Is it okay if* I delay it for today at least?
Lisa: I’m afraid I didn’t ask.
Beck: Okay,okay.Never mind.Now I’ll let my friends know that I’m not going and tidy my room. *Could I ask you not to do such a thing* again before asking me first?
Lisa: Sure,I’m sorry.
Jamie: Hi! I’m not disturbing you,am I?
Lisa: No,of course not.Come on in,help yourself.
Jamie: Thank you but I’m here to tell you that I managed to do my homework.Please thank Beck for me.
Lisa: Oh really? Congrats! I will.
Beck: Jamie is not here yet?
Lisa: Today is your lucky day. He said he did it himself. You are free to go.
Beck: It’s been a little bit late.Can I leave still? Lisa: Yes,that is my compensation.
Beck: See you then!
John: Hey! Where are you coming from at this time at the night?
Beck: Mom allowed me to go out tonight. You better talk to her.
John: Lisa! What does that mean now? It’s almost midnight. How come you let her go out before letting me know? Lisa: Seems like it’s not my lucky day. Everyone gets angry with me. It was for once.
John: I just felt nervous. Don’t bother your pretty little head.*Could you just possibly* tell me the next time?
Lisa: Of course.