ALMOND
"Eat your vegetables, Krys," I said firmly as I watched Krystal push the vegetables away.
"But I don't wanna!" she pouted, pushing her plate forward defiantly.
‘This girl,’ I sighed, trying a different tactic. "You know, I wanted to get some ice cream today, but since you refused to eat your vegetables, I guess I won't."
I folded my hands in mock disappointment, as if to say ‘what a shame.'
Krystal's eyes widened, and she quickly changed her tune. "I'm sorry, Mommy, I'll eat my veggies," she pleaded, giving me cute puppy eyes.
I couldn't resist her charm. I could feel the warmth around my chest as I stared into her pleading eyes. Who was I kidding? I couldn't stay mad at her even if I tried to.
"Alright, but you have to promise to eat all your veggies from now on."
"I promis
