Once there was a tiny little sister named Lily. She was secretly eating cookies before dinner. Her mom came into the kitchen and caught her with a mouthful of cookies. Lily's face turned red with guilt. Mom just shook her head and said, 'You should wait until dinner for treats, dear.' Lily apologized and promised to be good.
The tiny little sister might be caught because she was being naughty outside. For instance, she might have been told not to go near the pond in the garden, but she went there anyway. Also, she could be caught if she was tattling on her siblings when she was the one who started the trouble. Mom would soon catch on to her false accusations and catch her in the act.
She might have caught a fairytale story, like Cinderella. Maybe she was in the library and stumbled upon a beautifully illustrated book with that classic story.
She could have shared the story with her friends or family. Maybe she was so excited about it that she wanted everyone else to know about this great story she found.
It might also be a story about adventures. A story where the main character goes on exciting journeys, like 'Alice in Wonderland'. Such stories can fuel a child's imagination.
Since we don't have the details of the story, it could be a child. Often in such stories, it's a curious child who doesn't fully understand boundaries yet.
If the sister catches mom making up or 'screwing' stories, she could first have a private conversation with her mom. Let her mom know that she noticed and that honesty is important in the family.
First of all, you need to stay calm. It's a very difficult situation, but panicking won't help. Try to have an honest conversation with your mom. Explain the situation clearly, if there was some innocent misunderstanding, make sure she understands that. For example, if you were just sharing a personal secret or having a close siblings' moment that might have been misinterpreted.
Tell the truth right away. If it was just a normal conversation or activity, say it directly. For instance, 'Mom, we were just talking about our school day.'
This is a very uncomfortable situation indeed. You should start by taking responsibility for your actions. Let your little sister know that what she saw was not appropriate for her to see. If she has questions, answer them as simply and appropriately as possible. For example, you could say it's a normal but private activity for adults. After that, work on your self - control and privacy habits to avoid similar incidents in the future. It's important to also respect the fact that this might have an impact on your sister's view of you, so be extra careful in your interactions with her going forward.