552 Wedding day (S&F) (6)

Outside, in the garden, Stella and Sylvie are walking slowly, Charlotte is two steps behind them.

Stella's arm is bent at the elbow. Sylvie's arm is wrapped under and over Stella's. Stella's other arm is pressing Sylvie's in place.

There is panic in Sylvie's eyes. She can't get her hand out of that grip. She struggles a bit, unsuccessfully, while Stella acts as if nothing is wrong.

Sylvie does not want to cause a scene. It would not be very lady-like. And the person holding her in this iron grip is the host! Sylvie thought that she can complain and cry for help… but to whom will she complain? Security is paid by this scary woman. Besides Charlotte, Sylvie does not know anyone. Even her children, Felix and Bridgette are avoiding her recently. Huh… what a life… She was wondering why she came here. To be mistreated like this? And what kind of a woman has such a strong grip? Sylvie felt that she was sweating.