i would rather die

When a family had their meals together, it was mostly filled with laughter and smiles, they joked and the whole atmosphere made you feel better, feel relaxed but here as if the daggers were getting thrown at each other by the eyes. The atmosphere was so heavy that I sat there stiffly and waited for it to end.

I took a deep breath only when they all left for their work, I would have given remarks to all of them, but I just was not feeling that way.

Looking at the files was much better for now.

"Your highness, that girl," said Kate hesitating and only that's when I remembered I had not discussed the terms of the job with the girl.

"Oh, yes, bring her to me,'' I replied and she took a breath of relief. I wonder what had the girl done to keep the feisty Kate on pins and needles.

"Your highness" they both dragged the girl in who was looking at them, as if they were butchers, sending her to get slaughtered.