Little conflict

Naomi explained everything that has happened so far between Harol and her and how much he has changed since this morning. She also included the encounter with Elder Zeko. She could tell from the look on the face of Grace that it was a difficult story for anyone to just believe. If wasn't there personally it would have been the same situation for her.

"My lady did you do anything to him to make him change? Grace asked looking at her suspiciously.

"No no, come of it, what can I do to a strong wizard like Harold that will make him change. Even if I could do some spells it won't work on him " Naomi replied waving of the idea. But it occured to her that people may begin to think that way. After all it was not rare to see woman who do spells to make their husbands submit to them.

"My lady, I still feel you should not be in an hurry to be glad yet, it may be temporary or Lord Harold may just be playing according to a script. " Grace pointed out just so she would get her hopes too high.

But Naomi would not hear of it. Harold wasn't anyone to pretend because of anybody. He really must have changed, maybe someone spoke to him.

"That reminds me, madam Tochi has been punishing the cooks for allowing you cook specially for the Young Lord. I came here to inform you so you can rescue them from her temper.

Naomi without wasting time headed straight for the kitchen to see for herself. She knew the tradition was clear that till she was married to him she should never be allowed to cook for him. It was not really a tradition it was just aj intstrcution from Harold then. But now that he was back changed she thought he wouldn't care about the rule.

True to the words of Grace who followed her from behind the cooks all three of them were on their knees. They were young girls who were shaking at every word from Madam Tochi that looked set to tear them apart.

"Why did you allow her cook? She yelled again hitting a stick in her hand on of the girls nearest to her.

"Stop that! Naomi half yelled at her knowing she ought not to be yelling at her but at the same time slthe scene befor her was making her really angry.

Madam Tochi turned around to look at Who could dare interfere with her actions. The only person she was scared of was Elder Zeko. Even Lord Harold hardly exchange any word with her because she was like thr mother figure in the house which he also had to respect.

Some say she was in a secret relationship with Elder Zeko but no one has been able to confirm it.

"So you are here, I would have come to your room very soon. Who gave you the right to prepare a meal for the young Lord? Madam Tochi asked turning her attention fully yo Naomi who wasn't moved at all by thr expression on her face. She knew her place very well in the house and it was only because Harold never treated her right that others could also look down on her.

"I see nothing wrong in preparing a meal for my husband to be " Naomi defended herself with a stern look on her face.

"How dare you speak to me in that tone. Have you forgotten that you are not yet married into this family? Madam Tochi asked stepping closer to Naomi probably to intimidate her with the look on her face. Everyone must be wondering where Naomi got the courage to stand up to her. Even Madam Tochi was surprise.

"Did my husband to be complain about the food to you or what? Naomi asked looking at Madam Tochi who immediately realized she was right. The young Lord have not come out to complain about the food but she was not one to back down easily.

"For all I know he may have left the food in the room there and didn't border to say anything. You have crossed a line you should never have crossed. The rule is clear you cannot cook for him till you are married " Madam Tochi replied her

"Now that I have done that, what will you do about it? Naomi asked daring her. She could feel a gentle pull from someone behind her and she knew it was Grace giving her a signal to calm down.

Madam Tochi immediately felt angered by her behavior and raised her hand to slap her.

"You wouldn't dare do that to my betrothed " came a voice from behind them.

They all turned to see Tobin standing at the door with the food tray in his hand. He has done proper justice to the food and was only returning the empty plates.