Chapter Seventeen – The accidental touch
Esperanza’s point of view.
As I entered the dinning hall, Lady Charlotte, and Lady Delilah had all but finished their food. I went and filled my plate with some salad, chicken and bread, then proceeded to eat. I was indeed very hungry and wondered how I had survived all those years with just one bowl of light soup per day.
The Lady Delilah approached me, her face contorted with anger.
“Where have you been?” she spat at me.
I looked up at her, then smiled sweetly
“With his majesty the King” I answered, then continued to consume my food
“What for TWO HOURS!” she shouted in a very un lady like manor.
I chose to ignore her outburst and continued with my luncheon.
“I asked you a question” she demanded,
“And I refused to answer La
