(NITI'S P.O.V.) Appalled, I couldn’t counter what he was saying. He anyway continued, “Who told you to bring over the tea?” His voice had gotten rougher and my fingers began to tremble as I tried to wipe my tears. He reached over to me and grabbed my neck as he reminded me, “Remember not to defy my words, or cause a ruckus in the villa ever again.” I picked myself up and walked slowly towards my room. Humiliated and deprived of any hope, I moved towards the dressing table. After glaring intensely at my ludicrous countenance, I laughed. I laughed at the turn of events and my atrocious fate. "I wonder what did I ever do to anyone?" I couldn't help but complain. While I wept, standing in front of the mirror, I brought my knuckles closer to my eyes and rubbed them. "Even Joanne doesn