Trapped in the Love of the Landlord
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"I told you, I don't forget someone easily, miss," she said, sending a tremor that made my entire book stand on end.
"Pardon me, sir. I-I've been waiting for friends," I said after gathering courage.
"You're not going anywhere before you take responsibility for everything you've done, miss."
His eyes rained down, until my heart beat jumped.
"But, a-I, I ... ."
"You want to go to jail?"
My eyes were opened for a moment.
"Pe-prisoners?"
"Yes, where those found guilty in court serve their sentences. It takes hard evidence to beat the public prosecutor, and convince the jury that you're innocent. Or at least two key witnesses, it should give a strong alibi."
I swallowed with difficulty.
"And ... Have you ever been to prison?" ask her, with an intimidating low tone.
Either because it shook my head quickly, or because of the influence of this men's threat, it made me a little dizzy.
"Trust me, that prison is not a suitable place for a girl. There's just a bunch of criminals out there. I know that, because it was there."
Die me! Yes, this time I'm done.
"So, did you admit your mistake Miss?"
"Well, I confess!" my answer is desperate.
His lips form a straight line. Not a smile, but more like an attitude of disdain.
"Explain to me why you're trespassing! Did you intentionally want to spy on me? Who sent you?"
"Whatchu mean? I'm not a spy! I just ... just ... ."
"What only? Keep going!"
I wouldn't have told her if I lived here. Uncle John has warned me never to mention my old identity. Especially to strangers. Otherwise, the red soldiers will take me away.
"Miss, can you explain what it's about to cross my land?" Lucas leaned more and more. His face is now only a few inches away from me. His hunting breath, the more it made me difficult to concentrate.
I opened my mouth, but no sound came out. My breath's blocked. It felt like my chest was tight, as if what I was breathing was not air, but the scent of the man before me.
"What's your name?" asked Lucas in a hoarse voice.
"Attribute!" call someone.
Spontaneous Lucas retreated, and released his confinement. We stood straight facing each other.
"Oh, sorry. I mean Rachel," correct Tatiana. "From the moment I looked for you, I was worried why I was in the toilet so long?"
"Sorry My Lady, I have a little business with this Miss," replied Mr. Kingston's polite. "Just want to know his name."
I raised my chin, without hesitation introducing myself, "Include, I'm Rachel Black Leverton. Lady Tatiana's distant cousin Marriane Leverton" A formal introduction, after we were both in a position of proper etiquette.
"I'm sorry for being disrespectful, Lady Tatiana. Please return to the banquet. I still have a very important affair with Lady Rachel" Lucas said without further ado.
"But—" My protest voice was cut off, as Lucas gave a pretty deadly look. Obviously the threat of going to jail was on his face.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Kingston. If you may know, what's your problem with my cousin?" Uh, I mean Rachel, sometimes kind of messes with people. But, he didn't mean to be disrespectful" defended Tatiana.
"Hmmm, is that it?" One eye raised. "Alright, we'll talk about it later after the banquet is over. I hope, Miss Rachel to not leave the place without my permission."
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