8
Two days later,
Violet was working in the garden. Her job for today was to pluck the weed and water the garden that was maintained well with blooming and bright flowers on Kiara's demand. They grew in the part of the garden that was visible from her window.
Sighing weakly, Violet mopped the back of her wrist on her forehead. It was scorching hot today. Summers were starting to begin and the sun was showing its wrath already. Her throat was dry, her lips cracking from lack of water and her tongue felt like sandpaper in her mouth.
She held back her tears as she peered at the guard keeping a watch over her.
"What? You need a slap to help you get going?" The guard bared his teeth at her.
Violet ignored him and went back to picking up dried leaves from the soil. The guard standing behind her was one of those who had attempted to assâult her. But like others, she got rid of him not before making him experience pain through a kick given between his legs as her attempt to get out of his hol