Cruel reality

Rita’s story

All this waiting became harder and harder. Two days without water only this tiny loaf of bread was too much to bear for me. I really don’t know what Sarah has in mind. I just hope she would change her mind and quickly. I am not sure how much I can resist without water. And then the door opened. Sarah and the two beasts popped in. I wonder if it is for another beating.

- Oh, darling, you don’t look so good. Are you feeling ok?

I averted my eyes in another direction. I was scared of those two. Another fist in my empty stomach and probably I won’t get up until tomorrow, whatever day it is tomorrow.

- What do you want?

- Well actually to tell you that your Miron almost passed his first assignment. That means that if he gives me the right answer to one more question you will receive water. Surprised?

- What happened if he fails to answer correctly?

- You don’t want to find that right about now, darling. Let’s just hope Miron is sma