Chapter 20

Chapter 20:

"You see, all eat, and no play, they say it simply makes you a dull woman," Layla beamed as she had just said the wisest thing.

"You have worked all day, now it's time to play!" She announced, "I will ask you some questions and you would answer. You will also get the opportunity to ask me any questions you choose about anything in return. Who then goes first?"

Danah squeezed her fingers together as fear of what this situation could cost her seeped into her existence. But it was too late to back down now.

“You go first,” she whispered.

She just wanted all of it to end immediately.

“That's perfect! So, how long have you been working for your master?" Layla began.

Danah couldn't recall how long she had worked for the brothers. And she didn't know if telling Layla the truth was the right thing to do, so she lied.

"I've only been here for ten years, my lady —I'm sorry Layla."

“Woah, ten years is a very long year. Are you married though?"

Danah simply shook her head to signify n