Chapter 43

Chapter 43:

Danah was listening to their conversation, she was startled when she heard Lucius coming but luckily for her, she was able to get away before he opened the door.

"What are you doing here?" He hissed.

"I came to check on My Lady as you have instructed," she answered, shivering in fear.

"You came to look..." He paused for a while. "Don't worry, just go inside," he added and then he walked away in anger.

Her presence was beginning to annoy him, but he must maintain his composure for the time being.

"I am sorry sir," she murmured, as she watched him walk away. She quickly opened the door after knocking on it.

"Good afternoon, my lady," she said.

“My lady! Do I have to correct you any more times? I want to be referred to as Layla,” she remarked.

“I'm sorry, my... Layla,” she mumbled.

“There is no need to apologize; after all, we are friends now,” Layla exclaimed as she gleefully drew nearer.

"Be free with me, I am sorry you had to go through all of that for my sake, but don't