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The Witch's Trial

Zoe's POV

What had I done now? What did they want from me? My mind raced with questions.

Before I could utter a word, Jennie spoke again. "Get the cake,"

Another student pushed a trolley that had a two-step cake. The cake was frosted with blood-red icing.

"Silence!" Jennie commanded. The muttering in the crowd stopped before then she turned to me again. "Zoe..." she called.

I did not respond, only stared at her in horror. My mouth quivered in apprehension. Not this again.

"Are you deaf?" she yelled.

Startled, I murmured. "Yes...?"

She creepily tilted her head. "You are not like your mother, are you? You are not a whore."

"No.... no...."

She smiled at me with no warmth. "That is awesome to hear and that is why I am throwing you this birthday party," Her gleeful voice carried a sarcastic undertone.

"Thanks..." I said managing a nervous smile.

"No worries, you deserve it," She turned to the crowd of students. "Doesn't she?"

"Yeah," The student said in unison and began to cackle
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