Chapter 76

Diya

“We are not slaves,” Ruby shouted as he halved the potato without touching it. "Are you seriously going to keep quiet and let her treat us like that?" She stabbed the potato. "I mean, who does she think she is?”

“Ruby, quiet down. They can hear.” I signaled my eyes at the men, who were keeping a close eye on us.

“I don’t care,” she shrugged.

Ruby grabbed another peeled potato and did the same process. She was exercising all her frustration on the potatoes. She was also very vocal, which was going to get her in trouble if she does not keep quiet soon.

“Do it for me, please,” I pleaded.

I was more of a coward. I was afraid of what Elisa would do. I was afraid for her. For everyone. Even Matt, who I hadn’t seen since she ordered him to be taught a lesson, whatever that was. I shook the nudging thought that she might have killed him. This could have been an act. They could be laughing at us somewhere in this house. My house.

It was a joke to even think it was my house. Maybe i