CLEOPATRA My stomach flipped over. Breathing became arduous. My palms grew sweaty. Slowly, he walked to us with the bloody knife in his hands and his eyes on Aunt. “Please!!!" I called out and knelt before him, shielding Aunt behind me."Take me instead. Let her be, please,” I pleaded with tears pouring out of my eyes."Cleop…" “I will go with you," I chipped in a hard, resolved tone. His smile grew wider. He crouched low before me, “Good girl," He traced the tip of the knife on my face. It wasn't too deep. A light trace. The knife stung terribly. He held my arms and yanked me to my feet.“Cleopatra, don't go with him. Cleo!!!" Aunt cried out loud as he began to lead me out through the exit. When we got out of the house, a sharp exhale escaped my lips. Again, I had lost the tiny freedom I had gained. Again, I was back to being the slave whose body would generate money. Again, I had returned to the shackles I had left. He tried to fetch his car keys when a voic
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