DIRTY PAGES (A Short Story Collection)
Clara then turned to me and asked formally in a loud clear voice, "Aimie, do you wish to be our entertainment this evening? If so, you can symbolically display your acquiescence by removing your robe."
I felt all the eyes of the room upon me at that point, and felt the palpable hush as everyone awaited my decision. I was glad that I did not have to answer verbally, since my throat tightened as the moment of truth had arrived. My fingers shook slightly as they fumbled with the knot I had placed in the robe's belt. As the knot parted, I slowly pulled the robe open and off of my shoulders, and let it drop. The soft material pooled at my feet. Lifting my chin, I raised my arms and placed my hand