The Indomitable Lady

14. The Taste of Frustration

After, in her head, creating several conversations that she would have with Carlos, she sat down at the table in her room, pretending to read the book and appearing normal. But when he entered, he jumped to his feet. Her plan of not being scared wasn't going to work. She feared her husband and could not hide him

ꟷAre you going to explain to me why you're trying to run away, before I give you a spanking? ꟷHe spoke authoritatively approaching her

ꟷI...was going to take a walk with the Enchantress. It was just a ride, I didn't think it was dangerous. Even if it would cause this confusion.

ꟷꟷIf I remember correctly I said that you would only ride the sorceress in my company.

The raised eyebrows, the pursed lips, the hard gaze, everything frightened Teresa who tried to explain:

ꟷThat was at the beginning. I can ride now, I thought you didn't mind...

ꟷYou know you are not allowed to leave the farm! You know it's dangerous! ꟷCarlos approached her, she knew she was going to dodge, but she felt stuck to the ground, fear left her without the strength to move. ꟷAnd you know what happens if you disobey me...

ꟷCarlos, I...you're right...sorry! I don't know what went through my head. I didn't know that it was dangerous to leave the farm... I just went to the path, I didn't go far...

His air was still furious and intolerant.

Were you going after the slave and did you intend to reach the city?

ꟷNo...

ꟷLieing to me will not improve your situation!

Teresa couldn't bear the implacable look and lowered her head. She had to show submission and respect to protect herself from her husband 's fury.

ꟷSorry, Carlos!

ꟷDo you know you would never get there? Any runaway slave, or man with bad intentions would catch you with ease.

ꟷI didn't think...Sorry!

ꟷI know that the slave also brought a message for you, what was it?

ꟷFrom Dulce.

ꟷI want to see it!

ꟷI threw it away ꟷsaid quickly

ꟷ Lying again?...

He thought about denying it again, but he couldn't bring himself to look convincing.

ꟷShow it! Or I will forbid you to receive messages without passing through my hand.

Teresa took the carefully folded paper out of her pocket and handed it to her .

Carlos unfolded it, read it and seemed confused.

ꟷWhat does this mean? What information does she have? And what are your intentions that she speaks?

Teresa was looking for a plausible explanation that would not give her away.

ꟷCarlos, I...we...

ꟷJust tell me the truth! ꟷ ordered impatiently

ꟷDulce and I talked ... about ... who her father would choose for her fiance. She's looking forward to getting married, and that's what this note is all about. I told her I wanted to know everything and maybe she already knows who her father's chosen one is.

ꟷ And what are those intentions she talks about?

ꟷI would like to be present at the engagement, I think that should be it. Carlos, I'm dying to be with Dulce. Please try to understand and forgive me.