A fallen angel

Chapter 9

Esmes POV:

We arrived at the dining room and all the girls were there. It was quite scary to be around them after all that had happened. I didn't want them to judge me and see me as a baby. I mean they are way older than me but still, not a baby. All of them seemed so concerned with the injury on my head and was asking all sorts of questions to Alci. I wasn't really listening because there was food on the table. This food looked like a delicacy. It felt so luxurious that I was in awe. I've never seen food like this before.

Alcina looked over at me and slowly caught my attention. "Draga, what would you like to eat darling? We can't let you go on an empty stomach all day and staring at the food won't do anything." This had the girls in giggles as I shied away. All this food looked too good and I couldn't choose! I didn't want to pick anything that I wasn't allowed. "Help?" I said to Alcina as I looked at the options. She must have understood my confusion and started to put little bits on my plate. I've never had any of these dishes in my life and I was scared to try them but I wanted to be a good girl and eat my food so I braved it.

As soon as I took the first bite the girls started cheering. They seemed so happy that I had tried the food and eaten it. All of it was so yummy and my tummy was very full. Once I'd finished I pushed my plate back. Alcina started speaking to the girls about what they are going to do today. All I could do was watch how they eat their food. Bela was so neat and tidy, using both utensils and cleaning her mouth after. Cassandra had a bit less care and acted like it was her prey on the plate, stabbing the fork into it. It was so funny to watch. Then Daniela was the most feral with her food. Ditching the utensils completely and just shoving it in her mouth. The mess she made was horrendous but it made everyone laugh, including Alcina. "Daniela, please learn to use the utensils given next time." Alci said as she shook her head. "Sorry mother, they are just so hard to use! My hands are easier!" She had a point, utensils were so difficult to use.

"Right, I hope you girls have fun today and try not to cause too much havoc. I'm looking after the little one today and I can't be watching over you all the time. I'm off to my study, come on Esme." She said with a smile as we left the dining room 

A/N:
I'm so sorry updates are slow. I find it hard to keep interest in writing. I also want to try and write longer chapters so any ideas will be greatly appreciated