My Storm And My Silence:East India Empire #1

Candy Land

Kamini's POV:

Before Mister Evans opened the door he paused almost as if he remembered something important.

He turned on his heels and faced me.

He placed his hand under his chin as he stared at me.

"My darling Zacharia, I have remembered something and I must address you first before we continue beyond this door." He gave me a questioning look.

I nodded.

"Please, do tell." I asked looking between him and Lord Dagliesh.

What could be beyond this door that he feels he need to address me personally?

Was there a secret gang in there and I would have to swear to never tell or I'd pay the consequences?

Or worse, could it be more of those plantation men in there with their gavels ready to make the first bid for me?

If it was that serious then Lord Dagliesh wouldn't allow you to go in.

I scoffed inwardly.

Yeah right...like he actually cared about me.

If anything I'm just a weight on his shoulder!

Oh really?

Then, why did he travel three days and seven hours to come rescue you?

Something fluttered inwardly in my stomach.

A snap brought me back to the present.

"Hello, Miss Zacharia? Is everything well?" he asked scanning my face closely.

I jumped.

"Oh yes, yes indeed! I was just thinking about nothing!" I flashed my most dazzling smile.

He studied me a bit more.

"You were thinking about nothing, you say?" he asked.

My smile waned trying it's best to look convincing like Dagliesh's.

By the weird way he stared at me I could tell I failed.

I heard a sharp sigh beside me.

"Could you get to the point!" Dagliesh snapped.

James squinted his eyes at him before speaking again.

He opened his mouth slowly monitoring Dagliesh's mood.

I sensed that he was trying to get him flustered.

I glanced at Dagliesh who was now staring very intensely at James.

If only looks could kill...

Poor James would become ashes by now.

"Miss, this place is something you've never been taught nor seen, society usually shy away from things such as this."

"Except the men of course, but the point is, I don't want to offend you as a lady by allowing you to come inside." he explained.