Katerina "Katherine" Petrova is an ordinary girl of seventeen with ordinary problems. Until that one night, when her world topples over her. The weight threatening to crush her, destroy her. But, Katerina Petrova is a survivor . When the world we...
Strolling in ankle-deep grass in the grounds surrounding the mansion, Katherine, her mother and Giuseppe rubbed their hands in anticipation. Her mother, always being the one to speak first, broke the silence.
"So, Gieuseppe ,I confer you've summoned us with a reason." The mother bowed a little and fluttered her lashes in flattery, only so much that it would escape one's notice as either a trick of light or as if she hadn't moved an inch. She liked to play it safe. Katherine on the other hand, had an inevitable eye for all human trickery . She like to play it dumb, in mortal presence. "Ah. Indeed. I'm here to make a humble invitation to you to grace the gathering we have in exactly ten months from today. Owing to all the inconvenience that the journey might cause to you, early information was paramount. The arrangements will be made and men will come for you. " Gieusseppe finished at a reluctant note fearing his request might elicit a doubtful reaction.
"Gieuseppe-" She paused and placed her hand on his. His eyes flicked to the action. He chose to ignore the volcano of reactions within. "I certainly, appreciate the trouble you took to invite us. But, something bothers me. Why? Why do it, Gieuseppe? " The mother did not leave his gaze until he looked away. He could feel her gaze pierce through himself.
For the first time, his confident, composed and gentleman self seemed shaken up. He had indeed, anticipated the reactions that he was getting only, impact that they caused did seem to surprise himself. It was unlike himself to be taken by surprise. He was a gentleman.
"I -- have my reasons. I take leave now. " Gieuseppe took off his hat, bowed with crossed feet and turned around to leave.
Just then, Katherine said something.
"We will come." She finished with a smile as bright as the sun and as innocent as a rabbit.
Gieuseppe turned his head, smiled and left.
Dust blew in the distance and a mushroom was formed in the air wherever the hooves hit the ground.
The mother turned to Katherine with wary eyes. She gestured with her eyebrows to get moving. There was something un-motherly about her ways, small little ways which made her seem vicious like a cat ready to pounce any moment. All she needed was a trigger.
Katherine on the other hand had plans of her own.
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All hail the Queen. This is an attempt to provide a better and proper view of the cover. The chapters are generally short and are meant to be so. Inspirations , ideas or imagines are accepted. Proper credit shall be given. On this note, I take leave.
