The Slave and the Master's son

Master's Favorite Slave

Sira Kante POV

 Heat rained down on them like the breath of hell. The scorched sand shimmered in the intense white rays of the sun. Their hats cocooned their heads in warm sweat, and the arid heat burnt at their lungs. Nothing and no one moved in this penetrating heat unless they were desperate, and they were.  

''Master can we have a break?''One of the oldest slaves here announced. The look on his face gave away his evil intention as he drew his whip I ran in front of the old man.

''I'll do his work please don't hit him"  announced breathing heavily.

''You a worthless woman, gonna do a man's job''He smirked evil seeping through his smile.

''Well it's not like you can do it, you're not man enough''I confidently said looking him straight in the eye.

''Who do you think you're talking to young lady!''He said hopping off his horse.

''  No son of the soil can own what he cannot touch or see, and none can see the soul. Whilst you can hold these arms and break this skin, cut until blood runs thick, I am not yours. Do you think the wind only blows for you? That the sun shines only for you? All you are is a bully, a tyrant under the eyes of God and I'd rather be me than you - for you will have to make amends and your sins are many. The bitter irony is that though my body is chained, my mind is more free than yours, less fearful. If I can be noble under these pains I have naught to fear upon death - but you, addicted to comfort and power - you should be afraid '' She had heard her father voice these words a thousand times and I see it- the fear in his eyes before it is overcome by the cowardly power he drew his whip pushing me down when

''WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!'' I see my master walk up to us and I sigh in relief ''You must not hurt my favorite slave''

''But she talked back''He whined.

''Not.One.Hand.On.Her'' He said slowly before looking at me.

''Next time your smart mouth will get you in trouble when I'm not there''He said as we walked away.

''Master,  I think I can fend for myself''He nodded and continued

''I know you can but let's not fend today, I want you to be a servant of the house today''

''Why Master?''I asked as I gave the apple in my hand to the hungry kid beside me.

''My son and his engaged wife plus my daughter is coming at noon''

''Okay, Master''I said looking down as I remembered our fun play dates when we were kids. That was almost eleven years ago and I never saw him after that.

''That's all and try not to get in trouble'' He scolded me before going off to the mansion he lived in.

I went to the fields and finished the old man's work and took a deep sigh before taking a bath and going to the master's mansion.

I ask permission to enter the house and see Master's wife Julian.

''Hello Madam''

''Oh my sweetheart come on let's get you dressed''I followed her to this elegant room as she gave me an African fitted dress that was beautiful.

''I've decided you should wear the dress your Mother sewed''I smile looking down.

''Hey look at me I'll tell you a secret''

''What Miss''I said looking up expectantly.

''My husband has found the person who owns your mother and father and he'll buy them when the opportunity arises so be you are on your best behavior''

''I'll try my best''I smiled and she looked at the clock.

''Oh Dear you get dressed" She nodded and obeyed putting on the dress as she straightened my hair and then I left to help cook and set the table.

Harry POV

The carriage pulled up at my home and I smiled as I took on the mansion that still stood till this date.

''Jasmine are you happy?''I ask looking at my soon-to-be wife.

''As long as I'm with you''she smiled and I got out of the carriage and opened her door.

We walk inside hand in hand and I see my father waiting with the whole family.

''Dad''I said hugging him tightly.

''It's been awhile, my son" His father whispered and I greeted the other family members.

''And this is my lovely soon-to-be wife Jasmine''

''Hello, my lady'' My dad said kissing her hand. She talked to the rest of my family and my father announced.

''This is Sira Kante my favorite slave and your maid while you're here''She came from behind him and my jaw dropped.

''Hello Master's son''she said so angelic.

''Call me Harry''