Coming Rains

“I own you. You will have all your meals with me. When you are not with me, you will be sitting on the pedestal. No one can have you, be with you, or do anything with you without my say.” He stated matter-of-factually.

He shoved her roughly into a bathtub filled with the most crystal-clear water she had ever seen. “Wash everything, but don’t put those clothes back on.” He gruffly stated. “I will bring you new clothes shortly.”

He disappeared. She was soaking wet but managed to pull off her dirty clothes. Val’endera managed to figure out which of the fancy bottles was what; and she cleaned herself thoroughly. Relishing in the clean water, she soaked once she had scrubbed. Suddenly, the sound of a throat clearing startled her out of her soak.

He shoved her roughly into a bathtub filled with the most crystal-clear water she had ever seen. “Wash everything, but don’t put those clothes back on.” He gruffly stated. “I will bring you new clothes shortly.”

He disappeared. She was soaking wet but managed to pull off her dirty clothes. Val’endera managed to figure out which of the fancy bottles was what; and she cleaned herself thoroughly. Relishing in the clean water, she soaked once she had scrubbed. Suddenly, the sound of a throat clearing startled her out of her soak.

“I will take her, and your debts will be paid in full.” His voice was gruff and vile sounding.

“Thank you! Thank you so much!” Her parents nodded and bowed in thanks to the man towering over them. “Val’endera, get over here!”