Chapter Five

Emily’s POV

“How are you feeling today?” Mother asked me, her eyes scanning my body like a cat that was about to pounce on an unsuspecting mouse.

She didn't seem concerned it was obvious from the lack of interest in her voice, but I didn’t know if she was being put to the test for being a good mother or had something because I had no idea on what was going on.

What was missing?

“Fine, Mother” I kept my reply curt, my eyes were fixed on my feet.

There were times I received unending slaps for looking her in the eyes and there were also times I received slaps for not doing that - it all depended on her mood, you see. Right now, I couldn't decide which one she was in.

When I dared looked at her, she looked as if she wanted to slap someone. Or at least punch someone. Her face was so red I thought she could start burning the house down.

It wasn't rare she was mad at anyone and especially not at me. And this wasn’t just anger at me either. This was fury.

I swallowed.

“Go back to whatever y