“You can leave”

Lorenzo returned to the room with the scroll in his hand and met Carlotta pacing to and fro.

She'd been so restless and was walking about in the room when she noticed him walk in and she became still immediately. Was he there to release her?

Lorenzo could notice how tensed she was but decided not to pay attention to it. He walked past her to his closet, dropped the scroll and took out his belt.

Carlotta watched keenly, hoping he says something. But it was obvious he didn't have such plans as he took what he wanted and started walking towards the door.

"My… My Lord": she called as she took a step closer and Lorenzo stopped walking to look at her.

For a few seconds, she was out of words as those pretty eyes stared at hers.

"Can I… Am I free to go now?" She asked with a hard gulp.

Lorenzo stared at her for a while before giving out a reply.

"I never said so" he muttered and walked away.

For real???

Carlotta