Chapter Eleven

CHAPTER ELEVEN

ELENA

It's been weeks since my encounter with Don Luciano. As much as I challenged him and praised him, Don isn't the kind of person that goes back on his words so I was subtly scared and waiting for my judgment day in his hands. Ever since that day, I have tried my best to hide myself properly to avoid being seen by him. I'm extremely careful during the early hours of the day and the evenings and nights because that is the time he spends at home. I've spent my time doing chores and assisting in the kitchen while looking out for Maria who has been in the sick bed for 2 weeks, though she is a lot better now. After my work for the day, I didn't feel like hiding inside like I usually did so I looked around for Gigi, for over 1 week I hadn't seen her, and I have missed her a lot. Gigi is like the bright light in my dark world, she doesn't hide her dislike for anyone nor does she backbite. She was mischievous too, the exact mixture I need in a friend to compliment me. She s