A Capital Punishment

I was doing chores in the barn. I was alone. I was told to clean the barn without any help. I know they are angry. I am doing what they are asking me to do. As I was busy with work, Jessica entered the barn and sat on the ground. She sat there silently. I was picking up the straw. I was drenched in sweat.

Jessica was staring at me. I do not talk to her. I get engrossed in my work. I feed the cattle. Afterwards, I cleaned the floor. I filled the water pots with water for the cattle. While I was working, Jessica never once moved from where she was sitting.

I am getting hungry. I was waiting for Alberta to invite us over for dinner. Meanwhile, I heard footsteps, like someone walking toward the barn. I looked at the door. Jace was standing at the doorway. He looked at Jessica.

"You are sitting here. How long have I been looking for you?" Jace asked.