Narrow escape

Josephine knelt before Michael, whose eyes were glued to the images that were being displayed on the television. If he was hearing or listening to what Josephine was saying, he did nothing to show it.

Josephine undeterred by his ignoring her continued to plead her case.

Michael, who was genuinely interested in the show on the television minutes ago now wore an annoyed look as it was becoming more difficult to pay attention amidst Josephine's pleading. Josephine, on sensing his annoyance, stopped abruptly but she remained in the kneeling position, with teary eyes.

For over a year now, she has worked with Michael, totally abandoning her friends and family. Even though it hurt, the thought of Michael unleashing his wrath on her, and the possibility of Elvis gaining enough footing to come after her had stopped her from thinking or planning an escape but now, none of those things seemed to matter to her anymore.