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Lorenna Alternate Ending Essay

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Before Lorenna knew it, the clock struck six and her final tutor left. Nara groaned, wanting nothing more than to hide in her room as she made her way into the dining room. The servants hurried about serving food and doing last minute touches as she came in before rushing back to the kitchen. None of them wanted to be present when the Lady arrived. Lorenna took her seat just as Taylor arrived to slump into his own on her right. He ran a hand through his brunette hair and had bruises under his eyes. He looked like their father when he was young with an identical frown. “Was it an eventful day in town?” She asked, laughing as he groaned and their father came in. “Good evening father. How was your day?” “The same as Taylor’s,” he muttered, “Full of stubborn and stupid people.” His eyes …show more content…

“We went over history, philosophy, politics, literature, and dancing.” “Did you have tea with Mary and Sarah this afternoon?” She asked looking at her with a mocking smile. “No I did not,” Lorenna replied, looking at Mary, wondering if she knew that she has skipped two of her lessons. Mary quickly shook her head. “Shame, you hardly have any friends.” Such a small comment irked Lorenna. Her grip tightened on her fork as she sweetly smiled, “I don’t believe I was invited. Even if I was, I don't have time for social events when I have seven tutors.” “I thought it was your reputation.” “Which one?” Lorenna asked snidely, taking Taylor’s glass and draining it. He suddenly paled, whispering, “Don't do it.” She ignored him, as she asked in a mockingly sweet voice, “My reputation as a peasant in a fancy dress or as a constant living reminder of your mistake?” Minerva’s eyes bore into her disrespectful daughter, “The mistake can afford to be refined a little more.” Lorenna slammed her silverware down on the table. "Calm down," Taylor whispered, looking to Mary for

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