Chapter 94

The following day crept about faster than Bellatrix would have liked. She woke up with a headache, a frown and a bad feeling about the day ahead. With a sigh, she got off her bed and slipped into the bathroom, carrying out her morning routine before going to her father's room. Elise, who was seated by the bedside, greeted her with a smile when she stepped in. Bellatrix returned the gesture as she moved towards her father's bed. "Good morning Daddy. How are you feeling today." As usual, there was no response, but Bellatrix wasn't bothered by it. She could see from her father's glazed eyes that he was listening. Drawing a chair closer, she sat down and carried on. "I have an event today," she told him, but glanced at Elise. Elise, as expected, perked up the moment she heard this. "An event?" Bellatrix nodded. "I'm displaying another line up of mine.” "Oh my, that sounds wonderful. You've really grown into an impressive young woman, young mistress." Placing her hand over her chest, Elise'