Serenia had worked nonstop since that morning-whether it was cleaning the floors, or doing dishes, it did not take her long to realize that she was Cinderella.
She would normally be in tears by now, but she was way past that now. She felt numb. She no longer knew who she was. She was beaten, and she wanted to fight back, but that was proving to be difficult.
There was a knock on the door. "Go get that." her 'evil stepmother' said from upstairs.
Serenia sighed as she answered the door. The face of her nightmares appeared in the doorway. You must be Serenia. My son has told me a lot about you." he tried to smile pleasantly, but it fell a little short.
"I highly doubt that." Serenia said dryly, but stepped back to let him in.
"So I'm sure that Janette has told you..."
"Told me what?" Serenia asked suspiciously.
"Well, I am your new ice skating coach." he grinned.
"You're Brad's brother?" Serenia's eyes widened in surprise.
"Yes, ma'am," he laughed, "At least she told you something."
Serenia groaned, "You know what, forget it. I'm not into ice skating anymore."
"Aw, Serenia, don't give up. It just takes a little practice. Besides, I don't think you have a choice." he looked at her menacingly.