I was the tyrant’s favorite consort, and I had officially stopped trying.
When he ate chicken, I stole the drumstick.
When he slept, I stole the covers.
When he presented me with a priceless piece of jade, I hung it around my dog’s neck the very next day.
Furious, he threatened to have me beaten to death.
I carried on being a disaster, dropped my trousers, and flopped onto the couch.
“Go on, then.
Beat me to death.”
Well.
He suddenly changed his mind.