Writer's Choice 2—Bitter
"Boq, I noticed that you never look at me anymore. Why?"
He thinks about it for a moment before answering.
"I don't think you're beautiful anymore," he says bitterly, resenting her with all his heart.
Nessa is shocked for a moment; then she turns angry.
"Perhaps another restriction on your rights will change your mind," she says, bitter at his sudden rebellion.
The Wicked Witch of the East quickly enforces the ban, then turns to Boq.
"You can't leave Munchkinland; none of you can. You will have to notice me now," she says, laughing bitterly.
She feels a hint of remorse, but quickly wipes it away...