Over her few months here I had observed her with unwavering interest. Her confidence, her candor, her ability to demand respect and boundaries without hesitation. Initially, I believed the reason for Esther’s arrogance was cliché: she’s just a bitch. But after weeks of watching her, I come to the conclusion that Esther isn’t a shrew at all. She sees her place in this world in a way I have yet to see myself. Esther might be hired to help, but she treats herself like an equal, and as a result, everyone else treats her that way too.
