Miss Maid

The maid bg 3

"New maid?"

"Yes, nii-chan. I've recruited a new maid hehehe." Naoki replied with a cry

"For what?"

"Nanami ba-san would be very overwhelmed if taking care of the kitchen alone. Moreover, I plan to make a welcoming event for your return to Japan. We have to celebrate together!!" said Naoki happily, he never seemed to have the slightest problem. That's why Reiji loved Naoki who felt able to take care of Ryuuga in his own way.

"Ahaha Souka, Yuka.. Sankyuu Naoki - kun." Reiji chuckled back at Naoki

"Hey, Ryuuga. You should come too. This is a very valuable reunion. I'll invite Izumi too." Ryuuga glanced at Naoki through the sharp tail of his eyes, it was obvious that Ryuuga did not like Naoki's plans for the night. "Don't rule me, you're not the boss here" Ryuuga said in a very piercing tone, but Naoki was already very immune to this. He just pouted and hit Ryuuga's arm hard enough that the spoon he was using to eat fell onto the table. "The Ano kusso Ryuuga! Nii-chan hasn't lived with us for years, you have to welcome her well." Naoki said.

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Sienna had gone back and forth three times to fetch water but there was still more than half of the park that he had yet to work on. Wiping the sweat on his forehead, he sat on the grass looking at the white rose plant before him. "Kirei.." murmured Sienna with a smile, his fingers touching the petals of the flower in a gentle motion.

"Sienna? Are you done?" call Nanami, Sienna gasped and then smiled "Not done yet, ba-san hehe.."

"Souka's? Ahaha it's okay, you don't have to finish it.." Nanami also sat next to Sienna while looking at the face of the girl. "Sienna, you're so beautiful." praise her without distracting her, while Sienna felt uncomfortable and smiled clumsyly to get compliments from the woman next to her.

"A-arigatou ba-san." replied Sienna

"May I ask you something?" nanami asked in her soft voice, Sienna nodded confidently. "You can ask me anything, ba-san" Sienna said with a cheerful smile.

"Why do you want to work as a maid here? Didn't you hear about the rumors going around from people who used to work here?"

"...." for a moment, it took Sienna's mind to lie to Nanami. But he immediately dismissed the thought because Nanami was a person he could trust, let alone her age which was the same as her mother figure. "I really need money, ba-san. Maybe I've heard it but I take it as a rumor, the rest of me will prove it myself. This house is also not a horror as rumored."

"Eh? Pffts.." Nanami gave her a laugh, she felt curious and funny at once, Sienna scrunched her forehead confused, "What's wrong, ba-san?" sienna asked as she watched Nanami's face. Nanami held onto Sienna's shoulder then shook her head "You even heard the rumors about the haunted house as well? Haha... I thought you heard rumors about our employer's cruelty."

"Ah that? I heard it too but I've never seen my own master."

"Are you not afraid?"

"No. How is our employer's face? Is it like The Beast?" sienna asked innocently and made Nanami's laughter break while Sienna was a little confused but just joined in laughing as she could. "Haha you are..." Nanami stopped her laughter and wiped her tears down the corner of her eyes "Of course she's very handsome, even you might like her.."

"uh? Ah no, no. No way, ba-san. How can you say such a ridiculous thing?"

"Hm.. Why yes? Ah yes, maybe because your age is not much different from the young master, so I can predict a little." replied Nanami while chuckling amusedly with the topic of their discussion. "You're the one who's been spoken to.. I'm so glad you still choose to work here." said Nanami with a warm smile, Sienna bought in shock and she returned Nanami's smile. Nanami got up from her seat and cleaned her skirt, "Sienna, I have to go in. You still want to be here?"

"I'll stay here, if ba-san needs me, just call me right away" Sienna said

"All right then.. See you later." Nanami waved her hand at Sienna and was replied by the blond girl. After Nanami entered the kitchen, Sienna looked back at the roses before her.

"Huf... I'm not so used to all this. Oh right, I haven't contacted Haru and Sora, nor have I had time to contact Yui and Aika-chan." Sienna instantly reached into her skirt pocket and took her cell phone. A few minutes later, Sienna called her home phone.

"Moshi-moshi?"

"Moshi-moshi, nee-chan."

"Haru-chan, how are you? Are you all right?"

"Yes, we're all fine here. Why did you just call?"

"Gomen, I just moved on so I didn't have time to call you yesterday. How are you kaa-san?"

"Souka's? Why move? The news is that the mother has improved but still has to be treated in the hospital intensely. You know the state of our home, right? Too cold for mom."

"Souka.. What about your school and Sora-kun?"

"really?! Ah, I got it. I'm sorry, then I'll send money for your allowance and also to buy new shoes."

"Don't let you borrow someone else's money, nee-san. I'm saying this because I don't want to lie to you. You've survived and fought until this second, thank you for holding on for us."

"....Ahaaha you've changed, yes, you've become more honest with your feelings.. All right, I'll hang up. See you soon."

"Wakatta."

Sienna shed her tears. He could not bear the pain when he heard his two younger siblings were very understanding of him who was struggling to raise money for his family. Then, he again collected the ruins of his heart fortress that had collapsed, after it was felt enough finally he contacted Yui's phone number right at the break.

"Moshi-moshi Yui?"

"Sienna? Where have you been?! Why did you just call me?!"

"My ear hurts, Yui. Gomen, yesterday I was in such a hurry that I didn't get to tell anyone."

"Where are you now? Are you back yet?"

"Ano...Yui.."

"Why? What was? Justsaytheword. What's going on?"

"Where are you? Are you alone?"

"I was in the toilet. Is this a serious conversation? Yeah, I'm alone."

"I think you should still remember what we talked about a while ago about my decision."

"Wait first... What???!!! So.."

"Yes, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry I didn't tell you first.."

"Huh.. You're this.. I have been very worried about you. Then how was your day?"

"What.. You're not mad at me?"

"Why should I scold you? Although I'm hard, but I can also understand other people's circumstances."

"Hontou ni?! I'm really grateful to you, Yui. Thank you for helping me so much.."

"Hey, are you crying? I didn't even hit you then what made you cry?"

"You've helped me find a job and now I can be here because of you, thank you very much."

"Hey, it's your own business. It has nothing to do with me."

"Ah but.. Can you not tell Aika-chan first? If I have time to meet you, I'll explain myself."

"Wakatta, you can trust me. I'm not gonna tell Aika."

"Can I call you anytime if I'm in trouble here?"

"of course. I'd be so happy if you really did that."

"I have to get back to work and your break time is almost over, right? Then I hang up. See you later."

"Jaa ne."

Sienna can breathe a sigh of relief. The burden felt slightly reduced when he heard the answer from his coworker. He is grateful to be able to meet with friends who are understanding of him who acts as the backbone of his family.