The Maid

Chapter 2: 'Around the House'

Esmeralda is a very formal, but still a very nice she-kat. She looked back, and grinned to me as I'd like to think as her way of promising me that she would come back. I live in a modern stone and stucco house with two levels. I know, it doesn't 'wow' anyone and that is really the point. That morning, I woke up to brush my teeth and took a warm shower

I usually do both in the shower to save time. The house was already nice, and clean. The question I had on my mind was if the company she works for allows her to stay on the property of the employer? Most likely. I know some rich folks that have in-house servants. I promised that I would treat Esmeralda as I treat myself. I'm sure she would like that

'My first maid' I thought

I soon heard her car, "Uh oh,"

I quickly put on my white silk robe as I was naked. I planned to go for a swim since it was a nice day out. I quickly went down the stairs that led to the lobby with the very high ceiling and crystal chandeliers. Out came Esmeralda in a dark navy blue 3/4 sleeve collared dress with tiny flowers on it. She also wore a white apron and simple white headband

There were two small buttons on the upper and middle chest area on the dress. I can see a similarity that she and I both share. I'm thinking she looks more well-endowed than her outfit might show. I'm actually a size 38-D. She wore black block heels, and carried a medium-size suitcase with her. This might have already answered one of my questions.

"Good to see you, Esmeralda,"

"Miss Jarvis," she greeted

"Please call me 'Vicky'," I requested

"As you wish, Miss Vicky," said my very first, maid. That works too. Esmeralda made a light acknowledging hum with a light grin. I actually eat a very healthy breakfast in the morning of sliced fruit like peaches or strawberries, oatmeal with honey and cinnamon, and my morning coffee with heavy cream and monk fruit sweetener. I try to stay healthy.

"I like your outfit," I complimented as I sipped my coffee. I find it funny that I'm the one that's underdressed on Esmeralda's first day on the job, "I was going to ask you this, but it appears you answered my question," I stated, Esmeralda tilted her head lightly with curiosity, "I was going to ask if you are a house-call, or the on-property kind of maid?"

"I am flexible," said Esmeralda

"Care to reiterate on that?" I asked

"You will see," Esmeralda replied

"That's good," I smiled as I finished up my morning cup, "I wanted to ask how you would feel if I asked you to be an in-house maid?" she looked at me, and her dark brown eyes seemed to ask me 'why?', "the thing is with my kind of status it gets very lonely at the top and although I can take care of this household, I can use the help, and the company,"

"In other words, a friend? Or a roommate?" Esmeralda concluded from her perspective. I nodded lightly to tell her that she's right, "well then, if it's a friend that you want, then it's a friend you will have," Esmeralda is not a walking statue as I soon found out as she gave me a gentle embrace, and a pecking kiss on each cheek. A very European greeting.

"You look...a bit underdressed,"

"Oh! Sorry about that, I was planning to go for a swim before you arrived," I explained, she nodded lightly, "do help yourself to some coffee, there's plenty left in the press," I offered to her, and also gave her the carton of heavy cream, and the small plastic container of monk fruit sweetener. She made a light hum of approval at the taste of her coffee.

"I will not get in the way of your plans," said Esmeralda, I grinned back and nodded. Esmeralda placed her suitcase on the counter in the kitchen, and walked out with me to the patio in the backyard with a masonry stone wall that goes down to a lower level. On the patio is a kidney-shaped pool with built-in steps to the 4ft shallows and a 12ft deep area

"What a day..." I sighed happily

"Care to join me?" I offered

"You go on ahead, Vicky, have your fun," said Esmeralda as I took off my robe, and dived into the pool. I can tell by her handshake that Esmeralda is more than just a maid. I do wonder what kind of skills she has. The company she works for, the 'Negroli Group', seemed a bit sketchy. There was a single phrase on the site: 'Pace Tua', or 'With Your Peace'.

She seems to be very used to rich-kats. I wonder what she thinks of those with my kind of wealth. I slowly and gracefully underwater with my butt and stubby tail being the last to break the surface. I wonder what she sees in me? I decided to keep my questions simple, but to the point, "So what is it that really you do, Esmeralda?" I asked as I surfaced,

"You will see in time," she replied

"What do you mean by that," I asked

"Why can't you show me?" I asked, Esmeralda said nothing, and went back inside, probably to unpack her stuff. I got out of the pool, and put back on my robe as I followed her inside, "come...let me show you to your room," I said to the maid as she grabbed her leather suitcase off the counter. I'm starting to think there's something else in that suitcase