Chapter 22
Sophie was flushed scarlet as she finished explaining her previous escapade with the master to Columbia.
"Oh golly Soph you're such a tease!" The bubbly red head practically screamed as she jumped forward to hug her.
"Oh goodness Columbia I don't know about that but thank you," she replied, embracing the girl back.
"It's no fair you two, Frankie hasn't called for me in forever!" Columbia pouted, drawing back from Sophie.
"He haz been rather buzy," Magenta added, as she rose to sit behind Sophie.
"I guess, but golly I'm getting restless," Columbia sighed, getting up to walk towards her makeup cabinet.
"Why don't you ask him to…uh well…you know…" Sophie began, a blush once more creeping onto her face.
Magenta quietly laughed as she began to brush out Sophie's hair. Columbia too joined in on the laughter, coming back to sit in front of Sophie, nail polish in hand.
"Frankie doesn't usually like being disturbed while working, you gotta wait for him to want you," Columbia replied laughing.
"Oh, oh I see, well pardon me," Sophie said smiling, reaching out to squeeze Columbia's hand in apology.
"No worries gal! I'll get over it!"
Successfully ending the conversation, Columbia grabbed Sophie's hand and began to paint her nails a wonderful, bright gold. Between getting her nails and hair done, Sophie felt extremely pampered and just a tad guilty. It always seemed as if Magenta and Columbia spoiled her and she wished desperately to return the favour.
"You two are always doing such kind things for me, isn't there something I can do in return?" Sophie asked imploringly.
"Hmmmm…." Magenta sounded as she twisted the golden locks into an elegant bun, "Vell I like doing theez, eet iz like you are a doll that I can makeover az I vill."
"I agree Genta! It's totally like you're my personal doll Soph! Plus you're really patient and let me try new things on ya!" Columbia agreed, switching to Sophie's other hand.
"I see…that's really nice of you two. But still, is there nothing you want in return?" Sophie said, smiling.
"Can you think of anything Columbia?" Magenta asked as she went to sit on the small couch situated in the middle of the room, finished with Sophie's hair.
"Not really Genta." Columbia replied, joining her on the couch.
Sophie frowned; she had to somehow repay them for their kindness. And it wasn't just their kindness she had to repay; it was the kindness of all those who lived within the castle. But how could she? They had been entirely too nice to her! And then an idea struck her.
"Oh I got it! Okay, so tomorrow I promise to take over everyone's duties around the castle. I'll cook, clean, organize, run errands, everything! And then after dinner, I'll pamper everyone! I'll give everyone baths, massages, I'll do your nails and hair, oh I'll just completely spoil you all!" Sophie cried happily, clapping her hands together.
The other two girls sat silently, openly staring at the excited girl. Seeing their looks, Sophie's smile dropped slightly.
"It's no good is it? I'm sorry I'll uh think of something else, um sorry for being so idiotic thinking I could actually help in any way – ha – I forgot I'm just a useless burden who –" Sophie was suddenly cut off by the body of Columbia slamming into her own.
"Oh Soph that'll be divine I can't wait for tomorrow!" Columbia squealed, in between repeatedly kissing Sophie on the cheek.
Sophie began to laugh both in happiness and relief. Taking a look towards the couch she was also graced with a contended smile from Magenta.
"Well I guess I should go tell Riff Raff and Frank-n-Furter of my plan!" Sophie laughed out.
"Oooh I'll come with you Soph, any excuse to see Frankie is great. You stayin' here Genta?" Columbia cried, standing up whilst pulling Sophie up with her.
"Hmm, yes I think zo."
"Ok we'll be back later!" Columbia shrieked, dragging Sophie up to Frank-n-Furter's lab.
Sophie was barely able to give Magenta a quick wave before she was pulled out of sight.
"Ah I finally get to see my Frankie!" Columbia said as she pushed Sophie into the elevator, a huge smile on her face.
Sophie smiled, happy that Columbia was happy. And as the elevator began to ascend she couldn't help but notice the differences between her and the red head. While she stood quietly, keeping her eyes averted to the ground, hands clasped in front of her Columbia was swaying side to side, humming to herself, hands behind her back. She's so lively, Sophie thought, it's so wonderful to have such a happy friend. And she was content to know that they were indeed friends.
The elevator came to a stop as they reached the laboratory. Columbia quickly opened the gate and ran to Frank-n-Furter enveloping him in a large hug, leaving a startled Sophie in the elevator. Quickly regaining her composure, Sophie exited the contraption and began walking towards the other two.
"I've missed you Frankie why haven't you called me up?" Columbia whined, pouting.
"I have been rather busy my dear, I am a man of genius. And, as you know, a man of genius is often busy." He replied tersely, clearly irritated. It had taken far too long for Columbia to arrive and he had a feeling that Riff Raff had neglected his duties.
"I'm very sorry for disturbing you again Mr. Furter," Sophie blushed as the memory of her previous actions briefly flashed in her mind, "but Columbia and myself have just come to inform uh well rather ask if it is ok for me to do something tomorrow."
Interest piqued, Frank-n-Furter replied, "And what is that my darling?"
"Uh well I was um wondering if it would be alright for me to take over everyone's chores tomorrow and then um after dinner spoil everyone?" Sophie replied, fidgeting with the hem of her skirt.
"That sounds…delightful," Frank purred coming to stand beside the overly eager Columbia.
"Thank you Mr. Furter, I won't let you down!" Sophie cried, relieved.
"I can't wait," He drawled, smiling.
"Uh well if you'll excuse me I should go tell Riff Raff of the plan," Sophie said, excusing herself.
"I'm going to stay her awhile Soph, catch ya later!" Columbia said, turning her attention to Frank-n-Furter.
"Ah yes I'll see you later then Columbia, and goodnight to you Mr. Furter."
Sophie once more entered the elevator and descended to the main floor. She quickly arrived at Riff Raff's door and knocked, eager to tell him of her plan.
"Enter," Riff Raff's voice sounded from inside.
Sophie quickly entered into his room, shutting the door behind her.
"Riff Raff you will be able to relax tomorrow! I've decided that I'll be doing all the work and then afterwards I'll pamper everyone!" Sophie declared, running to hug the somewhat shocked man.
"And the master had approved of this?" Riff Raff inquired stiffly.
"Yes I've just asked him." She replied, moving to sit next to him on his bed.
"Well then…you should probably get to sleep, you'll need energy if you wish to perform all the household tasks." Riff Raff added shyly, slightly uncomfortable displaying his affection.
Sophie blushed, "You're right Riff Raff thank you."
Yet she made no move to leave. She truly wished to spend the night with him, for she found she slept better when beside a familiar person.
"Would it be alright if I stayed the night?" She asked softly, lowering her eyes to the floor.
"That would be…satisfactory." Riff Raff replied in a monotone voice.
"Thank you."
And with that Sophie stood up and walked to her room to retrieve her night garments. Tomorrow would surely be interesting.