Sarah: Maiden for Hire
Chapter 2
Day 2
Things between Sarah and her double began as a tedious day. Since she owned her, she's starting to feel uncomfortable. Sarah Maiden began to massage her in the legs, just to help relieve paralysis (Not proven).
"Please stay tedious to you, Miss Adiemus," she spoke, "This is only to check and see if you will be okay."
Sarah moaned, "As much as I'd enjoy it, I don't think I can feel it."
The Maiden responded, "Oh… right… paralysis plus user equals no feeling."
The Maiden got up and sat down, feeling unhappy.
"No, no. It's okay. You can massage my left side. The right side of me is still recovering." Sarah insisted.
"Just get away from my limp body," she huffed quietly.
"Okay," the Maiden replied.
She approached her and massaged her left shoulder. She had to be careful, though. Sarah has a bruised hip and broken left ankle. Sarah enjoyed it, very little.
Sarah may get used to it, like many others who'd own a Maiden. But as the days continued…
Day 4
"Disgraceful!" The Maiden huffed, while looking at Sarah's room, all messed up since Sarah was injured.
"What's wrong?" Sarah asked.
"You have such horrible problems with this room," Sarah Maiden snapped, "Allow me to clean it for you."
Sarah sighed, "I got this… please, let me help you clean up."
The robot held up a broom, dustpan, and mop and cried, "NO! This is a job for our guaranteed cleaning!"
She ran around the room, cleaning up the entire area, in breakneck speed. Sarah watched on in astonishment.
"Oh, my goodness…" she thought, "She's like the world record for fastest clean up."
She finished, at only 75 seconds flat. World record… I don't think so.
Sarah bowed and said, "Now I can keep an eye on your room, before you can move again."
As the robot left, Sarah felt disgusted. She thought aloud, "Ripley's… yeah, believe it or not… this Maiden is like a sonic jet."
She rolled away, feeling uneasy.
Day 5
At dinner, the robot served to Sarah some ramen. She held up the chopsticks and went toward her. Sarah slinked her head away, trying to plead.
"Please! I can handle eating it myself!" Sarah cried.
Sarah Maiden responded, "Negative. If you eat it by yourself, chances of a sloppy ending are at 95%."
Sarah looked down and said, "Oh… I can eat with my left hand, though."
"What about your right hand, and what about someone that can hold the bowl for you?"
"I never thought of that."
"How's this, Miss Adiemus? I'll serve you the food, while you hold the bowl."
"Excellent idea, Miss Maiden."
She held the bowl, as Sarah fed her. Sarah Maiden was happy that she fed her, but it seems very disturbing for the real Sarah.
"What am I doing?" She thought, as she chewed, "This Maiden has been ordering me around. I'm capable of things for myself, but at this rate… at this status…"
Sarah let out a tear and moaned. The Maiden was puzzled.
"Are you moved by my cooking?"
Sarah said nothing.
Day 7
At her bedroom, Sarah was being laid down by her Maiden. Sarah was starting to move slightly, since her body is recovering. The robot smiled and kissed her on the nose. She laid the covers over her and went to the chair. She sat down and plugged herself in, just to recharge.
"Good night, Miss Adiemus," she whispered.
Sarah smiled, but turned away, feeling unhappy.
"That robot…" she thought, "Because of her, I'm doing okay. Despite that I missed about five days of school and most of my part-time job, I am beginning to think that she's my replacement."
Sarah got up and griped, "NO! I cannot! I will not! No glorified piece of steel will replace me!"
But then she realized that she did everything to her in her hour of need."
She prayed, hoping she'll move again. She also wished that she and Sarah Maiden would get along.
"I think I need to remember that she's here for my assistance and service. Not to mention that she makes a great miso soup. I cannot just stay mad at her."
She then went back to sleep, knowing what the day will come to her.
Day 8
Sadly, it got worse.
As the Maiden gave her her lunch, she accidently dropped it into her shirt. Sarah was enraged, but calmed down.
"It's okay, Sarah. I'm not mad at you," she responded.
"Sorry I ruined your clothes," she said, "Allow me to refresh them for you."
"NO!" Sarah yelled, and then cleared her throat, "I mean… No, thank you. No hurry."
The Maiden grew concerned.
Day 10
As the Sarah robot was hanging her clothes up to dry, the real Sarah, rolling in with two arms, looking at her.
"Look at her, she may have some clean looks within her, but she's no me." She thought.
She glared from behind and then whispered, "I hate you…"
The Maiden turned around and asked, "Did you say something?"
Sarah giggled in nervousness, "Uh, no… what makes you say that?"
The Maiden grew troubled, while Sarah rolled away.
"Hey, Miss Adiemus," she called, "You have improved of your nervous system. Your paralysis is fading away."
Sarah groaned and whispered, "I wish you would fade away."
Day 11
"Sister Adiemus," one of Sarah's workers from the church called, via phone, "You haven't shown up to service, since two weeks ago."
Sarah replied, on the phone, "Sorry. Didn't you get my message? I was completely injured. Besides, would you want me here, despite my paralysis?"
"Oh, right. Then please return soon. We are in need of your services, since we're running short."
"Right. I shall see you soon, Sister."
She hung up and rolled away. The Maiden watched on and asked who it was. Sarah responded that it was from the church. She was gone for two weeks, since the injury.
"Oh, so you work as a missionary? I've heard good things," the robot complimented.
"Uh, you'd understand, eventually," she moaned, "I don't think you'll know who they are."
The robot hugged her and cried out, "Sarah, you feel very upset. You want to tell me something?"
Sarah blushed, "No. I'm fine."
"You feel angered by me on occasions."
"Well, hardly. You're nice, bu-."
"But it feels like you're storing up such anger in you."
"Yes, I know, and I feel uncomfortable by you… but… But I'm happy for now. All I know is that you have provided me with guaranteed service, since you came."
The Maiden hugged her softly and spoke, "I'm… so… glad…"
She started to leak tears from her eyes, while Sarah looked at her face.
"Is she crying?" She thought.
The robot added, "Miss Adiemus…"
"Call me Sarah, or Miss Sarah, if you want to be formal."
"Miss Sarah… I am happy for you. Sarah, if you were severely damaged, then where would I go from here? I am glad you're alive. The reason that I took care of you is because I cared for you. Trust me… a Maiden for Hire knows."
This led to what happened afterwards…
Day 14
The Maiden comforted Sarah, who was no longer paralyzed, but her knee remained bandaged. All throughout the past two weeks, she let out a smile towards her Maiden… but still, to have some secret words to herself, towards robot Sarah, was deeply hurtful. The worst part was that she never said it aloud.
"Miss Sarah, you must be happy since you have me for two weeks now," she explained, "You should be healed soon, right? Your paralysis is gone, but your bones aren't healed. When you're fully healed, we'll get you walking."
Sarah said nothing, but sighed.
"This is ridiculous," she thought, "The Maiden is trying to help me. But the other day… she was crying…"
"Sarah, I want to thank you for your help… but," she said in a worried state, "But it feels like… it feels like… it's just…"
"What's wrong?" The Maiden inquired.
She started to cry. The robot hugged her and cheered her up.
"I cannot stand it! I'm a fraud! I grew jealous of you, the minute I created you!" She whimpered, "I can't believe I said that!"
"Wait, Miss Sarah, why on earth would you say that?" The Maiden cried.
"I'm sorry… it's just… I hated you… but then the other day… when you…" she sobbed, "I… I don't know anymore! I hated you, but now I know what you are capable of."
She wailed, as the Maiden comforted her. She responded, "There, there. Don't cry. To be honest, when you disabled my Pleasure Mode, I felt like I was like you, and it makes me happy. You see, when you were still injured, I wanted to continue your life. Two weeks didn't go by too fast, but at least I am happy for you. I am your Maiden for Hire, and proud of it. There's no need to be envious of me. In your words, it's a sin."
Sarah wiped her tears and exclaimed, "Oh! You're right! And here I thought that you might replace me! I'm sorry. But it almost makes me feel like I should've have convinced myself to create you."
"But I did, in a good way," the Maiden smiled, "I just wanted to be a good person, just like you. Being you on the outside was a privilege. But being you on the inside, it could be difficult."
"Really?"
"Really. I'm happy for you, Miss Sarah Adiemus," she said, "You have me for the time being, but for now, I must continue my services. Besides, I'm only 2,000 a month for rent; and you have about two weeks left."
Sarah giggled, as the robot wiped her tears, "Know this, Miss Sarah. No matter what… no one can replace you."
Sarah then thought, with a smile on her face, "No one… if an android of me replaced me, think of what uses she would do? She'd help out at church, she'd help out at school, she'd even help out at work."
She grinned, and had an idea, "You've just made me hatch an idea. What do you say we make things right for the both of us?"
"Sounds interesting, and since I am your Maiden, I'll do as you say," the Maiden reacted.
"How would you like to do some odd jobs outside my home?" She asked.
The Maiden printed out a permission slip and said, "All underage users must have adult permission, please."
"Wait, you didn't even hear me out!"
"Oh, I'm sorry. But when you said outside the house, I'd figure that you want me to work out there in the world."
"Yes. How about this? First, we must return to Maidens for Hire and install a personality program into you. You won't lose your main function, but I think you'll get it. You can replace me for the time being."
"ME? Replace YOU? Why that is the most ridiculous motive that I have ever heard!"
Sarah responded, "Uh… it is, but…"
The Maiden smiled, "I think we'll do something about it. I'll give the company a call and install some personality software into me. But I need to know you more."
And so, she did. Days later, the Maiden was reprogrammed into a normal person, despite the fact that she's a Maiden. Her looks, feelings, movements, and abilities of Sarah Adiemus's were downloaded; sadly, most of Sarah's teachings were still needed to be installed manually.
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The Maiden began to speed read a bible she got from Sarah, just so she would replace her at church. She read through every page and then started to memorize it quickly. However, too many pages lead to her shaking and whirring.
"BZZT! Too… much… data…" she beeped.
She sparked and whirred. She collapsed and suddenly shut down. But eventually, she rebooted herself. She got up and held the book up.
"This is going to be a hard job," she said.
Sarah, walking in crutches, then asked if she's ready. The Maiden replied, "Uh, yes. Did you sign in on the slip I gave you?"
"Yes. My boss was kind enough to sign the slip, since he is familiar with your service."
"Good. Now I am free to work for you in any way, shape, or form. Of course, studying in your expenses, while planning to be dressed as a nun, like you, is very nerve-wracking in my servos."
Sarah smiled, "You'll get use to it; since you'll be replacing me and all. Remember: never divulge that you are a robot… or they'll all get wise. The only people who know are Asou, my boss, and the sisters at church. They gave me the okay, as well, as long as your Pleasure Mode is turned off, and stayed off."
Sarah nodded and said, "You can depend on me. But, how will we know who's who?"
Sarah undid the robot's bun on her hair and let her hair down. Her light hair flowed down, with the Maiden smiling.
"I think we'll know who's who. But remember, you are me, and not a Maiden, got it?"
"Got it! Only, since I am being you, my hairstyle must match yours at school. The rest is okay."
Sarah nodded and hugged her, "Knock them dead, kiddo…"
"I WILL NOT!" The robot boomed, "THAT'S AGAINST THE PRIME DIRECTIVES!"
So, this is where we head to now, the life of Sarah Adiemus (played by an exact simulation).
Enjoy the next chapter.