NOTE: This chapter is also in Arthur's view. We will get Alfred's view soon, but not yet. I hope you like this chapter~
I groan as I feel someone shaking me and calling my name. The voice was really annoying as it called over and over. I finally open one of my eyes and see a brunette with a small curl. He grins at me giddily. He had on a blue maid dress and bow. This had to be one of the weirdest ways I've ever waken up in my life.
"Ve! Morning Arthur, it's time for us to get up." The brunette Italian looking fellow boomed. My eyes twitches wanting to just tell the man to bugger of until remembering I have to be up by seven. I shoot out of my bed and look around for my uniform. It was hanging on the door handle so I dash and grab it.
The Italian laughs and walks with hops in his steps. I reach to unbutton my shirt, but then look over at the brunette. I really did not want someone in here when changing into this dastardly thing.
"C-could you wait outside the door?" I ask with a shy smile. The other man flushes and nod is head in a happy daze. He walks backwards and turns to swing open the door. I watch him as he slips out and shuts the door. Sighing in relief I start unbuttoning the top. I discarded it onto the bed then hold the elastic band of my the pants and slip them off. I put them next to the top.
I take the dress off it's hanger and try to figure out to put this thing on correctly. How the hell did woman put these things on? I grit my teeth and just got to the bottom and put it over my head. I slip my arms in and it was slightly tight, but in a sort comfortable way. I reach for the back to tie my ribbon. I keep reaching and just scoff. Why did we even need a tied ribbon on my back in the first place?
I just blow off the ribbon and go to the stockings. They were white and reached up to my knees. I grab the small shiny black petite shoes. I study them and really hope my foot fits. I put my right foot in one and it was perfectly snug. I guess it did pay off to be smaller at times.
I find the bow for my head and place it on top. I tie it lightly and glance at a mirror. A small patch of my thigh was showing and I flush a bit. I really didn't like that idea. I pulled on the dress to bring it down ,but it only moved an inch or two. That was bollocks.
I open my door and see the Italian chatting with a blonde man with slicked back hair. He had on the same suit as the one butler Yao. Both their heads turn to me and the Italian quickly surprises me with a hug. I gulp and try to shake him off. He notices my untied ribbon and grins. He goes behind me and starts to fiddle with it.
"You'll get this eventually Arthur." He says as he finishes up tying the ribbon tightly. I nod my head in a polite gesture. He then grasp my wrist. I blink and look at his goofy smiling face. He sure was energetic for the morning.
"We need to get to work now! Right Ludwig?" The brunette chirps. Ludwig just looks at him and you can tell he has been around him for a while. I mean I've barely known him and his happy go lucky attitude is slightly irritating. He must of built up more tolerance to it.
"J-ja." He said in a thick German accent. I stay quiet as we walk down the hall. We soon stop in front of a room labeled supplies. I tilt my head and look at the brunette. He was reaching to open the door.
"Umm, is this where our cleaning supplies are then…hey what's your name?" I ask. The Italian chuckles and opens the door. It had tons of mops, brooms, vacuums, dusters, cleaning sprays, and more covering wall to wall.
"Yep! My name is Feliciano also!" He sounded really happy as he talked. Alfred had said he would be coming. I smiled softly and watch as Ludwig grabs a vacuum and mop. I look confused at what I had to do. Feliciano scratches the back of his head and grabs a duster, rubber gloves, sponge, bucket, and a bottle of cleaning soap for tile and walls. He hands them to me and I take them still lost.
"You have to dust the listed rooms here and clean all the bathrooms." He said and handed me a paper. I was fine with dusting, but having to get on my knees to clean was not sounding all that pleasant. He closes the door and I wonder what job he had. Ludwig strolls off to his work and I knew I should start to, but I wanted to know.
"W-what do you do Feliciano?" I ask him. He smiles and points down the hall to a large set of doors. What room would need such big doors?
"I work in the kitchen all day cleaning and leading meals." He says. I sigh and turn away. I had to get to my work. I say good bye and quickly look for the first bathroom. I decided to lean the worst part first so I could have a more relaxing time dusting. I go inside it and shut the door behind me.
It was actually really clean to begin with. It just had a small sink and toilet as well as a medium sized tub. I fill my bucket with some of the cleaning soap and slide on the gloves. I grab the sponge and dip into the soap. I then started at the tile floor. I scrubbed up and down with an adequate amount of force. I didn't like being on my knees because my dress would do higher up.
I scrub and scrub harder and finish the floor. It looked like it was brand new. I smiled triumphantly at my work. I ring out the sponge in the sink and swirl it around the bucket again. I go to the walls and can't reach too far. I manage to get myself on the counter top and now could reach the top of the walls and ceiling. I move the sponge back and forth as the walls get shinier.
When I finish the walls I sigh and wipe my lightly sweating forehead. How many bathrooms did I have anyways? I looked at the sheet of paper given by Feliciano and groan. He had ten bathroom in this place. I cringe and grip the paper tightly. Why did someone even need ten bathrooms? Even with his workers there was no need! I roll my eyes and mutter under my breath as I go out of the bathroom to find the next of nine.
When I finish up all the bathrooms I feel like a mess. I was damp and my hands were angry at all the scrubbing, They throbbed lightly and my knees cramped at being on them so much. I had put the bucket, gloves, sponge, and cleaning soap away and had the duster in my hand. I already had done a lot of rooms. The next room listed was for a study. I really hoped it wasn't what I thought.
I stepped inside and was greeted by the smell of leather-bound books. It was a comforting scent. I walk in more and look at the huge supply of books. There was a desk with papers across it in the corner and a few chairs and lamps scattered around the room. I start to dust the desk first, but making sure to keep everything as it was.
I dusted off some chairs and lamps just for the purpose of cleaning. I was waiting to do the one place last because I wanted to look at the different titles. I go to the book case and start to dust it delicately. I move my hand swiftly and my eyes scan all the books spines. Most of them weren't my taste until I stumbled onto a green novel titled the wizard's lie. I take it out and read the back.
It was about a wizard who trapped this young maiden and cursed her so she couldn't leave. If she did she would be turned into a horrid monster. She would sob ever night even with the wizard's kind hospitality. He had tried everything to make her staying to his liking. He didn't have anyone else living with him so she could have anything in his grasp. The girl didn't realize something though. A small white lie that could of stopped her from falling in love with his generosity.
I tilt my head. It was peculiar but interesting. I open it up and read the first few pages. It had a good descriptive tone in it. I quickly fly through the first chapter and decide I had to read more. I couldn't just take it though.
"Do you like that book?" Alfred called out. I jump and turn to see him in the doorway, I blush and pat down my dress. This was really embarrassing to be caught like this. I contemplate an answer to give him. He watches with amusement as I think over my words.
"Hmm?" He says with a smug grin. I blush a darker color and look him in the eye. It was hard to though since his eyes were such a pretty color of blue. It felt as if I looked into them too long I wouldn't be able to turn away. He walks in and stands behind me. He then puts his hands n my head.
"Your bow is loose." He said and start to retie my small bow. I look at the ground still holding the book close to my chest. This was really making me feel anxious. His hands ran through my hair a bit as he fixed the bow. I'd never say it out loud but they were a little soothing. As they went through my locks of hair it was like a massaging feeling in a way. I take that thought quickly out of my head.
"A-Alfred, could I b-burrow this from you?" I say in a fearful tone. Alfred can read my tone and turned me around. He nodded and adjusted his glasses.
"You don't need to ask. If you want a book just take one Arthur." He said and I smiled. He smiled back and headed to the desk in the corner. He plopped himself down at it and grabbed a pencil. I knew I had to take my leave. I start to walk out and stop at the sound of his voice.
"I'll see you at dinner alright? The dress looks nice on you by the way." He says. I don't tare turn around as my heart picks up and I turn a bright red all over my face. I quickly get of there and hastily run back to the closet. I put away the duster and go to my room and shut the door. I jump head first and twitch in exhaustion and mixed emotions. He thought I looked nice.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here is a new update! Sorry this one took longer ,but it's out now! I hope you all enjoyed the first showing of our British maid and the slight GerIta reference. While I was typing this that book he picked up his from my imagination. I just thought of some title and plot hopefully a fairy tale fan like Arthur would like (Is a fan as well XD)
