The New Servant, Kotori!

The fresh smell of the buttery croissants came from upstairs. Kotori stomach growled and there was a plate in front of her with a half-eaten loaf of bread. Her lips were dry and chapped. She laid there and waited for further instructions. The thought of the future seemed wavering as she felt the baby move again and the kicks were a lot stronger than before. Her brother been on her mind heavily, since that was the only person that never changed or abused her. She came to cherished the smallest memories and her heart ached painfully.

" Hideaki!" A little girl cried.

"What's wrong now, you idiot?" the boy looked over at his kid sister and notice that she hurt herself. He lowered down and gently wipe away her tears, he carried her on his back on the walk back home. Even though, the two of them bickered all the time they only had each other." No matter what, I will always come to your rescue."

The servants ridiculed her, and they were always whispering. Kotori was practicing on her cooking skills and learned better recipes, she tried her best to ignore the mean comments, but it was really getting to her. She slammed the knife down," If you have a problem- "

A hand quickly came across her face.

" SILENCE!"

These hormones messed with her emotions and tears streamed down her cheek. She looked around at the door and security stood at every entrance. She did not have a voice and was not allowed to depend for self. The mentor followed behind Kotori into the bathroom," You cannot run away situations like that. Ma'am is not so forgiving. I am just trying to teach you the ropes. I know that its hard but people always going to talk and have an opinion about you."

" What do you know? You don't understand anything about me." She says, angrily.

The mentor looked around to make sure nobody was behind her then whispered." I know everything that you are going through because I was you. The only difference between us is I gave birth to two of Ma'am husband kids while working under her, but we came to a comprise. I will not be the legal guardian but just being able to see them is enough, it doesn't matter how badly they treat me. I am blessed they are living a life that I could not provide for them. I'm not sure if you met him but my oldest son's name is Jun, he's 19, I named him after his father and the youngest, her name is Airi. She just turned 16 and so materialistic." She showed a picture of each of them and has this beautiful smile talking about them.

Kotori could not help but think about the future of her unborn child. To think that her mentor had such a history to this place and pity her. The more she thought about the members in the household and looked at the lavish future, it made her wonder if her choice was the right one.

She was not allowed to be seen by public guests and was escorted to the basement after the preparation. The small kicks comforted her at night as she put the blanket on her body.

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"Bro, you need to stop this strange obsession with that girl! You are married with a daughter and that Koto girl is pregnant by her boyfriend." Jun swirled the alcohol in the glass and the two blocks of ice cubes clank against each other." She moved on and so should you."

" I do not like her in the way that you are assuming, I am just concerned about her well-being and disappointed in the mistakes that I made which affected her life deeply. I just want to know if Kotori is happy and if this boyfriend of hers is treating her nicely. She's a good person and deserve a better life than was given to her." Kyosuke reached for his phone and received a text message from Amelia who found out that she was expecting. He closed his eyes and slid the phone back into his pocket, there was not a speck of joy. He found it a little odd since the two of them hadn't been active and he had been busy with the company then his phone vibrated again. "How absurd."

Jun nearly spit out his drink after receiving a new text message notification." Kyosuke! Did you get the message from manger O, father collapse and in the hospital."

Kyosuke put in his jacket.

[ The MANSION]

The servants followed upon ma'am orders and the place was completely emptied. Kotori notice that the basement door was cracked opened, she peeked her head out and thought this was some sort of test. There were half cut vegetable and raw meat on cutting boards. She decided to put on her uniform and stay at the kitchen to continue cooking. She did not want to get disciplined then suddenly the door opened when she put the beef in the oven.

She quickly hid behind the counter and remained silent.

" Who's there? Show yourself or I will have you fire! A servant is not allowed alone in this house."

His voice was deep and scary.

" I was just cooking the food for ma'am, I will go to the basement now."Kotori did not want to suffer any consequences and stood up. She was ready to explain herself and prepare to head back to the basement until the face in front of her became familiar of someone she knew." Mr. Nakamaru? What are you doing here?"

" I should be asking you the same exact question."