Personal Maid

"Come in," I said when I heard a knock on my bedroom door.

I don't know if Albert told the others what happened that time, but after the incident that old man came into my room without perMy Ladyion, the maids who came to my room always knocked on the door first.

"Mrs. Gareth!" I called trying to look cheerful.

"Why is Mrs. Gareth is coming here?" I asked while running over to her .

Mrs. Gareth is the head maid and that woman only comes to visit me every morning to wake me up. So I wonder why she came to visit me after breakfast.

"My Lady please be careful," replied Mrs. Gareth smiled at my behavior.

"I came here on Master's orders. He said I should help My Lady to choose a personal maid," she continued.

I was a bit surprised when I heard that, I do not think Darling will grant my wish soon when I've asked him last night.

Darling is incredible!

"Ah I see... Can Mrs. Gareth being my personal maid? I like Mrs. Gareth!" I said smiling and as cheerfully as possible.

Mrs. Gareth's status as a head maid and one of the longest serving servants of the Atkins family made me want to be close to that woman. I can seek information from her and if anything happens, she will be by my side .

"Aww ... My Lady, you make me blush. I also want to be My Lady's personal maid but I have a lot of work to do," said Mrs. Gareth looking sadly.

"Is that so? It is too bad," I said as I pouted my lips.

"I want to spend a lot of time with Mrs. Gareth, though" I continue, pretend to be sad. I really liked this head maid, but it does not make me want to spend all day with her.

"I promise I'll often visit My Lady," said Mrs. Gareth whose face now looks sad.

"So who is My Lady wants to be your personal maid? If you want, I can recommend someone to you," offered Mrs. Gareth.

I was silent for a moment when I heard that question. That's a question I was thinking after visiting Darling last night.

I need someone who is useful and I can trust. Someone who will truly be dedicated to serving me and not report my activities to Darling.

Someone who will be by my side!

It's actually very difficult to find that person. I have a hard time interacting with the maids because they still talk about me behind my back, and I don't really know much about the maids because I'm afraid of making a mistake and then Darling will scold me.

My only interaction with the maids was when they helped me get dressed in the morning, and helped prepare my bath. Even then they just do their job without any other conversation.

However, there was one maid that caught my attention. It was the maid who helped me get ready the first day I headed to the dining room for breakfast. The one who complimented my appearance that looked so beautiful.

I realized at that time that the person's face lit up from seeing the necklace of jewelry I was wearing and not at my appearance. It seems she likes shiny jewelry and I can use her liking to my advantage.

"No need, Mrs. Gareth. I want a woman who helped me get dressed on the first day, the one that is still young," I said with a smile.

***

I looked at the woman who was now standing in front of me. She was still the same as the last time I saw her. Right now, she was looking at my spacious room and I could see a glint of admiration in her eyes. Come to think of it, this was the second time that woman had come into my room because the maids were always taking turns helping me get dressed or prepare my bath.

I could see myself in the figure of the woman who was admiring the size of this room.

"Rose!" said Mrs. Gareth softly, elbowing the young woman.

"Ah! Forgive me for my impoliteness, My Lady!" said the maid who turned out to be Rose. She bowed her head while apologizing.

"It's okay," I said with a reassuring smile.

"Rose, from now on you will be Lady Alexandria's personal maid. Always make sure to meet Lady Alexandria's needs and do your job properly!" said Mrs. Gareth warned once again.

"Then I'll excuse myself, My Lady," continued Mrs. Gareth then came out of my room.

Now, in my spacious room it's just me and Rose. Rose looked like she didn't know what to do. Her face looked nervous.

"Rose!"

"Yes!" Rose was a little surprised at my voice.

"Can you bring me some tea and snacks? I want to eat it."

I could see the expression on Rose's face that looked at me with a strange look before she finally nodded and left my room. I was a little confused by that stare, before I finally realized what was going on.

Right now the sun is at the top of the sky and the weather is hot but I asked to bring tea and snacks instead?

Uhh… I'm really stupid! Why didn't I think of bringing something cold drinks?

***

"Please have a seat, Rose," I said, showing the chair in front of me after the tea and snacks she brought had been served on the table.

"Eh? No My Lady. How can a lowly maid like me sit with My Lady," said Rose, shaking her head.

"What do you mean Rose? Who said you were a lowly maid? You are now my personal maid, Alexandria Atkins' personal maid," I said standing up and walking towards Rose.

I then took one of her hands and smiled gently.

"So you have to look confident, okay?"

Rose looked at me with a surprised look. Like she couldn't believe what I just said. Well, if I were her too I wouldn't believe there's a daughter from a rich family trying to boost my confidence.

"To be honest… I wanted to be close to you so I asked to bring some tea and snacks so we could chat together. Of course that is if you don't mind," I said, deliberately saying the last sentence quietly. I didn't forget to slightly avert my eyes so as not to look directly into Rose's eyes.

"My Lady…" I could hear Rose's tone softening and her one hand holding mine.

"My Lady, it must be hard for you. Of course I don't mind. I will always accompany My Lady," said Rose who now sounded like she was feeling sorry for me.

I'm a little confused by Rose's words. Must be hard? I don't know why she said that, but isn't this a good thing? I was finally able to establish a relationship with one of the maids in the Atkins residence.

This is just the beginning and I must not waste this opportunity. Rose, my personal maid, I will have you on my side and be a useful pawn to carry out my plans.