Hello. It's been a while.
A few changes had happened in our house from the last story. For one, my younger maid, the comely lass Rubina, was now married, and gone from our household. It's been almost three weeks since her wedding and departure. Yes, I still have to tell her story, but that will have to wait. For now, we have a new, even younger, maid to take Rubina's place.
The beautiful, innocent, sweet Zarine.
You remember her? Yes... the same one from
that
party. The daughter of the stall owner. She did use to work as a part time maid at another place, but now is working for us. Full time. She is taking over Rubina's position. Actually,
has
taken over. So, back to my story.
It was now 10.20 p.m. on a Monday night.
I stood just outside Rashida's room. Her door was slightly open and ajar, not fully shut. The hallway was dark, but Rashida had her room's lights on, leading to an eerie glow being cast out in the hallway from her room. Everyone else in our household, of course, was fast asleep in their beds. The whole house was very quiet, which made the voices coming from Rashida's room extra amplified.
I paused just outside the door and tried to listen in. Rashida was talking to someone -- most likely Zarine. Yes! The new, younger maid was already inside Rashida's room. Both were up, and ready, for my Monday night punishment. This was going to be the new maid Zarine's first time as a full time maid punishing me. Oh, if I didn't mention it, Zarine had just started working here two days ago.
"Remember Zarine," Rashida was saying. "Now that you are starting as a full time maid in this house, you will be taking on ALL of Rubina's previous duties."
"Yes,
apa
."
Ah, Rubina. For a second, I thought about the young, comely, shapely girl, the younger maid servant, working with us for a long time, now married and gone. Her shapely ass. Her beautiful perky boobs. And her hand that was fast and hard when slapping me. Or the sting I felt on my buttocks when she was spanking me.
She is now married to her boyfriend Sajid, and the young groom had plans to open his own mechanic's shop in the area. I remember wishing them both well on their wedding day.
Zarine, the young 19-year-old daughter of a small
paanwala
who had a stall down the street, was now Rubina's replacement. It was Rashida who had suggested her name to my mother, and as you know, my mother usually listens to Rashida's advice.
"Not only will you be doing cleaning of all the washrooms, mopping of the floors in the morning, etc.," Rashida continued her instructions to Zarine in her stern voice, "But also the kitchen duties Rubina used to do -- chopping the vegetables, making sure the inventory is stocked, taking care of the medicines, and so on. In addition... you also have... her...
other
duty."
"You mean...?" Zarine's young, diminutive, shy, voice was hesitant. "About Tarek..."
"Yes, I mean disciplining Tarek. Punishing him for any transgressions." Rashida clarified. "It is primary my responsibility, but as you know, Rubina also helped me from time to time. From now on, you will be Tarek's second owner -- the second mistress, the second lady in this house he has to secretly obey and serve."
"
Apa
." Zarine had a question. "You know I... participated in those fun games with Rubina and you... and Tarek
bhaia
. But regular discipline?
Bhaia
is so much older to me!"
She had used the term "
bhaia
", or brother, that Bengalis used to refer to someone older, out of respect. Rashida immediately began annoyed.
"From now on," Rashida admonished her, "You will NOT call him
bhaia
as a sign of respect. You can call him by his name, or by
baba
if you like.
Bhaia
gives too much respect to him. In front of others, you can use
baba
. Alone, you can address him by name. Tarek. Or his full name -- Tarek Zia."
"Yes,
apa
. I will try,
apa
."
"Don't say try." Rashida was a little irritated. "Remember, even though we are the maids in this house,
baba
has accepted that he is
our
slave. That means he serves US. He respects US. You can start calling him by his name -- certainly NOT
bhaia
!"
"Yes,
apa
. Sorry,
apa
. I will try,
apa
."
"When you were hired, I made it very clear to you." Rashida reminded her. "And you accepted that duty. I take that role very seriously. You will, also."
"Yes,
apa
. I am sorry,
apa
. I will try,
apa
."
"Now, he will be here soon."
I heard a soft chime somewhere in the house. It was 10.30 pm., and a Monday night. It was time. I walked up to the door, and knocked softly. As I had been for five years.
"May I enter,
bua
?" I asked respectfully.
"Yes, Tarek. Come on in." Rashida's voice was cold, and commanding.
I pushed the door open and walked into the door. Turning, I closed the door, and then turned again to face the maids.
"
Bua
." I respectfully nodded towards Rashida.
"