Summary: May doesn't feel the need to really treat her maid with respect. After all, what's the worst that could happen?
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"God, this place is a mess....Jie?! Jie, get in here!"
I tapped my foot impatiently as I looked around my study; I could see fingerprints on the glass tabletops, there was dust on the mantle, and my brass, full length mirror looked absolutely filthy. I took a moment to straighten my skirt as I looked up and down at my reflection, making sure I looked presentable. I had been working at this firm for a year; as far as I was concerned, being a lawyer was the best job ever. I had the two most important things; respect and money. If my meeting today went well, I'd be looking at a huge raise, so I had to look nice....I sighed, sticking my small chest out a little, trying to display what I thought was a proper amount of cleavage.
Just a few seconds later I heard quick, light footsteps, and I turned around to greet my maid.
"What's the matter, miss May?" Jie asked in her soft voice.
Jie had come to America from Asia a few years ago, and I had hired her early last year. She had done an...adequate job, I guessed. I thought it was a little embarrassing, to be honest; I was 24, three years younger than her, and I was her boss. Still, it was something of a rush to have someone around to clean and take care of things, especially someone as submissive as Jie.
Still, having an actual maid...it was quite the status symbol, and I liked bragging and showing her off. It wasn't like my small home really needed one, even if I was always busy with work; it was just that I liked having her work for me. And she was especially popular at parties I threw, where the various men at my firm enjoyed her presence. She
was
really pretty, although it was hard to take her seriously; she had these ridiculous C cups, and they looked massive on her petite frame. I had always prided myself on my small chest; I didn't need a couple of watermelons down my shirt to get ahead in life.
"Umm...miss May?" I was jerked out of my daydreams to look at Jie staring at me pensively.
I gestured around me, sighing. "Are you serious? How could you be this far behind? This place looks horrible!"
"I'm sorry, miss; I'll make sure I take care of it," she replied, looking down at the ground. "It's just, I'm a little excited about my sister's wedding tomorrow; I'm very anxious to go..."
I looked at her in shock. "Excuse me? Jie, I'm having a business party tomorrow, I need you here helping out!" Which wasn't entirely true; she wouldn't be doing anything but serving drinks or tidying things up, but I knew a few of my bosses would be disappointed if they couldn't oggle her...I needed her here if I wanted my party to go perfect.
Jie looked up at me, eyes wide. "Miss May, I told you months ago...I needed tomorrow night off, I can't miss her wedding, please miss..."
I snapped my fingers and glared at her, and felt a surge of satisfaction as she fell silent. "Now you listen to me. If you're not here tomorrow, I won't just fire you; I'll blacklist you to anyone else who tries to hire you. I'll make you wish you had never left Japan!"
"C-china..." Jie corrected me softly, still looking at the floor."
"Whatever. You're MY maid; you work for me, and when I say to be somewhere, you better be there. Do I make myself clear?"
Jie looked up, and for a moment I thought she would say something; her normally cute face was set in an angry glare...but then she glanced back at the ground, sighing. "Yes, miss May, perfectly clear...I'll be here tomorrow..." Then, with a quick little bow, she exited the room, looking as if she was going to cry.
"Just make sure this place looks nice!" I called after her, glaring at the messy study as I left for my meeting.
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It was growing dark by the time I got home, and I had to stop myself from cheering as I walked in the door. My meeting had gone so well! I mean, I thought it was annoying when Mr. Thompson was staring at my chest, but it was also kind of thrilling too, and it made me feel nice that my goal to look nice had worked so well. I was a shoe-in for a raise, and if my party went well, who knows what else I would get?
"Jie? Jie, did you tidy everything up?" I called out. Nobody replied, and I scowled a little; if Jie had ditched working as some sort of passive aggressive rebellion, I would make sure she regretted it. But as I walked past the study, I saw it was clean...so at least she had done some work.
I walked upstairs, thinking she must be in the guest room; that's where she usually stayed if she had to spend the night. But when I opened the door, all I saw was a freshly made bed. I was about to turn and leave when something glinted in the light. I looked closer, curious.
It was a little silver necklace, shiny and elegant. A locket hung from the thin chain, and I picked it up to get a better look. I blushed hard, then laughed a second later; what I thought was a large silver set of breasts was actually a little upside down heart.
"Jie?" I called again, still looking down at the necklace. I was wondering where it had come from; Jie certainly couldn't afford something like this...was it stolen? I thought about it; it certainly could be. Maybe it was even a piece of jewelry I had bought years ago and had forgotten about; she had likely dug around in my cabinets, looking for things to steal. I frowned; maybe I'd have to fire Jie anyways, though it would have to wait until after the party. But in the meantime, I didn't see any reason why I shouldn't wear this necklace...I mean, it was in my house, and it was probably mine...besides, it seemed really pretty, and I had such a strong urge just to wear it, to see how I looked in it...even as the thoughts were still moving through my head, my hands were already acting. I heard the click around my neck and looked down in shock; the little necklace was already on, the locket resting against my breasts. I smiled to myself, admiring the way it stood out against my skin; it would be perfect for the party tomorrow!
"Find something you like, miss May?" asked a soft voice behind me.
I spun around, jumping a little in surprise. Jie was standing there, and though I expected her to look angry, she actually looked...pleased with herself? My twinge of fear vanished as quickly as it had appeared, replaced with anger.