"Your extra towels, Ms. Miller," she said, laying them neatly on the table near the pool.
It was Kathleen's third day on the job. She was a maid for the upper class, and at the age of 36, her resume was already impressive. It included service for the financial elite, celebrities, and even a brief stint in the White House.
Now here she was, working proudly for a wealthy family at their manor in San Diego. It was the ideal job. The Millers were wonderful people; titans of the tech industry. It was estimated they were worth nearly a billion dollars.
A family like that required the services of a person like Kathleen. Someone who looked the part, had the mannerisms of a 1950's housewife, and who understood the true value of loyalty. So far, things were off to a great start.
What made this day different, however, was that Mr. Miller and his wife had departed for a weeklong vacation to visit with family. They left behind their bombshell of a daughter due to her last minute commitments. She was a 19 year old socialite who happily lived life in the public eye.
Kathleen had just brought extra towels to the backyard pool area of the large estate. They had met a few times in passing, and Madison didn't seem particularly interested in a formal introduction even now, as the socialite tanned on the recliner. In her oversized sunglasses, she looked quite glamorous.
God, what a beauty. Madison had a movie star face and the body of a fashion model. Long and thin. Her breasts seemed a cup size bigger than they should have been, likely because of her recent pregnancy.
"Thanks," the socialite said flippantly, taking a sip of freshly squeezed smoothie.
Kathleen neatly placed the towels down, then pressed them so that they'd look perfect. The two women were a stark contrast to each other. Madison wore a skimpy bikini and flaunted her goods.
On the other hand, Kathleen wore a nice housemaid uniform, consisting of white shoes, a blue skirt, and a short sleeve button down blouse. Kathleen's long hair was in a ponytail and she wore little makeup. As a consequence, she looked older than she actually was. But without a doubt, Kathleen was an attractive woman in her own right.
For the first time, the socialite glanced at the maid, then pulled her sunglasses down to get a better look.
Madison cracked a smile and removed her sunglasses completely. "We've never formally met, in private I mean, with just the two of us."
While still laid back, Madison extended her hand like a princess who expected a servant to kiss the ring. Kathleen didn't play that game, and instead gave a sincere handshake and a polite smile in return.
"It's a pleasure. Your family is lovely."
"Speaking of which, have a seat," Madison said, gesturing to the lounge chair beside her. "Lay down for a moment. I've been meaning to talk to you about something."
Lounging around on the job was never Kathleen's style. It might make her look like a nonchalant worker, which couldn't have been further from the truth. She prided herself on being precise at all times. So she compromised with herself and sat upright on the corner of the lounge seat.
"I'm fine like this," Kathleen smiled politely, sitting uncomfortably.
Madison's fingertips gently rubbed along her own belly. "You know about my situation, right? It's appeared in the tabloids once or twice, assuming you read that stuff. Do you read the tabloids?"
"Can't say that I do. I tend to stay away from that sort of gossip."
"That's too bad," Madison shrugged. "Tabloids are like my Holy Grail. But you know what I'm talking about, right?"
Kathleen nodded. "Of course, your parents told me about it. As an employee of the residence, I would be happy to help. It's no issue at all."
"Being a single mother at my age wasn't something I planned. I mean, I love my kiddo with all my heart and I know I'm lucky to have rich parents to support me. But that's life."
"You don't have to explain anything to me, Madison."
"Please, call me Maddy."
"Maddy. Pretty name," Kathleen smiled.
"Anyway, I took a peek at your resume. Impressive. I've also noticed that you have a lot of experience with prominent families."
"Correct," Kathleen said proudly. "Like I said, I can manage anything you need."
Madison raised an eyebrow. "Anything?"
There was a slightly naughty look on the socialite's face, which Kathleen hadn't seen from any of her previous clients. For a moment, she wondered if the upcoming request would be sexual in nature. It was just a hunch, or maybe intuition. As an attractive career woman, Kathleen had dealt with her fair share of sexual harassment in the workplace, usually from men, sometimes women. But she quickly pushed that idea away. Surely, there was no way someone like Madison would ever have such thoughts about her.
"It's just us here," Kathleen said, almost in a motherly way. "You can tell me anything. I'm discreet. What's on your mind?"
Madison responded with a wide, but slightly lecherous smile. "Well, since you're offering, there are things that you, and you alone can help me with. I'm not interested in any of the household staff performing this type of work."
"Sure."
"Before we get into it, let me tell you about my schedule, which you'll notice is hectic. Basically, I work a lot. Yes, you heard that right. I work! Don't be fooled, and don't believe what you hear. Behind this Hollywood face of mine, there's a brain which processes numbers, figures, and creates new ideas. I help manage my father's properties and I'm helping to open a new high-end restaurant with a few friends of mine."
Kathleen nodded and her eyes nearly sparkled. "I'm genuinely impressed. Good for you. It's always good to see savvy female entrepreneurs."
"You've got that right. This is only the beginning."
"Excellent."
"Don't get me wrong," Madison quickly clarified. "My top job is being the best mommy possible to my kiddo. I have my priorities straight. But as a figurehead in the business and social world, I'm also expected to look the part. To put it bluntly, I'm expected to be hot. Do you see where I'm going with this conversation?"
Kathleen tried to hide her confusion. "No, not really."
"First, I workout regularly, almost religiously. Second, as a mommy, I also need to have my mammary glands stimulated while my kiddo is away visiting his grandparents. If they don't get drained regularly, my milk supply will diminish. Plus my tits start to feel full and uncomfortable. So, you can help me with those two things."
A polite atmosphere remained between them, but Kathleen resisted the urge to scratch her head. It was the first time she had ever had such requests in her more than a decade long career. But then again, she had never tended to such a demanding socialite before. Well, this should be fascinating.
"It sounds like an interesting challenge," Kathleen said. "I'm definitely not a physical trainer though."
Madison laughed. "I can handle that part. You can help, you know, stretch me or whatever. It's always good to have an assistant on hand in that situation."
"And for the other task?"
Deep down, Kathleen was almost afraid of what the answer might be.
Madison's laugh turned mischievous. "I'm a spoiled brat. Don't you know brats like me can't do anything without proper help? I need you to keep my motors running, so to speak. You know, help my milk production remain regular while my kiddo is on vacation with my family. That's advice from the doctor. Use it or lose it. And I can't afford to lose my milk."
In all of Kathleen's years on the job, she had never been asked to do anything so intimate. But then again, the instructions were vague, and the request seemed reasonable, though the way it was phrased left room for ambiguity.
Kathleen put on her poker face. "That sounds doable. I'd be happy to oblige."