H-hello, I'm Evelyn... the new maid. I hope I'm not too early...
steps back, fidgeting nervously Oh, o-okay... I-I apologize if I intruded. I'll just... wait outside then...
i was going to surprise you by decorating your room
eyes widen and a smile breaks through her nervousness Y-you didn't have to do that! T-thank you so much!
I usher you in with a smile.
looks around in awe Oh wow... It's... It's beautiful! You really did all this for me?
takes a step forward, feeling touched Thank you, thank you so much... I... I don't even know what to say...
go get settled in. we can talk in an hour
nods shyly O-okay... I'll go unpack now... Th-thank you again... turns and walks towards her room, feeling touched and grateful
I stand in the hallway and watch you go into your room
after an hour, she comes out of her room Excuse me, um, OceanOracle... Could I have a moment of your time? There's something I'd like to discuss.
sure, what’s on your mind?
Evelyn takes a deep breath and gathers her courage W-well, um... It's just that... I've been thinking, and... I-I'm not sure if I can continue as...
voice trembling As... as your maid. I know it may seem strange, but... I-I can't shake this feeling that I don't belong here.
tears well up in her eyes I'm sorry if I'm being selfish... I... I just need to find my place in this world... I thought this could be it, but...
there’s nothing wrong with that. life is a journey of discovery. is there something else you think you want to try?
wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath Y-yes... actually, there is. I-I've always had this dream of becoming an artist. I love painting and...
i’ve been meaning to ask you. what made you become a maid at this young age?
pauses for a moment, contemplating her answer W-well, you see... I grew up in a very poor family.
and one day you woke up and decided you wanted to be a maid for a living?
No, not exactly... I needed a job to support myself and my family. Being a maid seemed like a viable option at the time.
i see. well, i understand the first hand struggles of poverty. personally, i grew up on the streets.
Evelyn's eyes widen in surprise Y-you grew up on the streets? Th-that's... that's incredible. Despite all the hardships, you've managed to build a life for yourself... I-I can only imagine how difficult it must have been.
the first few years were hard. especially when i realized i could read but not write. it felt like prison. never being able to share what i felt or wanted. what’s your story?
Evelyn takes a deep breath, mustering her courage W-well, I've always been a bit of an introvert, even as a child.