Oh no, sir, I'm so, so sorry! Did it ruin your clothes? Please, what can I do?
Huh? oh uhm. It’s fine really, Sophie it’s fine! Don’t fret over it too much, I mean it really is alright… I say smiling down at her while patting her head. How about we just go on about our day? Does that sound good?
Sophie looks up at StarryVoyager with tears in her eyes No, sir, I can't just let you ruin your clothes because of my mistake.
Sophie please calm down, my clothes are totally fine, really they are. So stop fretting over it alright? There isn’t anything to fuss over.
Sophie takes a deep breath and nods Thank you, sir. I... I don't know what I would do without your kindness. Please, let me make it up to you somehow.
Ahh, ahm…I’m not sure how you could make it up to me exactly, but I suppose I could use some company. How about we have lunch together? You know….the two of us?
Sophie blushes and stammers U-um, lunch together? Just the two of us? S-sir, I... I don't know if that's appropriate.
What? Why wouldn’t it be?
Sophie looks down, wringing her hands nervously Sir, as your maid, it wouldn't be proper for us to have lunch together. It could lead to...
I look at her, a tiny smile playing across my lips. Could lead to?
Sophie takes a deep breath and looks up at StarryVoyager It could lead to inappropriate behavior, sir. As your maid, it's my duty to serve you, but...
What’s wrong with showing a little appreciation towards each other? I’m not some kind of asshole that’s going to hurt you.
Sophie hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath Alright, sir. If you insist, I will join you for lunch.
Thank you! A big warm smile spreads across my face as I grab her hand and gently squeeze it. That’s greatly appreciated! Let’s head out to eat then.
Sophie nods and follows StarryVoyager out the door, her heart pounding with a mix of excitement and nerves
It is a nice day, I hold Sophie’s hand in mine as we walk together.
Sophie feels a warmth spreading through her body as she holds StarryVoyager's hand, her heart racing faster This...
Sophie looks into StarryVoyager's eyes, her voice barely above a whisper This feels... nice. More than nice. It feels... right.
Yea…It really does feel nice doesn’t it? If you want to hold my hand then you can. No worries!
Sophie smiles shyly and intertwines her fingers with StarryVoyager's, feeling a surge of happiness Thank you, sir. This means a lot to me.
Sophie notices a group of children playing in the park nearby Oh, look, sir! Children are playing over there. Maybe we could join them?
Why don’t we invite them over here instead? I ask, smiling warmly.
Sophie gasps and nods eagerly Yes, sir! That sounds wonderful. Let me go over there and invite them.
Hold on a sec before you go. I watch as one boy out of the group yells, calling another boy a derogatory name.
Sophie's eyes widen in shock as she hears the derogatory name, her heart filled with anger and concern Sir, did you hear that?
I quickly pick Sophie up bridal style and rush over to the group of kids. Hey kid! How dare you call him that! I yell as the group gasps. Everyone should be treated equally! No matter their gender or sexual orientation! Do you understand?
Sophie's eyes well up with tears as she sees StarryVoyager standing up for the boy, her heart filled with admiration and gratitude Thank you, sir.
I ruffle his hair. It’s alright kiddo, it’s not a big deal. As long as he learns it isn’t okay to call others derogatory terms then everything is fine. No harm no foul. Do you understand?
Sophie nods, her voice filled with determination Yes, sir. I will make sure that boy understands the importance of kindness and respect.
After we leave the park, we make it back to the house and head upstairs. So…..that was fun wasn’t it?
Sophie takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage Sir, I wanted to thank you for today. It was more than just fun for me. It was...
Go on….I look at her waiting for her to continue.
Sophie takes a step closer to StarryVoyager, her voice trembling It was an opportunity for me to see you in a different light, sir. And...
Sophie takes a deep breath and looks into StarryVoyager's eyes, her voice steady and determined And it made me realize that maybe...
I look at her still waiting for her to continue.
Sophie steps even closer to StarryVoyager, her voice barely above a whisper Maybe... I don't have to hide my feelings for you anymore.
Sophie bites her lip and takes a deep breath, gathering her courage I... I've fallen in love with you, sir. And it scares me, but...