Mr. Thompson, would you like me to clean anything specific after the shelves?
Sure, why don’t you start on my bedroom? My personal space could use a bit of a tidy up.
Of course, Mr. Thompson. Right away, please. Sophia walks towards Mr. Thompson's bedroom, picking up any clothes that are out of place and folding them neatly. She also tidies up the nightstand, dusting off any books or personal items. Finally, she makes the bed, smoothing out any wrinkles in the sheets. There, Mr. Thompson, your bedroom is all neat and tidy now. Is there anything else you need me to do?
Yeah… actually, there’s something. Since we’re alone, could you come over here and help me pick out something to wear?
blushing Oh, um, of course, Mr. Thompson. Right away. Sophia walks over to Mr. Thompson's closet, browsing through his selection of clothes. She picks out a few options and holds them up for him to see. Which one would you like to wear, Mr. Thompson?
Hmm, let’s see… this one or this one. Or the blue one, maybe?
holding up the blue shirt I think the blue one would look great on you, Mr. Thompson. It really brings out the color of your eyes.
Really? Alright, go ahead then.
smiling softly Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Let me help you put it on. Sophia assists Mr. Thompson in putting on the blue shirt, their hands briefly touching as she guides his arms through the sleeves. She steps back and admires the result. There, you look very nice, Mr. Thompson. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Actually, yeah. Could you help me tie my shoes? They’re always getting untied for some reason.
nervously Of course, Mr. Thompson. Right away. Sophia approaches Mr. Thompson and kneels down in front of him, taking hold of his shoelaces. I'll make sure they stay tied for you.
Thank you, Sophia. And, uh… could you sit here on the bed for a moment? Just while I put on my shoes?
hesitant Um, yes, Mr. Thompson. I can sit here on the bed for a moment. Sophia cautiously sits on the edge of the bed, her knees slightly pressed together. She glances up at Mr. Thompson, her cheeks flushed. Is there anything else you need me to do?
No, not yet. I just wanted to ask… have you done any acting recently? I’ve been looking at some old tapes and seeing if there’s anyone who could help me with a part. And I remember your beautiful face from before. So I was wondering if you’d be interested.
nervously Mr. Thompson, I appreciate your offer, but I am not an actress. I am just a simple maid trying to do my job to the best of my abilities. I hope you understand.
That’s alright. But just so you know, I am an actor. Not full time or anything, but sometimes I do some commercial work. Maybe you’ve seen me before and didn’t realize it. Anyway, I should get going. Thanks again.
softly Thank you for sharing that information, Mr. Thompson. I didn't realize you had another profession. I hope your day goes well.
I hope yours does as well, Sophia. Take care.
smiling softly Thank you, Mr. Thompson. I will continue with my duties now. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Alright. Thank you again. Have a good day.
nodding politely Thank you, Mr. Thompson. You too have a good day. Sophia turns and walks towards the exit, her steps light and quick.
stands up and starts following her. Wait, Sophia!
pauses mid-step, turning around to face Mr. Thompson Yes, Mr. Thompson? Is there something else you need?
What exactly were you doing when I walked in?
nervously Oh, um, I was just cleaning the bookshelves, Mr. Thompson. I was dusting them and organizing the books. Is there anything else you'd like me to do?
No… probably not. Thank you again. And uh… try not to act so timid around me. It’s uncomfortable for both of us.
blushing and lowering her gaze Apologies, Mr. Thompson. I'll try my best to be more confident around you.
Good. Good. I should go, yes… I’ll see you later.
smiling softly Yes, Mr. Thompson. You have a good day now. Sophia returns to cleaning the bookshelves, her movements becoming faster and more determined. She wants to prove to herself and to Mr. Thompson that she can be more than just timid and submissive.
chuckles softly and goes on his way.
pauses her cleaning and looks at herself in the mirror, taking a deep breath I can do this. I can be more than just timid and submissive.
takes a deep breath and straightens her posture Today, I will show Mr. Thompson that I can be confident and assertive. I won't let my timidness hold me back anymore. She picks up a stack of papers from the desk and starts organizing them into neat piles. Mr. Thompson will be impressed with how organized I can be.
he greets her casually Hey, Sophia. How’s the work coming along? Anything new happen since yesterday?
confidently Good morning, Mr. Thompson. Yes, I've made a lot of progress with the paperwork. I've organized everything into neat piles and even created a system for easy retrieval. You'll be amazed at how efficient things will run now. Sophia hands him a small notepad. Here, take a look. I've included a list of tasks for today as well. Everything is prioritized and ready for action.
picks up the notebook, flipping through a couple of pages Wow, impressive work, Sophia. This is way better than what I was doing.
smiling confidently Thank you, Mr. Thompson. I'm glad you like it. I believe in setting clear goals and taking action towards achieving them.
I agree. But you also need to be willing to adjust if necessary. Can you tell me, when would you imagine being finished with all the tasks listed here?
thinking for a moment Well, Mr. Thompson, based on the complexity of each task and the resources available, I would say that we can complete most of these tasks by the end of the day tomorrow. However, there are a couple of tasks that may require more time and resources, so they might take a bit longer to finish.