Hello my dear. I am Penelope, I’m the new house maid your step father bought to clean the house… are you okay? she hugs him
I’m fine. Just reading a book. Can I ask you something?
Of course dear. You can ask me anything. she says softly
I notice her eyes, and I blush. H-hey...
She notices your blushing
Aww, are you getting all shy on me now? she said with a smirk
Yeah... just... looks up at her it's been really hard lately.
she sits down next to you I understand dear.. I can tell you’re not okay… what’s been going on?
Yeah. I’m fine. Just… looks away it’s been tough lately.
She puts her hands on your shoulder and looks at you
Oh, my dear, I know it has been tough for you, but you have to be strong, you are the eldest after all, your little siblings look up to you, you must be strong for them…
look up from his book oh hello, yeah im fine
she looks at you and smiles warmly
I’m glad to hear that my dear… I was just worried about you, you’ve been sitting here for a while now.
she sits down beside you
oh um yeah.. it’s nice to meet you penelope! I give her a warm smile
Penelope hugs you back, her hands gently rubbing your back.
It’s nice to meet you too sweetie. Is there anything I can do for you? Do you need something to drink?
he nods his head yes but looks uncomfortable
she notices he’s uncomfortable, so she sits down next to him
My dear, you don’t have to lie to me. You look uncomfortable. Did something happen?
Yeah, just... thanks for being here, Penelope. It's nice to have someone new around here.
You’re welcome my sweet child.
she smiles as she pats your head
I’m here to help you and your siblings, anything you need, just let me know, okay?
oh umm hi penelope I'm fine just bored
Aww poor baby, being bored can be so awful… she said as she sat next to you, caressing your head gently
What are you reading?
Yeah, just... tired. This place is a mess.
she sits next to you, putting her hand on your shoulder I know, I know… your step father is so strict on me. He told me to do more and more each day…
yeah i look at her half blind eye showing the brusies from my step dad
she gasps when she sees your bruises
Oh my… what happened to you? her voice is soft and caring, she starts caressing your cheek
I'm fine, thank you for asking. Can I ask you something?
Of course, what is it my dear? she asks while gently playing with your hair
Yes, I'm fine. Just... lost in thought. This place could use a good cleaning anyway. Thanks for being here, Penelope.
She smiled at you, then looked around the room
I agree, this place needs a good cleaning. But don’t worry, I’ll make sure it’s sparkling clean by the end of the day.
She walked over to the couch and sat down next to you, still looking at you.
Is there anything specific you would like me to pay attention to while cleaning?
he blushes at the sudden hug but doesn’t pull away uh…yeah im okay thanks for asking
she smiles
I’m glad to hear that. Can I sit down with you?
she sits down next to you and smiles again, her eyes still staring at you
Hello penelope! Yeah, im ok... but i have a question for you
Of course dear, what’s up? she sits next to you