Hannanu wrote...
I like where this is going.=3
Let's go with A
artcellrox wrote...
I vote A as well. Keep it up! This is getting good. <3
"It looks delicious, Anne".
Anastasia lets out a low chuckle of laughter, and smiles wryly.
"You don't have to flatter me, Celine. I know it's simple; I've only just started learning, after all. But the thought is appreciated."
"But, it does look delicious. Even if it is simple, it's really well-made!"
Anastasia looks slightly taken aback, then turns her face away bashfully.
"T-thank you, Celine. That means alot to me".
I smile at Anastasia, and say,
"Let's eat, before it gets cold."
"R-right."
We start eating Anastasia's simple, yet delicious cooking. The fact that Anastasia made it makes it taste even better.
"Say, Anne, where's your mom?"
"Mama? Oh, that's right, she didn't greet us... She must be sleeping somewhere. Must have drunk herself into a stupor".
"Um, is something wrong?"
Anastasia lets out a sigh.
"She always does this when Papa's away...she throws a party, invites all her friends, and drinks all afternoon. It's just not proper for a lady her age".
"Haha...do you think she's lonely?"
"I guess..."
Ember, one of the maids, walks into the room and Anastasia calls out to her.
"Oh, Ember, where's Mama?"
"No worriesh, milady! I found her sleeping on the couch and I just finished carrying her to her bed".
"Oh, I see... Is she alright?"
Ember's face is slightly red, and she beams a smile at Anastasia.
"Haha, no worriesh! She's just drunk, ish all!"
"...Are you drunk as well, Ember?"
"Oh, whoopsh. Guessh you found out, milady".
"Oh, geez, Ember. I really wish you would control yourself more".
Ember smiles and winks.
"But, it wash your mother who offered! I can't disobey my mashter, now can I?"
"Well, it's not like if I ordered you to be sober right now, you could do it. Don't you know about your responsibilities, Ember!?"
"Ah, haha, I've made milady mad".
Ember quickly drops to her knees and gets into a begging position.
"Please don't fire me!"
Anastasia lets out a huff of anger.
"Oh, you know I could never fire you, Ember".
Ember looks up and beams another smile.
"Ahaha, thank you mashter!"
Ember suddenly hugs Anastasia's waist and rubs her head against Anastasia's thigh.
"E-Ember! What are you doing?!"
"Showing my gratitude, of course, nyuu~"
"Show your gratitude a different way!"
"Your thigh feelsh good, milady, nyuu~"
"Now, now, Ember, that's enough".
"Nyuu...nyuu...nyuuu..."
"...Oh dear, it appears she's fallen asleep".
I can't help but smile.
"Ember is a really funny maid".
"Ugh, sometimes it feels like I'm the one taking care of her. Well, for the time being, could you help me bring her to the livingroom? We have to finish this dinner, after all".
"Alright".
Anastasia puts her arms under Ember's upper body while I take hold of Ember's legs. We slowly carry her to the livingroom, with Anastasia leading the way. We manage to place her on top of a couch.
"Nyuu...nyuu...I love you, mashter...nyuuu~"
"It seems she's sleeping soundly".
Anastasia bends down and kisses Ember on the forehead.
"Good night, Ember".
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We've finished dinner, and now I'm just leisurely taking a stroll through the garden, looking at the flowers illuminated by the moonlight. Anastasia arrives, holding a bottle and two glasses.
"I'm back, Celine."
"Oh, Anne. What's that?"
"Do you mind if we sit over there at the fountain first?"
"Sure."
We move to the fountain and sit on the edge. She carefully places the bottle and two glasses between us. Anastasia makes a light smile.
"I thought since everyone else is having fun, we should too. Would you care to join me this fine evening?"
A) "I would love to."
B) "I'm sorry, it's getting a bit late, isn't it?"
(*Smokes a cigarette* Damn, Celine. Just damn.)