ei's
body bent over the task of scrubbing the floor. The weight
e sharp voice of Vienna, the daughter of
oice filled with respect, and I in
laimed was accidental, but her malicious intent was evident. It
d her back on me. With one final act of cruelty, she kicked
the work still ahead. I had been scrubbing the floor for what felt like an endless time
the room, I gingerly set down the brus
ing through my arm, the throbbing pain in my legs, and the
she caught you were resting," Maria's voice sud
, my hand instinctively pressing against m
t down next to me, enjoying a short break
ecome my closest companion, even though I had worked longer than her. Perhaps it was because
y father as his butler, and my mother as his personal maid, they had never b
t voice my frustration. "What do you think fuels Vienna
lied with a hint of a
vy my ragged clothing, extraordinary talent for scrubbing floors, and oh-so-f
. It was a rare occasion when she spoke seriously. "Because you're more be
pic? I'd prefer some light teasing instead of being so serious, pleas
that Maria's teasing came from pure
as a means of expressing her fondness for me. Through these pl
ly imitated Vienna's voice, mimicking our tormen
in the same manner as Vienna, and the
den," I playfully retorted, dismi
gain, eliciting another giggle from me. The sight of my own reflection dancing on
ments were kind, they never truly resonated with me. I would usually respond with gratitude or return the
Vienna was envious of my beaut
th graceful curves, while I had a petite frame. Our long brown hair differed, as mine cascaded in waves, while hers remained impeccably straight, giving her a sophistica
features, such as pointed noses, pouty lips, and fre
e might even mistake us for sisters. However, for Vienna, the sole daughter and heiress of
nsion's garden, my sanctuary. Between the vibrant flowers and towering tree
chirping birds, a sight captured my attention. There was Maria, bravely fighting a battle against a flock of with
s, Vienna didn't hesitate to exploit it and assig
the courage to humbly request mercy. Howe