My Maid is Cute Chapter 13 : On a Sleepless Night (Patreon)

Rebecca spent her days nursing mixed feelings while attending to Wendy as usual. Before I knew it, Christopher's long vacation was drawing to a close.

"Hi, Rebecca."

Called out to in the hallway, Rebecca turned around to see Christopher standing there with a gentle expression. Reed was waiting behind him.

"Ah, good morning..."

"Good morning. As you probably know, I'm returning to the academy tomorrow."

"Yes."

"How about we have dinner together one last time? The three of us."

He invited me with a smile. Having no particular reason to decline, I gave a small nod.

"I'm glad. Well then, tonight in Wendy's room."

"Yes."

Christopher lightly tapped Rebecca's shoulder, waved, and walked away. Reed gave a slight bow and followed him. Rebecca also bowed her head quietly, watching them leave.

In the distance, the maids who witnessed this scene were whispering amongst themselves, but Rebecca didn't notice.

***

In the evening, when I visited Wendy's room, she was sitting at the table resting her chin in her hands. She was clearly depressed and lacking energy. I called out to her in a small voice.

"Milady..."

Wendy only directed a vacant gaze toward me and didn't reply. She must be lonely that her beloved brother was leaving again. Just as I was wondering how to comfort her, I heard a knock.

"Hi, Wendy, Rebecca."

The door opened, and Christopher entered. Rebecca bowed her head quietly. Several servants, including Reed, entered behind Christopher and began preparing for the meal. Wendy watched the scene silently.

"Well then, shall we eat?"

Even when Christopher called out to her, Wendy didn't answer.

"Milady... um..."

When Rebecca, having sat down next to Wendy, called out to her, Wendy finally opened her mouth.

"Brother..."

"Hm?"

"When will you come back next?"

At that question, Christopher laughed with a slightly troubled look and spoke.

"I'll be back soon."

"......But your next break is waaaaay in the future, isn't it?"

"The long vacation is, yes. But there are academic exams at the academy in two months, and there's an exam break after that. I can spend about five days here."

At those words, Wendy's face brightened just a little, and Rebecca also breathed a sigh of relief.

"If I wait two months, you'll come home?"

"Yeah. Wait for me like a good girl until then. I'll send you books you like again."

Christopher said this and patted Wendy's head. A smile returned to Wendy's face.

After that, the three of us calmly enjoyed our final dinner.

***

The next day, Christopher and Wendy exchanged farewells in the room.

"See you later, Wendy. I'll send letters."

Saying that, Christopher hugged Wendy tightly. Then, accompanied by Reed, he returned to the academy.

With Christopher gone, Wendy was lonely as expected; she spoke little all day, sighed repeatedly, and spent her time in a daze.

Worried about her state, Rebecca finished her work as usual and returned to her private room.

Even as night fell, Wendy's bell did not ring. I guess she doesn't need milk tonight, I thought, and just as I was about to get into bed, the bell chimed. I instinctively glanced at the clock in my room. It was just moments before the date changed. Usually, Wendy would have been asleep long ago.

"......I wonder if Milady can't sleep."

Muttering to myself, I prepared the milk. Thinking she might be feeling lonely and unable to sleep, I hurried to Wendy's room.

I knocked on the door, opened it slowly so as not to make noise, and stepped inside.

"Excuse me..."

The moment I entered the room, I heard a clack, clack sound. Looking toward the back of the room, I saw Wendy moving the typewriter on the table.

"Milady, what are you doing...?"

When Rebecca asked, Wendy turned her gaze toward me.

"I can't sleep. Milk, Becca."

"Ah, yes."

I hurriedly warmed the milk and prepared the honey. All the while, Wendy kept moving her fingers.

"Um, Milady. What are you writing?"

I took the plunge and asked, but Wendy only gave a vague answer.

"V-Various things."

Wondering what on earth she was writing, I held out the hot milk with honey.

"Here you go."

"Thank you."

Stopping her typing hands, Wendy took the cup. She took a sip and exhaled in relief.

"Milady, please rest after you drink that. It is already quite late..."

At Rebecca's words, Wendy thought for a moment and shook her head.

"Not yet, just a little more."

I started to speak to urge her to sleep one more time, but—

"......"

In the end, I stopped and closed my mouth. She'll probably get sleepy naturally soon enough, I thought, clutching the jar of honey.

"Then, I will return to my room. ——Good night."

Just as I said that and turned toward the door—

"Becca."

"Yes?"

Called by name, I turned back. Wendy had stopped typing and was fidgeting.

"U-Um, you know. Could you stay here a little longer? Just a little bit is fine."

I couldn't help but smile at those words. I nodded immediately.

"Certainly."

Wendy looked happy at that answer and turned her gaze back to the typewriter.

"I'll finish typing in just a little bit, so sit on the sofa until then."

"Yes."

Rebecca sat on the sofa as told. Wendy finished drinking the milk and started typing characters again. I watched her figure quietly. Clack, clack, the metallic sounds echoed through the room. Strangely, it was a comforting sound. Listening to it, I felt my mind becoming calm.

The sound of the typewriter slowly lured Rebecca into sleep. A mist-like drowsiness assaulted her eyelids, and her consciousness began to blur. I can't, I knew, but I couldn't stop it. I felt my head nodding, dipping up and down.

"Becca."

As I wandered between dreams and reality, I heard a cute voice in my ear.

"——Y-Yes."

"Come here."

"Eh, ah, no..."

Fighting the drowsiness, I desperately tried to speak.

"I have to... go back to my room—"

"It's fine, just come here."

A warm, small hand grabbed Rebecca's hand and pulled. Unable to resist, I stood up and moved my feet unsteadily. I was so sleepy I couldn't open my eyes.

"Mi... Milady...?"

Calling out in a haze, I felt a light push on my body, and I fell. Something soft caught Rebecca's body.

What is this? It feels so good...

Feeling entranced, I opened my eyes vaguely to find Wendy right beside me. She was looking at Rebecca happily.

"Just for today, it's special. Okay?"

A voice as sweet as sugar candy whispered in my ear. Not fully understanding the meaning of the words, I gave a small nod. Wendy laughed happily again and hugged Rebecca. Reflexively, I hugged Wendy back. Slowly, I closed my eyes.

"Good night, Becca."

Wendy whispered in my arms, but Rebecca had already fallen into a deep sleep.

***

When I woke up in the morning, I was sleeping in the bed in Wendy's room, and what's more, I was hugging Wendy. Surprised beyond measure, I let out a silent scream. I hurriedly pulled my arms away, but Wendy was clinging to me, burying her face in my chest, fast asleep. I held my breath and gently untangled Wendy's hands from my body. Slowly sitting up, I held my head in my hands on the bed.

What am I doing? No matter how sleepy I was, to fall asleep in my master's bed... I'm such an idiot!

Cursing myself in my heart, I writhed in embarrassment and let out a heavy sigh. I stole a glance at Wendy. Wendy hadn't noticed Rebecca waking up and was still sleeping peacefully. It was an adorable sleeping face. There was no sign of her waking up yet. Suddenly, I glanced at the clock, gasped in shock, and hurriedly scrambled out of bed. It was time to go to my kitchen duties.

Rebecca threw the blanket over Wendy and hurriedly dashed out of the room.