My Maid is Cute Chapter 20 : One Wish (Patreon)

"Oh? Rebecca, it's rare to see you with your hair down. You always keep it tied back..."

Hearing Carrie's voice, Rebecca felt a jolt of panic but kept it from showing on her face, replying calmly.

"Just felt like a change of pace for once."

"Hmm."

Carrie lost interest immediately and returned to her work. Rebecca, remembering the red mark on her neck hidden by her hair, almost let out a sigh.

Wondering why Milady would do such a thing, she headed toward the kitchen herself. As she walked, she recalled being licked by Wendy and felt a shiver run down her spine again.

Wendy's eyes at that moment. Rebecca stared at her own finger. Remembering the sweet pain of being bitten, her face heated up again. Wendy's eyes when she bit Rebecca. She couldn't help but think they looked like those of a beast.

Shaking again, she quickened her pace to cover it up. Thinking that she wouldn't be able to tie her hair back for a while, she entered the kitchen.

***

About two months had passed since the ring theft incident, and finally, several new servants had been hired, bringing a sense of calm back to Rebecca's surroundings.

"Excuse me."

The moment she entered Wendy's room for work, the clacking sound of metal reached her ears. Turning toward the sound, she saw Wendy using the typewriter for the first time in a while. Several sheets of paper were scattered around her.

"Milady, I have come to clean."

"Mm."

When Rebecca called out, Wendy gave a simple reply but didn't look up from the typewriter. Tilting her head at this behavior, she quietly approached Wendy. Just as she picked up a piece of paper scattered on the floor...

"No!!"

Wendy snatched the paper from Rebecca's hand in a panic.

"Don't look!!"

"Eh?"

Wendy quickly gathered the surrounding papers and put them in a drawer as if hiding them from Rebecca. Surprised by this behavior, Rebecca spoke.

"Milady? Is something wrong?"

"...Anyway, you can't look, Becca! If you look, I'll get angry!!"

Wendy averted her eyes awkwardly. Though finding her behavior strange, Rebecca shrugged.

"Understood."

Saying that, she bowed and began cleaning the room.

While Rebecca cleaned, Wendy put away the typewriter. She then gazed absently at Rebecca as she worked.

Finishing the cleaning, Rebecca turned to Wendy.

"I am finished."

"Mm."

To Wendy's curt reply, Rebecca took a book out of her pocket as if remembering something. It was a book she had borrowed from Wendy a while ago.

"Milady, I am returning your book."

It was a small book, but because she had been busy with work, it had taken time to read. When Rebecca held the book out to Wendy, Wendy accepted it and asked,

"How was it?"

Asked for her impressions, Rebecca smiled brightly and answered.

"It was interesting. Especially the ending, it was unexpected. I never thought the princess would fall in love with the wizard instead of the knight..."

"Right! But it was a very wonderful ending, wasn't it?"

"Yes... the final wedding scene was lovely."

Rebecca nodded in agreement with Wendy. The book Wendy had lent her concluded with a scene where the princess and the wizard she loved shared a kiss at their wedding.

"It was a wonderful story. It was moving."

As Rebecca stated her impressions while recalling the final scene of the story, Wendy nodded happily. However...

"I would like to have a wedding like that myself."

At Rebecca's immediately following comment, Wendy's face twisted. She let out a small voice.

"——M,"

"Eh?"

"Marriage...?"

Because Wendy muttered blankly, Rebecca tilted her head.

"Milady? What is the matter?"

"What... marriage, you say..."

Rebecca looked at Wendy's state with puzzlement and continued.

"...? Marriage is marriage. Well, I don't know if I can, but someday with someone—"

At that moment, Wendy lunged and hugged her with force, interrupting Rebecca's words.

"M-Milady!?"

When Rebecca cried out in panic, Wendy, burying her face in Rebecca's apron, spoke.

"W-Will you leave me?"

"——Milady?"

"Will Becca belong to someone other than me?"

Wendy lifted her face. She wore an expression that looked like she was about to burst into tears.

"——No."

"Um..."

"I absolutely hate that... leaving me like that!!"

Wendy shouted with tears welling in her eyes. Because she seemed so agitated, Rebecca gently hugged Wendy's shoulders and spoke.

"Please rest assured. I have no such plans for now."

"...For now?"

"Yes. I don't even have a partner..."

When she said that with a wry smile, Wendy made a difficult face and looked down as if brooding. After a while, she looked up and spoke.

"...If you find a partner... will you marry?"

"Eh? Well, I suppose..."

Wendy frowned again. Then, her face turning bright red, she began to lightly pummel Rebecca's body.

"Even though you have me! What a cruel maid!"

"Even if you say that..."

"I absolutely, absolutely... won't allow you to get married!!"

Wendy's scream echoed throughout the room.

***

"Ahahahaha."

That night in the kitchen, as Rebecca recounted the story about Wendy while washing dishes, Carrie laughed cheerfully while drying dishes next to her.

"Isn't she cute? She's jealous."

"She's been in a bad mood ever since. I don't know what to do..."

When Rebecca lamented in distress, Carrie spoke as if to comfort her while still laughing.

"It's fine. Her mood will improve eventually."

"...I hope so."

Rebecca looked down slightly and added troubledly.

"It's just... lately, I often feel that Milady's behavior is a little strange."

"Strange? In what way?"

Asked by Carrie, Rebecca hesitated but chose her words carefully.

"How should I put it... she looks at me with very strange eyes... frequently wants to touch my body... and she often presses her body against mine... and also—"

She was about to say I was almost eaten, but hurriedly shut her mouth. Carrie tilted her head in puzzlement, but eventually said,

"Isn't it fine?"

"Eh..."

Because she said it so nonchalantly, Rebecca turned to face her. Carrie shrugged and continued.

"I mean, Milady hasn't had anyone she could be spoiled by other than Lord Christopher, right? She must have been pushing herself and holding back for a looong time. So, surely she wants to be spoiled by you, Rebecca."

"...Wants to be spoiled, is it?"

"Why not let her be spoiled as much as she likes? She'll be satisfied eventually and calm down, surely."

At Carrie's words, Rebecca stopped washing the dishes. She kept her face down.

Carrie was right. Wendy was still a child. Although she sometimes spoke and acted maturely, she was only a nine-year-old girl. And she had spent most of her time alone. Isolated from the world, with no one to accept her.

Through her interaction with Rebecca, the desire to be spoiled must have emerged within Wendy.

She was Wendy's exclusive maid. She should face her master's heart and accept it.

Rebecca nodded firmly and turned to Carrie.

"Thank you, Carrie. I will do my best!"

To Rebecca who said this with determination, Carrie said,

"That's the spirit. Brace yourself and do your best."

Laughing, she lightly slapped Rebecca on the back.

***

Late at night, the bell chimed as usual. Rebecca picked up the milk and honey and stepped out of her room with enthusiasm.

"Excuse me."

When Rebecca entered the room, Wendy greeted her with an angry face despite having summoned her.

Apparently, she was still angry about the marriage talk. Smiling wryly, Rebecca approached Wendy and spoke.

"Milady, milk, correct? I will prepare it immediately."

"..."

Wendy didn't answer. Hugging her knees on the bed, she stared at Rebecca with a sharp gaze.

With a troubled look, Rebecca prepared the milk.

"——Here you are."

When she held out the cup to Wendy, she took it without saying a word. She still seemed displeased. After thinking a little, Rebecca sat down on the chair next to the bed. Then, she spoke to Wendy who was drinking milk.

"——Milady."

"..."

She didn't answer, but Rebecca continued.

"Um, I will listen to whatever you say, so won't you forgive me?"

"...Whatever?"

Wendy finally spoke. Rebecca felt relieved at that and nodded.

"Yes. ...Within my capabilities, that is. I will listen to your wish, um... if it's just one thing. Will you fix your mood with that?"

At Rebecca's words, Wendy blinked several times. Then, after thinking a little, she opened her mouth.

"...Then, kiss me."

"——Hueh?"

Hearing an outrageous word, a strange sound jumped out of Rebecca's mouth.

"...K, um, eh? K, ki...?"

Her mind went blank. Ignoring Rebecca's state, Wendy spoke again.

"Like the end of that book. Like the princess and the wizard did, kiss me."

"Eh, ehhh?"

Bewildered by the unexpected wish, Rebecca furrowed her brows.

"K, kiss, is it..."

"Yeah. Kiss."

"..."

"..."

Wendy stared at her with a serious face. Flustered, Rebecca spoke up.

"Um, well. That is, surely..."

"What. Didn't you say 'whatever', Becca?"

"Ah, yes. I did, but..."

Regretting her own words from a few minutes ago, Rebecca desperately continued.

"Um, you see, Milady. Things like that are... well, you do them with the person you like most."

"I like Becca the most."

"Ah, i, is that so..."

"No problem then. Come on, do it."

Wendy brought her face close to Rebecca and closed her eyes.

Carrie, what should I do in this case?

In her heart, she sought help from Carrie who wasn't there. Then, in her mind, Carrie appeared, gave a thumbs up, and smiled brightly.

'Rebecca, just go for it!'

Why would you say that! she almost shouted, hurriedly closing her mouth. When she shook her head violently, the Carrie in her head vanished.

Wendy in front of her was waiting for Rebecca with her eyes closed.

She gulped. She felt sweat running down. Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath. Then, as if resolved, Rebecca opened her eyes and slowly brought her lips close to Wendy.

She softly pressed her lips against Wendy's forehead. Immediately pulling away, Rebecca stood up to cover her embarrassment.

"Y, yes, it is done!"

Wendy snapped her eyes open and pursed her lips. Touching her forehead, she protested,

"Why here!? Not here, normally it's on the mouth!"

Rebecca answered while averting her gaze.

"Y-You didn't order me to do it on the lips."

"Becca!"

Listening to Wendy's angry voice, Rebecca covered her reddened face with her hands.

"This is the best I can do... Milady..."

Her voice grew smaller and smaller. Wendy seemed to stare silently at Rebecca for a while, but eventually, a heavy sigh was heard.

"——Fine. I'll settle for this for now..."

Taking her hand off her face, Wendy looked dissatisfied, but she stared at Rebecca and spoke.

"In exchange, hold my hand until I fall asleep today."

"Yes, of course."

Relaxing her still-red face, Rebecca gently held Wendy's hand as if wrapping it. Wendy finally smiled and burrowed into the bed.

***

A few days later,

"Rebecca."

Called from behind, she turned around. Seeing Christopher's face, Rebecca cried out in surprise.

"Lord Christopher? Why are you here? What about school—"

To Rebecca's question, Christopher answered with a wry smile.

"I came back just to check on things. The mansion must have been chaotic since then, right?"

"Ah..."

Recalling the grueling work after the ring incident, Rebecca's face twitched.

"Besides, I wanted to see Wendy's face, too. I'll be going back tomorrow though..."

As always, he's kind and cares for his sister, Rebecca thought. Christopher continued.

"If it's alright, let's go to Wendy's room together. I have something to talk to you about as well."

Invited by Christopher, Rebecca hesitated but nodded slightly.

They walked side by side. As they proceeded, Christopher continued.

"I learned from Wendy's letter. She's started coming out of her room recently. Is that true?"

"Ah, yes. That is correct. She does come out. Occasionally, though..."

When Rebecca answered so, Christopher looked relieved.

"Ah, that's good. It seems she's showing at least a little interest in the outside... In a few months, she'll have to go out whether she likes it or not."

"Eh?"

She tilted her head blankly at Christopher's words. Have to go out, what does that mean? As if seeing through Rebecca's question, Christopher made a difficult face and continued.

"Wendy will be turning ten."

"——Ah."

Rebecca finally realized. Turning ten held significant meaning in this world.

"...Magic Measurement."

"Yeah."

Christopher nodded with a reluctant expression.

"Magic Measurement is mandatory, after all. We can't exactly ignore it. I feel sorry for Wendy, but..."

"——Then, to the measurement venue, Milady will..."

"Yeah, she has to go. Fortunately, since I'll be on long vacation for Wendy's birthday, I'll go with her to the venue... Still, Wendy will probably hate it considerably."

Christopher looked at Rebecca with a troubled face.

"When that time comes, Rebecca. I'm counting on you to help persuade her."

"——Yes."

Rebecca nodded with a quiet reply, but imagining Wendy's feelings at that time, her expression darkened instantly.