My Maid is Cute Chapter 27 : Rainbow (Patreon)

A doctor was summoned immediately, and Wendy underwent an examination.

"...Hm?"

During the exam, Rebecca caught a glimpse of the bruises through a gap in Wendy’s clothes. Noticing something, she tilted her head in confusion.

Fortunately, no one seemed to be paying attention to Rebecca’s demeanor. The examination proceeded without incident, and the doctor concluded that there were no particular abnormalities.

"See? I was fine, wasn't I?"

Wendy gave a wry smile, and Christopher smiled back, looking relieved.

"But Wendy, if you start feeling unwell, you must tell us immediately."

"Yes, Brother."

Listening to the siblings' conversation, Rebecca let out a secret sigh of relief.

***

"——Did you notice?"

Immediately after leaving Wendy’s room, Christopher spoke to her. Rebecca’s eyes widened for a split second before she nodded and spoke.

"The color of the bruises..."

The eerie bruises etched onto Wendy’s body had become darker, albeit only slightly.

"...What on earth are those bruises..."

"I don't know."

Christopher grimaced and shook his head.

"Lately, Wendy has been having terrible dreams more often. It’s possible that might be related..."

"Will she be alright?"

When Rebecca asked this, her face pale, Christopher looked down with a troubled expression.

"I want to believe she will be... but for now, there don't seem to be any major abnormalities..."

Then, he turned a serious face toward Rebecca.

"Rebecca. My extended leave will be ending soon. If anything changes—anything at all—while I am away, please let me know immediately. No matter how small the detail."

Hearing this, Rebecca gripped her own hands tightly.

"Understood."

She answered, bowing her head deeply.

***

The day came for Christopher to return to the academy.

From the morning, a damp rain fell steadily, and the air was chilly. Perhaps because she was lonely at the thought of her brother leaving, Wendy’s face was as gloomy as the sky.

"Wendy, the exam break will be here before you know it. I will definitely come back then."

Christopher hugged Wendy and spoke words of encouragement. Then, giving a slight nod to Rebecca, he boarded the carriage with Reed. And with that,

"Well then, see you later."

He waved his hand broadly and departed.

With a sunken expression, Wendy returned to her private room. She sat on the sofa and stared blankly out the window at the scenery.

"Milady."

Rebecca called out to Wendy.

"...What is it?"

That voice was so frail, so lonely, that it made Rebecca's chest tighten. She slowly approached Wendy and continued speaking.

"May I sit there with you?"

At those words, Wendy glanced at Rebecca. Then,

"...Do as you please."

Since she answered as such, Rebecca immediately sat down next to Wendy.

"Excuse me."

Rebecca quietly watched Wendy’s profile as she gazed at the scenery outside. Eventually, she spoke softly.

"——It has become quiet, hasn't it."

"...Yeah."

Wendy made a small sound.

"You know, Becca."

"Yes?"

"...I thought that as long as you were by my side, Becca, I would be okay. ...But, ...after all, having Brother go far away... is very lonely."

Wendy looked down, her face looking as if she were about to cry at any moment.

Seeing that expression, Rebecca spoke without thinking.

"——Milady."

"Hm?"

"Today is special."

"Eh?"

"You may do whatever you like to me today."

At those words, Wendy looked blankly at her.

"Eh?"

Rebecca’s eyes darted around as she piled on more words.

"Um, well, if it's just for today, you can bite me anywhere you like. Ah, or shall we hug tightly? or perhaps head pats would be better?"

Wendy remained stunned, seemingly unable to find words. Seeing her reaction, Rebecca came to her senses and mentally held her head in her hands.

No, no, what am I saying! Milady is just confused!

At that moment, she heard a small giggling sound. When she looked up with a start, Wendy was laughing happily.

"That was quite a bold statement."

"...U-Um."

"Let me see. What shall I do...?"

Wendy’s face, which had been filled with sorrow just moments ago, turned toward Rebecca with eyes sparkling. Rebecca audibly gulped.

"U-Um, nothing too, well, difficult..."

"Oh my, didn't you say I could do whatever I like?"

Wendy beamed and threw her arms around Rebecca.

"Mhm-hm."

She hugged Rebecca’s body tightly just like that.

"Squeeze me."

"Y-Yes."

Ordered by Wendy, Rebecca hurriedly returned the hug gently.

"...Um, is this alright? Is this all...?"

After hugging for a while, Rebecca asked timidly, and Wendy pulled away. Then, she smiled broadly at Rebecca again.

"Mhm-hm. Not yet."

"Yes?"

"If I can do whatever I want, I have to cherish this opportunity."

Then, she brought her face close to Rebecca's.

"——Eh."

Before she realized it, lips were pressed against her temple. A cute smacking sound echoed right by her, causing Rebecca to cry out loud involuntarily.

"M-Milady! What are you—"

"Quiet. Someone will come."

"Eh, ah, wait—"

She felt a breath against her left ear, and a sensation like an electric current shot through her body.

"——Your ears are sensitive, aren't they?"

Becca, her name was whispered in a sweet voice. Her body shivered with chills, and her face grew hot. She was kissed on the temple once more. She squeezed her eyes shut tight.

And then—

"Ah."

Suddenly, Wendy cried out. Rebecca’s shoulders jumped, and she turned her face toward Wendy. Wendy was staring out past the window, looking surprised.

"Becca! Becca! Look at that!!"

"Yes?"

Wendy pointed out the window, and Rebecca turned her gaze in that direction. There,

"Oh..."

Before they knew it, the rain had stopped, and a beautiful rainbow hung across the sky.

"Amazing! That's so amazing!! That's a rainbow, isn't it!? It's the first time I've ever seen one!!"

Wendy jumped off the sofa, approached the window, and shouted in excitement. Seeing her childlike figure, Rebecca couldn't help but smile, standing up to approach the window as well.

"It is a magnificent rainbow, isn't it?"

"I've read about them in books, but this is my first time seeing one!! It's pretty! It's so pretty!"

Wendy spoke excitedly, pressing her face against the window as she gazed at the sky.

Rebecca watched Wendy’s demeanor with a warm smile and nodded.

"It truly is beautiful."

Seeming to enjoy herself, Wendy hugged Rebecca while still gazing at the sky.

"Hey, I wonder if Brother can see it too..."

"I am sure he is watching it."

"I hope so."

Wendy smiled happily at Rebecca. Rebecca smiled back and gently embraced Wendy.

And so, the two of them stayed close together, continuing to gaze at the beautifully shining rainbow.

***

It is a little short, but that is all for this time.