A Bad First Impression

[Etsuko-San]

If Etsuko was going to present herself nicely to the owners, she was going to have to make sure the taxicab parked in the car park, to make her look appealing. After all, she was in maternity, right now, and it was visible. Big mistake.

Instead, she was kicked out, and was informed of the policy. So Etsuko decided to go in from the front entrance. She had been pregnant many months now, and was angered when she was kicked out. Etsuko was standing right outside the front doors, observing the large mansion.

Oh, what was she to do? Etsuko just prayed and prayed that this would all turn out fine. She didn't want to come here, but it was as if she was forced to. And she also knew that her family and the maids' family were both intertwined, just like the others.

The baby.... It'll be so hard to manage, Etsuko thought to herself, a rather worried expression on her face as she rubbed her occupied belly.

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

Satsuki opened the door, she stared at Etsuko then smiled, "I though I saw someone here," she said in a cheerful tone, "Want to come in?" She asked.

[Etsuko-San]

Etsuko was very surprised that this lady wanted to help her. She looked up at her, her expression no longer worried, but merely surprised. Things were seeming too easy this time. Her life was occupied with difficulties that she was forced to face no matter what, or had no choice but to face. She'd never felt this...happy.

"Th-thank you," she hesitated, taking several slow steps forwards. "What is your name?" Etsuko asked. The woman who was standing here appeared to be a maid. She figured it was impossible that she was one of the sisters, one of the owners, of the hotel and academy, not because of her outfit, but because she figured the owners would be very busy at a time like this. Etsuko stroked her hair and wondered when she would meet one of the sisters.

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

"I'm Takahashi Satsuki, one of the three sisters, I'm one of the owners of the Yasuhiro Mansion," she said happily.

[Etsuko-San]

Etsuko was even more surprised now. She let go of the backpack strap around her shoulder and supported it with her shoulder, outstretching her arm to shake hands with the owner. "It's a pleasure," Etsuko said, her expression still surprised. It was only a few moments after her words when she smiled, but her eyes were still rather wide. "It really is a pleasure." Then the pregnant woman looked to her right and glanced a little to her left. What if they were watching?

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

Satsuki shaked Etsuko's hand, "It's nice to meet you too," she said.

[Etsuko-San]

"I'm Etsuko," she said, letting go of Satsuki's hand and placing it back on the backpack strap. "The reason I came here is because, well, I would like to apply for a job." Hopefully, Satsuki wouldn't be so shocked at this. "I know, I know, but I can still work, with this baby," she said, not wanting to add that she wanted an abortion to get rid of it, too.

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

"You have a baby! I didn't know!" Satsuki said in a cheerful tone, she put her arms on her hips as she smiled, "Can you really work with a child?" Satsuki asked.

[Etsuko-San]

{{It's visible xDDD}}

Etsuko couldn't help but smiling, near to giggles. She was turning out to like Satsuki very much. The young woman placed her hands on her large belly and looked down. "Yes, it's a baby," she said, but her smile began to fade. She'd never wanted this baby. But then she shook her head. No-one needed to know.

"Yes, I think I'll be able to work," Etsuko said, stroking her hair again, "after all, I've got a pretty large will, if I say so myself." Etsuko laughed but still wondered if she would really truly be able to work properly. Probably not, but at least she would be secured. Even though there was much money in her uncle's wallet she stole several years previously, she'd used lots of it up.

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

((Not to Satsuki XD))

"Then you can work!" Satsuki said as she jumped up and down like a child.

[Etsuko-San]

Etsuko laughed again. The teenager before her lightened up the mood. She nodded and yawned, covering her mouth as she did so. The breeze was very relaxing. Or maybe it was just a baby thing? Maybe it was making her tired? Maybe... Etsuko thought to herself, this won't be so easy after all. Still, she smiled again.

"All right then," she told Satsuki, "what are the available jobs?"

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

"Umm, you can help teach at the academy, help clean the hotel, and.... Well the list goes on.." Satsuki giggled as she placed her right hand over her mouth.

[Etsuko-San]

"In that case, I suppose I'll teach," Etsuko chose wisely, due to her current condition. Although she didn't really feel too keen about it, it was for her baby and for a living. She decided that she would teach until she had her baby, because then it would be terribly difficult to manage. But then she remembered the abortion papers. Would she do it? Would she rid herself of the baby?

Etsuko needed someone to talk to. Now. Desperately. The woman's expression grew rather uncomfortable, and she ran a hand through her hair slowly as she gazed at the rather cloudy sky to her right. But she had no-one to talk to, absolutely nobody! Maybe, in the coming months, she would befriend Satsuki and talk to her. But at the moment, there was no-one to talk to. It was driving her nuts.

[Takahashi Satsuki(Admin)]

"Are you okay Etsuko-san?" Satsuki asked in a worried tone.

[Etsuko-San]

Etsuko's attention was diverted as her new friend spoke. She turned to face her and nodded quickly. "Uhm..." she said, trying to get the right words out. Instead, she decided to shut it until later. Much later, when she would know that she would be able to trust Satsuki fully and ensure that everything is fine. But it wasn't fine if she told anyone nor Satsuki about it now. Still looking worried, she attempted to seem relaxed, and eventually succeeded. "So...am I hired?"