//------------------------------// // THE BUTLER №3 // Story: The Disgruntled Butler and Other Random Tales // by ADRNEL //------------------------------// "All done!" I exclaimed as I finally finished inflating every single pool toy, and just as the domestic staff arrived too. As a butler, one of my most important duties was to oversee the domestic staff, make sure they do what they were ordered correctly and keep them in line. "I want every part of this household completely dusted and polished please." I ordered, although many of them did not take too kindly to taking orders from a pony at least half their age. Other than that, they did as told and once they finished their tasks, they were free to go. "Now I can finally relax for a bit before the filly returns home from school." I said to myself as the last servant left. I happily went up to my room and lied down on the bed with a relaxed sigh. I was awaken from my nap by the door bell. I groggily got up, straightened my suit and walked down the stairs. "Yes...?" I said as I opened the door, only to see that it was Diamond Tiara and what I assumed was her best friend back from school. "Oh." "Is the pool and pool toys ready like I asked?" questioned the pink filly. "It's all ready and waiting for you Miss Tiara." I answer. I then turned to the gray filly who started at me with wide eyes. "And you must be...?" "Uh...Silver Spoon...pleasure to meet you...what's your name?" she did not take her eyes off of me. "My name is-" "He doesn't have a name Silver...he's just a butler." interrupted Miss Tiara. "Oh right..." the gray mare blushed. "Come on Silver Spoon, I want to show you some stuff daddy bought for me recently." "Oh cool!" They both ran up the stairs to Miss Tiara's room. "That Silver Spoon is a weird filly." I said to myself. SNACK: Quiche Cheese & Crackers Extra-sugary non-alcoholic punch Lemonade "CANNONBALL!" yelled Miss Tiara as she dived into the pool, she made sure to make a large splash. Silver Spoon laughed the sight. I walked in with the tray of snacks and placed them on a nearby outdoor table. "Snacks are ready for you and your friend Miss Tiara." I announce. I looked at the corner of my eye to see a glimpse of Silver Spoon staring at me. I turned my head to meet her gaze but she quickly averted her eyes, I think I caught a glimpse of her blushing as well. Very strange indeed. Both fillies swam up and got out of the pool. They both took their share of the snacks and drinks. "Not bad butler...my stock in your is slowly rising." complimented Miss Tiara, or at least I think it was a compliment, hard to tell with her. "Do you have a marefriend Mr. Butler?" blurted out Silver Spoon to me. "Uh..." "He's a butler, he doesn't have a marefriend and probably will never have one for as long as he's a butler." interrupted the pink filly. "Oh..." but that did not stop the gray filly from starting at me in awe. I truly hopped she did not have a crush on me, I preferred to keep my criminal record as clean and spotless as possible for as long as I live. "Okay butler, please bring me and my friend here our towels, we're done with the pool for today." the pink filly ordered. "Yes Miss Tiara." I trotted inside the house and quickly walked back out with the towels as asked, One towel was plain white with Mr. Rich's monogram, and the other was purple with "DT" on it. I gave both fillies their towels. "Thank you butler." Miss Tiara said as she began to dry herself. "Uh...Mr. Butler..." blushed Silver Spoon. "...would you mind if you yourself dried me instead?" I blushed at that statement. "You heard my friend...now be a good butler and do what my guest says." ordered the pink filly. I took one big annoyed sigh, grabbed the white towel and began to dry Miss Tiara's friend up. "That feels nice..." cooed the gray filly. I tried to avoid the undercarriage as much as possible. "All dried miss." I said as I finished the task. "Oh thank you so much butler, it felt really nice." blushed the filly. "Uh...right..." "Come along Silver Spoon, we have a game of dress up to play." said Miss Tiara to her friend. "Okay...see you later Mr. Butler." said Silver Spoon as she followed her friend back inside the house with the remaining snacks, I could have sworn that I saw her sashay her hips as she did, but I chalked that up to me seeing things. My employment with them is off to a mighty fine start. That was sarcasm by the way since it is difficult to convey such a thing in writing, but I am getting off topic here...so moving on with my story... Just as the sun set, Silver Spoon left and Mr. Rich returned from work. It was time for dinner. DINNER: Potato salad Pasta with Alfredo sauce Claret for Mr. Rich & Non-alcoholic sparkling cider for Miss Tiara Dessert: Chocolate mousse Just as I served their dinner and poured each of their drinks, I left them to talk about the day and spend quality time with each other. "Oh...before you go Alistair...mind looking over these documents for accuracy for me please?" Mr. Rich said as he gave a folder with paperwork inside. At least Mr. Rich is a lot more polite and less demanding than his daughter. "I won't mind at all Mr. Rich...enjoy your dinner." I said as I accepted the task and left them alone in the dinning room. After some dinner and father-daughter bonding, it was time for bed, tomorrow was Saturday and even though Miss Tiara did not have school, Mr. Rich will be off at work for half-a-day, so it will be me and his daughter for most of the day, oh joy. After I left out some warm milk with honey and a glass of water by the filly's bedside, I returned back to my room to get as much sleep as I could. "Normally it would be the parents that are the demanding ones...but this filly...this filly isn't right." I sighed as I removed my suit, brushed my teeth in the attached bathroom to my room and collapsed on my bed. I had to get up early again so I can have plenty of time to get myself and breakfast ready. "Night, night." I set the alarm clock and closed my eyes to sleep. One day down...ten more years before Miss Tiara is out of the house for good...