I mean, she hasn't slept in about 30+ hours

I walked around the study, moving my fingers along the various surfaces. No dust so far. I looked at a weary looking Lena. Exhaustion clearly on her face. “It is good. I am happy with my tools performance.”

She smiled. “Thank you my Lady. Does that mean, that I can-”

I frowned. “Is that the only reason you are doing a good job?” I asked, tilting my head to emphasis my disappointment.

“No! Of course not, it is just. I am…”

I caressed her soft face. “Let me show you something,” I said. I took her hand with a soft white closer and moved her hand over the same surfaces I had already checked. Not a single mark. “You worked hard. I taught you, and you remembered. Feel pride.”

“I am proud, my Lady,” she said.

“No, you don’t understand. 125141, that is an order. Feel pride, now.”

Her entire face went flush and her fingers squirmed. “That was different.”

“Good tool. I am feeling like that. But show and tell isn’t over, let us check this room,” I said gesturing one room over.

“But, my Lady. I didn’t get to this room today,” she said visibly afraid.

“Shhh,” I said as I wiped the cloth with her hand over the table. A thin layer of grey already present. She scrunched her face in fear. But I just stroked her chin.”Take a guess, when was this cleaned last? Any guess, but a guess.”

“The day before yesterday?” she asked.

“Today. One of Samantha’s maids. How pitiful. I did not make you feel pride because it was unwarranted. My tool is so much better than hers. And that makes me proud and I wanted you to feel that. Not just pretend, not just say it. But feel it.”

“Thank you, my Lady,” she said and then just remained silent. She seemed less worried.

“You didn’t ask a reward. You are learning. As much as I would love to just send you to bed. You need a shower, so ask Helina to help you. Once she says you are clean, and you are safely in bed. You may sleep tonight.”

“Thank you! Thank you very much, my Lady.”

I placed my thumb under her chin and raised her face to me. “Thank yourself as well. You earned this. I have another job for you tomorrow, an important one. But I have faith in you. I trust my tool is going to make me happy again tomorrow.”

Things were winding down for the night. I grabbed a nail file to do some maintenance. Feels weird. I wonder, was I bit jealous of Lena? Hmm. Well, whatever. Overly thinking about such things would do me little good right now. For now I needed to set up my games. A few unknowns needed to be figured out, but with Lydia, it shouldn’t be too difficult.

I looked ay my outstretched hand observing my nails. “Would you be proud of me Master?”

No response. Hmm, oh well. Maybe one day. Even if in just a dream. I would love to hear your voice again.

The next morning Lena reported to me bright and early. She looked to be in a great mood. “Sleep well?” I asked.

“Yes, my Lady.”

“Do you still want to escape?” I asked.

“I…. I… I am scared,” she said as she tilted her head and looked up at me. “I think I do, but I don’t want to be punished. But I know I shouldn’t lie and… I am sorry.”

“You need not be sorry for such things, how would you fair on your own, without sleep?” I asked. The truth was, that this conditioning would probably break. Her body could not physically stay awake forever. I doubt she’d die from willpower. Not when I had mostly shattered it. But her belief, her fear was quite the motivator.

“I… don’t think I would,” she said.

“Then this desire is only hurting you. I shall not pass judgement now, we will see how things develop,” I said as I brought myself close to her and nibbled her neck. I then pressed my hand to her crotch and pushed her underwear to the side and slide my fingers in. She wasn’t a sister, so the same rules didn’t apply. “Is working for me so bad? Don’t answer. Just think about it.”

She moaned slightly into my touch. “I… I.. aah,” she whimpered. I smiled. Her pussy remembered me, from our fun night of conditioning. Hehe

“Your goal today is simple. Observe Samantha, I want you to become her maid. Lydia is already aware of this plan. Essentially use my sisters competitiveness against her. If she thinks I want you. Than she will go to Lydia and try and claim you first. But you must be good enough for you to want her. Prove yourself capable of this. Understand.”

“Yes, my Lady,” she said.

I sat back and sipped some tea. What could be more useful than this. My enemy thinking she is taking from me. Pushing me, setting me up for her own trap. All the while what really is happening is she is sneaking into her own yoke.

Samantha, I have always loved you. And once a upon a time, I even respected you. Maybe I should be thanking you as well, it is perhaps you and mother that have reminded me that I cannot be the Celeste you remember. But right now, that fiery spirit is impulsive, and an uncontrolled fire is dangerous.

Mother and Lydia have failed you. But don’t worry Samantha. I shall guide you the guidance you need. Maybe you won’t like it at first. I didn’t like it at first with Master. Neither did Lena. Hmm, I guess Helina is the rare exception. Such a miraculous sister. I smiled and looked at her. “I love you dearly Sister Helina.”

She blushed in response. “What of your youngest sister? Katherine?”