Mindy hesitates

Mindy stopped, calling out to Annette in a hushed tone, "Annette! People will see me!"

Her friend stopped and turned. She gave Mindy a smile, "Well of course they will see you, pet. You are going to be the maid's mascot. It's going to be your job to be seen!"

Mindy dropped her jaw, unable to respond to the news. Annette looked down on her with pity. She tsked softly, "Still a little shy, pet? Well, that's fine then, we can keep you in the maid wing for the time being, but you won't be able to go anywhere but there and your pen until you build up enough courage, understood?"

Mindy nodded obediently, like a puppy dog, even letting out a small whimper that seemed appropriate at the time. Annette tousled the blonde's hair and guided her back to the maid chambers. Mindy noticed how low her boobs dangled as she crawled on all fours back to the room. They would become a hindrance if she ever had to crawl somewhere quickly, bouncing back and forth as momentum took them. She figured this would be another deterrent for her making a run for it, if Annette had decided to force her to go out in the open. She was relieved that her friend was kind of enough not to do that.

When they returned to the room, Annette set out a small circle carpet and told Mindy that it was to be her spot when she wasn't being told to do something. Annette instructed Mindy on how to greet the maids as they came in. Mindy was uneasy about other people seeing her collared and naked like an animal but resigned herself to this much exposure, having little choice in the matter. At least she had met some of the other maids already... although in hindsight that might make things even worse for her.

Annette gave Mindy a few practice runs. She would enter the room and Mindy bounded for the door on all fours. She stopped directly in front of Annette, settling down to her knees and looking up. She addressed the maid, "Welcome home, Mistress Annette."

Annette looked down and smiled, "That's a good girl, pet. If you will obey instructions like this, you will... how is it put? Be out of the dog house in no time?"

Mindy smiled, "I look forward to it, mistress." She was to address anyone not a slave as a master or mistress, easy enough to remember. She was never to speak out of turn and always respond to a call as fast as she could. Never question an order or face punishment. Mindy felt confident she could do this and hopefully be back to her regular job. She couldn't tell how long this would take though... a day? A week? Longer?

There was a low rumble in the room. Mindy looked around then noticed her stomach pangs. Annette noticed this too. She asked Mindy, "Are you hungry, petit? Would you like me to feed you?"

Mindy nodded, "Yes mistress."

Annette got up, "I'll be right back." She stepped out of the room and Mindy waited. The young slave waited for about an hour before there was a stirring at the door again. She perked her ears, listening to the footstep in the hall way and the jiggling of the knob being open. Her mouth went dry as she didn't know if this was Annette returning or someone else. Either way she would have to greet the newcomer at the door. The door drew open.