Silently exiting from the shadows, I do a quick survey of the room to make sure everything is ready. I've never done something like this before, I'm very nervous. What if she doesn't accept me.... What if she doesnt understand!

Shaking my head, I cant let myself think like that. She needs me. I hurry to the supply room and make sure everything is ready.

Tray.....check

Towels...check

scents...check

Hair Brush...check

Perfect.

I pick up the hair brush and run my hand across the polished wooden back. Its so solid, so firm. What would it feel like. I slap it against my hand and close my eyes letting the sting course though my body. What would it feel like? I lose myself for a moment. This isn't about me. This is about her.

Absently I run the brush across my bottom before putting in on the tray. What would it feel like. I smile slightly and leave the room. She's going to be here soon. Quickly I head up the stairs to make sure the pool is ready. I am so nervous I'm going to make a mistake. Will she look past the name and see me?

Everything is ready. I hurry back o the entrence. She is coming. No sooner had I positioned myself by the door she walks in. My heart bursts with pride. So strong, yet fragile. So proud, yet loving. This was my Mother. Quickly i drop to the floor kneeling at her feet. My stomach is fluttering with butterflies and excitement. I am sooooooo nervous.

"Welcome Mistress, my name is shadow and I am here to serve you."

I can tell you weren't expecting this. That makes me so happy. I laugh a little inside when all you can say is

"oh my" and ask me to rise.

"I'm speechless, I don't know what to say."

I put my hands up.

"There is nothing to say Mistress. I am here for you. To serve you, to be here for you."

You start to speak but I put my hands up again.

"Its not like you think. I am here to serve you by taking care of you. Not as a slave or servant, but as a dutiful daughter who loves and respects you."

"You work so hard for others and do nothing for yourself. I will serve you in a way that baby could never do."

"I am here for you and only you. I love you and would be here for you as you need me."

I look at the floor holding my breath. I have never said so much to one person. Do you see me for what I am. Your daughter, your family, your love? I start to panic because you haven't said anything. Have I over stepped myself? Finally you say something and the panic goes away.

"shadow what do you want me to do exactly?"

Like before I put my hands up.

"Do nothing Mistress. I am here to take care of you. Once you passed through those doors, the outside world ceased to be."

I want to say that you are in my shadows and I would never allow hard to come to you, but I don't. It would be too much.

"please Mistress, follow me."

Reluctantly you follow behind me. I can tell you still don't understand. This saddens me a little. Soon enough you will and everything will be right. I walk passed the larger pools. They simply wont do. Too impersonally, can fit too many people. I need a smaller one, one that gives the message, "there is only you and you alone."

I walk up the stairs to one of the smaller pools. This is perfect. The moment of Truth. Will she respond to me. Will she allow this. I want so desperately to fade back into the shadows. I could just cry. What if she doesn't want me. I have to stop myself. I am here for her. She needs this so badly.

My inexperience embarrasses me. I'm not like the other girls, I don't know what to do. Steeling myself and ignoring my fears I will serve you the best way I can Mistress.

I stop by the edge of the pool and motion for you to stand before me.

"Mistress if I may?"

You look at me still unsure but nod.

"Yes please shadow"

"thank you Mistress."

I kneel down before you and reach for your shoes.

"Mistress if you please?"

I dont finish the sentence but tap your foot for you to lift. I remove both of your shoes and place them neatly on the bench beside the pool. I kneel back down at your feet and begin to take your stockings down. I run my hands down each leg making sure the stockings are wrinkle free and smooth.

Ive closed my eyes letting my hands guide themselves by touch alone. In my head I keep saying over and over. Mistress....my Mistress.

Taking the top of one of the stockings I slowly begin to roll it down your leg, careful not to disturb your balance. This is so important to me. Will you ever understand this? I gently tap your foot again so that I may remove it. I place it ontop of the shoes and return to do the same for the other leg.

In front of you again I kneel up higher, my hands gently, softly moving up each of your legs willing the love I feel to emanate from them into you. I try to keep my hands from trembling. But it is so hard. I want to run into the shadows so badly.

My hands slowly go over top of your skirt and find the side zipper. Slowly drawing it down, I tug at the hem of your skirt and let if fall to the floor at your feet. I should be embarrassed right now, but I'm not, anything to help you relax.

I fold it neatly and place it on top of the shoes and stockings. Again I gently move my hands up your legs willing the love to move through your body as I do.

Do you feel it?