Once all the huggings were done, Malee took the knife on the table and cut up the cake in small pieces for the rest. Each of them took up a plastic plate for parties and distributed the cakes for everyone to share with. Mary brought back two wine bottles and they too were emptied out in no time with Michael emptying almost a bottle by himself, to the stare from his mother.

“And I have a couple of good news to announce.” said Mary as she picked up a cup from the table with her free hand. Everyone paused and looked at Mary for the next words.

“First, Malee had been promoted to the senior maid to Georgia.” said Mary, raising the glass to Malee’s direction. Malee, and everyone, expected it but the sudden announcement still stunned them. Then everyone cheered and started hugging at Malee once more to the laughter and smiles all around the kitchen.

“Second, Michael is taking over the supplies to the house from his father.” continued Mary to the smiles from Michael.

“What about George?” asked Malee.

“Our young master would be taken care by me still. We are still looking for someone to be his butler.” replied Mary. Even though she was far away from the house, she still called George by his title, Malee noted.

“Why not Michael be his butler? They have known each other since they were babies.” asked one of them.

“I refused. I don’t think I can mix around with the high class crowd.” answered Michael. Malee wondered whether she could take it as well, after what she had seen at the graduation ceremony earlier in the morning. Malee took a sip from the cup as she pondered her newly given role and chief responsibilty that came with it, following Georgia around.