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Man to Maid

  1 - Girls Night Out Julie touched up her lipstick, studying her reflection in the bathroom mirror. Her dark hair slipped loose again, and she tucked a stray lock back in place. Friday night was a welcome break. Across the country, perhaps across the world, office routine was predictable. She looked forward to a few drinks with coworkers to mark the end of another week before heading home. It was a chance to let loose, catch up on gossip, and laugh off everything from office politics to life’s smaller dramas. She looked forward to these nights, especially at the end of a week that included dodging her parents’ telephone calls. Nearly a year into living with Peter, her parents still hadn’t warmed up to the idea. Every call seemed to circle back to the same topics - why there was no talk of marriage yet, or grandchildren, which only added to the strain. Her mum rarely missed a chance to slip in, “So, when are you going to settle down properly with someone?” Julie’s response had be