I checked myself in the mirror again. The dress was a simple black cocktail dress, with a sweetheart top, it came down to my knees, and was form fitting, showed my figure off well, but not too revealing. I checked my make-up and hair before putting on a small pair of heels and headed downstairs.

My dad was waiting in the living room, "I was just about to call you down, are you ready then?"

"Yes, yes"

We went to a nice restaurant at a hotel.

The hostess greeted us, "Director Welcome! Your table is ready."

"Thank you but we are going to wait for our guest."

"Alright just let us know when you are ready."

My father, Asagi, owns this hotel, one of several actually. He also owns a major medical company. We provide an assortment of services for hospitals. My father has been trying to land a contract with the biggest hospital in all of Tokyo for the last couple months. He and the director from there are on friendly terms.

"Good evening director." My father speaks to a man who just entered the restaurant. I bowed.

"My son will be a couple minutes late he had a few things to clear up before he left." The director told us.

"I smiled politely, "I'm sure he must be very busy."

We find our seats.

"I apologize now for my son's behavior."

"Please don't, I'm sure this isn't easy for him." I made polite small talk.

The only thing I knew about this guy's son, is he is a doctor. I don't even know his name or what he looks like, but I'm here meeting him for a marriage interview. It was a request from both of our dads. He probably feels the same way I do, completely uninterested.

I take a sip of the wine that was just poured, and stare out the window, oblivious to everything else around me. My view was blocked; I looked up to see a man standing in front of me taking off his jacket.

"Sorry I'm late." He apologized.

"We weren't waiting long." I half heartedly smiled. I looked up and our eyes met, my stomach did flips. All I could think was, wow he is much better looking than I imagined.

"I'm Issei Sezaki."

"I'm Aira Itou."

The night continued as our fathers speak and we say nothing else to each other.

"So about this marriage proposal…" The director began to talk.

I stand up quickly, "I think I drank too much, I need some air. Excuse me." I rushed out to the balcony. As I stood there I watched out of the corner of my eye Issei stand up and leave. I waited a few minutes to make sure he didn't just go to the bathroom before I headed back in.

The director apologized to me about his son and left as well. As I collect my purse I notice something on the floor under Issei's chair, I picked it up and shoved it in my purse.

When I got I showered and changed, I then grabbed my purse to see what I had found on the floor.

"Oh an ID badge." I stared at the picture of Issei. He was so handsome, it took all my strength not to stare at him all night.

The next morning I headed to Yebisu General Hospital. I showed my ID badge at the front and was pointed in the direction of the nurses' station. One of the nurses took me to where I could find Issei. He was talking to another doctor. He looked annoyed when he saw me. I could hear him excuse himself from the conversation and he headed over to me.

"Thought you'd need this," I handed him his badge before he could say anything.

I was headed down the hall back towards the entrance when I heard someone running up from behind me.

"Aira, right?" I turned and Issei was behind me. "Thanks."

"Welcome." I went to leave again.

"Wait, about last night…"

I gave him a smile, "You don't need to explain anything I know how you feel. Besides your face last night said it all." I walked away without looking back.

About a month had past since I saw Issei. I was invited to a dinner party. I walked around to the back of the house where the party was being held.

"About time you showed up." My father said to me as he escorted me around, introducing me to some well known people in the industry.

"Glad you could make it." The director told me.

"Thank you for inviting me." I excused myself to grab a drink.

I went inside the house, closed my eyes and let out a sigh when I was alone.

"Here."

I jumped at the sound of the voice.

"Issei, oh my gosh you frightened me!"

"I'm sorry." He offered me a glass of wine he was holding, "Specialty wine."

"You didn't poison it, did you?"

He let out a small chuckle, "What good would that do me?"

"Probably get your dad off your back about the marriage arrangement."

"How do you know he's on my back about it?"

"Seems like the kind, besides he was pushing for this more than my father."

He nodded, and there was silence between us.

I looked at Issei over my wine glass.

"This wine is very good."

He smiled. My heart started pounding. His smile was dazzling.

I was about to ask him a question when a voice cut me off.

"Dr. Sezaki?" Three guys and a lady entered into the house.

I recognized one of the guys, "Miyashita?" I asked.

"Miss Itou. I didn't realize you would be here."

"Do you know each other?" The lady asked.

"Yes. Doctor Irie, Doctor Narumi, and Doctor Ozaki, this is Miss Itou, she is my boss."

"Supervisor," I said sharply, "I don't own the company yet." The air felt awkward. I wanted nothing more than to turn and run quickly.

"Issei, do you know her as well?" Doctor Ozaki asked.

I glanced at Issei whose eyes hadn't left Doctor Ozaki since she entered the room.

"Thanks for the wine sir." I downed the rest, set the glass on the counter, turned and walked out.

I found my dad with the director.

"Director you have a lovely home. Thank you for inviting me." I said my goodbyes with a fake smile plastered on my face.

I left the garden and walked quickly down the driveway, when I heard my name being called.

"Aira wait." I turned around expecting Issei to be behind me, to find Miyashita.

"What do you want Junpei?"

"What was that about?"

"Exactly what it looked like, absolutely nothing."

"I'll tell you what it…" He grabbed my wrist.

"He got me a glass of wine." I snapped at him, "Now let me go."

"You look like you're about to cry."

"My ride is here." I yanked my wrist away from Junpei and got in the car that just pulled up.

"Thanks for coming and getting me Kei." Kei is my ex boyfriend, we broke up a long time ago, but still remain friends.

As he drove away he glanced at me, "Are you crying?" he asked.

I reach up and touch my cheek. "I was just startled that's all. He surprised me grabbing my wrist like that."

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah."

"Want to spend the night?"

I let out a small sigh, "Kei… lets not go down this road again."

"Why not? you know we are compatible."

"That's not the point. Please take me home."

He pulled over, "No get out and walk."

"Ok fine, thanks for being a true friend Kei." I slammed the car door and watched him drive away.

I looked up at the sky, "Oh great, it's starting to rain. Could this day get any better?" It started pouring, and the rain mixed with my tears streaking my cheeks.