Here we go another Blue dragon fic, it's gonna be a bit of a slow burn so im sorry! but i hope you all like it!
i also gave this a bit of an update so enjoy!
It was a warm summer day, and Kluke was making her way to work, She had been working with the Blue Dragon. Co for about 2 years now, originally she was hired as a secretary for major filling and secretarial duties, but as of last month She was promoted to the department head after landing a major contract.
I walked through the long tile lobby, the ceilings where large and high and the walls where a rose gold mirror like reflection. As I walked in I was greeted by a familiar face at the information lobby.
"Kluke!" a voice was called out to her, Kluke could only turn and smile, there at the front desk was her longtime friend Bouquet. With one arm up she waved me over with a big grin. Walking over with a clack of my heels. She stood up from her chair and leaned over the counter, we had been friends since high school. I actually was her reference for the job, A very cute girl, her body more um, voluptuous than mine, a cute face with round violet eyes, charcoal black hair, beautiful curves and a large chest of envy and annoyance. Today she wore her hair up and allowed some baby hairs to dance across her face, dressed with a cute blouse that she let a few buttons undone and a tight sheer blue pencil skirt.
"Wow Kluke you're looking extra cute today!" Bouquet told me, unfortunately Kluke couldn't help but feel slightly inadequate to her complement. Kluke was quite the pretty young women, a girl of long auburn hair that she like to keep up in a high ponytail, she always had side swept bangs. Her eyes where a charming olive green tone.
"I love that top! Where did you get it." She asked me.
" Oh this? " I questioned touching the light pastel pink fabric. " I picked it up at the mall the other day." i finished.
" I always felt like pink was your colour!" she smiled.
The ladies chatted idly for a short moment, and had agreed to meet for their daily lunch date. Kluke sucked in a small breath as she got into the crowded elevator, and shut her eyes briefly as the can of sardines launched into the sky. Blue dragon co was a 44 story tall skyscraper of departments, offices, and conference rooms.
Finally i reached the 31st floor and squeezed out, letting out a gasp of relief. I straighten my back and walked down the white tiled halls , the office doors where large glass, the aesthetic was intensely modern white and wooden accentents, the office space where minimalist , with small plants for varnish. I walked up to the desk area and showed my id badge to the front scanner and it let a "ping" noise as the gate unlocked.
"Oh good morning." A friendly voice spoke, members of the greeted each other as everyone's mornings started up in tandem. Kluke made her way down the narrow halls to the break room, searching for her familiar faces. As a turn of the corner she entered the space and her eyes set on her two close friends.
"Good morning!" She greeted them with a smile.
"Oh good morning Kluke!" Shu, my longtime friend acknowledged me, a tall boustrus man with unruly brown spikey hair that he keeps teid back, today he wore a black dress shirt and yellow slacks and a loose red tie.
"Jiro was just talking about you!" he laughed loudly before smacking his friend on the back almost making him spill his tea.
"Shu shut up i wasn't talking about her, you weirdo!" Jiro barked at him in a way that made me chuckle. A clean cut man with 3/4ths parted bangs, his hair and deep grey as if ashy blond with calm blue eyes. He always dressed like a librarian, in a wooly green cardigan white undershirt and grey dress pants.
Kluke had known these two boys for a long time, well they aren't really boys anymore are they? They had all grown up together as children, and as time went by their friendship never seemed to dwindle, even though it may be intentional, they all came to work in the same company, albeit it's doubtful they'd ever admit such a thing.
Together we chatted about today's tasks. I was informed that we would be getting a large offer from a competitive company that was in need of a budget management and, stock files being made digital. A large contract that we were gonna be under pressure to land.
With a light sigh Kluke slid the office door shut, her office was only slightly larger than the others, id did not offer much privacy since the door was glass, but there was a sliding curtain if need be. the doors were also mostly soundproof so there was that. She made her way to her black office chair and place her purse on her large c shaped white desk, and began to boot up her pc.
I had decided to look up this company "Rokekstan" , as I scrolled through their website, I discovered that they dealt in shipping weapons, and war stocks essentially, they even had a clothing department. I lightly bit my lip as I kept reading, i eventually came across their C.E.O his name was Logi Valkyrie, I squinted as continued to read. Part of me began to wonder if it was almost a stage name. Looking upon a portrait of him, He was a rather daunting looking man he seemed to be rather young for a c.e.o, appearing to be in his mid 30's with long slicked back blond hair and a very sharp scar over his eyes, he looked like a comic villain almost.
A slight knock on my glass door startled me. Looking over It was Jiro standing there with two mugs in his hands. With a smile i ushered him inside. Using his shoulder he slid the glass door aside and walking in.
" I thought you could use a coffee" he spoke with a smile placing the cup on my desk, the smell of dark roast wafted in the air as i sighed with contentment.
"Thank you." i smiled at him.
"Are you nervous?" he asked me
"Not really, i've landed us contracts before but this one seems rather big for just our department." I admitted picking up the cup of coffee and savouring the aroma.
"1 sugar and almond milk, right?" He asked with a half smile. To witch I nodded in reply. The two of us chatted idly together about our mornings and our thoughts about the case. I showed him Logi and he said the same thing i thought, together we chuckled. I had only met Jiro last year when he transferred from security to our department. He was a fun drinking partner. Him and Shu have a tendency to bicker together but it's hardly becomes hostile. Our recon was interrupted by my desk phone ringing.
"Pardon me." I told him to which he smiled taking a step back sipping his tea.
"Klukes office." I said in my saleswomen voice. Over the phone a women spoke, i knew her voice right away making stand up suddenly in shock.
"Hello Kluke, Its Zola. Id like you to come up to my office around 2 today, it's about the Rosenkstan contract." She told me, her voice mature and dominant in a way.
"Y-yes ma'am of course, i'll be there." I said almost choking on my words.
"excellent i'll hang up first." She said with that the phone running dead. Slowly i hung it up and crashed back in my chair sighing loudly.
"what was that all about? " Jiro chuckled out. My head falling back i slowly slouched in my chair, with a anxouse sigh i rolled my head to look at him. Pouting ever so slightly.
"Miss Zola has summoned me." I admitted.
"woow!" he cheered sarcastically. "just by yourself?" he then asked.
"She didn't mention, man, She's so intimidating. " I sighed out, Miss Zola, a beautiful tanned women with icy blue eyes, long light practically white hair, she always wore pant suits that looked super expensive, and sharp heels. People don't even get in the elevator if she's in it. Although Zola had never been partially cruel to Kluke, she had a reputation of being cold and articulate, not many people knew much about her personal life. But despite that Kluke held her in a high regard, it being Zola that gave Kluke her promotion. Although apprehensive, Kluke was eager to impress her boss.
Kluke had decided to hold a small meeting before lunch to go over the ins and outs of the contract they had been presented. Together they reviewed the case so to speak and came across minor inconsistency, major pros and cons. and established a reasonable timeline.
"Okay everyone." Kluke said with a light clap of my hands. "Let's break and meet after lunch." she told them.
"Yes mama!" Shu laughed out with a dumb grin that made me shoot him murder eyes. People chuckled but the environment wasn't judging, slowly people walked out of the office area and chatted together, i stopped to look out the large window at the skyscape. Overlooking the large metropolis of the downtown, the sun was high at its peak and they sky was blue and clear. My tummy rumbled ever so slightly making my sign, i had missed breakfast today and i was rather eager to eat.
Kluke made her way down to meet with Bouquet to gossip about our days but mostly to eat. As she walked out the elevator she noticed Bouquets desk rather busy with tall men in suits. Noticing the men being rather pushy in atmosphere Kluke became slightly concerned for her friend. Bouquet glanced over and noticed Kluke, her eyes looked bugged out, kluke very strongly feet the please help me vibe emanating from her. With a frown Kluke marched over her heels echoing with her battle face on. The two men had noticed the sound of heels echoing with each step as they turned around to meet Klukes eyes.
"K-Kluke Miss kluke would you be so kind as to help these young men out with a inquiry." She stuttered with a uncomfortable grin. With my shoulders high and my face stern i observed the young men.
A tall blond pale man, in a dark purple pinstripe suit, and a tight black tie, his ears were pierced , the man next to him had large pale blue spiky hair, not like Shu's the front was spiked up towards the front. His face was slightly boyish but his eyes where an intense sky blue, his eyebrows were furrowed as he seemed to be sizing me up. He wore a cotton style button suit, it was a medium denim like blue, with a light blue tie. The men looked expensive, young and intimidating to an extent, but the boyish charm was kind of handsome in a way.
"Welcome to the Blue Dragon, how may I assist you today?" I asked equipped with my business smile.
"Yes." the blond man started. " We have an appointment for 2 and this women said that there is no such appointment." He complained his voice a little to high for being inside. People turned their heads and whispered slightly .
"Of course sir, i'm sure there must be some kind of mistake." I tried to assure him.
"Please tell me where are you coming from?" I asked.
"We are representatives From the Rosekstan Military arms Corporation!" he said in almost a shout.
I swallowed these are the men from the contract.
"Bouquet." I spoke my tone unpleasant. She made a slight yip, like a puppy who had their paw stepped on.
"Y-yes ma'am." she shuddered unused to my rather unhappy tone.
"Please look under Logi Valkyrie or contract 1143." I sighed, as she clicked and clicked on my keyboard. Kluke had a rather good memory as far as her peers were concerned, her ability to read, understand, and retain key details made her a valuable asset to the company.
"Ahhh hehe." she chuckled sheepishly, "Yes right here the appointment is with Miss Zola at 2pm." she trailed off. Bouquet on the other hand was often perceived as a bit of a ditz, she did try hard, and loved her job. But unfortunately just like her love life, she was often unlucky when it seemed to matter.
"Bouquet if you could be so kind to escort these fine men to the waiting lobby, hopefully you will find it pleasing, there is a cafe bar, and tablets for use, hopefully you will find it accommodating." I explained to them
"2 pm? Thats 2 hours from now that's ridiculous." the blonde man complained. Then why are you here so early then?!
"Now now, what's all the ruckus about." A deep voice interrupted our conversation of sorts. I looked over to see a tall sharp man, holding my breath slightly i felt consumed by the man in front of me. A tall intimidating man. It was the C.E.O. of Rosekstan, Logi, he had strong posture, sharp stocky shoulders, a long sharp jaw and deep set eyebrows, a long jagged scar crashed across his left eye, his sharp grey off blue eyes. Swallowing i bowed my head slightly at him.
"Sir!" the men both said in unison forcing their backs straight. Before the blonde boy could complain more i walked forward and stretched out my hand to him.
"Good afternoon Mr. Valkyrie, my name is Kluke, i am head of the secretary and filing department, i'm assuming you're here for the contract meeting, its my department that will be handling the majority of the case." I informed him trying to sound as smooth and calm as possible, my heart started to race as he shaked my hand in a strong vice grip, i tired to match it ever so slightly as we shook hands.
"it's been a long time since i've been in this lobby" he spoke looking around the lobby, while letting go of my hand. I smiled at him and he seemed to give me a half cocked smile, that was more intimidating than assuming. I wondered what he really meant by his statement, did he once work here? Kluke asked herself.
Kluke sucked in a silent breath held and turned to the counter, she noticed Bouquet seemed just as overwhelmed with the situation as she was. Not that Kluke couldn't handle such a situation, but Kluke's fatal flaw was that she got a little hangry, and she was getting more hungry and angry with each passing moment.
"Your phone please." I asked with my hand outstretched. Complaint she handed me the phone and slid the dial pad towards me. Trying to exhale my stored breath out as quietly as possible i dialed Zolas office. It rang twice before she answered.
"What is it why is someone at front desk calling my private office number." She demanded making me swallow.
"My apologies but this is Kluke from filling, your 2pm appointment is here slightly early, would it be possible to meet with them now?" Asking her dreading being the middleman, I head her let out an audible sigh.
"Put Logi on the phone," Zola ordered Kluke. Kluke turned to look him in the eyes, he truly was an intense looking individual, standing over 6ft fall Kluke being only 5'6" in heels she felt a little unsure. She tried not to make a pouty face, she put her palm over the microphone of the desk phone and began to talk, trying to sound way more confident that she was.
"She wishes to speak to you directly." Kluke told Logi, his face made a sneering expression and he crossed his eyebrows.
"What?" He demanded flatly making me shudder slightly, he then turned to his entourage shooing them with his hands. Taking this signal I asked them to follow me. Turning to see Bouquet giving me the please don't leave me eyes , sorry buddy but you're on your own.
The young men followed me as i led them in the private elevator, used for company heads, and guests. As we got into the elevator it wasnt walled in like the others, the walls where glass that let you look out the city outskirts. I always felt happy when i was able to take it.
I pressed the floor button and we started to take off, the atmosphere was tense and uncomfortable as the blond man shot me daggers.
"Allow me to apologize for the earlier antics. " Kluke insead, weather it was to maintain professional, or break the awkward silence.
"It was ridiculous."
I tried to smile but my murder feelings where overwhelming. Again remembering that they are incredibly early and it had better not cost me my lunch break.
"Well i'm glad you came when you did." a voice spoke opening my eyes it was the blue haired man, it's the first time he had said anything. I let out a small breath and smiled at him gently , but then he avoided eye contact suddenly making me second guess his sudden aid. Upon further inspection, the blue hair man was rather handsome, he was a bit shorter than his counterpart but Kluke pegged him around 5'11" or 6 feet. His suit was rather fashionable, and suited him rather nicely, he seemed to have a good frame to his body, not sure if he if he was fit, or as the conversation between us began we arrive at our floor. The elevator doors opened to a lavish foyay, where ahead a lady stood at a small desk. We all walked over towards it.
"Miss Zolas 2 pm is here, their 3erd is tied up on the phone with her in the lobby but i'm sure he will join them soon." i informed her.
"Of course ma'am! " the lady gushed, "right this way!" She ushered us as we walked around the corner of the gorgeous halls together. Until we came to large black doors, wait a second i panicked slightly.
Kluke quiqly put the pieces together, this was not the waiting room like she had hoped to ditch the newcomers at and run off to lunch, no these large black doors where the bats nest. More of a nickname for Zola's office. Kluke was rapidly realizing that she may be forced to skip lunch today.
"Miss. Zola , Your 2pm are here like you requested." The rather happy intern exclaimed to my horror.
The door opened to my surprise as Jiro walked out, he seemed ever so slightly flustered as he locked eye contact with Kluke. But soon his eyes calmed down ever so slightly as he formed a light smile and walked to her.
"I brought up all your files good luck!" he murmured to me before giving my shoulder a light pat.
" Please come in!." an intimidated voice called out.
Here we go. Kluke breathed to herself.
The office space was very large, it was almost like a penthouse, it was multi leveled, and very spacious, there was a seating area a large desk, the room was furnished in black and blue leather sofas and accents as natural light beamed in from the large windows.
There at a large black desk Zola got up. She was a breathtaking individual. Her hair was slick backed with a single section at the front across her face. She wore an expensive looking suit and long black pants and a suit jacket. A white collared undershirt added a bit of femininity.
"G-good afternoon ma'am" I spoke, I was nervous at this situation, it was all happening rapeditly. Usually I have time to mentally prepare, but i'd only had a few hours to go over everything, plus i hadn't even gotten lunch.
Zola with strong confident strides made her way to join our vicinity, with an outreached hands she began to shake they young men's hands.
"Welcome the the Blue Dragon I am Zola." she declared, her words equal parts cool and confidant.
"My name is Shneider." The blonde moody man introduced.
"And my name is Andropov, nice to meet you." the blue haired boy maintained. Andropov so that's his name.
Andropov and Kluke locked eyes for just another brief second, Kluke gave him a small business women smile, but his eyes quickly looked away. Kluke choked back a pout almost annoyed with his game of eye tag. Was he maybe just shy, or even awkward?
"Logi is on his way up so if you all will follow me we can go upstairs into my conference room." Tola told us
I noticed her the moment she walked out of the elevator, truth be told we had crossed paths before, had to admit. A large dark roast coffee 1 sugar made with almond milk, she gets one almost every morning. We go to the same coffee cafe almost every morning, i swallowed as she had made her way towards us. She had calm autumn hair, alabaster smooth skin, and deep spring green eyes. She wore a sort of light pink pastel sleeveless top with a loose turtleneck, a sweetly skin tight pencil skirt that accentuated her petite figure and sheer black tights. As she spoke to us i could barely breathe, I wanted to introduce myself but schneider was too fumed for having any sort of inconvenience, but like an angel from heaven she saved us from this dimwitt at the desk. I was impressed she even knew the file number and who we were right away. She seemed so sefistacted that made my tie suddenly too tight.
As we went up the elevator the sunlight beamed in reflecting across her smooth skin , i stared too long at her before she turned to look at me, her eyes seemed to be picking me apart, but i lost my composure when she smiled at me, i almost gagged as my body went from 0 to 100, my heart lodged in my throat i threw my eyes away. Trying to hide my sweat. I was sure she was off put by my actions. I silently cursed myself, we finally get to chat and im acting like this.
Andropov couldn't help but watch Kluke walk past them , her long auburn hair, and the faint smell of a perfume. Andropovs eyes shamefully looked her up and down, and lingered for a moment on the way her hips swayed as she walked in that sickly sweet pencil skirt. Only to begin to sweat as he fel the judgmental eyes of Schneider harshly evaluating his actions.
"Shut up." I murmured to him were he only shot me a cheeky grin. As we followed I tried not to obviously look at her, their office space was so modern unlike ours, our halls are outdated and less how you say, bright.
The women Zola, I have heard Sir logi argue with on the phone before, apparently they have a complicated relationship. I tried not but it seems odd that if they have a strained understanding that he would agree to such a contract. But, maybe its not so bad. Looking over i watched klukes eyes flutter in almost slow motion, he lashes are so long and wispy, the sunlight from the large windows twinkled in her eyes. Crap i'm starting again! I looked down suddenly away from her. Dammit she must think i dislike her. Cursing myself for a moment. Zola then brought us up the open concept stairs into a loft like area with a large white oval table and multiple black leather office chairs around in, there was a large window with the sky line then the side walls were whiteboards.
"Please have a seat." Zola encouraged us. But as kluke went to sit Zola asked. "No Kluke, i want you to sit right next to me." Pulling on the rolling chair, I as watch Kluke almost unsurely walked over and slowly sit on the chair. Zola then sat down beside her and leaned back and crossed her legs, placing files on the table in front of her.
They all say in silence for only a moment as they heard the large doors make a boom as they closed beneath them. Andropov with his hand on the large oval table got up and walked up to the staircase to greet his boss as he joined them. Logi sat at the end of the table joined between his partners. Kluke couldn't help but feel a little unprepared for what was unfolding, usually a lot more people are here for these kind of meetings.
A pregnant pause came, as Zola and Logi glared into eachothers eyes, it felt tense and sticky in the room when Kluke swallowed her dry mouth.
"Ma'am." Kluke spoke her voice unsure, as she tried to break the thick atmosphere. "why don't we begin this?"
"Yes of course." Zola insisted.
The meeting was much more than Andropov had expected, Kluke had reviewed the contract rather thoroughly, to be honest we all just sat back and watched as she went through the ins and outs with Logi. Even Zola just kind of sat back and watched.
"Lastly a major point i'd like to bring up is that most of your information is all either hand written or stored in files, it will all have to be moved to our office and updated to digital files, this will take a long period of times. The commission essentially is that you want it done within a month, but i know for a fact that this will take at least 3 months." She said as matter as fact.
"Well then we will find someone else to do it for us." Logi retorted, Zola's eyebrows furrowed, but before she could speak.
"And what company has the man power, technology , and ability to take such a large amount of work?" She inquired, her tone more commanding.
"Perhaps i'll split up the workload between multiple companies?" he asked with a chuckle he was testing her i could tell. I turned to look over to her, her expression did not falter for a moment.
"I see and how many is that, how many of them will deny or only accept certain terms, are you going to spread all this out trough 10 different corporations? Go to every meeting, make multiple contracts, how much by the end will you pay in man power, enternies, and let alone gas, by time you go through all this we would have the job done already."
"Then why do you need 3 months?" He attempted to belittle her, but Klukes gun was already loaded and ready to shoot.
"Because you stated that you have around 23 years worth of information you want made digital!" she exclaimed. I tried to keep in a chuckle, i watched Logi's eyebrows cock up, then rest as he shot a half eased smile.
"Well i feel that it might be better to re go over the state of the contract." Schneider actually seemed to agree. Causing Zola to smile with an evil delight.
"I will take the contract back and have our attorney go over the edits you want, Zola and i will go over the fine kinks, alone." Logi growled.
"of course" i said getting up. Logi already standing gathered the notes .
"You lot can leave now." He ordered to us, Kluke slowly got up with a rather unsure face as she looked at zola for a sign of reassurance to witch she just gave a curt smile and nod. Together we made our way out the office.
"That went better than expected." Schneider said, as the door closed.
"An hour and a half later. " Andropov chimed in. I looked over at kluke, she was checking the time on a small wrist watch she wore, i watched she pouted at the time. Her small pink lips and disappointed eyebrows shot an arrow though my heart, she looked so adorable I wanted to..
"Well it was a treat, but i have to get back to work, allow me to escort you to the lobby, or would you rather wait in the guest parlor?" Kluke asked us, clearly sounding spent. Andropov felt something stir in his chest at the idea of a departure from his coffee shop stranger.
"It's better if we wait our boss may burst through those doors at any moment." I chuckled to her. Softly she smiled.
"I see, well the area is just over here."
Together we walked over, i tried to walk slightly beside her, without seeming too obvious, but i could feel Schneider judging my antics.
Here we are, she opened the glass door for us. It was a large flat space, with small sofas and chairs, with a cafe bar and counters and stools by the windows, large tablets for general use, bathrooms, and tvs.
"Please enjoy yourself." she asked us. Before making her way over to the cafe bar. Slowly i joined her. I swallowed slightly my throat suddenly dry.
"You were quite impressive, you should come work for us." i urged , trying to laugh. The thought of her as a private secretary making my heart stammer slightly.
"Oh thank you, it was actually all quiet sudden id only received the news this morning." She trailed on as she began to pour herself a coffee.
"Wow you were truly detailed for such little time to prepare." i gushed to her.
"Don't praise me too much, i brought my department together as a team and we powered through it." She started. " Right now i'm just super hungry."
Swallowing once more i thought about inviting her out the lunch. I fastened a lid on my takeaway cup.
"Um," we both said in unison to each other making me panic slightly.
"W-what is it" i fumbled on my words.
"No, you can go first." she insisted, her voice sweet as if she almost chuckled at the awkward situation. But before i could speak Schneider called over to me.
"it's time to head out."
"Im coming!"
Looking down at kluke she gave me a small smile. I then reached into my pocket and pulled out my wallet, taking out my personal business card and handing it to her.
"If anything comes up you can just call me." she took in slowly with both hands and studied it but before i could let her reply i marched off, already at my limit. To believe the cute coffee girl whom id seen almost every day i finally got the courage to talk to her in such an unexpected way.
"Smooth." Schneider mocked me.
"shut up."