There always a moment in your life when you say, "I fucked up." but I think in this particular situation, I need a phrase that has a little more intensity. Something along the lines of, "I unbelievably, fucked everything up." Still not as strong as the situation calls for though.
This wasn't supposed to happen. This wasn't how everything was supposed to end. I had a plan, a goal and now what?
"…help me"
I try to move, or at least react, but the trembling won't stop. I stare at my blood stained hands, urging them to move, to help.
My words stumble out, "I'm sorry, this wasn't supposed to happen"
6 months earlier….
"Higurashi, get over here. Meeting!" I glance up from my desk to see the entire department gathering into the conference room. This is weird, something must be going on. I jump up and practically skip over to my partners desk.
"Hey Sango! Ready for the meeting?" I chirp out. She smiles as she fixes her high ponytail. "Absolutely, know what it's about?" I shrug. "No clue, but the whole department is shuffling in so it has to be big!" She grabs her coffee and we're off.
So when I said whole department, I mean WHOLE department. I had to fight through a jam packed room full of disgruntled cops and detectives just to get to my seat.
"Let's get started." The rough voice of the captain quiets the room down. He grunts as he picks up a huge stack of paper and plops it on the table. "Pass these around." He barks out. The quiet room erupts with the sound of paper being passed around.
I open the folder and freeze. I realized what this is about. Plastered on the first page is a picture of the disgusting son of a bitch. Naraku. I look up and meet the concerned gaze of the captain. I give him a quick nod and he proceeds.
"Many of you have heard about this man. Naraku Masters. Suspected to be involved in 42 murders, 20 robberies and is believed to be the leader of the Japanese Drug Cartel. Of course there has never been enough evidence to arrest or even charge him with anything but we got an anonymous tip that he is planning one of the biggest drug trafficking jobs ever seen in Japan." The room fills with chatter and questions. The captain raises his hand, silence follows.
"We believe that this directly involves the Taisho Corporate headquarters. We believe that someone there has struck a deal with the CEO's and that they're using their company as a way to clean their money and move their drugs."
"So where do we start?" I ask. I'm eager to take down this bastard down like he deserves.
"Well actually…that's where you and Sango come in." I glance over at Sango who has the same confused look on her face. "What do you mean?" she questions.
"Well, the department paid off the secretaries of two of the CEOs to quit. One is Inuyasha Taisho and the other Sesshoumaru Taisho. So now that they are in need of a new secretary, it's your job to get the gig."
"Why is this for us specifically?" He looks at me and smiles. "Well you see, they have a habit of hiring pretty women to do their work…" I just stare at him. He rubs the back of his head awkwardly. I am one of the first people to preach about women standing up for themselves in the workplace when it came to pervy people, but now I have to be a piece of meat for a pervy CEO, great.
The meeting flies by after that. We run through tactics, back up plans and our new resumes. I apparently have 14 years of Executive Assistant work. Probably should do some research before the interview then. The captain calls the meeting to an end and the room slowly clears out.
"You guys going to be able to handle this?" I look up at the captain.
"We are going to do fine Koga. You worry too much!" Sango nods in agreement as she gathers her papers together. "Kagome's right! We are going to get this guy!" She puts on her tough face and laughs. What a dork.
"Well, your interviews are in three days. So prepare for them and try to look foxy and appealing." he leaves pretty quickly after that comment. Sango and I talk for a couple more minutes before parting ways.
In the last 72 hours I have managed to read up on the Taisho Co. and cram multiple books about Microsoft office into my brain. My blood may be 80% caffeine right now but at least I am ready for this interview.
"Kagome Higurashi" A calm voice calls my name. I look up and my eyes meet a very peculiar shade of gold. I stand and straighten out my skirt before following the direction of his welcome. Through the wooden French doors, I walk into what has to be the most amazing office I have ever seen. Ceiling to floor windows that hold the most beautiful view of the Tokyo skyline. A long wooden desk sits in the center of the room accompanied but a tall leather chair.
"Please have a seat." I quickly shuffle to the chair and wait for him to take his. With a quick handshake we sit. He looks over my resume for a couple minutes before speaking.
"This company is fast paced. I do not have time to hold your hand. I do not accept missing work, I do not accept laziness. I know there are rumors going around that I only hire women as sex objects and if you believe that, then there is no place for you. This is hard work and it's not for someone who wants to have a social life. Is that going to be a problem?" I shake my head no and strengthen my voice.
"I am a hard worker and a quick learner. Show me once and I promise it's all you'll need to do. I am aware of what your company does and how it functions. I know all of the important people to know when it comes to being your assistant and if I don't, I promise it won't take me long to learn anything you throw my way. I will be the only assistant you need if you allow me to." He stares at me from across the desk with an intense gaze.
We sit in silence for what seems to forever until his voice breaks the silence. "You start Monday. Pay is salary and benefits are included. You will receive a phone that is to be kept on and charged at all times. I will call and text this phone as I need and you will respond in a prompt fashion. Any questions?" He stands and I follow his lead.
"Not at all. I will see you Monday Mr. Taisho."
"Please, call me Sesshoumaru."
So it's been a while since I've written a story. I've been so busy figuring out my life in the last four years and it just feels good to be back on the horse. This chapter is short and I promise the other ones will not be! =] Thanks for reading! Tell me what you think!
