The Prince and the Pauper
By: Taito-san
Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or the rights to the actual book The Prince and the pauper
The Prince
Over the ten years since Tai and Matt's brake up, life for Tai Kamiya has chanced in unexpected ways. Tai graduated with honors from college and graduated law school he's now a very rich partner in the prestigious law firm of Dewy, Cheatem and Howe (read that fast for something somewhat funny.) Tai's average salary is $846,000 a year. Tai specialized in wills, business and Family law and is the envy of the law world. There isn't a law firm in America that hasn't tried to offer Tai anything he wanted to join their firm.
Tai got married when he and his wife were 19 and had his first son that same year. Tai has two sons ages 4 and 10 years old. T.J as Tai calls him or Tai Jr. is the 10 year old and Jonathan or Jon is the 4 year old. Tai was married to his beautiful wife Sara but she died giving birth to their second son. He was torn up at first but then later came to the realization that he didn't really love her but someone who he couldn't clearly remember from his past. Now, Tai and his sons lives in a lovely three story in the suburbs or North Carolina
"Mr. Kamiya, the President of Hiroshi and Potter Law Firm is on line one for you sir….." Tai's secretary said as he came into his office. "T.J's teacher wants to remind you of the Parent teacher meeting today at 12:00, the teacher from Jon's playgroup called saying that Jon's making progress in potty training but needs some new clothes. The District Attorney needs to speak with you about the Polkaudio case."
"Um…thank you Audrey, please call the DA and schedule a meeting tomorrow at 1:00, calls Jon's teacher and tell him I can speak with him when I pick Jon up today, call T.J's teacher and tell her, I'll be there and put the Hiroshi and Potter law firm n line three in my office." Tai said, walking to his desk and setting his briefcase on his desk. Preparing for a day of work. He sat down at his desk and picked up the phone.
"Hello, Dewy, Cheatem, and Howe Law firm, Tai Kamiya speaking." Tai said in his most business like tone.
"Hello, I'm Hiroshi III of the Hiroshi and Potter law firm Mr. Kamiya."
"Hello, how may I help you today?"
"Um Yes Mr. Kamiya. As you may know, Hiroshi and Potter law firm is the oldest and wealthiest in Japan. We've also, heard about your reputation as one of the best lawyers in America."
"Um…thank you but I'm a little pressed for time so if you don't mind…." Tai said, getting a little ticked off.
"Oh but of course Tai-san. I wanted to offer you a position over here."
"Oh well, that's very generous but I don't think so." Tai said automatically. He was so used to getting offers these days.
"Tai-san, you haven't heard what we have to say. We are willing to offer you more than all your other offers put together." The man said over the phone.
"Oh is that right?"
"Yes sir, we are willing to offer you 2.6 million dollars a year, moving expense, top medical and dental for you and your family, a executive level partner in the firm and how's the 'Kamiya, Hiroshi and Potter law firm' sound to you?" Tai couldn't help but roll his eyes. This man seemed very desperate to get Tai on his side but Tai had to admit, that's the best offer ever.
"Well Mr. Hiroshi, I do have to admit, that's by far the best offer I've heard and 'Kamiya, Hiroshi and Potter' Law firm does sound pretty damn good."
"So does that mean you accept?" The man asked, sounding very desperate. Tai sat at his desk with the phone to his ear as he thought about this offer. This was the ultimate chance to ensure his kids have everything they needed and wanted without spoiling them.
"Well, I'd be stupid not to wouldn't I" Tai said, closing his briefcase once more.
"Splendid. When can we expect you?" Hiroshi asked, sounding much jollier.
"Next Friday perhaps?"
"Of course. Until then." Tai hung up the phone and went into the hallway where his secretary was working.
"Audrey, tell the DA, to take up the case with Mr. Dewy." Tai said, grabbing a empty box out of the closet.
"Um….why sir?" she asked, sounding thoroughly confused.
"Well, I was just offered a damn good position at that Hiroshi and Potter law firmin Japan and I just accepted." Tai said, walking into his office.
Tai had finished packing his law books and other stuff into his car and left the law firm. He was more than ready to start earning that 2.6 mill a year. He politely told his partners that he decided to accept this new offer and they more than understood. He had a family to look after, after all.
Tai had picked up his kids from school and told them what the situation was and they understood also. Tai was just happy he had enough foresight to teach his kids Japanese also.
Tai was packing things up when his phone rang. He really didn't feel like answering but then again, it was probably some of his co-workers calling. He sat down the clothes he was folding and putting in boxes and answered the phone.
"Hello, Kamiya residence Tai speaking." Tai said, really hoping to speed this along.
"Hi Tai…it's me Kari." Kari squealed from the other side of the phone.
"Hey Kari, how are you?"
"I'm great. I heard about the good news big bro."
"What news Kari?" Tai asked, holding the phone between his shoulder and ear.
"About you and the Hiroshi and Potter law firm. It's all over TV over here."
"It is Kari?" Tai said, pausing to make sure he heard correctly.
"Yeah, commercials how they're changing the firm name to 'Kamiya, Hiroshi and Potter' and they got the world famous lawyer Tai Kamiya. I'm so proud of you bro." Kari squeaked.
"Why thank you sis. I'll be there next Friday. You going to be there at the airport?"
Um…well no but Cody's coming. Actually, that's why I called you. Cody and I are getting married."
Tai looked at the phone like it was alive. "You and Cody? What about you and TK?"
"Well, I didn't tell you because I knew you'd try to destroy TK. TK turned out to be gay and in love with Ken so…..are my nephews there?" Kari asked quickly, changing the subject.
"Nah, they're at a sleepover but I'll tell them you asked about them. I gotta go. I've got packing to do. I'm actually catching a flight to Odiaba tomorrow to go house hunting."
"Ok Tai, have a good time, and lets hook up when you get here." Kari said.
Tai merely shook his head as he hung up the phone when it rang again. "Hello, Kamiya Residence"
"Hey Big bro. Congratulations." Davis called from the other side.
"Hey Dais, how are you?" Tai asked, happy to hear from his little brother
"Not as good as you bro. I hear you're about to be loaded." Davis joked from the other side of the phone.
"Thanks Davis."
"Well, cool. I wanted to call and tell you good job and I can't wait to see you again bro. Bye big bro"
"Ditto Davis, bye"
"Oh cool, I'll see you then Tai. Bye" Tai hung the phone up, slightly cheerful then he was before. He was going to be with his family again and he loved that but then his thoughts turned to Matt and his mood darkened. Tai was regretting ever taking that job and going home. Going back home meant facing friends he hasn't even heard of in years but much more, it meant facing his ex-boyfriend, Matt Ishida.
