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When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
I will never believe this magic crap; nothing in this world can ever change that.
"Mai, why is this place disgustingly nasty, I thought you cleaned it," Naru said condescendingly as he put down his black suitcase on the marble floor.
"Oh I don't know maybe because you gave me only a few hours and this place is like a dirt haven AND I have a life outside this," Mai spattered.
Don't make a reply; I still need to use that foolish head of hers. But habit of making comebacks revealed itself.
"I know you are not used to clean and organized things but still you should know that others actually have standards. Oh yeah, also contact Ayako, Takigawa, John and Yasuhara to meet here tomorrow. I got an interesting case --- oh and call Lin in here, I have something to ask him."
Mai rolled her eyes, annoyed.
The Chinese man deftly got up as his marvelous long legs carried him with a godlike grace into Naru's office. Mai rolled her eyes again at the ridiculous perfection as she surrendered to her usual tea making.
"Look at this Lin; it should indefinitely be your specialty. Hindu myths are closely related to Buddhism correct. After all an Indian King rose to the power of Buddha." Naru said without missing a beat.
"I don't see how some illness has anything to do with spells or mantras, let alone a religion Naru. This is simply a waste; tell them to get a good doctor."
"I would but Sen Enterprise has excellent connections with the supernatural elements spanning through Europe and Asia. It would be worthy opportunity for us to wait here for awhile and even do some research on Gene's killer with their resources." By now Naru was glowing like a pregnant woman.
"Then, I will talk to Mr. Ashoke Sen about the supposed malfunction in his family, but in one condition." Lin's stoic remark raised an eyebrow.
"What." Impatient Naru asked rising from his seat.
"I want Mr. Sen to delay his elder daughter's engagement till this is solved. I somehow feel an ominous aura surrounding the weddings in this family as proved in the past." Lin mentioned distracted.
"Oh really, I thought you didn't think you cared much for this case and--- Naru was cut off smoothly.
"I never said that , I see your point that's all" Lin turned around but paused for a moment, "Oh yes, you might want to treat Taniyama-san with a little more respect, she does hold the secret to your brother's mystery".
If it were any other man, he would have said "in your face shorty", but self respect was important to this tall Chinese male.
I can't believe baba and ma agreed to didi's plea of making me come here to give these crazy people the personal details because of what obviously seems like a bad case of flu.
Reema patted down her dark hair, it was acting up again, in her opinion atleast. The folders and the cd disk clasped angrily in her small hand seemed to be burden when she reached to knock on the door--- with the strict sign 'Shibuya Psychic Research' pinned on it.
What a bunch of baloney! I can't imagine people believing in these backdated ideas at this century.
"Um, can I help yo---u!!!" Mai looked stricken. What the hell, why is the prissy girl here!
Oh this girl goes to my school, wow she must have a lot of time after school to work here. Wonder how she does her homework, Reema thought.
"Yes actually, I am Reema Sen daughter of Sen Enterprise's CEO." Reema tried the fake politeness technique.
It took awhile for Mai to register what the girl was babbling about.
"Yeah, this isn't a business office, why are you telling me all this." Mai snarled. Stop boasting about your wealth even here, Prude Queen.
"No actually, I am---" Reema couldn't believe what this girl was saying.
"Taniyama-san who is it?" Lin broke in.
"Oh um…"Mai was still to stricken to reply.
Lin took the initiative or rather got fed up with the delay in the teenager's reaction and got up from his chair, marched to the door, opened it smartly and a slight surprised expression briefly etched on his face. All this he did with a sense of purpose, mind you.
"Can I help you," Lin asked unbeknownst to him what followed.
"I was actually asked that a minute ago with no help following the question, so mind if I step inside, it's kind of chilly." Reema spoke sensibly.
Mai's eyes widened considerably as Lin's surprised expression slipped back on his face. Not many people had the momentum to talk like that, especially to a man clad in black and over feet taller than you, with threateningly slit eyes objectifying you.
"If it would help I am here to convey the details for my sister's flu, so you can do your ghost mumbo jumbo." Reema said
Lin noted how the tiny girl had such confidence as she disrespected his life's job and specifically recognized how she rendered the supposed spell to be a mere flu.
"Come in, please" urged Lin as he contained the need to reprimand the youngster.
"Lin," Naru stepped inside the waiting room indulging in the amusement of the situation as he took into account his client, " I believe you can question Ms. Sen in my place, as I will be out doing some research at this moment".
"Oh so you are going to drop out of your duty leaving it to them." Reema's hand pointed in the direction of Lin and Mai.
She indeed has a big mouth as I heard from her sister. No matter I don't have time for childish chit- chat, Naru thought.
"Why you…" Mai stood shaking in anger at the insult.
"I know tell me about it , but those two have to do for now. Well, Goodbye Ms. Sen. I am sure later we will have a talk as well to suit your preference." Naru coldly replied.
It didn't take Reema more than few seconds to realize that this group had major problems. Oh boy, did she know there were more of them!
"Well, now that the whole 'I am better than thou' greeting routine is over can I sit down and give you the details" Reema placed a hand on her hip as a sign of impatience.
"Do sit down, Taniyama- san can you please prepare a cup of tea for Sen- san" Lin regretted ever letting Naru leave this bundle of snob all to himself.
This chapter was little bit of highlight on Reema's personality. And a little bit on what the "flu" that's affecting the Sen family maybe about. I know its starting of a bit slow but hopefully by next chapter I will catch up. Constructive criticism is welcomed.