MEETING HER
Hitsugaya pov.
Hitsugaya Toushiro was a man of few words, he mostly kept to himself and did his job as seriously as he could. He started working at his grandmother's company when he was 20, right after he finished university, taking the President seat a few months later.
Since the whole mess with the company started he was even more stern and irritated than usual, making the office a living hell for everyone, he was aware of that, but couldn't do anything about it.
Then the executive board decided to ask the police's help and so, when they informed him about how they'd let someone go undercover and investigate the company, he was initially against it. But when his grandmother, the former president, was hit in his place, he decided to let them in.
With all that went on, he knew someone in the company betrayed him but he still couldn't wrap his head around it. Now more than ever, he didn't trust anyone, nor he would have trusted some cops, but he didn't have that much of a choice. More than 'requested' they forced him, so here he was, waiting for that so-called infiltrate to show up in his office.
When he asked more info on the person, the police-chief just said to him 'He'll come to you and you'll know.' He didn't know anything about that person, but he had a clear picture in his mind. A man in his late 30, calm and collected, with a bunch of experience on his back, strong and dependable.
He couldn't be more wrong.
Hitsugaya came to reality when he heard a knock on the door and an hesitant woman's voice saying -Excuse me, I'm here to hand over the reports-
Oh great, another waste of time, he nervously answered -Come in- hoping to get over it in a few minutes and concentrate on the police-person.
The woman entered, she seemed awfully young, and he didn't recognize her. She was taller than average women, her jet black hair made her skin even more paler, she wore a grey skirt-suit with a white frilly blouse. Her eyes were hidden behind her glasses, but he could see they were dark-blue/grey. Hitsugaya stared her down, he usually remembered all of his employers.. so who the hell was she?
Still not having a clue on who she was, he asked -You are?-
-Saki Yagami, new employee- she was slightly shuddered at his stare and looked away.
-I see. Close the door-
Hitsugaya had little to zero patience with people like that, but there was something strange in that woman. Did he really hire someone like that? He was really stressed out lately, so it could be he forgot about her, but still... As she came closer and checked her surroundings, her eyes and whole attitude changed, she even started walking differently. A thought flashed on his mind.. no way, could she be..?
-So, I guess you already know about me- she said, putting her hands down on his desk, right in front of him.
She was not the meek, trembling woman on the door.. this was a fierce, determined woman and by now he already guessed who she really was.
'Hell no..' he panicked for a second. -Are you from the police?- he asked.
She nodded -Can we talk here?- she looked around suspiciously.
-It's alright, police already came and tapped the whole office-
-Cool, less problems for me!- she grinned and sat in front of him, in one of the chairs. -So.. I'll introduce myself again. I'm Karin Kurosaki, we'll work together for a while- she started, looking right into his eyes.
Hitsugaya frowned -And why did they send a girl this young? This is not a game-
-Huh?- the girl hissed -We have the same age. And you're the president, why can't I be on this case then?- she retorted, irritated.
-I'm older. And I don't think you have the experience for this- he maintained his cold pitch.
-One fricking year older. So what. Are you saying my boss, and the chief of the police, were wrong? And who are YOU to judge me?- she was sending flames with her eyes, but then she calmed herself down -I don't have time for this. Whether you want or not, things won't change. So better if you come along quickly, before things escalate-
So she was 24.. he looked at her again, now she was clearly pissed. He sighed, this was not going well. A woman, no, a girl had to solve a murder case?
-I don't know what's your problem, the fact that I'm a girl or that I'm not an old fart. You can relax, I'm not the only one on the case. You'll be fine- she said ironically.
-I expect you to do do your job seriously, even as a fake employee- he added, not really liking her attitude.
-Of course. I don't need you to tell me that. And while you're at that, have some fucking respect, we may be the same age but I'm a police officer!-
Hitsugaya gritted his teeth -We're not the same age. You may want to add a 'san' to your speech-
Basically she just said 'Know your place' to him. Hitsugaya was taken aback, shocked. Never ever in his whole life he was told something like that, no one dare to, and that wasn't even necessary since he was the president of the biggest company of the Country.
What a foulmouthed, rude, aggressive woman! That Kurosaki really pissed him off, he couldn't deal with people like that, actually he just flat-out hated that type of person.
-Well, president-san she remarked sarcastically -Rest assured, I can do my job. Both of them.- she added -I hope you didn't talk to anyone about this-
Hitsugaya closed his eyes, irritated, trying not to lose his cool -I didn't. They know I contacted the police for the investigations and that's it. -
-Good. Moving on, about the housing arrangements... - she suddenly seemed very nervous.
Hitsugaya raised his eyebrows, puzzled.
-Um, I have your house address and a map, I guess I'll get there after you're done with your work. Be sure no to let anyone into the house, except you and .. me.. - she stuttered -Or my cover will blow. These are orders-
-I know- he furrowed his brows again, did she take him for an idiot? Then he seemed to remember something -But there are the live-in maids-
-WHAT?- she jumped, alarmed -You didn't say anything about this!- she sighed -How many?-
-Two, plus other staff that comes only in the morning, everyday -
-Damn!- she took off her phone and dialed a number -Boss, it's Kurosaki.. - and proceeded to tell the situation. -Ok, I got it... Yeah...Bye- she turned it off and glared at him -I hope you're not forgetting anything else!-
The white-haired boy clicked his tongue, now she was really unbearable -I'm not- he glared back.
-Fine. File us all the info about whatever help you get in your house. As for the live-in maids, get them to come only in the morning..It'll be to troublesome otherwise, and I'd have to sneak inside unnoticed... - she muttered to herself, then feeling his gaze upon her she asked -What?-
-So there'll be no one- he stated.
The girl slightly jumped -Not really. One of the agents will be outside to monitor the situation, every night-
-I see- he sighed, the situation was really too much, he had to tolerate her even at home -Just make sure you don't bother me-
A huge scowl appeared on the girl's face, it almost made him smirk. He could perfectly read the girl's expression, she must be thinking 'what a jerk' or something like that.
-That's my line- she said -You're expected to collaborate and don't get in my way.- she checked her watch -I have to go now, I'll see you around- she adjusted her glasses and went off again, an angry look on her face.
Hitsugaya, finally alone again, sighed heavily. He already couldn't stand that girl, how could he manage a week just with her? Wait.. a week? They didn't say how long she'd have to stay exactly..
'Shit' he muttered, annoyed 'She'll just get in the way of my job.'
That Kurosaki was crazy, calling him names, yelling to him, how dare she talked like that to him? He felt uncomfortable around her and she was just a mere cop, not a detective or anything, yet she put on all those airs.
Again he sighed, he didn't want to think about her more than necessary. Enough now, time to get back to work. But as he was turning the pc on again, the door opened.
-President!- a girl yelled as she entered.
-Matsumoto..- his overly-enthusiastic secretary was in front of him with a pile of paperwork
-Did you meet the new employee? Isn't she super cute?- she smiled.
Hitsugaya frowned 'Cute?' All but that, there was nothing cute about her. -I met her- he just said.
-And and?- she pestered him, her blue eyes glowing.
-And nothing. Go back to work. - he looked more annoyed than usual.
-I'm so glad we have another girl, there's almost only men here. It's so boring!-
-I don't care! Are you done?- that woman was always chit-chatting, she was reliable and was one of the few person he trusted in the company, yet she was so vapid. Getting lost chatting about whatever idiocy with whoever she'd met.
-Yes yes, I hope you weren't rude to Saki-chan.. - she also used to reprimand him, even though she was only few years older than him (she was 30).
-I wasn't. Now, will you go back to work for god's sake?- he was getting angry so Matsumoto finally left him alone.
Finally alone, Hitsugaya had time to calm himself down and finish his work without hindrances. His company had a big job scheduled in a few weeks and he couldn't lose any more time thinking about that girl, the incidents at the company or Matsumoto's small talk.
It was hard but he had to focus on what was in front of him now... a mountain of paperwork.
Thank you for reading! I was told that I didn't describe characters and environments at all and yeah, you're right commenter-san T_T but it's something I find very difficult so I try not to go in detail. However, look forward to the next chapter.. more descriptions are coming! :) Please review!