Chapter Two

Disclaimer:
RK is not mine.

Author's Note:
This is the revised chapter two.

Glossary:
Baka: idiot, stupid
Konnichiwa: hello, good afternoon
Ja ne: later, bye
Urusai: Shut up
Konbanwa: good evening
Oyasumi nasai: good night
Imouto: little sister

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Baka! Of all the things to say. Hiko thought. And to say them in front of the person no less. It doesn't help that the person happened to be the boss. "Konnichiwa Kamiya-san." Hiko said, trying to fill in the silence in the room. "I'd like to introduce you to Himura-san, the owner of Shinta Inc."

"I know who he is, Seijuro-san. I did my homework." Kaoru replied. "Why don't you just start?"

During this conversation, Kenshin was still in shock after what had happened. Finally realizing what was happening; Kenshin cleared his throat and stood up. "Well, all of you know that I'm here to ask for financial support. I just hope that these statistics will help convince all of you that it is a gain not only for my company but for Kamiya Corp. as well." Kenshin said as he handed each member a folder containing the details of his company.

"Good opening Himura-san." Kaoru said as she flipped through the folder. "But please keep in mind that I make the final decision here, so try to make at least one eye contact with me, instead of looking at everyone but me."

Upon hearing Kaoru's statement, Kenshin's eyes immediately turned into amber. Hiko, seeing Kenshin's initial reaction, leaned towards Kenshin's ear and whispered, "Remember, we're here to ask them for financial support, not get arrested for assault. So reign in your temper and focus."

Giving Hiko a look of gratitude, Kenshin continued on to explain the situation of his business, this time making a point of looking at Kaoru once in a while. Fine, if that's the way you want to play it, I'm game. Kenshin thought, not realizing that he was smiling.

"Do you think that your company's situation is funny Himura-san that you smile when explaining it?" Kaoru asked with a lifted eyebrow.

"No, not at all Kamiya-san." Kenshin replied, reminding himself to keep cool.

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"What an infuriating bitch." Kenshin muttered as he drove back towards his company.

Hiko looked at him from the passenger seat and said, "You didn't help by calling her a bitch in front of her and her employees."

"How was I supposed to know that she was the owner?" Kenshin asked.

"Maybe you should have done some homework, too." Hiko snickered.

"And what is that supposed to mean?"

"You know what I mean. IF you did your homework, you would have known who she was and none of this would have happened."

"You're supposed to be on my team, remember? You're my lawyer. Plus, I'm giving you're a ride or are you forgetting about that, too?"

"Hmm…I'm just stating facts here. Don't get all cranky on me just because you were actually stupid enough to insult the very person you were trying to get a sponsor from."

"Alright, that's it! Unless you want to get off on the middle of the road, you better shut up. Where did you want to be dropped off anyways?"

Hiko looked out the window trying to hide his face that is slowly turning red and replied, "Oh, just drop me off at Shintori. I'm supposed to meat someone there."

"Shintori? I never thought that the restaurant was your type. Are you by any chance trying to impress this person that you're supposed to meet? Who is this person anyways? Is it a woman?" Kenshin asked. "Oh my god, you are meeting a woman!" He exclaimed, finally noticing his red face. "Who is she? Do I know her?"

"Urusai!" Hiko exclaimed continuing to hide his red face. "Just drive."

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"What an infuriating ass!" Kaoru exclaimed as she walked in her office. "I can't believe that he had the gall to insult me to my employees."

"Hey! What's with all the noises?"

Kaoru looked up from what she was doing and saw a head sticking out of the crack of the door.

"I take it the meeting didn't go so well?" The woman asked.

"No, it went great actually." Kaoru replied with a grin on her face. "Why don't you come in Misao? You look uncomfortable like that."

Misao straightened up and walked in the office. "So, tell me what happened?"

Kaoru just shook her head at her long-time friend which also happened to be her secretary.

"Stop procrastinating Kaoru! Spill the beans. You know what I want to hear."

Kaoru sighed with resignation and said, "Well, I guess you can say he is definitely cuter in person that in his pictures. But he also got an attitude along with his looks. HE IS A JACKASS!"

"Hmm…interesting."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"Aw, nothing. It's just that you are usually the picture perfect of calmness. He must be quite a man to break through your façade."

Kaoru raised an eyebrow in regards to Misao's statement. "What are you implying Misao? I hope you are not thinking what I think you're thinking."

Misao continued to ramble on, not noticing that with each word she uttered Kaoru's face grew more upset and thoughtful.

"Misao, why don't you just go home?" Kaoru interrupted. "It's getting late."

Misao stopped talking looking hurt. "If that's what you want." She said walking towards the door.

"Misao, wait!"

Misao stopped and looked at Kaoru questioningly.

"I just want to apologize for my abrupt tone. I'm just tired. Please understand. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"

"Don't worry I understand, ja ne!" Misao said with a wave of her hand.

Kaoru sighed as the office door closed with a click. She turned towards the computer trying to decide whether or not to check her email. After a few minutes of hesitation, she walked toward her computer.

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Kenshin walked into his building in puzzlement and deeply in thought. When Hiko and he reached the restaurant, Hiko rushed out of the car before Kenshin could even stop the car. He thought of following him just to see who his date was but when he looked around, Hiko was nowhere to be found. I wonder who she is. Kenshin thought. She must be pretty important for Hiko to keep her all to himself. He must be really serious about her. Well, if he is, good for him. He deserves happiness after all the things he's been though.

"Konbanwa, Himura-san!"

"Hi, Kamatari-san." Kenshin replied. "What are you still doing here? I would have thought you would be stalking Shishio by now."

"You know about that?"

Kenshin's only response was raising his eyebrow.

"What am I saying, of course you do." Kamatari chuckled. "As for your first question, I'm still here because you have a visitor in your office. Now that I've done my job, oyasumi nasai!"

Kenshin shook his head in wonderment. How Kamatari could still have so much energy at this hour. As he walked toward his office, he wondered who could be in his office waiting for him. When he opened his office door, he looked around his office expecting to see someone seated on one of the chairs, but all he saw was emptiness. He was about to leave his office when the seat behind his desk turned and what he saw made him stand still in shock.

"Hello Kenshin. Long time no see."

TBC