Takishima Group was an industry behemoth itself that amazed people and generally terrified other competitors. You would understand why since the Takishima Group has well over 200 thousand branches that have conquered the Asian pacific and Atlantic seas, and well involved with almost every single industry the world had to offer through partnerships. But that would be another story to be told.
Its main branch was located at the northern region of the globe, in jolly old London, England. However, one of its most prosperous branches was still at Tokya, Japan-home of the notorious Devil President that heads the Takishima Group, Takishima Kei.
As a sleek limousine drove up the driveway leading to the main office building, Hikari couldn't contain her excitement any longer. She was finally getting out of the mundane mansion and working-not as his wife but a real individual serving her country and company. It brought a whimsical little smile on her face that Kei noted.
Smiling because his lovely wife was happy, he said casually, commenting on the little outfit (a white cardigan matched with a dark blue pencil skirt with blue YSL heels) she had on "You look very nice,"
Hikari turned around, meeting him with a shy gaze as she touched her white blouse. "You said once this looks good on me…so I thought I should wear it,"
A gorgeous blush coloured her cheeks when her husband pressed a soft kiss on her cheeks, whispering as he did, "You look good in anything~"
Hikari pushed him away quickly as the limousine came to a full stop at the main entrance. A low chuckle rumbled from the back of his throat that made his wife glare at him, "You did that on purpose, didn't you. I knew I should have walked or take a cab,"
"And, that would have ended our deal~" he countered smoothly.
"Exactly," she said with matching intensity.
The car door opened, affording Hikari a glimpse at her husband's workplace. She gasped when her husband's hand clamped onto hers, half dragging her out of the limo. She sent a furious glace at him while whispering, "I said I'll go by the workers' entrance,"
"I told you, in my perimeter of view. No welshing on our deal, sweetheart." And she gave in-reluctantly.
Entwining his fingers with hers, he slid out of the limo with her-hand-in-hand. Walking with his lovely-albeit, reluctant- bride towed behind him was something Kei always wanted to do. He wanted to show her off to the world that Hikari Hanazono was his-Takishima Kei's beautiful wife.
They walked into the reception area that could only resemble a 7 star high class Renaissance hotel with a glowing chandelier fully adorned with Swarovski crsytals and a large bouquet of flowers as the centerpiece. A long red carpet was rolled out while every executive with a rank stood in a two rows, hands behind their backs. Hikari thought this scene somehow reminded her of her S.A days.
As they walked, heads bowed and good morning greetings were heard. Her husband dragged her to the main elevator, reserved for him and only him. She pulled her arm from his grasp, determined to take the normal elevators like everybody else.
But, Hikari was unceremoniously carried into the elevator by the waist, where her attempts to be just a normal worker went down the toilet.
"You're the pushiest man alive!" she raged at her smiling husband in the elevator.
"You love me anyway," he chuckled and bent down to steal another kiss from his stubborn little wife.
Both husband and wife marched down the hallway, through the midst of curious gazes that unnerved Hikari. They walked past mahogany brown double doors into the receptionist office of Kei's personal secretary.
Helene Takana Yates, a middle aged woman with eagle-like eyes and a hooked nose stood up from her seat, greeted her boss and the young lady next to him with hungry curiosity.
"Morning, Takana," Kei responded. Takana glanced at her boss for some sort of introduction of the mysterious young lady and Kei broke into a grin, "Takana, this is Hikari Tak-"
"Hanazono," momentarily cut off by his errant wife who gave him a look that required his cooperation. He smiled and continued, "Hikari Hanazono, a new employee,"
Raised eyebrows formed with curious grey eyes as Takana nodded and said nothing more. Hikari speculated that Takana knew more than she did.
Takana pressed the button, opening the doors to an adjoining suite- the president's quarters. A furbished suite with a gigantic black wooden desk, equipped with the newest model of Mach flat screen computer.
The walls were ash brown and finely decorated with artists' masterpiece. A lovely artwork by Van Gogh hung at the centre of the walls while a miniature bar resided at the far east of the room. 'Kei has his grandfather's taste,' Hikari mused.
But what took her breath away was an open and vast view the office afforded that overlooked the whole of Tokyo when her husband pressed a button that caused the wall behind his desk to automatically slide one by one into the corners. She gasped at the magnificent view, unaware that Kei was observing her with a satisfied grin.
Catching her by the waist, he deftly maneuvered her around, smiling at her shocked expression as he slowly descended to claim her lips for another sweet kiss.
Hikari was faster. "NO,"grabbing his arm and flipping him judo-style. Kei did an extra summersault and landed on his feet.
Hands on her waist, she announced haughtily, "I'm an employee. No kissing during office hours," Kei's smile hardened and said, "Fine then, Hanazono-san,"
"Takana," one call was all it took for the eagle-eye secretary to come in through the doors. "Yes, Kei-sama?"
"Bring in the paperwork I told you to prepare," The secretary gazed at Hikari for a quick second or two and disappeared through the double doors. Hikari could've sworn she saw a sly smile plastered on Takana's face when she left.
"What is Takana like?" Hikari wondered aloud and turned to face her husband for her answer. An eyebrow lifted, he answered her. "She's a competent secretary that once worked for the main branch but moved here after getting married to one of my executives. They're happily married with 3 children. That's all I know. Why do you ask?"
"Hmmm…she reminds me of Tadashi's mom when we were in the S.A…but the older version. She looks like a hawk," Hikari said in a terrified little whisper.
"That is probably why I employed her~" playfully nipping his wife's ear. His wife retaliated with another judo attack that he swiftly evaded.
Takana walked in, carrying a stack of papers as she eyed her laughing employer (that rarely smiles, let alone laughing unless something really amused him) with the beauteous brunette that could only be his wife. She had never met the young Mrs. Takishima before, but she's heard of her from her husband and the gossip that often circulates her boss. Apparently Mrs. Takishima had been in the same school as her boss and dating since high school. She never imagined the cold and terrifying Devil President could have entangled himself in the many fairytales of high school romance. But she's worked for him long enough that she knows-he knows- that Kei Takishima (Devil President of Takishima Group) dotes and adores his wife.
A soft smile played on her lips as she carried the paperwork to the newly purchased study table which was silently instructed by her boss with a slight nod. Leaving the couple to continue their little conversation, she excused herself and closed the door silently behind her.
Hikari stared at the paperwork and back to the door where Takana had just closed. A slight frown formed on her lips and she asked, pointing at the paperwork, "What is that?"
"Your job,"
Hello fellow readers,
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