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Chapter 4…
Three years prior….
"No."
"Come on Mai! It's only a club. I promise it won't take much of your time."
"I said no."
She really had little patience for something like this right now.
"Mai, c'mon think about it. Back with the SPR we all kicked ass! I think this could be fun."
She really needed to get out of here. She took haste to her pace and tried to leave Yasuhara behind.
"Please just hear me out!"
No, she had no time to waste around. She was here on a scholarship, and her GPA was the only thing that mattered at the moment.
"I already have an investigation planed!"
No. no. no. no. She needed to get away. NOW.
"Seriously! Please wait up!"
Mai had tried to take many twists and turns during this small chase, all in hopes of losing the man on her trail. Eventually it all backfired. She was cornered.
"I need to get to class."
"Don't you ever miss it? Doesn't it feel like you need to fill that void?"
A void huh?
"Things haven't felt the same since the SPR went down the drain. I feel like I need to have that back in my life... Mai, please consider it."
He extended to her a flier, which she hastily accepted.
"Just think about it, please… I hope to see you tonight."
As the man ran off towards the opposite direction, Mai looked at the paper in her hands. She knew she would eventually regret this… Now to her new dilemma. What would be the way back to her Business Analytics class...?
Three days prior…
Clouds. So dull, yet so necessary to this planet. So far he had endured eight hours of almost the same image on his window.
"After we arrive, we will meet the CEO of T&T insurance company and attend dinner in Tokyo."
He tried to keep his mind preoccupied by listening to his assistant. But something about this particular flight just seemed so exhausting. Even with his own private jet, all of this was strangely draining.
"We will have two days to rest and make last arrangements, then on Sunday we will arrive at the residence…. Are you ok? Are listening to me?"
"Yes, I'm aware of the events planned."
He tiredly looked once again outside the small window next to him. He took a deep breath and slowly started to close his eyes.
"Sir, your mother is on the line."
Of course…
"Tell her I'll call her once we land. I want to rest."
"Yes, of course Dr. Davis."
Present Day…
Takashima Residence 11:03 AM
Sure, he looked pristine. His Armani suit was perfectly tailored, his expensive watch shone with the sun, even his hair seemed to perfectly fall on his face. Even so, his eyes, the look they expressed seemed dead and tired.
With it being the middle of July and all, most people would expectantly dress according to the weather. It was basic 5th grade science, dark colors absorb more light therefore they absorb more heat. Even so, the young scientist (and double PHD awardee) seemed to care less about the laws of nature and chose an all grey and black attire for the day's events.
Today was a typical Sunday, he had at least a dozen staff running around the place. Measuring, calculating, whatever else was needed. Sure he supervised, he told them what to do, but he had no relation to any of them. Well… other than being their boss.
"I want all of the internal wiring of the central computers checked out. Afterwards we shall replace the cameras and install our own inside the building."
"Yes sir."
What was the name of that guy again? No it didn't matter. His assistant was the only person who seemed to understand him.
"Lin, make sure to round up the maids. I will be taking their accounts in a few minutes. "
As his assistant went and took his leave, he realized something. He needed a real break. He was actually surprised of admitting that. A workaholic (or so people told him), that never really seemed to have time for himself was admitting that he needed a break.
"Now that's a sight I never thought I'd see again."
The voice behind him forced him to exit his thoughts. Standing there was a person he hadn't thought about for a while.
"Monk? Interesting to see you here."
"I could be saying the same thing Naru."