Hello again! I have great news… I got into college and I'm done with prelim's (yey!) so that means I can get back to writing and have faster updates. I feel bad since I haven't updated in so long.
I'm not really sure what to write for this chapter so I'm just gonna make it short. I'm trying to make the chapters longer but I need to get the hang of writing again so I have to make this chapter a bit short, sorry.
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Hope you enjoy this chapter x
Misaki POV
It's been a month since I started working for the Great Usami Akihiko and, so far, it's been pretty fun. Much to my surprise (and embarrassment) people have been calling me a miracle worker a little after I started working here.
They all say I'm the reason for Usami-sama being nicer to the rest of the staff and that he has become more approachable to them all. Though I didn't notice that Usami-sama was mean to his staff in the first place since he was always so kind to me.
Because of this, it was easy to make friends in the company and no one seems to dislike me or bitch about me behind my back. People even give me treats ever since Aikawa told everyone I love sweet foods (I swear I'm gonna get fat). Everyone seems to be happy with me working here.
Or so I thought…
Currently, Usami-sama is having a meeting with the manager of the printer company and his young apprentice while I sit and take notes.
It might just be my imagination, or me being paranoid, but I am 99.9% sure that the young apprentice is giving me one hell of a death glare every time Usami isn't looking.
"-ashi..."
Nope… I'm not paranoid...he's staring at me.
-"kahashi..."
What the hell did I do? I haven't said one word to offend the guy but it looks like he's just about ready to flip the table and strangle me with his own tie.
"Takahashi!"
I was brought out of my musing from Usami, who's now looking at me as if my spaced out state is the most amusing thing in the world to him. Considering he's in the middle of a long meeting, it probably is.
"I'm sorry, what is it Usami-sama?"
He did it again. He flinched when I said his name. For some reason, every time I say it, his eye lid's twitch. Its not like I can ask him why he does this so I just ignore it.
"I need to talk to Sumi Keiichi once we're finished with our meeting. Would you be able to take him to my office? Once your done you can go on break."
So that's his name... Sumi Keiichi...The one who apparently hates me.
If I didn't give the slightest glance towards Sumi's direction, I would have missed it. That sly half smile that women usually give to Usami when there trying to seduce him.
Without a word, Sumi stood up from his seat and started to swiftly walk towards the door.
What the hell? Why did he make such a face towards Usami? Well..he is really good looking...but who knew that men were after him too.
It was always tiring when women gave Usami-sama that sensual smile. There words saying one thing, but there eyes saying they had ulterior motives towards him. It was fine in the end since Usami paid them no mind, but to invite Sumi back to his office and make sure I wasn't present at the time was something that didn't usually happen.
Could it be...Usami prefers men over women?
It seems possible.
I stood up from my chair and gave Usami a quick bow before heading to the door, only to get slammed into the wall when I closed it behind me.
To my surprise, Sumi had me pinned to the wall with both arms at either side of my head. He was giving me a look of utter disgust.
"So…This is the new secretary that has been said to work miracles, I presume?"
He was getting too close for comfort.
"I was expecting someone with a bit more class but, you're not even wearing a suit, what makes you think you can work for someone of Akihiko's standards?"
Did he just call him by his first name? I don't think I've ever heard anyone call him that name before. Not even my brother called him that when they were still friends.
"Just kidding!..."
Huh?
"...it's all about your work ethic, not about how you dress in this high ranking publishing company with hundreds of highly qualified, professional workers now is it?"
I cant tell of he's making fun of me or if this is just his demeanour but I feel like he's really trying to strike a nerve or something.
I look at the young man before me and see a properly dressed apprentice. Not one wrinkle on his suit, not one thread out of place.
I then look down at my own attire of a simple, light blue vest jumper with an almost unbuttoned white shirt underneath and black skinny jeans. Top it all of with worn out converse and you have the average smart/casual look that a normal teenager would wear. The complete opposite to everyone else in this building.
"I'm actually Akihiko's previous secretary. Worked for him for about two months. Although he never got much work done when I was around..."
What?
"...I was nothing but a...sweet…distraction to him."
Sumi fisted the top of my shirt and pulled me closer to him until I could almost feel him breathe on my cheek.
"So, how about you be a good little secretary and don't get any closer to Akihiko than necessary – if you know what I mean?"
I was about to retort when he grabbed my chin to make me to look at him straight in the eye.
"Akihiko is mine. Got anything to say about that?"
I wanted to say no, but I couldn't help ask the question that's been on my mind since he said he previously worked for Usami-san.
"Why...why were you fired if Usami-sama seemed to be happy with you working along side him?"
At my question, a smirk grew upon his face.
"I think you already know the answer to that. You know the rules of this company don't you?"
At this a gave a small nod. It was obvious what he was pointing at but why didn't he just come right out and said it if he can say this much.
He let go of my shirt and started to walk away.
"You don't have to take me to Usami's office, I know where is it already so go on your break. It was a delight to finally meet you...Takahashi."
Once Sumi was out of sight I quickly walked to the front entrance of the building to get some fresh air.
Why did he have to say those things? it's not my business what Usami gets up to in his private live.
Its not like I'm dating Usami. Heck, I'm not even…
Or am I?
Even now, I'm still trying to figure out that part of me.
so! can anyone figure out what Misaki doesn't understand about himself? XD
Again I'm sorry its still a little short. I know what I want to write for the next chapter so that should be out in a couple days since there is a big second part to this chapter that I wrote in literally under an hour…
Please point out any mistakes if you find them and excuse the grammar. I was just trying for time here.
P.S, to Dorito. Thank you for more suggestions. There are some that I was planning to actually and thank you to you and everyone else for the support.
Thank you for reading x