Chapter Three

Title: neighbor

Author: Angee

Rating; M

A/N sorry for the delay my friends, but i just had a huge writers block when it came to this story. The fact that the opera is not even finished here in Nyc also puts me at a disavantage. I would like to thank all of you for your patience and for reviweing. Also, if this chapter sucks please tell me so that i can take it off and come up with something else. however that will only delay the updates. I just finished a story called The Assistant and because of that i can work on this story. Hope u enjoy this. Thanks.

Breath girl.

Just breath man.

Come on one breath, then two.

Why is he looking at me?

I can't believe it was her...er...it's her.

Misao took in a deep breath and then smiled "Mr. Shinomori I presume" he took in her whole appearance. She was dressed very professional, but her smile and the shine in her eyes made her seem so gentle, so young, so beautiful, that is all she is. Misao didn't know what to say or do anymore. She had been instructed that the person who would interview her would not be the representative of the Human resources department, but the company's owner himself "Mr. Shinomori"

Aoshi coughed to clear his throat "I'm sorry. But, it's you"

"Huh?"

"You're the woman from the restaurant and from the bookstore"

She chuckled shyly "ah, yes. That was me and here I am" he walked up to her and for some reason it made her nervous, his aura was so powerful and commanding, but not in a bad way. He extended his hand out "pleased to meet you Miss makimachi" I can't believe that I'm talking to the woman that is carrying my child. I just knew it.

She took his hand and there was a strange shock felt by both parties. Misao blinked and looked down at their hands then looked back up into his icy eyes "pl...pleased to meet you as well" come on girl, what the hell is wrong with you? Don't act all shy and nervous, he is going to be the one to give or not give you a job.

Aoshi for his part rubbed her hand with his thump. It was smooth and so pearly that he did not wish to let go "Misao" was it her or did he say her name in a very husky way. No it must be her. Misao pulled her hand away and instantly both missed the loss of warmth "I'm sorry Miss Makimachi that was inappropriate of me. Please come in and take a seat" misao, misao, misao. I can't get enough of that name. Oh god the woman that is carrying my child is here in front of me.

Misao was getting ticked off now. The man was just staring at her with those eyes and she was becoming self conscious. Was he ogling her or was he trying to measure her up based on her looks? "Excuse, but are you going to stare at me all day or are we going to get this interview on the way?" the minute that left her mouth she placed her hand on the cursed body part. For sure now he wouldn't hire her. Great going makimachi. Stupid weasel of a mouth. Dam it all.

To her surprise Aoshi did not yell or tell her off, he laughed and what a nice laugh it was. She pulled her hand away and felt like joining him, but thought otherwise since he might be laughing just for the moment. Aoshi composed himself and then walked over to his desk "please have a seat Miss Makimachi. Don't worry I think you were right and I don't blame you for being impatient"

Misao placed her portfolio on the floor next to the chair she sat on "I'm a little of a motor mouth when I'm nervous, please accept my apologies"

"no worries. So, you worked for Himura and have your own book as well" he read her resume and was impressed with her work history "says here that you are still in school"

"Yes. It's my last semester. I'll be graduating with a B.A. in photography"

"Alright, you can start whenever you like" Misao blinked and looked at him curiously "something wrong?"

She shook her head "I thought that I would get a full interview"

"No need Miss makimachi, I was told that all of the workers at Kenshin's co, were very dedicated and seeing that you even have a published book, I would be dumb to let you go" the last part made her cheeks burn lightly "unless you wish not to work here"

"No..no that's not it, I need this job now more than ever"

"Oh? Are you in some kind of trouble?"

Misao glared at the tall beauty "if I were that wouldn't be your personal business Mr. Shinomori" and again she clamped a hand to her mouth.

Aoshi chuckled as he nodded "you are right. Please forgive me. I just thought that if you ever need anything, do not hesitate to ask for help. I always help my employees if it is within my power"

stupid, misao just let your mouth run all day why don't you? She brought her hand away from her mouth "thank you very much Mr. Shinomori. Ano, could I maybe start working next week?"

"Of course, but may I ask why not today?" misao stood up from the chair and grabbed her things.

"I should be heading to school, the reason why I'm not able to work today or this week, it's because I have finals. I just would like to have a stress-free week and these exams are important to me"

"Sure. Take all the time you need. Good luck" he also stood and walked her towards the door. They gave each other their hands shaking it.

Aoshi didn't want to let go, heck he wanted to take her home and make sure that everything was okay, but her eyes which were narrowing the more he held onto her hand were telling him to let go. He smiled sheepishly while retracting his hand "Thank you Mr. Shinomori, I'll see you next week then"

"Till next week Miss Makimachi" she left with a smile on her face, a smile that brightened his entire being. I will not wait till next week, Misao I will be your shadow. I will make sure that you are well and so is my child.

He being the boss found where she lived and called in a few favors. This woman would not be alone while she carried his child. He walked down the street thinking about the interview he had. Perhaps megumi should know that he has found Misao.

Aoshi shook his head. Not yet, he thought. He came across a park and smiled as children and parents played. Soon he would have someone to teach and play with. His own child. His phone rang and he looked at the screen, groaning he answered it "yes"

:why are you not home son:

Aoshi rolled his eyes "I'm looking for a new place father" a child waved at him and he returned it.

:I've been trying to get a hold of you for the last two hours. When will you be returning:

"Dad, I'll be at my apartment later tonight. Right now I have to find a new place"

:why:

Aoshi sat on a park bench "I just need to be close to something important that's all. Listen dad, I'll call you and mom later alright?"

He heard his father's voice screaming for something then :Tokio give me the phone back:

:;I want to talk to my son Saitou. Now shut up and give me the phone back:

:woman you are driving me insane:

Aoshi sighed and returned to watching the kids running around all the while his parents argued :Aoshi, sweetheart: he heard his mother's voice.

"Yes mother?"

:how have you been my son? We have been very worried:

"I don't see why mother. I'm perfectly fine health wise and money wise"

:Megumi told us about that young woman Aoshi: he fisted his hands. Sure megumi would tell his parents it's only natural for her to be concern. But damn it, she had no right.

"And what of it mother?"

:aoshi, if you ever find this young woman and our grandchild, please tell us:

he smirked...I already found her and wish not to share her with anyone. "Sure mother. Good bye I must get going"

:take care:.

He looked up at the sky and his eyes closed taking in the sunny rays "Mr. Shinomori?" his eyes snapped open and then to his right to see Misao of all people standing near the bench. She was wearing jeans and a t-shirt with her hair braided "I knew it was you"

"Misao, I mean miss makimachi. Fancy meeting you here" she smiled and sat down next to him.

"Well I live just across from here, in the building over there" they both looked behind each other and she pointed to a tall building which was right across from the park "what are you doing here?"

"Well, I'll be moving there soon"

She let her eyes widen "you are?"

He nodded "you see, my building is being renovated and I was looking for a place and a friend said that this place is very nice and comfortable and it's not too far from the company actually"

She placed a bag on the grass and turned her gaze back up to him with a bright smile "well, I guess we will be neighbors. Are you here to see the apartment then?"

Aoshi shook his head "I just wanted to see the children playing. I love how they are so carefree and innocent" her eyes went to look at the children, a wistful smile playing on her lips.

"Yes, childhood is the only time when we are at our best. Once we grow we deceive, lie, hurt each other and hate"

He nodded "but we also learn to love and to grow. Ne?"

"Perhaps so"

"Is something wrong miss makimachi? You sound I don't know depressed" she put her hand together and continued to smile, only it wasn't a convincing smile.

"Everything is fine. I just have so many things going on right now, must be heading home. Enjoy your time Mr. Shinomori" he stood up at the same time she did.

"I think I had enough. I shall accompany you to the building and I should check out my new apartment"

"Alright. What floor are you going to be living in?" He thought for a minute. Knowing quite well where it was, but if he didn't want her to suspect anything he had to play this right.

He took out a piece of paper and looked at it "it seems I'll be living on the tenth floor"

"Really? Wow, coincidence much. I live on that same floor. Come on I'll show you around then"

Both made their way across the street and were entering the building. Aoshi had a ghost of a smile on his lips. But his eyes were looking at the young woman beside him. She was a beautiful thing that he wanted to take into his arms. The ride on the elevator was strange. She talked non-stop as opposed to her shyness in his office. She apologized many times for her motor mouth, but he really enjoyed it.

Strange really, because Aoshi was known for his coldness and ability to tune out people, but here he was really listening to a young woman. He was also known for being a womanizer, yet he wasn't trying to seduce this little minx. She was the one seducing him with the way she bit her lower lip, or the way she smiled at him for no apparent reason.

Kami help him if he didn't take her and ravish her soon. But no, he has to focus. This was the woman that was carrying his child. No harm shall befall her and that meant that he would not play with her emotions. Funny, it seemed that she was the one playing with his yet he didn't mind it.

"Here we are" she said. Which only made him think about how soft her lips seemed. He shook his head of the thoughts and looked down at the woman before him "well, welcome to the building Mr. Shinomori. I live in apartment 10B and if you need anything please feel free to knock at my door any day" he nodded.

"Thank you Miss Makimachi. I live in apartment 10D I'll be seeing you soon then" she bowed to him and walked towards her apartment.

Upon entering she squealed and threw herself on the couch. For the passed few days she has been thinking about the tall man and now, now..he was going to live in the same building as her. Did this mean anything?

Kaoru walked into the apartment and looked at the younger woman confused "hey you know that man that we met at the library, he is standing outside. Did you know that?" Misao sat up form the couch.

"Yup, oh god I forgot to tell you. Kaoru that man is Mr. Shinomori as in the same man that is going to be my boss next week"

"What?"

"Yeah. And not just that, but his apartment building is being renovated so he had to find a new place, he's going to our neighbor. That's so cool"

Kaoru laughed "If I didn't know better I would say that my dear misao is infatuated"

Misao threw a cushion at her friend "shut up Kaoru. He is very cute I tell you that, but he is my boss"

"you know they say that you can mix business with pleasure"

"Kaoru that's you shouldn't mix business with pleasure"

"Same difference. But I say that I think you have a thing for him and he might have one for you as well"

Misao rolled her eyes "whatever" the phone rang and she lifted it "hello"

:Misao my pretty:; misao paled visibly. Great just what she didn't need.

"Jiya what is it?"

:well get this. I'm coming to visit, so I'll be staying with you for two weeks: misao dropped the phone and her face became pale.

Kaoru looked at her friend "Misao?"

"Fuck, he can't be coming here. Nooooooo"

:misao...misao get the phone to your ear girl: she hung up on him and began to pace.

"Who's coming misao?"

"My grandfather. I'm so dead kaoru. He is going to know that something is wrong with me and I'm going to be so dead. NOOOOOOO"

And that's the last thing Aoshi heard before he entered his new apartment.

A.N, you must be wondering why i made Saitou and Tokio his parents, ne? Well that's because i think that they make a great pair and it makes sense that Saitou and Aoshi are father and son. Both a really Tall, both are a bit anti-social in some aspects. Both have honor codes that i admire...both to me would love their partner with passion. Saitou adores Tokio and i Think that Aoshi would adore misao just as much or even more than Saitou does with his wife.

Jiya makes his appearance...how will this help or change the story?