A real big thank you to everyone who favourited, followed, reviewed! It really means a lot. For the first 6 hours of posting the previous chapter I didn't get any reviews, nor favourites not follows and I was so depressed! Lol. Then I remembered that most of you are from the US and that's like almost a 12 hour difference.. So maybe it's cos those awake at 3am don't give reviews? Haha
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To answer bmorri00: I like chicken wings, blue turquoise, kinda like to draw as well? I play musical instruments in school and at home though I'm not that fantastic about it. And yup! No probs with loving ketchup, I like it too with fries. It gotta be Heinz !
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4. Stand
Another dream again! Why is this happening?! This is starting to really freak me out...
I punched the alarm clock beside my bed and it announced the time in red laser lights on the ceiling, 8am. Okay! Not too bad! That's actually a decent time compared to the previous nightmare. Deciding that I'll start the day early instead of lazing around in bed, I sat up, went to the toilet to wash up. I after bathing and changing into comfortable attire, I walked towards my luggage bag and began unpacking all my items. Whenever I came to something that I had fond memories of, I would pause to remember before deciding on a special place for it. Unpacking done, I plopped back onto the bed not wanting to do any laundry since it wasn't piling up yet. Fiddling with the necklace around my neck, I thought of the things I can do and something came to mind.
I booted up my computer and login to my skype account. The blue Skype header popped into view and I looked through my contacts.. Souta is online! I moved my fingers quickly over the laptop and typed him a message.
K- Hey Souta!
K- Hi hi!
K- How's my favourite kid bro doing?
I waited for a while and waited to see of there was a response showing that he is replying back and sure enough in 10 seconds I was notified that Souta is typing.
S- Hey Sis!
S- I'm good!
S- How are you!
S- How is your new place? Loving the life alone there?
K- Yup that's great! Life here is great too!
K- And I'm not living alone!
I continued typing to explain Fluffy's existence when Souta replied before me.
S- WHAT?!
S- You mean you got a bf now?
S- Cohabitating?!
S- Coooooooooooooolllllllllll! Mum will totally flip!
I erased what I typed about Fluffy by holding down the delete button on my Mac and immediately responded.
K- NO!
K- That's not what I mean!
K- You better not tell mum that! She'll totally kill me!
S- lollolololollll!
S- So what's up?
K- I got a dog
S- Coooooollllllllll!
S- What is it like?
K- Why not we do a video call so I can show you?
S- sure
I clicked the call button on Skype and within a few seconds the call started.
"Hello Sis?" Souta's voice sounded in the room
"Yeah, erm wait awhile!" I placed the laptop on the bed and rummage through my handbag looking for my earphones. I plugged in my Klipsch earphone jack into the computer and placed one side in my ear. I never like placing both earpiece in my ears because is still like to hear what's going on around me. "Wait, wait, waittt..." I said as I see my brother's face on the screen, smiling back at me. I clicked the video button and the screen refreshed, showing my facing focusing on the screen below my brother's face.
"Hey sis! I see you!"
"Yup I see you too" we confirmed the working connection at each of our end.
"So..", Souta started, "What is it like?"
"What's what like?" I asked back.
"Urghhh seriously sis? We were on this topic just a while ago! I wanted to ask you-"
"Oh oh! I remember! Fluffy!" I said excitedly and pointed and shook my index finger towards the screen, "I wanted to show you Fluffy!"
"Fluffy? Who's Fluffy?" Souta asked with weird expression showing on his face.
"Fluffy is my dog! I named him Fluffy!" I said matter of factly.
"Fluffy? You named your dog Fluffy? And it's a male?" Souta raised his eyebrows and quirked his lips. "Thank God that your dog doesn't understand what you are saying! I doubt he will appreciate being called Fluffy" Souta said and laughed at the same time.
"Heyyyyyyy!" I complained "it's a good name! He's really fluffy..." I tried explaining.
"Ya, uh huh..Uh!", "So you decided to name him Fluffy?" "Ahh! Uh huh! Yup it's a good name!" Souta said between my explanations while smiling at the same time and I knew that he was making fun of me.
"Stop it! You're being mean!" I said
"Whatt?!" Souta asked, pretending to be shocked. "I said it was a good name!" He smiled even wider "yup yup! Fluffy the dog! Great name sis! Great name!" Souta gave a thumbs up and showed it to the screen.
"Mouuuuuuu!" I groaned.
Souta just laughed.
We talked about various other things as well from family issues to his future plans to Ji-chan's crazy premonitions. I showed him Fluffy and around my new house. We had fun. I missed him.
I went downstairs after the call to prepare lunch. We had talked for so long that it doesn't make sense to eat breakfast anymore. It's been awhile since we really talked to each other and it was good. Beef strips for Fluffy and Okayo don for myself. Fluffy's meals are really expensive... I don't know if Fluffy will accept pre cut beef but I don't think I'm able to afford giving Fluffy steak everyday for both meals. He will have to deal with it.
I brought out our food, and made a move to settle down in my usual comfy spot. "Fluffy! Lunch is served! Eat up!" I said to Fluffy, waking it up in the process.
Fluffy stared at me while I stuffed my feet under its tummy and I smiled back sheepishly. "No?" I asked but was not intending to be bothered by Fluffy's response. Fluffy looked away towards its food bowl, took a few bites and made a gruff sound.
"Sorry Fluff, steaks are expensive and I haven't found a job here yet.. Gotta make do first ya?" Fluffy continued its meal without making anymore sounds. I finished my meal as well and took both our bowls to the washer. I walked back to the hall, took the cream from the coffee table and made my way to Fluffy. "Medicine time!" I said cheerily, shaking the tube of cream in the air in front of Fluffy. Fluffy looked at me but didn't make any other movement. I sat down cross legged in front of Fluffy and uncapped the tube, squeezed some onto my left palm and dabbed my right fingers in the cream. "Let's see now.." I stared at Fluffy's body.
"Eh..?!" To my surprise, there's not a trace of injury found on Fluffy. There are not even scars seen on Fluffy's body. Not wanting to waste the cream and to be doubly sure that Fluffy is healed, I scooped all the cream I squeezed out with my right palm and rubbed it all over Fluffy's body with my right hand. All I felt when I spread my hands over Fluffy was smooth expanse of fur. I was feeling so hard for any ridges or bumps in its skin but all I felt was fur, smooth fluffy fur but just fur nonetheless. "Wow you really heal fast!" I remarked and patted his back. Fluffy made a gruff sound and continued eating his meal.
I took the finished dishes and brought them to the kitchen. While wondering what I would like to have for dinner, I opened the fridge door and stared at the contents in the fridge. It is almost bare. I got to restock soon. Damn, that's really fast! I took out my wallet at stared at the contents. It's not a good sign, I estimate that I'll probably have enough cash to last this month or max another month. Sigh. That's not good at all, I'll probably need to speed up my process of finding a job.
- Bzzzzz. Ding! -
My phone rang. I walked towards it and picked it up, wondering what it could be. It's an email from 'Animal Lover Clinic'. Ohh! The invoice!
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Hi Opening day 1379, Ref no. 37,
FYI.
Payment by Credit card, bank transfer only.
Fill in Payment slip attached when done.
Regards,
Hana
[File Attachments]
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Okay? That's weird? That's like a really weird way to address your clients. It is so to-the-point that it hurts. It is a wonder the clinic is able to open for so long with such a staff working there like the wretched lady. I guess it goes to show that the Doctor is extremely nice and professional. I took note of bank account number and transferred the required amount as stated in the attachments, and replied the annoying staff. I wanted to do the easy way and provided my credit card details but who knows what 'Sweet Hana' will do with that information.
Payment done, I got ready to leave home. I had to stock up my fridge so that Fluffball and me will have food to eat for the next few days. I took my mobile phone and looked around, double checking to make sure that I brought everything I needed out with me.
"Bye Fluffy! Itekimasu!" I called out.
Fluffy lifted its head to look at me and watched as I closed the door behind me.
I took the bus to the nearest mall, the small one I went to on the first day and headed straight for the supermarket. I bought 8 packs of steak and other supplies that I needed and left. I walked towards the busstop took the first bus home. These days I have been so busy that I never stopped to admire the scenery! I've got to do so one day! Onsen in winter is definitely the most relaxing thing ever and it'll be nice if I can take a vacation, just awhile to relax myself and to enjoy life.
Yes! I've got to spend one of these days relaxing! I remembered the promise I made myself when I first arrived. Yes yes, I'll definitely at the very minimum go exploring! I'll see the trees, the wildlife, soak in an onsen, eat sushi... Ahh yes Kagome! You will do it!
I alighted the bus and walked to my mailbox to double check for letters and head back into the house. Just one letter! That'll be quite easy to clear! I smiled to myself. I I held my letter in between my body and upper arm as I used my free hand to unlock the the door. I pushed opened the door with my right shoulder and announced without expecting a reply, "hey Fluff! Tadaima! I'm home!"
I slipped off my shoes, arranged it neatly and stared at the letter. Hmm, I wonder what could it be? I used my thumb to squeeze in between the closing flaps of the letter and tore it apart. It was a job advertisement.
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Yoroshii! We are the most prestigious marketing firm!
Expect a promising career path and great remuneration! We honour talents like you!
Join today!
Call xXXXxXXXx to arrange for a job interview today!
- Brought to you by Yoroshii Advertising Pte Ptd -
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I wondered if I should go for it, I have never heard of them before but I guess finding out more about a company shouldn't harm since I'm kinda desperate for cash. I dialed the number stated on the advert and it's rang, once, twice.
"Moshi moshi! Yoroshii kaisha desu! Kochira sama wa donata desu ka?"
"Hi! I'm Kagome" I replied as requested.
"Haii~ Kagome sama desu ka?.."
She went on to ask me about the reason that I called and I promptly told her about the job advertisement that was posted. She asked if I would like to arrange an interview and I agreed! It's set to be in 3 days away. I ended the call feeling all nervous and jittery. I haven't had much working experience and I doubt that professional shrine maiden adds a lot to my worth in the real working world. Oh well! I'll just have to do my best and trust Kami with the rest! I'll probably need to start to clean up and beef up my resume! Oh I'm so nervous! I got to celebrate and announce this news! Spotting an unwilling volunteer lying a few metres away I ran towards him.
"Fluffy fluffy fluffy! Guess what?" I asked as I stared at Fluffy who's lying down just 30cm away.
Fluffy just stared at me without moving.
"I'm going for a job interview!" I said excitedly.
Fluffy continue staring
"Aren't you excited?! I am! I'm also nervous too!" I looked at Fluffy but all he does is stare at me. "Argh you're no fun!" I said and walked off.
"Souta! I'll tell Souta!"
I quickly grabbed my laptop I left downstairs after the home tourI gave Souta in the morning, booted up my laptop and login and typed.
K- Souta!
K- Guess what?
K- I'm going for a job interview!
I waited. There's no reply. Ohh well! Guess he's not online now! I was about to shut my laptop when something popped on the screen.
Yuka- Kagome!
Y- you're online!
Y- How are you!?
Seeing her message, I replied her immediately.
K- Hi Yuka!
Y- wait I'll add Eri and Ayumi, they are online too!
- Eri joined the conversation -
- Ayumi joined the conversation -
E- Hi Kagome!
A- Hi Kagome!
K- Hi everyone! :)
E- Kagome! How are you?
Y- hahahaha are you good?
A- Ice cream don't taste the same without you...
K- hahaha thanks guys!
E- are you wearing the necklace we bought?
K- I am I am!
I sent a selfie file on the spot using my Mac's cam
A- that's great!
Y- I think you look good in it! We specially got it for you!
K- yeah I know...
K- you are all too nice! T.T
E- Aww! Kags!
Something white caught my attention and I looked up. I see Fluffy standing up on all four of his legs. He looks majestic, elegant and so powerful... and dangerous. Wow... I stared captivated at the sight before me. I quickly typed to end the conversation.
K- sorry guys!
K- I've got something urgent to attend to
E- aww man! Let's find time to catch up!
K- Yupp let's do so!
A- if you don't meet we can always come crash at your place...
K- hahahhaa
Y- we know where to find you! Muahahahha!
K- haha yeah I know! Hahah see you all soon!
K- bye!
Y- bye Kags!
E- bye friend!
A- see you soon! Buh bye...
I quickly shut my laptop and walked over to Fluffy. After a few steps, Fluffy turned his head and stared at me, gold eyes not wavering. I stood rooted, I'm afraid... Is he... Is he going to leave me now? Now that's he's healthy enough to move around. Or maybe he's going to attack me? My past fears surfaced and I felt foolish for bringing Fluffy in.
Fluffy stared at me and took a few steps forward in my direction. I lifted my arms slightly, placing it in between us as a reflex reaction and took a hesitant step backwards. Fluffy took a few more steps in my direction and I freeze in shock and fear. His snout is now just 0.5m metres away from me and all I feel is apprehension and fear. My palms are all sweaty and my heart is thumping at a mile a minute. I'm gonna die...
Fluffy then looked beyond me and walked into the kitchen. He looked at the fridge, gave a bark and look at me. I released the breath that I held and smiled a wide smile and relaxed.
"All~ right Fluffy! Dinner will be ready soon!"
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It's a little later than what I expected but I had a job interview. Still, it's not too late yea?
Next up:
Excursion! Kagome and our dear friend find themselves in a compromising situation. XD
Future episodes:
Stay tuned also to find out what happened to dear Fluffy! What caused him to be hurt and when he will recover.
Review friends! I really need the encouragement! It means a lot! Kept thinking the past few days if I should continue with this.. :(