A/N: Hey all! It's been a decade since I last updated and I was already at the verge of dropping this fic but something compelled me to come back and continue. Please go through the previous chapters if you have entirely forgotten the plot. Oh and did I ever mention that Takumi is going to be a grey character in this story?! -
Honestly speaking I was discouraged by some of the previous comments on this fic about Takumi and I thought of changing the plot but now I think it's going to ruin this story if I continue to do so because you just cannot love each and every character of this story. In real life also everyone is grey; no one is perfect so how can it be possible in a fiction story? Some characters we always love to hate so maybe Takumi is going to be that one. It might be possible that some will start hating Misaki later on for getting weak but every story starts with one dimension characters. It's the work of the author to add layers to it. So continue to read if you like it or just leave it but don't blatantly hate it and write negative comments.
And yeah I am going to write this chapter with the respective characters POV instead of using third person and I might continue to do so.
Okay now please proceed with the story.
Disclaimer: I don't own Maid Sama
CHAPTER 6
Misaki's POV
My teeth clenched in anger.
The nerve of this guy! How can someone be so shameless?
Without giving any reply, I closed the message box and set my phone aside. My phone vibrated again showing another message 'Coffee Shop near your house at 5:00 o' clock.'
Takumi, you son of a bitch.
"Misaki, is everything alright? You look so pale child." Okasan brought me back to reality as she kept a firm hand on my shoulder.
Even Suzuna had a concerned look on her face.
"Yeah I am fine."
I should tell them. Tell them that he is back. The one who broke my trust and ruined my life and now has the audacity to physically assault me. But I can't bring myself to do so. I can't trouble them with my past. When I suffered, they suffered too. And I am not in a position to ruin the peace of our house by bringing up his topic again.
I stood up and looked at them, "I am not that hungry anymore."
With a small nod, I took my leave and went back to my room.
My appetite is gone as well.
Takumi's POV
I was sitting at the Coffee Shop fidgeting with my phone. I could see few girls gaping at me and giggling at themselves. Some are even zooming up their camera phones to take my picture but thankfully nobody is crowding at my table. Yes I am a businessman but not a celebrity and may have appeared in a few fashion tabloids but mostly I am on the business magazines. So it's a relief that not everyone recognizes me and hence the paparazzi and media people don't flock around me.
A waitress came to my table, serving me my 3rd cup of coffee and stood still, gawking at me.
"Thank you Miss."
I nodded at her with a single glance and got busy on my phone as a clear indication for her to leave. With a nervous smile, she bowed her head and left my side.
Yes I am on my 3rd cup of coffee as it's already 5:30 pm and I am completely confident that she is not going to come. Misaki is a punctilious freak. Never in our entire period of dating or even when we were friends had she come late. As for me, I was always late and never on time.
But today I was waiting for her from 4:30 pm.
Strange, how the tables have turned.
"Look what we have here, the high and mighty, the very busy businessman, Mr. Takumi Walker is waiting for his ladylove from past 1 hour but we can't see a trace of her."
Aoi came with his trademark sarcasm and sat in front of me.
I wish I could punch that goofy smile on his lips. Who was I even kidding? I always knew that going to this 'so called' right track shown by this idiot is going to lead me nowhere. I know my Misaki than anyone else. That stubborn lady is never going to be pleased by these gentlemanly tactics.
"I am already leaving."
I got up from my seat, placing few yen at the table, took my jacket and began to walk.
"Oi, what about your doing the right things, seeking forgiveness from her?" Aoi stumbled at his seat as he nearly ran to match my pace. "Are you going to give up so soon?"
This made me stop on my tracks as I turned to him.
"Heh, am I?" A sinister smile began to tug at my lips. "Do you think I came all the way back from England after giving my blood and sweat to my grandfather's company and basically earning my freedom from that bastard Gerald, I am going to give up on Misaki?"
I turned from him as I stared coldly into space. Aoi is probably shocked as I can see his widened eyes from my peripheral vision.
"For these past 3 years, I craved for her. I wanted to see that face, that blush on her cheeks when I embarrassed her, that smile on her lips, when she used to be happy being with me and that look of proud on her eyes, when I used to get promotion at my job. She trusted me and I broke that trust."
"But I can't leave her." I turned to him. "Not after she has declared to marry Shintani. I will make her mine, even if I have to do the wrong thing to make it happen."
Without waiting for his reply, I started walking towards my car. My next plan was already forming on my head and I can't wait to see it fall into action.
-One Week Later-
Takumi's POV
"Thank you so much Mr. Ai for taking some time out and meeting me." I shook a firm hand with the chairperson of Mitsubi Financial Group, Mr. Katsu Ai as I gestured him to take a seat infront of me.
"Its indeed an honor to meet you again, Mr. Walker." The man in his late 60's politely replied. "I hope I was able to give you a proper hospitality at my Anniversary party."
"Oh indeed that was lovely Mr. Ai." I nodded at him as I asked my assistant on the extension to bring two cups of coffee.
"So tell me Mr. Walker what is the business deal you wanted to discuss about?"
"Ahh. So I won't beat around the bush and come to the point." I stated him as he earnestly listened to me. "I am having a shortage of employees at my finance department and I would like you to help me in this regard."
Katsu's brows narrowed at me as he was trying to guess where I was going with this.
"May I come in Sir?"
A knock interrupted us as Nanami, my secretary entered with the coffee. She kept the tray infront of us. I nodded back as she bowed at us and left the room.
"So as I was saying about the shortage." I continued. "There's one particular employee at your Financial Group whom I would like to work for me."
"And that might be?"
"I assume, her name is Misaki Ayuzawa." I cocked my head at him as a look of confusion developed on his face.
"But we are not a consultancy Mr Walker. How can I give one of my employees to you? This is not making any sense." His lips formed a thin line.
"Oh but we are not here to make any sense, are we?" I took a sip of my coffee as a smirk appeared on my lips. "When the ultimate aim is to get benefit. And I am even ready to offer her double the salary which she is currently receiving at your Group."
Katsu seemed thoughtful for a moment before his eyes turned back to me.
"But what gain am I going to get by this?"
"See now we are talking." My smirk turned into a wide grin. "10 million yen and you have to make her agree to transfer into my company.
"What kind of lunacy is that Mr. Walker?" He slammed his hands at my desk as he stood up angrily.
"This… this whole thing looks like a trade to me. Why do you go to such an extent for this lady?" Sweat formed on his forehead as he looked shaken.
"So what if it looks like one." I stood up lazily. "And what I want from this lady has got nothing to do with you."
I moved from my chair as I stood beside him and kept the cheque of 10 million infront of him. "2 days and I want her to join my company."
I could see his eyes wide as saucer at the cheque. Only a fool would decline such an offer and this man doesn't seem to be one."
"Good day Mr Ai. Please don't leave without having the coffee." With a deliberate pat on his shoulder I sauntered my way outside. I could see Aoi standing against the door with a nasty look on his face but I chose to ignore him and walked past him.
Yes I am doing things my way and this is only the beginning.
Misaki's POV
I was tallying the balance sheet of our company's current year's profits with the previous years at the office. I made a comparison sheet and saved it as I stretched my arms and pressed fingers against my aching shoulders. Staring at the screen for so long surely makes your shoulders numb.
Takumi didn't try to contact me once after that message of meeting. I wonder what is going on that head of his because something looks really off. It's not like I want him to do something but the way he is behaving at our current situation is surely not in his bloodline.
I was lost in my thoughts until I heard Sakura's chirpy voice calling out for me.
"Where are you so lost Misaki?" Sakura giggled as I shook my head.
"Well boss is calling for you. I wonder if he is thinking about giving you a promotion."
My eyes widened hearing her as I sat in attention.
"Are you sure?" I couldn't stop the smile which is threatening to escape my lips.
"I am just being a good guesser. Now move your ass already and go." Sakura literally dragged me from my seat and gave me a push to move. I walked all the way to my boss's cabin with a hearty laugh.
"Come in."
I heard Mr Ai as I opened the door and went inside.
"Ayuzawa please take a seat."
I smiled and took a seat against him. Normally the cheerful Mr. Ai always welcomes me with a broad smile but today somehow he looked much tensed.
"Sir, you wanted to have a word with me."
"Yes ofcourse. I actually got an offer for you." He kept his folded hands on the table and moved his body towards my direction.
I nodded for him to continue.
"I would like you to transfer at a new company Ayuzawa." My head tilted in confusion. Did I just hear a new company? Normally it should be the branch where you get transferred right.
"They are even offering you double of the salary that you are getting here. I am sure you won't regret this offer."
I could see him rubbing the sweats of his forehead with a handkerchief repeatedly. Why did he look so nervous? He's a proud boss which we all are habitual to see. And double the salary! That's even better than getting a promotion. I could meet with our day to day expenses at a much easier pace. But what's the catch?
"Sir, may I know the name of this company?"
"Sure. It's the Walker Corporation."
Time stilled for me at that moment. This can't be true. Takumi can't do this to me. I took heavy gulps of air to calm myself. This better has to be a joke.
"I am sorry Sir but I...I would like to pass this offer. Thank you for your time."
With a bow, I practically ran from his cabin until his threatening voice stopped me.
"But I am afraid Ayuzawa, if you do not accept this offer, I have to fire you at this instant and I will also blacklist you, so that no other company can ever hire you."
I turned towards my boss in shock. The same boss who was always fond of me and even praised me for my work. What is he even getting by doing this? No, that's not it. Only that man can be behind all this. He has already ruined my past and now he is hell bent on ruining my future.
Tears started welling in my eyes as my breathing got heavy. I have never found myself this helpless before. But I have already made up mind.
I looked up to stop my tears as I walked back to him.
"Mr Ai. I am ready to accept your offer."
And with this I signed a deal with the devil behind the scenes, Mr. Takumi Walker.
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