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Another chapter Thanks and Enjoy!
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Gin and a Tamika sat at a table with Ukitake and Kyoraku for an informal dinner. Over the last couple of weeks, Kyoraku's and Tamika' lawyers have been negotiating a deal for Kyoraku & Ukitake to be an exclusive supplier for materials in the Asian corridor for TD Design.
Gin and Ukitake had become a little closer due to the deal between their two companies. When the deal is complete, Kyoraku and Tamika have several projects for the both of them.
This dinner was an informal because in the morning, Tamika and Shunsui were going to fly to America for a couple of weeks to finalize the deals.
Ukitake was not going because he had promised a friend that he would help him open his gallery with a few of his paintings and other artist in the area. Ukitake had asked Gin to design an outfit for him for opening night. Of course Gin agreed and he presented him some designs he drew. Ukitake looked at the three and made a final decision.
Ukitake and Gin were talking until he came up with an idea. He looked at Tamika and Kyoraku who both on tablets finalizing plans for their flight.
"Shunsui, Tamika, I have an idea. Since, you two are going away, why doesn't Gin come with me to Milan?"
Kyoraku looked and smiled. "That sounds like a wonderful idea. It can be good exposure for both you and Gin."
Tamika looked up and smiled. Then she looked at Gin. He looked at her like he was waiting for her permission. She had to remember, Gin was getting ready for his first show and that she was training him to run his business and put his name out there in the designer world.
"Gin, I was looking over the list of the things you've done and it is all complete or some things are on hold. Now it's time for you to take care of your business. Kyoraku is right, it will be exposure for you and you have been working hard, so it is time for you to have some fun. Because when you come back," she smiled, "you're going to be in great demand. And with that, comes the hard work."
Tamika placed her tablet down enjoyed the company. She was going to follow her advice and enjoy the evening with friends. Kyoraku decided to do the something. He placed his tablet down and enjoys his friends.
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Gin and Ukitake were in his studio. His studio now is located in Tamika's condo for now. She was able get two condos on the top floor in Gin's area and made it one living facility. She and Gin lived together for the first year so the studio was on one side and the living quarters are on the other side. Soon as Gin's designer line brought in money for him, he brought his own condo.
Ukitake stood in the mirror as he looked at Gin's work for the outfit he was to wear on premiere night. While Gin was making adjustment to the garment, Ukitake asked Gin what he was going to wear on premiere night. He stated that he may wear an orange outfit because he did not want to clash with his outfit. He wanted to compliment his color in his outfit.
Ukitake smiled as he thought how nice Gin was to him. His phone ranged as he and Gin was talking. He answered it and started talking. Then he looked at Gin.
"My son is going to bring us dinner. What would you like for him to bring you?"
Gin told him that he was not hungry but he had some food in the refrigerator.
"Nonsense," Ukitake said as he told his son to bring the meal the he thought he would like. He also asked if it was okay if his son ate with them.
"Of course. If he gets bored, he can watch TV in the home."
The two continued to talk as Gin worked on the outfit.
"What does your son do? Does he work with the company?" Gin asked as he threaded his needle.
"Heavens no. He works construction, which is his passion. He may works all the time but he is always happy at the end of the day. I know that I am trying to get him to come with us to Milan. He needs to have some fun too. But if you do not want him to come with us, he will not go."
"Don't worry, it will be fine. He may not want to be with us." Gin started sewing in the garment. He was working so hard that he did not hear the doorbell ring. He was about finish when he realized that Ukitake was gone.
He walked to the kitchen to see Ukitake sitting with;
"Mr. Kuchiki. What are you doing, I mean who," Gin was shocked.
Byakuya smiled as he got up and assisted Gin to the table.
"Gin, you've met my son Byakuya?"
Gin looked at Ukitake. "Yes, I have." Gin smiled at Byakuya and then he realized he was smiling to hard at Byakuya.
"Guess what Gin, Byakuya is coming with us. He and his guards are going to protect us in Milan. We will have fun." Ukitake said as he ate. He watched as Byakuya and Gin looked at each other.
'I see my plan is working. He likes him.' Ukitake thought as he watched Byakuya engage Gin in conversation.
Ukitake, like any parent, worried that his son would not find true love. Kyoraku told him always told him not to interfere and he complied. Most of Byakuya's partners were usually after his money but Byakuya never would let anyone get close to him. But this was different. Gin was different. Gin has his own business and will keep his own. Ukitake had planned on asking Gin to Milan. He knew Gin would come and if he asked his son, he knew Byakuya would not refuse. He did not know why this was perfect but this is a relationship that had to work.
The three ate as they finalized the plans for their departure for Milan. Gin told them that he can be picked up at this address because he wanted to finish Ukitake's outfit before they leave.
Ukitake and Gin talked late into the evening while Bykuya cleaned the kitchen and watch television. Both became tired and called it a night.
Ukitake walked out to the car as Byakuya talked to Gin.
"Thank you for dinner. And your company," Gin said as he smiled at Byakuya.
"Maybe we will have dinner in Milan," Byakuya said as he had a shy smile on his face. "Also, thank you for doing this for my Poppa. He is crazy about your designs."
Byakuya was so in the conversation and into Gin that he kissed him on his cheek. He realized what he had done and smiled. He apologized and told him that anyone that makes him smile is a good friend.
He waived and he watched Gin and he walked to his car. They waived to each other again as he drove off. Gin closed the door and could not stop smiling.
As Bykuya and Ukitake drove home, Ukitake broke the silence.
"He is such a nice person."
"Poppa, Stop." Byakuya started laughing. "But, you know that I love you."
