Chapter 7.

Rosette was again called for a meeting. This time though it was by her boss.

The young blonde entered the door to her boss office. On the door was a big sign saying 'Kate Valentine' (Rosette doesn't seem to be able to get rid of her -.- no matter where she is)

The woman was a stern middle aged, religious woman. She wore a cross around her neck. She had a pair of brown eyes, short dark brown almost black hair and she was wearing small round glasses on her nose.

She was a respectful woman as well, none of the workers dared say if they disagreed with her.

Rosette on the other hand did absolute not like her. She was the reason that she got so much work for punishment. She hated her, but it seemed the feeling was mutual.

The meeting wasn't as good as she hoped it to be. It was about the ruined meeting.

The whole ordeal ended with more punishment. Rosette had to clean her table properly and make the rest of her work, and then she should be lucky if she didn't get fired within a month.

Rosette was in a sour mood when she exited Kate's office "I hate that old bat" she grumbled "I just do"

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Chrono was in a bad mood too.

He had just received a call from the police inspector that he should help them with a new case.

It was about a young girl that probably had been kidnapped. The police had no idea of how to continue it. They had so to speak, run into a brick wall in that case. Only a very good detective could solve that mystery.

"I'll be right there" Chrono said, rubbing his eyes wearily. He had been up most of the night because of another case and actually just wanted to sleep.

He grabbed his long black coat, his hat and marched out of his dark, dusty office, before heading for the station.

He sighed when he arrived there. The inspector had that irritating glow in his eyes when he saw him.

Chrono mostly wanted to continue his own case, the one saying 'Find Rosette' but he unfortunately almost was busy with other crimes and stuff.

Most cases for him was to get hired for shadowing women of rich men who believed their wifes had an affair with either a strange man, or a friend. His clients mostly paid him good, but sometimes all the work was for not more than a few dollars.

The inspector explained the situation for the young man and after a couple of minutes, the brick wall had vanished.

"It's so good we have you Chrono" the inspector said, though in his voice there was both embarrassment and envy.

He gave Chrono the money from the last caught criminal.

Chrono was now able to buy himself a good portion of food for dinner.

Before he could leave though, the inspector held him back "I would really like to invite you for dinner at my place this evening" he said "My wife wants to meet the hero of this city"

Chrono didn't actually want to, but didn't want to sound unfriendly as well "Okay" he replied "I'll be there around six then" he said, before continuing his way out of the big, noisy building.

"It's only for one evening anyway" he thought and headed back to his office.

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Rosette invited Joshua out for the promised dinner. Azmaria wasn't missing of course.

They found a nice 'cheap' restaurant.

"Okay, choose something" Rosette grinned and looked into her purse. She frowned "But nothing too expensive" she thought.

Azmaria leaned on Joshua's shoulder so they could see the menu together "How about that love?" she asked Joshua with a smile.

Rosette peeked over Joshua's shoulder to see what she meant. Her eyes widened when she saw how expensive it was "Noooo that is soooo bad" she suddenly yelled "So veeeery very bad"

The couple stared at her "Uhm… okay" they looked back at the menu again "Then what about this?" Joshua suggested.

Rosette growled "Grrrr…"

Azmaria looked over at the blonde "Is something wrong Rosette?"

"Noooo, I just don't think you should take that either" she smiled "It has caused many cases of food poisoning you know?"

"Oh my, what do you think we should choose then?" the albino asked

"Hmm…" the blonde grabbed the menu card from Joshua and looked through it, mostly through the prizes though "Ah, here is something" she grinned and showed them what she meant.

"Ramen?" Both asked her

"Yes, it's soooo good"

The couple sighed "It shouldn't be, that you might not have enough money with you should it?" Joshua asked

Rosette drooped her head "Sorry…"

They sighed again "I'll pay then" Joshua grumbled and took a new look at the menu.

Rosette beamed into a bright grin "Oh Joshie, thank you soooo much" she yelled happily and again gave him a big hug.

Azmaria watched them with a sweat drop.

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Chrono's evening passed by almost perfect.

He hadn't bothered changing his attire. He took his black coat and hat and headed for the inspector's house.

He pressed the little button for the door bell and a melodious tune emerged from within the house. A woman with short curly hair opened the door, she almost seemed too young for the inspector. She was wearing a short red dress "I'm sorry, but we won't give money for some poor man from the streets" she said and was about to close the door, when Chrono stopped her with a foot.

"Though am I awaited by your husband" he said "The name is Chrono Crusa"

She opened the door further so she could inspect him in the light "So you are the detective my husband talks so much about" she asked, a hint of a smile grazing her blood red lips "Do come in then" she stepped aside so he could enter.

Chrono took off his hat and stepped inside. The house was big and bright. The walls were either white, or a faint ultramarine.

Over the dinner table was a medium sized chandelier.

Chrono felt quite out of place in this house.

"My name is Yasmin by the way, I'm sorry for my rudeness from before" she said and held her hand out for him to take. She had expected him to leave a chaste kiss on the back of her hand, but instead he took it and shook it "Nice to meet you" he said.

She gave him an annoyed glare, before she decided it was time to get her husband. She by the same opportunity took his coat into the hallway.

The inspector was in his best suit "Hello my friend" he greeted "How nice of you to come"

"Thank you" Chrono replied with a faint smile. He was about to say "I wasn't able to say no anyways" but he kept quiet.

The food was very delicious, and the evening passed by in a hurry.

Chrono was happy when he at last was allowed to leave.

The cold air from the outside felt very good in his face. He put his hands into his pockets. He suddenly felt something in his left pocket though, and pulled out a little piece of paper. He unfolded it and read what it said. It was a phone number and some dates and times. Some words were scribbled underneath the small numbers; they said 'Call me'

Chrono rubbed his forehead "I don't believe it" he grumbled and crumbled the little piece of paper, before letting it disappear back into his pocket, only to be fed to his trashcan as soon as he came home.

AN: I hope you liked it ^^ they have some funny lives don't they? :D