Chapter Seven: Short of luck
A/N: Back with another update, also i'm looking for someone to help beta my work. If your interested feel free to PM me or review. I just use google docs and it's through your own time when you can.
Secondly i'm probably (more than likely) going to be doing a alternate version to my Own Mistress but instead it will be My Only Master (Role reversal) If you have anything you'd like to see or maybe some constructive feedback let me know.
Thirdly if you haven't read a new little A/U Dragonball War I posted please give it a shot and tell me what you think as I decide whether to pursue it further or finish up more of DSD.
Chi-Chi's heels clicked against the linoleum floor of the main entrance to her business. Her purse and coat covering her arm as she held the day's paper in the other.
People greeted her as normal, some jumping to attention, others politely waving and wishing her well or congratulations on her recent achievement. Going at her normal pace Chi-Chi stood in the elevator and rode it upwards. Finding a paper to occupy her time, though none questioned her why she had brought one with her when it was normally delivered to her office.
Exiting the elevator she turned and walked down towards her office. The several other employee's who shared the floor with her didn't look up from their work or drop their phones as she passed by their offices.
Slipping her key inside the door she unlocked her office door and headed inside. Hanging up her coat on the hanger just inside the door, her purse still on her wrist as she came around her desk noting that her plaque had found its way here already. She didn't need even a guess to figure out who had placed it there.
Dropping her purse into her cabinet beside her feet, Chi-Chi flipped on her laptop and went looking through her company's emails.
About twenty minutes later a knock came on her door.
"Uhm Miss Mao did you-"
"Get in here Mr. Son." Her harsh tone quieted him as he just poked his head inside. Well so much for Goku or even Dr. Son. He shouldn't have expected differently though. He stepped inside and closed the door behind him. "Sit."
He sat down in the leather seat in front of her, Chi-Chi not even looking up at him as her eyes scanned through her laptop. Goku kept quiet, knowing that his boss was still sizing him up. Expecting him to slip and spill some sort of truth.
Working with her for as long as he had, he knew just exactly what this was. A shake down, waiting for some nervous twitches or give up something valuable. It was how she did interviews with potential partners and those who were going to be more essential parts of the company's inner workings. You never change do you? He let himself chuckle even smile as he leaned back against the chair.
Her eyes snapped to him, her lower face hidden beneath a monitor.
"Would you like me to tell you what happened and dispense with the theatrics Miss Mao?" Goku offered his hand lifting off the arm of the chair in a gesture towards her.
"You seem to think that I don't recall what happened? I'd advise you to rethink your words Mr. Son." Chi-Chi replied in a cold calculated tone. "Perhaps I do recall that night, are you still willing to stand by what you're going to say next?"
Goku didn't take the bait, "If you did recall then I wouldn't be sitting here, you wouldn't be reading the company email, and no doubt i'd be out on my ass if anything happened that was remiss between us correct?"
Chi-Chi's hard stare only narrowed further, "Did… did you do anything… to me?" That single question had been bothering her for a very long time, she had to know. Perhaps in her blackout she had done something more than reprehensible, but downright disgusting and perhaps slept with him.
"Did I? No, after you kissed me I-"
"Oh gods," Chi-Chi lamented covering her face with both of her hands. "I kissed you, why oh why did I do that? I'd figure i'd have enough sense to not kiss a big oaf like you."
"Ouch," Goku commented sitting back. "If it's any consolation it was the single worse kiss i've ever had." He just couldn't let that insult slide, he hadn't done anything he wasn't told too, granted he could've probably said something or acted sooner to prevent Chi-Chi from becoming a drunk. Even still he suspected something like this would've happened after she received that award.
"I'm a fantastic kisser you moron." Chi-Chi almost spat at him her pride stinging from that insult.
"Do you often use your tongue like a propeller in another person's mouth and spitting up a part of your dinner in the process?"
"Liar-!" She snapped to which Goku held up his hands innocently.
"It's recorded in the car camera you had installed last minute. I'm sure you're more than welcome to watch it." Goku said a slight grin on his lips. It wasn't like he wanted to be telling his boss off like this, but she wasn't going to accuse him of wrongdoing. Plus if she did watch the tape no doubt she'd be mortified. "In fact I think I have the USB righ-"
"Pig." She spat venomously, "Some sort of fetish of yours?"
"Maybe, but is forcing yourself on your employees yours?" He sat right back looking at her with the same rock solid glare.
"Ugh, You- it-! Fine-! Alright!" She hit the table with her hand with a heavy slap. "So what happened next?" Her eyes looked away clearly expecting more well deserved shame thrown in her face. Though she would never admit it.
How could she have let herself go that much? Had she really drank that much? Someone have pity upon me, I actually kissed Goku and he gets to rub my drunken stupor in my face. What did I do to deserve this!?
Goku chuckled, "Nothing."
"Nothing?" Her brow raised and tone inflecting that she didn't believe that for a second.
"I took you home, you almost asleep when I carried you inside. I undressed you and put you to bed, leaving you some aspirin, water, and a basket by your bedside. If you were expecting something else, I'm sorry nothing happened. So to answer your question, nothing happened." Setting his hands back down upon the arms of his chair Goku kept a smile on his lips.
He noted the look on her face and expected no less. "Perhaps you might believe that I would take advantage of your drunken state and have my way with you, sorry to disappoint you, but I prefer my women willing and able to remember it the next day. Afterall it would be pretty dull if I did all the work and didn't get the satisfaction of making sure my woman was satisfied as well." He rested his cheek on his knuckles. "You're also still my boss and one of the best lawyers in this city, i'd be pretty foolish if I did anything like what you're probably thinking."
The pair stared back at one another, Chi-Chi's expression not hiding her disdain for Goku's choice of words but there was no anger.
Perhaps it was actually a good thing that dad set me up with him at least.
Releasing a breath Chi-Chi brought her hands underneath her chin. "Well then Mr. Son, to what extent exactly are you going to be telling your fellow employees about this little… 'incident'? Am I going to be able to depend on your discretion?"
"You already have mine. It was my job to ensure you had a pleasant evening, I would assume that all of it would encompass that."
"Just like that?" She kept her suspicions high. No matter how much someone might be loyal, hard working, or even naive. She couldn't fathom that Goku would not want something for his silence.
There had to be something that he wanted, perhaps money, a vacation, some undisclosed promotion? What was his angle, if it were those things it would make her anxiety less.
But of course, Goku was a wildcard and her opinion of him had only grown more confused at this man.
"Well, I wouldn't mind one thing." Goku held up a single finger.
Now we're getting at it. "Alright what do you want," Her mind picturing hush money, perhaps some lewd photos of her. Or a new car, perhaps a private gym for his office?
"I need a date for a friend's wedding." Goku stated simply, "I'd like to invite you to come with me, just the ceremony and after party in a week or so."
There was a pause in the room, Goku looking at Chi-Chi just stared back at him completely dumbfounded.
"Are you free or is it…" He stopped talking as Chi-Chi's jaw fell slack. "What?"
Bringing her composure back Chi-Chi drew a sneer on her lips. "Are you being serious? Of all the things you could demand of me, you ask me to be your date?"
His shoulders shrugged. "Pretty much."
Slapping her forehead with her hand Chi-Chi just shook her head. "Get out of my office."
Disappointed, Goku sighed. Did you really expect a change?
No, no he didn't. Goku stood up from the chair and without another word left Chi-Chi's office.
[***]
It was the time of the bachelor party in a short order as Goku sat around with his small group of friends. Of course they had gotten reservations at one of Master Roshi's favorite hot spots. Kame Island, a gentleman's club, one that the old pervert had been a long time patron of.
A tropical paradise of cheap beer and cheap women.
Krillin who was doing his best to talk himself up in order to at least approach one of the girls working there though he was still failing miserably as Goku kept getting much more attention.
Tien and Chaotzu were also frequents at Roshi's gym and had been most humbled by Goku who was the old man's best student. The three having developed a friendly rivalry that never went further as the gap between Goku's natural talent and tireless dedication turned into admiration. Over the course of a year or so they became friends.
Though not as close knit as Krillin and their teacher, but, if they needed help they could turn to him for help. Most of them involving a very loud or timid woman, Named Launch.
"All rounds abound! We're going to drink until we forget about the broad you're marrying!" Roshi clammered, his face showing more than a heavy buzz. He wasn't quite drunk, but, damn close. He was sweating already and for once not because of all the pretty girls. A red blush stained his cheeks as he wrapped an arm around his former student Tien. "That launch, she's a fine girl, tad shame she has that bipolar disorder."
Tien ignored his drunken teacher, "Launch is fine, I like her this way."
His younger comrade Chaotzu looked to him. "Even when she drinks all your booze and disappears for a week or more?"
Tien looked away, "She has some flaws sure… but she always comes back."
"Yes, drunk or sobbing uncontrollably about how sorry she is or where is the rest of her stuff to drink?"
"That hasn't happened in a year Chaotzu." Tien said shaking his head.
"Whatever you stay Tien."
Looking to Goku who was seemed quieter than normal. "What's wrong Goku?"
"Hm? Me? Oh nothing!" Quickly laughing off the notion of him being not himself. "Just another day of work."
"Sh-peaking of work!" Roshi jumped in slurring mildly as he brought an arm around Goku. "How was that fine piece of work you went out with over a week ago?" Peering over his thick sunglasses the perverted old sensei looked at Goku in a reference that shocked him.
"What with Suno?"
Roshi burst out laughing as Krillin finally tuned back into the conversation. "No, with that upstart woman you always talk about. The one that has such a nice and proper ass-!" Using his hands in reference to a woman's hourglass shape figure. "I heard about you and her, Eheh!"
"Since when is Goku not having some girl fawning over him? I mean really old man." Krillin sighed putting his hands in the front pockets of his jacket.
Sliding back to grab another drink, Roshi held up his finger for everyone to see. "Except this was that dream girl of his. She's about gentle as a boulder, as tame as a hellcat, and has an aura of superiority that would make the pope turn his head away in inferiority."
Krillin blinked for a moment, his eyes flicking to Goku who looked shocked. Though a realization slowly dawned on him. "Are you talking about…." His voice dropping off as Roshi nodded his head.
"Yep that black haired demon with a body of an angel. Good ol' what's her name?" The hermit stumbled on his memory, the liquor preventing him from remembering that crucial detail.
"His boss! Seriously Chi-Chi Mao!?" The stunned look wasn't shared by Tien and Chaotzu who weren't as familiar with Goku's more personal matters.
"Ehh Guy's could you not say her name?" Offering a slight look around out of nerves. "I just need to have someone spouting off and it'll mean my job okay? Just-Just don't bring it up please." A bit more hushed as he brought a finger to his lips as he tried to eloquently plead to them not to speaking her name so loudly.
"How the hell did you manage that one!? She's more of a shrew and snob that anyone i've ever seen?" It was hard for Krillin to even grasp that one. "I saw her only once and I couldn't imagine anyone have a larger stick shoved up their ass and she dated you? You!?"
"It wasn't a 'date' as you think of it first off." Goku said using his fingers as air quotes. "I just escorted her to a party, there wasn't anything more than that."
There was a lot more than that, but of course his friends didn't need to know anymore than just what he had told them.
"Give me your ear here Tien. Because there's a trick I taught Goku here on how to get any woman, so pay closhe attention and it'll keep that Launch of yours in check!"
Tien didn't get pulled into Roshi's arm like he wanted but just waved him on. "Just say what you're going to say."
"You see a dame like that one requires pure obedience, but a solid foundation to where you will correct her, but importantly, still let her be right. She's an elite and they are the finest women around, especially in the sack-! Eh Goku EH-!" He jabbed the man in the ribs with his elbow as Goku shook his head and looked away embarrassed.
"Jeez and here you started to sound amicable, but no you always ruin it." Krillin just exhaled and hopped up from his seat. "You know what i'm going to grab a drink."
"I think i'll also need a moment, let me find the bathroom." Goku added deciding that before he got anymore advice from a drunk old man spouting off words of wisdom he might as well empty his bladder before doing so.
Taking the brief time to freshen up-though doing that in a gentlemen's club bathroom was a moot point- Goku took a full breath. Despite coming out here in hopes of putting Chi-Chi from his mind it seemed fated that the topic of conversation would shift to her.
Of course, his taste in companionship was making this difficult and he was wondering if he should even ask anyone to come with him to Chi-Chi's wedding. He'd thought about just bringing Suno as she loved these types of events, socializing, being merry, and having a good time.
Though of course he had hoped that Chi-Chi might've agreed or at least considered his proposal.
But of course, he was let down. Even after the night they had, Chi-Chi still stuck her nose up at him. She had enjoyed herself, I mean they had danced together. Drank together, ate together, and he had done his best to do right by her. Even if she gave a harsh verbal scolding when they discussed things. He'd try showing her that he was a bit more than she gave him credit for, and yet here he was. Still left with nothing.
They had enjoyed themselves, well Chi-Chi perhaps due to her recognition and awards. But there hadn't been anything really bad that had transpired between them. If anything he'd thought she would be pleased. But, as usual he was left disappointed.
It didn't help that I had a moment during all of that, leaving Goku to let out a deep sigh. Wasn't he doing everything a woman like her would want?
Though it might seem strange for him to chase after Chi-Chi after everything that had transpired between them. But that itself was all apart of the reason he chased after her. Chi-Chi was totally different than any other woman he'd ever seen. Even at the party with all of those who shared his boss's inner circle of acquaintances of knowledge about her didn't act in the same manner as she.
Self important, demanding, and unrelenting. Those traits while off putting for most only attracted him towards her. Unlike the girls he had spent time with in his life who fawned over him they didn't offer some sort of challenge, a sense of accomplishment of earning their affections.
It was much like his ability to blend into this regular world, this regular life and find some sense of normalcy despite him not being human. His lapses and moments were a more frequent occurrence though they weren't too severe if he handled them.
It might be why he sought out someone like Chi-Chi, he saw himself in her, though there were some differences. There was a pull towards her, perhaps he did enjoy her verbal abuse?
He chuckled a bit at the musing thought, even still Goku knew that Chi-Chi wanted someone to be her equal and able to be perfect for her. In the same way he wanted Chi-Chi in that way, she was his equal in many ways. Not in all but she was in some and after spending an evening at her side, seeing her personality unwavering and her physicality with the way they had danced and all but wow'd those in attendance only made him want her further.
And yet, there was still one more thing.
I love the way she tasted, even if she was drunk and couldn't kiss a horse properly. Reflecting on that sweet wine flavor with her tongue and truthfully after putting Chi-Chi to bed he couldn't stop himself and ran his tongue along the flesh of her neck. It was rich with sweat and her own ripe pheromones and god's help him from not wanting to do it again and again.
Yet alas, she was still proving ever elusive. This endless chase of going after something so out of his reach was probably why he kept trying and more then likely why he wouldn't stop.
But maybe one day… He thought with a sad smile going to dry his hands with some paper towels in the bathroom.
Opening up the door Goku looked around a corner and saw Krillin sitting at the bar idly chatting with someone who was out of his vision.
"Oh yeah, well it's nothing special." Krillin said with a laugh as he received his drink. "You sure know a lot about trading and accounting."
"I'm a girl who likes her finances in order." She gave him a slight twinge of a smile as she, her very light blonde hair and light curelan eyes showed far less emotion than her face.
Krillin smiled and put his money down, "Yeah I can imagine. You can make one hell of a nice strong drink, thanks."
"No problem shorty." She joked back with him.
"Yep, that's been a personal namesake of mine. Thanks again." Krillin pulled back from his seat and then looked to Goku who had his arms crossed and leaning against the wall. A pleased little smile on his face.
"What?" Directing to why exactly his friend was looking at him like that.
Goku pushed from the wall and looked at the blonde haired bartender with his usual charm. "Might I ask your name Miss?"
She winged an eyebrow slightly at this man just appearing and asking her name. "Call me Eighteen, because that's the question everyone asks me when i'm working." She looked young but she was well into her twenties.
"Nice nickname, I can probably guess why," He laughed but his amusement dipped into a smile. "Now I know this my be a bit forward but my friend Krillin obviously likes you, but he's far too shy to ask you himself. Could he have your number and ask you out properly?"
Krillin's jaw hit the floor, "Goku-! What the hell man!?" Did he seriously just ask the bartender out for him. Even if she was cute, and totally what he'd like to date he knew he'd have no chance with her!
"Ignore him, he's a great guy just shy around pretty girls." Goku said blowing off Krillin's outburst. "Would you mind?" He smiled creating a slight awkward pause.
Eighteen remained there a bit stunned, the forwardness of the large guy and shorty. It was kind of pathetic that he was that shy. I mean she would've said no, but really a guy could have some backbone and ask her out… although.
She laughed hard, wrapping her arms around her waist as she nearly buckled over at the situation.
Goku seemed unphased and chuckled right along with her leaving Krillin to drop his head dejectedly in shame. Why do you always have to come in a ruin things man! He was about ready to just call it night when Eighteen's laughter died down and she wiped some stray tears from her eyes.
"Oh that was funny, you really are one of those big dumb gentle guys that the young ones fawn over aren't yah?" Eighteen said too which Goku blushed but nodded in agreement. She looked towards Krillin with a snicker. "Alright shorty, here's my number."
He heard the wood crack when his jaw hit the floor a second time. "R-Really?" Krillin stammered.
"No shorty, i'm just writing my number down for your friend. Now shut up and get over here before I change my mind."
"S-Sorry!" Krillin apologized gathering himself as he came over to the counter to which Eighteen gave him a slip of paper with her phone number.
"Just forewarning you shorty, if you are short. This might not work out." Emphasizing the word short for another innuendo.
Krillin couldn't believe it. Seriously, he was going to get the numbers of this hotty!?
It left Goku smiling as he wished it would only be so easy with Chi-Chi.
R&R
Kerghan
