Office Play
Kokoro is a shy and quiet young woman, but when a job position becomes available at one of the biggest companies in the world she meets Mitsuru. A cold and secretive man who is currently running the business in his father's absence. Kokoro starts to find her boss interesting and opens herself up to more deeper and darker desires.
Disclaimer *I do not own these characters as they belong to the creators of Darling in the Franxx*
Chapter 9
Months had flown by since Kokoro was taken to Mitsuru's family home, they had stayed the whole weekend which was full of adventures and sexual activities.
Their relationship had blossomed, and Mitsuru had discussed with Kokoro on keeping their relationship a secret from the company as it could cause them trouble.
Kokoro agreed with this as she didn't want her associates to think she was sleeping with her boss to gain power within APE.
However, they did tell some of their closest friends whom they could trust about their relationship. As Miku already knew about Kokoro and Mitsuru's relationship, they had decided to tell Goro and Ichigo. The other couple were thrilled that Mitsuru and Kokoro were seeing each other and over the past few months had become extremely close with them, but shockingly they had become closer with another couple, Hiro and Zero Two.
During some point in their time together, Mitsuru must have spoken with Hiro and things were a lot better between them. Kokoro never knew what the broken promise was but also what they had discussed, she knew that in time Mitsuru would tell her and she would be there to listen.
Mitsuru had changed himself, he had changed his hairstyle which did not amuse his fathers company partners. From sleeked back, it was now short and spikey showing more of his face. Kokoro really liked his new look and of course this earned her brownie points in the bedroom.
Kokoro told Zorome that she was now in a relationship with Mitsuru, which her friend wasn't thrilled about as Futoshi was still his best friend, but he advised his friend that if she was happy that's all that mattered.
Typing on her computer, Kokoro glanced over at Mitsuru. He was on the phone with a client and there were times she couldn't help but stare at him. Kokoro was always amazed at how Professional he was with her still, no one at APE would suspect that the two of them were sleeping together.
KNOCK, KNOCK*
Removing herself off from her computer, Kokoro made her way to Mitsuru's office door. Opening the white door, Kokoro came face to face with Nana and a man named Hachi Stamen, who Kokoro had met a few times at some of Mitsuru's important meetings or conferences.
Hachi was roughly the same age as Nana and has shaved, blue hair. He was a man with very little words and always had an unemotional expression on his face.
"Good Morning Miss Pistil and Mr Stamen, Mr Chlorophytum is currently on a phone call with a client but if you would like to take a seat he will be with you shortly."
"Thank you, Miss Otona."
Nana and Hachi made their way to the chairs that were placed before Mitsuru's desk. As the pair sat, Kokoro made her way back to her desk to pick up some paper work for Mitsuru, as she made her way over to Mitsuru's desk, he had just finished his call and his attention was now with the people sitting in front of him.
"Nana…Hachi, what can I do for you so early this morning?"
Kokoro placing the pieces of paper down of the desk, caught a glance of Nana's face which looked rather troubled.
"Mitsuru, we thought we would inform you that your brother, Alpha, will be coming into the office today."
Mitsuru was taken aback by the news Nana had just sprung on him, leaning forward Mitsuru peered over to the woman.
"Why is Alpha coming to APE? Surely my father didn't agree to this!?"
"Well apparently Mr Chlorophytum agreed to this visit but told us to not inform you. Both Hachi and I didn't agree with this as we believe he is up to something."
Mitsuru leaned back in his chair, with his fingers interlaced, Mitsuru was deep in thought as to why his father would not inform him of the sudden visit.
"Miss Otona, please can you get me a coffee. Nana…Hachi would you like anything?"
"No thank you."
"Same."
Kokoro nodded her head slightly and made her way out of the office to the kitchen area. Kokoro was extremely curious as to why Mitsuru's brother would want to come to APE?
Arriving in the staff kitchen, Kokoro started making the coffee, thoughts swirled her mind as to why Alpha was coming to the office.
Her stomach churned at the thought that Mitsuru's brother had found out about their relationship, however Kokoro soon realised that it wasn't just that thought alone that made her feel sick but the smell of the coffee.
Dashing to the nearest toilet, Kokoro had emptied out this morning's breakfast. A light trickle of sweat glistened her forehead, she continued to throw up for a few minutes until she managed to completely empty her stomach.
Freshening herself up in the toilets', Kokoro returned to her task of making the coffee for her boss. It took all her strength not to throw up again, the smell was literally killing her and she was extremely pale when she returned to Mitsuru's office.
Placing the cup of coffee down, Kokoro had just caught the last of their conversation. Only thinking if she had not of thrown up, she might have been able to get more information for Alpha's surprise visit.
"Thank you, Nana, and Hachi for informing me, I will contact you once I have met with my brother."
The pair stood and gave a small bow to Mitsuru, leaving him alone with his assistant. Mitsuru made his way over to Kokoro and a look of concern was showing on his face.
"Kokoro, are you okay?"
"I do apologise for taking so long, I wasn't very well."
A palm went to Kokoro's forehead and Kokoro blushed at the act of kindness Mitsuru was showing her.
"You don't seem to have temperature? Don't push yourself, if you are not feeling well you can finish early today?"
Mitsuru's hands moved down to the backs of her arms, Kokoro stared up to Mitsuru's piercing deep green eyes.
"Isn't that sweet that my brother cares so much for his assistant!?"
The couple twisted on the spot to see Mitsuru's brother, Alpha, leaning on the doorframe to the office. He was wearing a navy suit that looked very expensive and a white shirt underneath. Alpha had a mischievous look in his eyes and a smirk slid onto his face.
"Alpha…what brings you to my company?"
Mitsuru had moved to stand in front of Kokoro, as if to shield her from his brother. Mitsuru had seen what his brother was capable of and didn't want him hurting the woman he cared for.
"Papa's company brother! Don't forget that."
Alpha gracefully made his way over to the couch that was placed at the back of the office, he moved like a panther, steady and posed as if ready to attack. With a thin, sleek leg he crossed it over the other and gazed over to Kokoro and Mitsuru.
"As I have arranged some important meetings here, I wanted to take this opportunity to see my Brother but also to invite both, you and Miss Otona, to a formal dinner round mine. This is my way of apologising for the way I treated you both at the Annual Ball."
"We'll think about it- "
"I won't take no for an answer brother. It will be round mine this Friday at 7:30pm, don't be late."
Not giving Mitsuru a chance to respond back, Mitsuru had exited out of the office. Giving a smile and wave, he left Mitsuru and Kokoro speechless at his invitation.
Mitsuru's hand flew to his temples and started to rub as a headache was beginning to form. Alpha was always like this, demanding and never giving other people a chance to stand up for themselves, he was his father's son after all.
"Look I will contact Alpha and inform him that we cannot attend."
"I think we should go."
Mitsuru eyes widen at Kokoro's response, how could she agree to go to Alpha's for dinner after the way he treated her.
"I believe your brother is trying to apologise and out of respect we should go. This could also be a good thing for your relationship with you brother, Mitsuru."
His fingers rubbing his temples again, couldn't of thought anything worse than going to dinner round his brothers. Mitsuru could never understand how forgiving Kokoro could be and smiled down at her.
"Okay, we'll go."
Miku with her bags of shopping, stepped into her apartment to hear the unpleasant sound of someone retching.
Placing her shopping bags down on their breakfast bar, Miku heads towards the direction of the unpleasant noises and notices they are emitting from the bathroom.
As Miku pushed open the bathroom door, the site before her made her heart go. Kokoro was kneeling over the toilet, her face pale and tired.
"Kokoro!?"
Miku rushed to her friend's side and pushed aside Kokoro's hair, lightly stroking her back in soothing motions to help ease the girl's sickness.
"Want me to get you anything?"
Kokoro shakily got up from her position, lifting herself so she was now sitting on the toilet, gave her worried flatmate a small smile.
"Could you get me some water please?"
"Sure."
Miku left Kokoro and went to get her friend a glass of water, going into the kitchen she got what Kokoro needed and picked up a shopping bag that was on the breakfast bar.
Entering the bathroom, Miku gave Kokoro her water and making sure that her friend was okay started unloading the contents from the shopping bag.
"Thank you Miku, I haven't stopped being sick today! I think I might be coming down with something."
"That's alright, well you better book yourself a doctor's appointment just to make sure."
Miku opened the bathroom cupboard and unloaded some more toiletries. Kokoro looking at her friend noticed her putting some tampons away. Kokoro paled even more at the item Miku had just put away.
When was the last time she had a period? It must have been over a few weeks now?
'I've been on the pill though since I started having sex? So, I can't possibly be pregnant…right?'
These thoughts swirled around and around Kokoro's mind as her flatmate was busy talking to her. Shooting upright from her seat, Kokoro made a mad dash to the front door whilst grabbing her handbag.
"Kokoro?!"
"I need to get something, I'll be back Miku."
Back in the bathroom, Kokoro had returned from her travels with what she needed.
There on the side was the pregnancy test and Kokoro was waiting to see what the results had been.
The trip to the chemist was a struggle as everyone knew everyone in the neighbourhood she was from, she managed to avoid bumping into someone she knew but her mind was a mess with what she was trying to process.
The timer was on and Kokoro felt like it had been hours that had passed not seconds.
What if she was pregnant? How was she supposed to tell Mitsuru and what if something got leaked out to APE? She always knew she wanted to be a mother but was she ready to be one?
A thought of a small child with curly olive locks running up to her crossed her mind, a smile appeared on Kokoro's face and she knew that she wanted to be a mother but even if she was ready for this was Mitsuru?
They had only been together for a few months, they hadn't reached a year yet but dread spread through her at how he might react if she was.
BEEP*
The beeping of the timer brought Kokoro back to reality and with a shaky hand reached out to pick up the test.
Eyes glossy with the fresh sting of tears, looked down at the two red lines that were crossed together. This confirmed it for Kokoro.
"I'm Pregnant…"
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