Over the next few days I spent most of my days at the apartment and my nights with Seto. I would visit my father in the hospital for lunch, but then I would get right back to work. My father was getting a little stir crazy just lying around in the hospital. They did get him up and walking throughout the day, but he was a man that was used to always be working. I know he liked to have to company when I came to visit, but I had to keep convincing him that I couldn't stay or the house would never get packed up. My heart broke every time he sighed in defeat, but I will be worth it when we don't have to stress about the house when he gets out. My new body guard, Clint, followed me everywhere, and he was actually more helpful than I thought he would be. Thanks to him I have been able to saran wrap both my mattress and my father's. He started to warm up to me as we worked together. My sarcastic humor might portray me as a heartless bitch, but Clint has become comfortable with it. Thank god Clint has been traveling with me to the hospital. There was one afternoon that I was assaulted in the parking lot by a girl obsessed with Seto. She was waving a knife in my face as I was trying to walk to my car. Since the hospital is a gun free zone I had to leave my firearm in the console of the car. I was completely defenseless, but thankfully, Clint was prepared and apprehended her until the police arrived. I wasn't planning on telling Seto about what happened, but apparently Clint writes reports at the end of his day, and I had to sit through a lecture form Seto. I had to convince him that Clint handled everything and there isn't much more he could to protect me. He was bitter about it for the next couple of days, but I think he got over it when the day finally came for us to move in.

"Hey dad, todays the day!" I said cheerfully as I walked into his room with a bag of clothes for him

"Oh sweetheart, I have been counting down the hours." He said with glee and slowly stood up from the bed, "Now come give your old man a proper hug now that I can stand on my own."

I grinned and gave him the biggest hug I could manage without snapping him in half.

"Okay you get changed and I'll go sign your discharge papers. They should have the first month of your meds ready so we can just go straight to Seto's from here." I said I as placed the duffle bag down

I walked down the hall and began to sign a book of papers to allow us to leave. My father came strutting down the hall as I was signing the last few pages.

"Mr. Rhodes you look more cheerful than usual." One of the nurses giggled as my father stood next to me

"Well the clothes make the man. I never knew how much I missed my comfortable clothes until I spent all those days in that horrible gown." He posed and gestured to his missed matched outfit

"It looks like everything is in order. Don't forget you have an appointment in a week to check up on your heart." The nurse handed me a bag of medication

"I don't mean this in a bad way, but I hope not to see you for a very long time." My father saluted

"Mr. Rhodes, the same goes for you." She smiled

I know it's usually hospital policy to have patients be rolled out in a wheelchair, but I don't think anyone wanted to argue with my father about it. At the end of the hall Clint was waiting for us. My father shook his hand firmly and tried to make jokes about Clint taking me away from Seto. I didn't find them humorous, but Clint just laughed politely, and tried to casually make the wedding band on his left hand noticeable. I asked for Clint to find us another way out so my father wouldn't be bombarded by the paparazzi. At this point I had got used to the camera flashes, but I didn't want to expose their mob mentality to dad. We were able to sneak out a side door unnoticed, and walked to where my car and Clint's SUV waited.

"This is where we part ways, Ms. Rhodes. I'll follow you out, but once you hit the highway you'll be on your own." Clint said formally

"I have a feeling we'll be seeing each other. Thank you." I genuinely smiled

He just nodded and got into the SUV. My car was parked a few spaces down, and I waited for my father to start making comments.

"Mr. Kaiba knows your taste pretty well. Very sleek, nice tires, and well taken care of." My father admired as he walked to the passenger side. "Turn 'er on for me."

I hit the automatic start on the key fob and the car roar to life.

"Yes, yes, this is most definitely you." He patted the roof

"Come on, get in. Seto and Mokuba are waiting." I laughed as I slide into the driver's seat

He slowly and shakily folded himself into the passenger side. Once he was got in he was panting and sweating. I tried to hide my sadness and backed out of the spot. On the way to the house we talked about moving the shop, and all the stuff I put into storage. The conversation made time pass quickly, and before I knew it we were pulling into the drive to Seto's mansion.

"Wow." My father said and whistled

"Just wait until you see the inside." I teased

Just as I was pulling up to the front doors they opened and both Seto and Mokuba came walking out. I turned off the engine and stepped out and went to help my dad out of the seat.

"I can get out on my own." He pushed me away

I laughed at his macho man attitude and took a step back.

"Mr. Rhodes, it's good to see you outside of the hospital again." Seto greeted

"It's good to be outside in the fresh air." My father huffed as he stood, "And you must be Mokuba, who I have heard so much about."

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, sir." Mokuba extended a hand

"Manners and all." My father shook Mokuba's hand enthusiastically

"Well let's get you all situated, dad. We'll get to know each other after. I got all your stuff unpacked in your room." I ushered him towards the door

He and Mokuba walked towards the house while Seto and I lagged behind a few paces. Seto placed a hand at the small of my back and leaned into him as we walked. Once inside we gave dad the grand tour and showed him to his room. As I expected he was ecstatic about the second TV room with multiple screens. Our last stop was at his room, which was much larger than he needed, but his eyes sparkled as he realized that I had hung up some old family photos.

"We'll let you settle in and rest, dad. I'll see what I can do to make a healthy version of your favorite meal."

"Fried chicken? That is the exact opposite of healthy." He didn't sound enthusiastic

"Don't worry I've been reading up on how to cook healthy alternatives." I winked and left the room Seto and Mokuba right behind me.

Seto and Mokuba went off to their own areas while I moved around Seto's ginormous luxury kitchen. All of the appliances were pristine clean, as if they have never been used before. Something inside of me just wanted to make a huge mess to break in the kitchen. I decided that if a mess were to happen then it was what was meant to be. Making healthy fried chicken was a lot easier than my father would have expected. It might look like fried chicken but would it pass the taste test with the biggest critic I knew? I kept everything inside the oven to keep it warm while I went and gathered everyone. Mokuba was with my father in the main TV room. My dad was explaining the finer points of baseball, and I was surprised that Mokuba was listening diligently. When I told them supper was ready, Mokuba practically pushed me out of the way as he ran to the dining room. My father just chuckled and patted my shoulder as he shuffled past. Seto was down the hall past the formal sitting room in his office.

I gently pushed the door open and leaned against the door frame, "Dinner's ready. You going to come eat with us?"

He didn't acknowledge me, and didn't even seem to notice that I was standing in the room. I took a few steps further inside and stood behind a chair in front of his desk.

"I can bring you a plate if you want." I said a little louder

Still no reply, he continued to type on his laptop. I am not going to be ignored. I walked around the desk to where he was sitting, but as I was about to turn him around to face me I was being dragged into his lap instead.

"Asshole, you were just trying to get me close enough to do this." I laughed

He laughed softly against my neck as he nibbled my ear, "Maybe."

"Stop." I laughed unconvincingly, "What about dinner?"

He stopped and sighed, "I have a lot to work on in here since I didn't go into the office today."

"I'll bring you something." I kissed his cheek and climbed off his lap

"I think I'll enjoy having you around more than I thought." His hand lingered on mine

I rolled my eyes, "Don't get used to me waiting on you hand and foot."

I left the room shaking my head. I plated the food and took them out to where Mokuba and dad were waiting. Mokuba was explaining something about computer software, and I could tell my father had absolutely no idea what he was talking about, but he listened all the same. He would never admit it, but I knew he was excited to try and bond with Mokuba. I waited nervously as my father took the first bite of not fried, fried chicken.

"Mmm, Princess, this is really good. If eating healthy is going to taste like this maybe it won't be too bad." He took another large bite

"Yeah Blair, this is amazing." Mokuba shoveled more food into his mouth

"Slow down there kid. You act like you've never had a home cooked meal before." I laughed and began to eat too

"Not like this! We have a chef that comes in, but this is different." Mokuba muffled between chewing

"I'm glad you like it. It'll be nice to cook for more people, and the way you eat that'll mean less leftovers." I said cheerfully, "Once you're done do you mind taking a plate to your brother in his office?"

"Sure thing." Mokuba put one last large bite in his mouth and ran off to Seto's office

Once Mokuba was out of the room I was able to talk to my father in private.

"So how do you like it here?" I asked casually

"It's great. I know you aren't completely convinced about this, but you seem very happy and at home here." he answered with a smile

"I'll be happy as long as you are, dad." I took another bite

He watched me with a reminiscent gaze and our conversation ended there. Mokuba came back a few moments later and I dismissed him and dad so I could clean up the plates. I walked back into the kitchen and to my surprise it was already cleaned. I have never seen anyone else in the house, but there must be a maid sneaking around here. I began to rinse the dishes and put them in the dishwasher before going to spend time with Mokuba and dad. I found them in the same place as before watching another baseball game. Dad was explaining what a cycle meant as one of our favorite players was just a triple away from completing it. I sat down on the other end of the large sectional couch and watched lovingly as my father finally had a son to teach baseball too. I didn't see Seto for the rest of the night, and I prepared myself to sleep alone for the first time all week. I was moving around my bedroom when I heard someone walking down the hall past my door. Once I heard the door softly close to Seto's bedroom I snuck out of my room and tip-toed down the hall. I pressed my ear against the door and could hear soft footsteps moving around the room. When I heard them stop I figured he either in the closet or in the bathroom. I quietly turned the doorknob and snuck inside when the door was open just enough for me to squeeze through. He wasn't in the main room of the bedroom so I padded across the floor and jumped up onto the bed. I sat cross legged on the side that I had claimed as mine and waited like a excited puppy. I could hardly keep myself still as I waited impatiently. Seto stepped out of the closet after a few minutes in his boxers. He half way smiled as he saw me practically bouncing up and down on the bed.

"You think you're sneaky?" He chuckled

"Did you expect me?" I crawled to the foot of the bed to meet him

"I had a feeling. Have you changed your mind about staying with me?" He wrapped his arms around my waist

I shook my head, "No, I just came to say goodnight."

He sighed, "I'm glad you came, I wanted to talk to you about something anyways."

He separated from me and sat down at the edge of the bed. I sat down holding my knees to my chest facing him. I watched him innocently; this isn't the way I was hoping this surprise was going to go.

"I want you to work for me. You said that you wanted to pay me back for everything including your car parts. You don't have to work directly with me, but within the company." He said cautiously

I cocked my head to the side, I couldn't tell if he was serious, "But why? I could get a job somewhere else and pay you back that way."

"I want you close. After what happened at the hospital I don't want you where you can't be protected by my security." He looked deeply concerned

"What would I be doing? I haven't had any other job besides the shop." I blushed embarrassed "My resume lacks in experience."

I saw a slight glimmer in his eye as he imagined what I would do working for him, but in my imagination if was not exactly allowed on the payroll.

"You can be an assistant. You pretty much follow someone around and make business men jealous during meetings." He shrugged

"What about my dad? I'll have to go with him to his doctor's appointments." I asked

"I'll make sure that it isn't an issue letting you get off for his appointments. Dating the president will have its advantages." He answered with a sly smile

"Won't that be a big ordeal? President of the company hires his girlfriend just to keep her close by?" I asked a little bitterly

"If they want to keep their jobs no one will say a word." He said reassuringly

"Ugh, fine, I'll work for you, but not with you. I don't think that would be good for us or everyone else working in the company." I sighed defeated "When do I start?"

"Next week if you want." He cooed happily with his win

"Alright, next week." I groaned

He moved closer and pulled me into his chest. I unfolded myself and rested my head on his shoulder. I could feel him lay his cheek against the top of my head.

"This is not what I was expecting when I came in here." I sighed

He laughed through his nose but didn't say anything. I yawned, but I wasn't ready to say goodnight yet. I was having a hard time convincing myself that sleeping apart while my father is just a few doors down was for the best, and then I had an idea. I jump up out of his hold and ran to the closet. I came out pulling my t-shirt off over my head and then slipped one of his white shirts back over in its place. I pulled the fabric up close to face and breathed in Seto's familiar, masculine sent.

"Goodnight." I skipped towards the door happy with my idea

Seto blinked in surprise before clearing the room in a couple effortless strides. He grabbed my wrist, spun me around, and lifted me up before kissing me longingly.

"This is more what I expected when I came in." I laughed before kissing him again

"Stay." He pleaded

"I don't think I should be sleeping with my boss." I laughed

"You haven't started working for me yet." He narrowed his eyes unamused

"No, it won't be forever. Just for a while until my father settles in. I'll next to you soon, I promise." I smiled reassuringly and he set me back on my feet.

I reached up on my tip-toes and kissed his cheek before leaving the room, closing the door behind me.