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Rin's POV
I made my exit from Sesshomaru's office, feeling happier than ever. Finally something was going right for me. For some reason Sesshomaru was so understanding. I would have thought for sure that he wasn't going to hire me, and I'd have to keep looking, but he stopped my search and I am so grateful. Maybe I should do something nice for him. That's it I'll do something nice to show my appreciation. I continued to think of what I wanted to do for him, and for some odd reason, I was thinking of him as completely different. I had this strange feeling in the pit of my stomach.
The last time that I had that feeling, it was on a crush on a boy that I liked in middle school. And then it hit me. I was starting--no, correction; I liked Sesshomaru. I blushed from embarrassment and realization. I was embarrassed because he had so much more than me, and I had so little. I was just realizing that he was so much different from other people. Although I practically begged to perform at his parents anniversary, he was the only one who gave me a real chance. He was the only one who noticed me. Oh my gosh! I like Sesshomaru. But I wondered if he liked me back. I just couldn't go through another rejection. That was just way too much.
I approached the waitress from before and said, "He wanted me to get a work schedule."
She nodded her head, walking off and coming back with a thick packet. Hold on, I thought he said a work schedule?
And as if she could read my mind, she said, "These are also the rules and regulations of the restaurant. You'll need to study them. And dress in the proper uniform. I'll be sure to get you one before you live. You can start tomorrow. Mr. Taisho usually allows his new employees to start the next day."
I only nodded my head as she continued to tell me of the restaurant and what was expected. After that she handed me a red bowtie, a white collared blouse, and a red skirt. She told me that I would have to provide for my own pair of heels, and they had to be black. She also said that they should be no more than three inches. My hair was to also be worn in either a ponytail or a bun. Only one hair clip was allowed. And jewelry of any kind was strictly prohibited except wedding rings.
Well it was a good thing that I had some heels at home. Plus my hair was usually worn in a ponytail and I had jewelry that I never wore, and of course I wasn't married, so I was all set to go.
I just couldn't wait to start.
I thanked her and left with my things.
I was so excited yet nervous at the same time. Starting tomorrow I would be at my new job, plus I would be around Sesshomaru. I only hoped that I didn't make a fool out of myself.
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Sesshomaru's POV
Rin soon left my office, happier than ever. She was lucky that I was considering her just for the fact that she had to pay me back. Having her work close by me, gave me the advantage to keep an eye on her. she looked very trustworthy, and from how she carried herself, I could tell that she never lied a day in her life. I knew that she would have to pay me back, and there was no excuse of why she hadn't. We would soon be working in the same establishment.
I took in a deep breath. Maybe this would be enjoyable after all. Besides, she was one woman. One with character, strength, deterimination, positivity...and a lovable smile.
Whoa! Hold on. Did I just think that about Rin Usami?
I couldn't give myself a logical explanation. For some reason I was thinking of her, but why?
I stared into space, trying to figure out why.
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Rin's POV
It was already getting dark. After I left the restaurant, I celebrated my good news with Sango. She was so happy for me that she offered to take me to a strip club. I gently declined the proposition. We toasted to my new job and soon after she left.
I figured that I had plenty of time to kill so I headed out to Geisha House. It was ten-tweny three. Maybe they weren't closed yet. I made it to my destination and already I could see cars leaving the parking lot. There was only one car left, and I saw a single light being turned off.
And then a figure was exiting the building. It was Sesshomaru. I silently snuck up behind him, but he already detected me by saying, "I know you're there."
He turned to face me. "What do you want?" he asked.
I took in a deep breath and said, "I was wondering if you wanted to do something?"
He raised his eyebrow at me as if I were asking is the sun blue.
"First off it's almost ten-thirty," he said. "And secondly, I don't associate with my employees outside of work. It's inappropriate."
In response to what he said, I twisted my face. I didn't start work until the next day, and besides if I was going to be working with him, I might as well get to know him. What's so wrong about that? And other than that, I knew lots of places where they stayed open late. It wasn't as if I were asking him on a date, just a harmless invitation to hang out.
"Well I'm not your employee until tomorrow," I countered.
"The answer is still no."
He was playing hard to get. I wondered if I was the only one who couldn't crack his shell or if there were others. Like that woman who he was always around. Well that could be his sister. Man, I gotta stop jumping to conclusions.
I saw him walking to his car, so I followed.
"Do I need to fire you before you even start?" he said.
I leaned against the car and said, "No, but I would like to show my appreciation for hiring me."
He sighed and faced me. "Do you really want to go through all that trouble?"
I smiled, thinking that this was going better than I thought. "Yes, I do."
He unlocked the door, opening it. "Where to?"