Thoughts? Feelings?

Chapter 49 Promotion

Later that day before Zero is ready to head home. Marco heads into his office.

"Hey, Kid, I wanted to let you know that we are promoting you to President. I see you do a fine ass job. I know it took a bit but I wanted to make sure you were the right man for the job. I need to see things myself. Not from what others say." Marco comments. "Thank you, Sir. I am very glad to take the job. I am also very glad you like my work. " Zero answers. "The pay will increase, and you get an upgraded car. You will be sent away sometimes in this job. I didn't see that any problem since you don't have a family." Marco states.

Zero just looks at him, knowing he can't let him know the truth. Also feeling what is Yuki going to think about this? Leaving her away with two tiny babies. Yet he just shuts up, wanting this. Knowing deep down he deserved it.

"Thats not a problem. Will I be going away a lot?" Zero asks. "No, it's about once a month to the other associations to check in and make sure we are all in sink. They will want to meet you and see who I made president. IF anything they will be like me and want to meet the man who is said to be the strongest hunter alive. I have to say kid when you came here, I didn't think I was going to like you. The part that you were now a vampire didn't sit well with me. I was like how is he suppose to kill vampires when he is now one? You just proved to me that it didn't matter. That your heritage came first. That it didn't change you. Just made you stronger. Your pissy attitude just showed that you could hold your own with anyone here. Not taking any shit. I like it." Marco responds

"I am glad you saw it didn't change me. People always look at me differently because of it. I didn't ask to be a vampire. I detest them." Zero barks. "Thats my boy. If you would like to come out with us tonight to the bar? We would like to celebrate your promotion." Marco states.

Zero knows if he says no it looks bad, he also knows that means leaving Yuki home with the kids for longer. He just can't let Marco know he has someone. He knows he is liked and even though he could be an ass and say no, he knows he shouldn't do that this time.

"Sure, I have a phone call to make then I will head out with you and Kaito to the bar. I just can't stay long." Zero responds. "Ok. See ya there." Marco replies walking out of the office.

Zero grabs his phone, calling Yuki.

"Hey, Everything ok? Are you on your way home?" Yuki asks. "I got the promotion. The boss wants to take me out for a beer. I will be home in about an hour." Zero says. "Ok, Congrats on the job, you worked so hard for it," Yuki replies. "I have a surprise for you also," Zero responds. "Oh really? I can't wait to see what it is." Yuki replies. "When I get home. Kiss the kids for me. I know they will probably be in bedtime I get home." Zero comments. "Yea, so will I. I am so tired. Enjoy your night. I love you." Yuki says. " I love you too."

Zero gets off the phone feeling bad for leaving her home. They couldn't be like other couples and have their spouse there. No one even knew he was married. Little less had kids. He did see that Yuki didn't even fight with him. She said it was fine. It just made him wonder more if everything was ok with them?

Zero gets into his car driving to the bar, that was only a block away from the association. When he gets there most of the association is already there. Waiting for him to wish him congratulations. It seemed that while he has worked here these past months they got to like him. Even though he kept to himself and was a loner. They saw what a wonderful job he was doing. Seeing through the asshole he was trying to portray.

Zero sits down at the bar, where a tall, blonde sexy co-worker is sitting.

"Congratulations Zero," Lexi says. "Thank you," Zero responds. "I work in your office. I am a vampire hunter as well." Lexi states. "I know, I saw you around," Zero says looking at the busty babe sitting alongside of him. Her blue eyes just piercing his.

"You know if you ever need anything, I am here," Lexi states putting her hand on his. "Thanks. I am good." Zero responds. "Come on Zero, Your a good looking man. I am sure you get lonely. The loner attitude must get old sometimes. Don't you want someone warm in your bed at night?" Lexi asks.

All Zero sees from that statement is Yuki. It's been so long he has forgotten what she feels like.

"I am not looking for anything Lexi. Thank you for the invite though." Zero replies. "So it's true what is going around?"Lexi asks. "What's that?" Zero answers. "You and Kaito are a thing?" Lexi replies. "What? No! He is my friend. We know each other from when we were kids." Zero snaps.

Kaito coming up to Zero.

"Heh, what happened to you? You look like you saw a ghost?" Kaito asks. "Lexi here informed me that people think we are a thing." Zero snaps. "Shit, don't you people think I could have gotten better?" Kaito chuckles. "Thats not funny!" Zero replies. Lexi just laughing at both of them. "Take it easy, This is the first you heard this? They have been saying it since you got here. Love boy." Kaito responds. "Great. Sorry to burst your bubble, but wiseass over here isn't my type." Zero remarks. "I think your both cute. If you don't want anyone to know. Your secret is safe with me." Lexi says. Getting up and walking away.

"Shit, they think we are a thing." Zero spats taking another drink. "Maybe thats a good thing. They will never suspect the truth." Kaito answers. "Fuck this, I going home to my WIFE. I am telling her you will be taking care of the twins on Saturday night. I am taking her out and fucking her brains out. Screw all you." Zero snaps. "When you ask her out you may want to rephrase that. It's not very romantic even though it turned me on. " Kaito laughs. "Screw you too," Zero says getting up and walking out of the bar.

Zero knew it was a good thing in a way, he just didn't see that coming. Of all things being linked to Kaito? He was pretty much the only one he did talk to at work. He had no choice, he was his partner. They threw them in a room together. And he was a very good friend.

Zero had more things on his mind. He was too busy thinking about Yuki and wanting their marriage to just improve in one area. The rest was perfect. He loved being with her. He also loved their children.