RIVALS - Chapter 8
By. Raq
The sun was just rising over the ocean when Usagi woke but stayed in bed sighing to her happiness. Yesterdays surprising event had left her overwhelmingly happy and cheerful. She couldn't stop thinking about all the happy chatters and remembrance her and her friends had. Then of course there was Mamoru. Usagi couldn't help but stare at her hand, the delightful sensation that Mamoru left just kept on lingering. It was 6:20am when she finally got up to open the balcony doors; inhaling deeply welcoming the new day. 'What another surprising day it will be' she thought.
"Morning Mamoru" Kunikaze walked out of an elevator.
"Same to you" he said sipping his steaming hot cup of coffee. Noticing Kaze's tired eyes but held a pleasant smile. "A good night?" he arched his brow.
"Hell yes!" Kaze sat, making himself comfortable, avoiding Mamoru's curious gaze. Sure he's shared a few bits and pieces of his carnal evenings and no doubt Mamoru waited for it. But he wasn't about to go through the details of his evening. Details that still completely aroused him.
"Good morning Mr. Nakamura, what will it be?" asked the young man
"The usual"
"Black with a little sugar, you got it"
"So what do you think of Usagi?" asked Kunikaze, now thinking of his and Mina's topic of conversation during dinner. Mina had warned Kaze that if Mamoru even dares to try to hurt Usagi, it would rage a war of not only companies but personal measures as well.
"What do you mean?" asked Mamoru grinning back holding his professional composure.
"Come off it Mamoru, It's so obvious how interested you were yesterday." Stopping his sentence when his coffee was delivered.
"Interested! In what ways was I giving that notion?" asked a Mamoru picking up his coffee. "I wasn't even with you remember? I was in a meeting"
"A meeting in which you could not focus on! SO HA!" Kaze saw the light smile and pointed his stirrer at his friend "You can't deny it, even Toki saw it"
"Saw what?" Mamoru still tried to portray the innocent.
"If I wouldn't of known better Mamoru, I would of thought you were stripping her down to her bare bottom, the way you looked." said Kunikaze as he stirred his coffee. "Okay, I think I made my point, back to my original question what do you think about Usagi?"
"Mike," his voice cool and calm. "You seem to think you know me so well" said Mamoru sitting back "Why don't you tell me what I think about Usagi" said a sly Mamoru.
"I would rather not." said a tiring Kunikaze. Oh he knew his best friend real well, well enough to know how he played with his woman. He had his share of one night affairs and carnal lust, but Mamoru's exceeded all, and he would be damned in hell if he told Mina that Usagi would just be another conquest. "Okay I'll play your games...To make the long story short, I think you're making her another one of your conquests" waiting for Mamoru's reaction.
"Conquest?" Mamoru chuckled.
"Either that or you've actually and strangely fallen at first sight!"
"Come on Kaze, I thought you knew me better than that. I will never fall or will cupids arrow dare to even point towards me" Mamoru's last word's slowed, his attention diverted elsewhere.
"Mamoru?" Kunikaze followed Mamoru's gaze. Coming out of the elevator was Usagi, she was elegantly business attired and held a delightful smile on her enchanting face. Kaze, furrowed his brow, what was Mamoru thinking in that brain of his? Was he really serious? "USAGI" Usagi recognizes the two men and brightly approached them.
"Kaze...what are you doing?" asked Mamoru, clearly enjoying Usagi as she approached. Usagi had a demure strut to her walk. She was assured in ways he did not know, he found from yesterdays encounter that she was vastly modest in things and after his talk with Motoki over the phone, Usagi was an innocent.
"Proving my theory, Hi Usagi" Kunikaze greeted with a flash of his pearly whites.
"Good morning Kunikaze" she said to him "Good morning Mamoru". She was indeed a sight, a morning knock out.
"Good morning" said Mamoru still sensually drinking in her beautiful sight. "Would you like to join us" Mamoru stood with a gentleman's ease, already pulling out the seat next to his.
"Yes, Mamoru's treat" Kunikaze beamed.
"Thank you but I think I have to decline this time around" Mamoru couldn't help but be disappointed, several times now she's dismissed his offers, how long will it be till she does give in, he wondered.
"Where are you off too?" asked Kunikaze noticing the brief case in hand.
"I've got some business to take care of," Usagi smiled.
"Business what kind of business?" Curiously Mamoru waited for an answer. Business was Mamoru's forte, his corner of the ring. It would make his side rather more appealing if he could offer her some assistance, he thought as she spoke to Kaze. His eyes glittering the desires he dreamt up late evening. Desires of Usagi, within his arms, her lips clinging to his.
"Let's just say that I'm in finance like you!" smiled Usagi, she knew too well who Mamoru was and before he could open his mouth for another question she decided it was time to leave. "Well it was nice seeing you two handsome me but I must go, or I will be late for a meeting" Usagi bit her last goodbye before walking away. Mamoru and Kaze watch other men giving her appreciative nods, and even low whistles of approval. Before Usagi was out the door, surprisingly she turned. "Mamoru, I don't drink coffee, but I'll take a rain check on hot coco" gleamed Usagi.
"I still prefer dinner Usagi chan, but hot coco would be just fine" Lair thought Mamoru, at the moment, with Usagi's purposeful strides, her muscles contracted, exposing her well maintained luscious legs. Oh he wanted her, more than ever. Usagi gave him one last smile. 'Why Ill be dammed' thought Kunikaze as he watch something in Usagi's eyes flicker and quickly turned to watch Mamoru's smiling face, she was baiting him and the fun part was, it was working!
"What?" asked Mamoru, noticing the grinning Kaze.
"Nothing!" silently he emptied his coffee, grinning and smiling a full pledge smile.
The doors to Tsukino Financial automatically opened as she entered the lobby. In her stride, she stopped. Her eyes lingering from one area to another, elevators dinged and opened as the next one closed. The lobby was quite large and ornate, with marble settings, plantations all about. Her heart laughed and her smile brightened, this was hers, hers to oversea. With one last shrug of happiness she made her way to her new office.
"What could be taking them so long?" marked Jeshi, rolling his pen between his thumb and index finger. "I've got a lot of files to review."
"Calm down, I'm pretty sure there is a good explanation for the hold up" said Mina, she had been Mr. Kina's number one. Leaving her in charge in full confidence.
"Guys, how do you think this new CEO will be?" asked Molly nervously. "Do you think he or she will have many changes?"
"I don't know Molly, but lets just hope things don't change too drastically." Mina voiced with a frown.
"Think positive Minna, things will work out"
"Good morning everyone" Mr. Kina entered the room with a not a smile nor a scowl.
"Good morning Sir" said the four
"Its nice to see that your all comfortable and not nervous"
"Well Sir, we are kind of nervous," said Molly
"You should be" he said in a serious tone as the others got quiet 'this is going to be fun' thought Mr. Kina realizing how uncomfortable they were. Sitting down he made himself comfortable before started. "Minna, the new CEO will be in shortly. All I can tell you is that you four are very capable of dealing with her needs. Her expectations of the company are quite high, she has done wonders for this company during her climb and I assume since you work for her now, you will work wonders with her. I suggest you pay attention, she's good at what she does, you no doubt learn a few things from her. Slacking is her pet peeve, when she expects it to be done, it will not be delayed. I have been lenient with you four at times, but its because I have full confidence that it will be done. But I've hand picked everyone of you, I know your work, I see your work, I know you, but she doesn't. She is successful at what she does, and it is to no wonder why she was picked for this position." With a brief pause Mr. Kina smiled, he was going to miss the four. They were young and all very full of life. "Before I introduce you to your new boss, I would like to say that I'm very glad that I have chosen such hard working individuals. You four have made me proud." Misty eyed, Ami choked and stood to give her boss a hug. Followed by Mina and Molly, Jeshi offered a thankful handshake. "All right, enough of this stuffy business, lets get your new boss in here. Miss. Ayumi, send her in"
"Yes Sir"
The air in the conference room seemed to grow thinner and thinner as they wait the arrival of their new boss, the door slowly opened and they watched in anticipation.
"Our new boss," Ayumi cracked a smile. "Miss. Tsukino Usagi"
The four looked at each other holding their breath as a familiar face walked in. All four assistants eyes bulged out in surprise as they recognized their friend.
"USAGI?" said the four with their mouths agape.
"That's me," she said smiling.
"Our new Boss?" Molly stared, Usagi was just full of surprises.
"BOSS" Jeshi's forehead wrinkled, Usagi was his boss? They were going to have problems. His mind wandered towards yesterdays luncheon and remembered Mamoru's heated gaze, problem indeed!
"You little brat, that's why you didn't tell us what you do for a living"
"I couldn't help it, it was Mr. Kina's idea to keep it a secret" said Usagi as they all turned to see MR. Kina chuckling.
"Mr. Kina" said Ami facing a laughing man.
"You're a dirty man you know that" Laughed Mina.
"Have you been talking to my wife Mina chan?" He did it then, the meeting became fits of laughter. Taking in air, Mr. Kina sat back down, motioning for Usagi to take the other head chair.
"Ayumi, please pass out Usagi's bio. Lets get down to business. " said Mr. Kina as Ayumi handed everyone their own portfolio of Usagi. "Usagi-chan is what that bio describes her to be. She is very talented at her job and is a very tough person to deal business with" Mr. Kina went on, if the first speech didn't catch on that Usagi was capable of handling her own, this speech would change their mind. He went on and on about her experiences and successful past. At his last statement,
"Though she is the daughter of Tsukino Kenji, as all of you know is the owner and president of Tsukino Financial Inc. don't think she has acquired her position because of mere blood line. She's smart and very well educated about our financial world. Through our boards and panels she has been highly recommended by our investors and advisors. Recommended and have all the advisors agree to it is a very hard compromise. But Usagi's profile revealing her successful track and the board can only agree and accept her as the only candidate for the position" Usagi watched and skimmed through her bio as well, noticing that someone else had created this portfolio and not the one that she had made herself. "Well everyone except your father Usagi," said Mr. Kina as Usagi's head lifted. "Your father didn't like the idea at all, if it wasn't his hesitation I would of retired a year ago" he said with a smile.
"You mean to tell me this has been going on for a year," said Usagi, shock written all over.
"Yes it has been a never ending battle with your father who finally gave in when I told him that I will only retire if you take the position"
"I see, Mr. Kina may I ask who created this profile?"
"Why, Ayumi and I did" said Mr. Kina "we have been following your work carefully"
"I see, Thank you Mr. Kina," said Usagi
"No need to thank me Usagi, it is your loyal clients that insisted. Besides I wouldn't be happy to leave Tsukino Financial in the hands of others" he said a brief silence came and gone. "Well that's enough of that, now I will leave the five of you to get acquainted and let Ayumi know if you need anything" he said a she stood to leave and motioned Usagi to the head table.
"Usagi, it is now yours" he said with a smile, as Usagi got up and professionally took her seat.
"Thank you" she said as Mr. Kina smiled.
"Your welcome my dear" he said while walking towards the door
"Usagi chan, they are excellent assistants, go easy on them"
"I don't believe this,"
"Usagi, our Boss!" said Ami
"Rei's gonna flip when she hear this" Jeshi commented.
"Oh, I almost forgot, no one is to formally know until tomorrows retirement party for Mr. Kina"
"Why?" asked Molly
"I don't know but its Mr. Kina's wishes" said Usagi
"No wonder you couldn't tell us, you're the dam wonder girl that everyone's talking about," said Mina
"Yeah and with Rei and the Chiba guys there, they would all flip knowing the daughter of Kenji Tsukino is taking Mr. Kina-sama's place," Jeshi smiled at the thought. If she can work wonders to bring them down, then he would work wonders with her.
"I still can't believe that Usagi is the daughter of Kenji"
"You mean to tell me that you guys didn't know?" asked Usagi as she watched all of them shake their heads form left to right.
"We've just thought your name was just a coincidence," said Mina
"And besides Usagi, when we were growing up we acknowledged your dad
as Mr. Tsukino not Kenji"
"I don't think I even knew his first name"
"Oh goodness" Usagi rolled her eyes "Hey lets get down to some business before lunch" Usagi began to sift through her paper work when she was met with silence. All four stared at her stunned as she smiled then winked. "Seriously Mina, Jeshi, Ami and Molly, I get pretty demanding, you'll need to adjust to my moods swings." said Usagi "I do not like to mix business and pleasure, so Ill be frank now. I might be a bitch in the office, but Ill certainly love you all after 5 and with that, I need a few things by next Friday"
"A bitch huh," eyed Mina, this was an Usagi she has never seen. Wondering what would happen if Mamoru found out. "Well miss mood swings, tell us what you need and we'll show you that we too can work wonders" Mina sarcastically laughed.
"Well for starters," Usagi began her explanations and what would each of them be researching and compiling for her review. She was indeed blunt, and frank about her work. She was skilled and her endless questions of the newest accounts kept them on their toes. "I want reports on all major accounts on my desk ASAP but the rest. I want them on my desk no later than Friday afternoon. Schedule a meeting with department supervisors, I think from what I've read theirs 30 of them put together. I want them to know my expectations of them." Usagi kept dictating and Mina, Jeshi, Molly and Ami kept their pen firing.
Three men stood behind the mirrored wall smiling and greatly satisfied at their choice of hire. "Her first day and she's already being the leader we anticipated her to be," said Mr. Thompson
"The position fits her perfectly," said Mr. Sison
"It does doesn't it" remarked Mr. Kina
"That's it for now, do any of you have any questions?" Their mouths gaped. "What did I say something?" asked Usagi
"I still can't believe that Usagi is our boss," said Mina
"Oh you don't, well let me see I think I need reports done on."
Usagi loudly voiced for everyone to hear.
"No....No... we believe it, we believe it" said Mina and the others. They all laughed as they heard a loud grumble and turned to a blushing
Mina.
"Umm, I was so nervous this morning that I forgot to eat breakfast," Usagi flipped her wrist to look at her watch.
"No wonder your stomach is grumbling, It's pass lunch, how about I take you all out to lunch"
"Well since it's your treat, how can we decline" a hungry Mina boasted "but wait, can we have friendly Usagi with us, not the bitchy one that gave us loads of work to do."
"No more work, this will be a friendly Usagi"
"Good, cause honey, we've got to talk" Mina put her arms around Usagi.
"What about?"
"Chiba Corp"
TBC
Written. 5.30.00
Revised. 11.02
By. Raq
The sun was just rising over the ocean when Usagi woke but stayed in bed sighing to her happiness. Yesterdays surprising event had left her overwhelmingly happy and cheerful. She couldn't stop thinking about all the happy chatters and remembrance her and her friends had. Then of course there was Mamoru. Usagi couldn't help but stare at her hand, the delightful sensation that Mamoru left just kept on lingering. It was 6:20am when she finally got up to open the balcony doors; inhaling deeply welcoming the new day. 'What another surprising day it will be' she thought.
"Morning Mamoru" Kunikaze walked out of an elevator.
"Same to you" he said sipping his steaming hot cup of coffee. Noticing Kaze's tired eyes but held a pleasant smile. "A good night?" he arched his brow.
"Hell yes!" Kaze sat, making himself comfortable, avoiding Mamoru's curious gaze. Sure he's shared a few bits and pieces of his carnal evenings and no doubt Mamoru waited for it. But he wasn't about to go through the details of his evening. Details that still completely aroused him.
"Good morning Mr. Nakamura, what will it be?" asked the young man
"The usual"
"Black with a little sugar, you got it"
"So what do you think of Usagi?" asked Kunikaze, now thinking of his and Mina's topic of conversation during dinner. Mina had warned Kaze that if Mamoru even dares to try to hurt Usagi, it would rage a war of not only companies but personal measures as well.
"What do you mean?" asked Mamoru grinning back holding his professional composure.
"Come off it Mamoru, It's so obvious how interested you were yesterday." Stopping his sentence when his coffee was delivered.
"Interested! In what ways was I giving that notion?" asked a Mamoru picking up his coffee. "I wasn't even with you remember? I was in a meeting"
"A meeting in which you could not focus on! SO HA!" Kaze saw the light smile and pointed his stirrer at his friend "You can't deny it, even Toki saw it"
"Saw what?" Mamoru still tried to portray the innocent.
"If I wouldn't of known better Mamoru, I would of thought you were stripping her down to her bare bottom, the way you looked." said Kunikaze as he stirred his coffee. "Okay, I think I made my point, back to my original question what do you think about Usagi?"
"Mike," his voice cool and calm. "You seem to think you know me so well" said Mamoru sitting back "Why don't you tell me what I think about Usagi" said a sly Mamoru.
"I would rather not." said a tiring Kunikaze. Oh he knew his best friend real well, well enough to know how he played with his woman. He had his share of one night affairs and carnal lust, but Mamoru's exceeded all, and he would be damned in hell if he told Mina that Usagi would just be another conquest. "Okay I'll play your games...To make the long story short, I think you're making her another one of your conquests" waiting for Mamoru's reaction.
"Conquest?" Mamoru chuckled.
"Either that or you've actually and strangely fallen at first sight!"
"Come on Kaze, I thought you knew me better than that. I will never fall or will cupids arrow dare to even point towards me" Mamoru's last word's slowed, his attention diverted elsewhere.
"Mamoru?" Kunikaze followed Mamoru's gaze. Coming out of the elevator was Usagi, she was elegantly business attired and held a delightful smile on her enchanting face. Kaze, furrowed his brow, what was Mamoru thinking in that brain of his? Was he really serious? "USAGI" Usagi recognizes the two men and brightly approached them.
"Kaze...what are you doing?" asked Mamoru, clearly enjoying Usagi as she approached. Usagi had a demure strut to her walk. She was assured in ways he did not know, he found from yesterdays encounter that she was vastly modest in things and after his talk with Motoki over the phone, Usagi was an innocent.
"Proving my theory, Hi Usagi" Kunikaze greeted with a flash of his pearly whites.
"Good morning Kunikaze" she said to him "Good morning Mamoru". She was indeed a sight, a morning knock out.
"Good morning" said Mamoru still sensually drinking in her beautiful sight. "Would you like to join us" Mamoru stood with a gentleman's ease, already pulling out the seat next to his.
"Yes, Mamoru's treat" Kunikaze beamed.
"Thank you but I think I have to decline this time around" Mamoru couldn't help but be disappointed, several times now she's dismissed his offers, how long will it be till she does give in, he wondered.
"Where are you off too?" asked Kunikaze noticing the brief case in hand.
"I've got some business to take care of," Usagi smiled.
"Business what kind of business?" Curiously Mamoru waited for an answer. Business was Mamoru's forte, his corner of the ring. It would make his side rather more appealing if he could offer her some assistance, he thought as she spoke to Kaze. His eyes glittering the desires he dreamt up late evening. Desires of Usagi, within his arms, her lips clinging to his.
"Let's just say that I'm in finance like you!" smiled Usagi, she knew too well who Mamoru was and before he could open his mouth for another question she decided it was time to leave. "Well it was nice seeing you two handsome me but I must go, or I will be late for a meeting" Usagi bit her last goodbye before walking away. Mamoru and Kaze watch other men giving her appreciative nods, and even low whistles of approval. Before Usagi was out the door, surprisingly she turned. "Mamoru, I don't drink coffee, but I'll take a rain check on hot coco" gleamed Usagi.
"I still prefer dinner Usagi chan, but hot coco would be just fine" Lair thought Mamoru, at the moment, with Usagi's purposeful strides, her muscles contracted, exposing her well maintained luscious legs. Oh he wanted her, more than ever. Usagi gave him one last smile. 'Why Ill be dammed' thought Kunikaze as he watch something in Usagi's eyes flicker and quickly turned to watch Mamoru's smiling face, she was baiting him and the fun part was, it was working!
"What?" asked Mamoru, noticing the grinning Kaze.
"Nothing!" silently he emptied his coffee, grinning and smiling a full pledge smile.
The doors to Tsukino Financial automatically opened as she entered the lobby. In her stride, she stopped. Her eyes lingering from one area to another, elevators dinged and opened as the next one closed. The lobby was quite large and ornate, with marble settings, plantations all about. Her heart laughed and her smile brightened, this was hers, hers to oversea. With one last shrug of happiness she made her way to her new office.
"What could be taking them so long?" marked Jeshi, rolling his pen between his thumb and index finger. "I've got a lot of files to review."
"Calm down, I'm pretty sure there is a good explanation for the hold up" said Mina, she had been Mr. Kina's number one. Leaving her in charge in full confidence.
"Guys, how do you think this new CEO will be?" asked Molly nervously. "Do you think he or she will have many changes?"
"I don't know Molly, but lets just hope things don't change too drastically." Mina voiced with a frown.
"Think positive Minna, things will work out"
"Good morning everyone" Mr. Kina entered the room with a not a smile nor a scowl.
"Good morning Sir" said the four
"Its nice to see that your all comfortable and not nervous"
"Well Sir, we are kind of nervous," said Molly
"You should be" he said in a serious tone as the others got quiet 'this is going to be fun' thought Mr. Kina realizing how uncomfortable they were. Sitting down he made himself comfortable before started. "Minna, the new CEO will be in shortly. All I can tell you is that you four are very capable of dealing with her needs. Her expectations of the company are quite high, she has done wonders for this company during her climb and I assume since you work for her now, you will work wonders with her. I suggest you pay attention, she's good at what she does, you no doubt learn a few things from her. Slacking is her pet peeve, when she expects it to be done, it will not be delayed. I have been lenient with you four at times, but its because I have full confidence that it will be done. But I've hand picked everyone of you, I know your work, I see your work, I know you, but she doesn't. She is successful at what she does, and it is to no wonder why she was picked for this position." With a brief pause Mr. Kina smiled, he was going to miss the four. They were young and all very full of life. "Before I introduce you to your new boss, I would like to say that I'm very glad that I have chosen such hard working individuals. You four have made me proud." Misty eyed, Ami choked and stood to give her boss a hug. Followed by Mina and Molly, Jeshi offered a thankful handshake. "All right, enough of this stuffy business, lets get your new boss in here. Miss. Ayumi, send her in"
"Yes Sir"
The air in the conference room seemed to grow thinner and thinner as they wait the arrival of their new boss, the door slowly opened and they watched in anticipation.
"Our new boss," Ayumi cracked a smile. "Miss. Tsukino Usagi"
The four looked at each other holding their breath as a familiar face walked in. All four assistants eyes bulged out in surprise as they recognized their friend.
"USAGI?" said the four with their mouths agape.
"That's me," she said smiling.
"Our new Boss?" Molly stared, Usagi was just full of surprises.
"BOSS" Jeshi's forehead wrinkled, Usagi was his boss? They were going to have problems. His mind wandered towards yesterdays luncheon and remembered Mamoru's heated gaze, problem indeed!
"You little brat, that's why you didn't tell us what you do for a living"
"I couldn't help it, it was Mr. Kina's idea to keep it a secret" said Usagi as they all turned to see MR. Kina chuckling.
"Mr. Kina" said Ami facing a laughing man.
"You're a dirty man you know that" Laughed Mina.
"Have you been talking to my wife Mina chan?" He did it then, the meeting became fits of laughter. Taking in air, Mr. Kina sat back down, motioning for Usagi to take the other head chair.
"Ayumi, please pass out Usagi's bio. Lets get down to business. " said Mr. Kina as Ayumi handed everyone their own portfolio of Usagi. "Usagi-chan is what that bio describes her to be. She is very talented at her job and is a very tough person to deal business with" Mr. Kina went on, if the first speech didn't catch on that Usagi was capable of handling her own, this speech would change their mind. He went on and on about her experiences and successful past. At his last statement,
"Though she is the daughter of Tsukino Kenji, as all of you know is the owner and president of Tsukino Financial Inc. don't think she has acquired her position because of mere blood line. She's smart and very well educated about our financial world. Through our boards and panels she has been highly recommended by our investors and advisors. Recommended and have all the advisors agree to it is a very hard compromise. But Usagi's profile revealing her successful track and the board can only agree and accept her as the only candidate for the position" Usagi watched and skimmed through her bio as well, noticing that someone else had created this portfolio and not the one that she had made herself. "Well everyone except your father Usagi," said Mr. Kina as Usagi's head lifted. "Your father didn't like the idea at all, if it wasn't his hesitation I would of retired a year ago" he said with a smile.
"You mean to tell me this has been going on for a year," said Usagi, shock written all over.
"Yes it has been a never ending battle with your father who finally gave in when I told him that I will only retire if you take the position"
"I see, Mr. Kina may I ask who created this profile?"
"Why, Ayumi and I did" said Mr. Kina "we have been following your work carefully"
"I see, Thank you Mr. Kina," said Usagi
"No need to thank me Usagi, it is your loyal clients that insisted. Besides I wouldn't be happy to leave Tsukino Financial in the hands of others" he said a brief silence came and gone. "Well that's enough of that, now I will leave the five of you to get acquainted and let Ayumi know if you need anything" he said a she stood to leave and motioned Usagi to the head table.
"Usagi, it is now yours" he said with a smile, as Usagi got up and professionally took her seat.
"Thank you" she said as Mr. Kina smiled.
"Your welcome my dear" he said while walking towards the door
"Usagi chan, they are excellent assistants, go easy on them"
"I don't believe this,"
"Usagi, our Boss!" said Ami
"Rei's gonna flip when she hear this" Jeshi commented.
"Oh, I almost forgot, no one is to formally know until tomorrows retirement party for Mr. Kina"
"Why?" asked Molly
"I don't know but its Mr. Kina's wishes" said Usagi
"No wonder you couldn't tell us, you're the dam wonder girl that everyone's talking about," said Mina
"Yeah and with Rei and the Chiba guys there, they would all flip knowing the daughter of Kenji Tsukino is taking Mr. Kina-sama's place," Jeshi smiled at the thought. If she can work wonders to bring them down, then he would work wonders with her.
"I still can't believe that Usagi is the daughter of Kenji"
"You mean to tell me that you guys didn't know?" asked Usagi as she watched all of them shake their heads form left to right.
"We've just thought your name was just a coincidence," said Mina
"And besides Usagi, when we were growing up we acknowledged your dad
as Mr. Tsukino not Kenji"
"I don't think I even knew his first name"
"Oh goodness" Usagi rolled her eyes "Hey lets get down to some business before lunch" Usagi began to sift through her paper work when she was met with silence. All four stared at her stunned as she smiled then winked. "Seriously Mina, Jeshi, Ami and Molly, I get pretty demanding, you'll need to adjust to my moods swings." said Usagi "I do not like to mix business and pleasure, so Ill be frank now. I might be a bitch in the office, but Ill certainly love you all after 5 and with that, I need a few things by next Friday"
"A bitch huh," eyed Mina, this was an Usagi she has never seen. Wondering what would happen if Mamoru found out. "Well miss mood swings, tell us what you need and we'll show you that we too can work wonders" Mina sarcastically laughed.
"Well for starters," Usagi began her explanations and what would each of them be researching and compiling for her review. She was indeed blunt, and frank about her work. She was skilled and her endless questions of the newest accounts kept them on their toes. "I want reports on all major accounts on my desk ASAP but the rest. I want them on my desk no later than Friday afternoon. Schedule a meeting with department supervisors, I think from what I've read theirs 30 of them put together. I want them to know my expectations of them." Usagi kept dictating and Mina, Jeshi, Molly and Ami kept their pen firing.
Three men stood behind the mirrored wall smiling and greatly satisfied at their choice of hire. "Her first day and she's already being the leader we anticipated her to be," said Mr. Thompson
"The position fits her perfectly," said Mr. Sison
"It does doesn't it" remarked Mr. Kina
"That's it for now, do any of you have any questions?" Their mouths gaped. "What did I say something?" asked Usagi
"I still can't believe that Usagi is our boss," said Mina
"Oh you don't, well let me see I think I need reports done on."
Usagi loudly voiced for everyone to hear.
"No....No... we believe it, we believe it" said Mina and the others. They all laughed as they heard a loud grumble and turned to a blushing
Mina.
"Umm, I was so nervous this morning that I forgot to eat breakfast," Usagi flipped her wrist to look at her watch.
"No wonder your stomach is grumbling, It's pass lunch, how about I take you all out to lunch"
"Well since it's your treat, how can we decline" a hungry Mina boasted "but wait, can we have friendly Usagi with us, not the bitchy one that gave us loads of work to do."
"No more work, this will be a friendly Usagi"
"Good, cause honey, we've got to talk" Mina put her arms around Usagi.
"What about?"
"Chiba Corp"
TBC
Written. 5.30.00
Revised. 11.02