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A/N: Ahem Ahem! Well Hello everyone. First off I must give a million thanks to all those who have given in their Reviews. All of your comments meant so much to me! As usual to Howard, I forgive you as always but next time don't do that gain alright?! Thank you for all your support and ofcourse for editing this chapter for me too! To Oppy! I really like your story. It's great! Keep it going na ja!!! Heheheh sorry for ranting on for so long...A little explanation for the story. To make things easier for you all I've decided to put the story format as showed below.

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Chapter 7

The night had fallen on the city about an hour ago. All the lampposts on the street are on, making the outline of the grand houses of the neighbourhood sharper in the darkness. A large white sedan wove silently through the quiet street, winding its way onto the top of a hill at the very end of the road. With the lack of the streetlights, the elaborate gate was half hidden in the dark. The car slowed upon entering this gate. But upon seeing that it was thrown apart in a welcoming manner, the driver drove slightly faster through it and found himself on a tiny road lined with mature trees on either side. For a few minutes he drove on until a large ancient Victorian style mansion loomed out infront of him in the distance. He pulled up infront of the mansion and got out. He shuddered at the eeriness of the surrounding, but shaking away the uneasiness he made his way to the other side of the car. Bowing low he open the door for his passenger, who had been sitting quietly on the back seat. He took afew steps back as a woman stepped out of the car. She stood looking up at the mansion for afew second before making her way up to the front door. The driver couldn't help stealing a glance at his passenger. She was very pretty and was draped in fine cream-colored silk blouse and a matching skirt of the similar fabric. Her sleek black hair had been tied up into a neat french bun at the nape of her neck. He let a smile graced his lips. She had been very nice to him all these years he had worked for her. And he was happy he got a chance to work for such a charming mistress. He turned to go and wait for her in the car. Even though he wanted very much to know why his mistress had to come to this creepy place, it wasn't in his business to nose into her affairs. The sound of the high heels clicked on the stone pathway. Finally she stopped at the all too familiar front door. She hesitated before knocking on the large old silver knocker. After awhile she heard faint shuffling and the door swung open revealing an old butler. He takes one look at her in mild surprise and recognition before his expression snap back to that of interest and formality.

"It's been awhile that we haven't met, Miss, oh excuse me, I meant madame." He enjoyed the nervous look on her face for afew seconds before saying in his ever polite tone."May I help you this fine evening, madame?"

She looks around nervously." Gi-Tay, I'm here to see—"

"The young master does not reside here for many years already, madame. And master is out on business." Gi-Tay answered back politely as if knowing exactly whom the lady was intending to meet. And as if he knew exactly what she was about to ask next he spoke up again."And I'm sorry to say, madame, I cannot reveal the young master's new address to those he does not permit. So if that's all, goodevening madame." With that the old man closed the door, leaving her standing there dumbstruck. Having no other choice she walked back to the car her head hung low in disappointment. The driver quickly opens the door for her. She got in and sat deep in thought. Until a deep voice took her out of her thoughts.

"Where to, madame?" She looked up at her driver and smile weakly. "Home" she said shortly and went back to thinking.

Seta Soujirou sat listlessly in his office. He had been working the whole afternoon. Sighing he take a look around at his office. He knew most of his co-workers must have gone home already. It was a good way past 7.00 pm. He sat there wondering how many people would like to come into the office seven days a week like he did. He knew he should have stayed home on a Saturday like this, but it would be awfully boring without anyone to talk to.

Most people admire his work and dedication but no one knew he partly did it because his works are all he's got. He had no girlfriend, no family and practically no close friends. Kenshin and Shishio seemed to be the only people he's close with. He eyed the folder on his table worriedly. He had been called in by Shishio earlier that day and had been directed that a very well known entertainment company had specifically requested that they wanted Kenshin to star on their new drama. As a friend Soujirou thought it wasn't such a good idea. He knew Kenshin's already very busy with the new album he hardly have any time for himself. Taking this assignment would reduce that small amount of free time to no free time at all. But on the other hand it was a good chance to promote the new album. He was thinking about all this when he hears a faint knock on the door.

Before he could even answer the door swung open and in stepped Kenshin looking annoyed as usual.

"So, what do you want to talk about." He asked coolly at his manager who stood up abruptly at the sight of the singer. "Y-You came!" he said looking really surprised but in the mean time very pleased as well. Kenshin ignored his manager's comment and sat down on one of the chair. "You have to thank Miss Kaoru." Soujirou sat back down looking confused."Miss Kaoru? Who's that?"

"She's the one who urged me to come, that's all you have to know. So what do you want to talk about." He answered frowning slightly. Soujirou held out the folder to the redhead. Kenshin took it with a questioning look and flipped through the pages scanning it briefly. When he looked up again, he undoubtly have a very sour look on his face. "What do you think about this, Souji?" The young manager sighed lightly and walked to one of the window. He looked down at the street below."It's a good chance to promote the new album." He could hear Kenshin sighed in exasperation.

"But it's your choice, I think it'll be easier to decide when you, er meet up with the person from the company." He said turning to face the singer. Kenshin stared up sharply at Soujirou."You mean I'll have to meet someone from this company?!!"He asked his voice dropping dangerously low. Soujirou had been expecting some (um actually a lot of) trouble speaking with the young idol. On the other hand he also understood how tire Kenshin was from all the work stress Shishio's pushing him through. He walked slowly up to the chair Kenshin was sitting on and put his hands on Kenshin's shoulder in a brotherly manner. Even though he was younger than the pop singer he knew Kenshin wouldn't mind his brotherly sympathy. "How about---Damn! Mr. Shishio's going to kill me --you meet up with this agent guy from the company and I'll let you have a week off. Go anywhere you like, relax and have some fun. How does that sound?"

Kenshin looked up surprised. He wasn't sure if his ears had deceived him or did he just heard his workaholic of a manager said he'll get a week off if he'll only meet up with whoever it is! But then something nagged at him. "Why are you so insistent for me to meet this person, Seta?" Soujirou sighed heavily and threw both his hands up in exasperation. Count on this young master to be of a million curiosities. He scratches his head unnervingly. "I-well let's just say they might have some very good offer. And starring in drama series can be a good way to promote your upcoming album." Kenshin stared hard at his manager's face. He knew Soujirou had always done everything he could for him. And what Soujirou said had made sense. "Fine. Just tell me who to meet and where to go." Relieve came across the intelligent manager's face. He hurriedly searches his side pocket. Afew seconds later he withdrew a crumpled piece of paper. "Um. Right. Two o'clock on Wednesday at Nisha's Grotto."

"Who am I suppose to be meeting?" he asked uninterestingly still looking at the folder that had been given to him earlier.

Soujirou squinted at the paper again and sighed."The senior manger of the company himself. But it'll be okay, since I'll be there as well. So don't wor--Hey wait! Why are you in such a hurry-?" He raised his voice slightly to be heard since Kenshin had already stormed out of the office before he could even finish the sentence. Sighing he walked back to the high-rise window and look down at the street below once again. "Atleast he listens to me once and for all." He stood there until he could make out a tiny figure with flaming read locks storming out onto the sidewalk below. He watched as the figure disappeared into a car and sped off into the nighttime traffic before walking casually back to his table. He sank into his large chair and picking up the receiver of the telephone, he dialled a number he had been memorising earlier that afternoon. He sighed as he waited patiently for someone on the other side of the line to answer. It seemed like a very long time before he heard a male's voice answering.

"Yes?"

"Er-This is Seta Soujirou from G- Records.(Dreadful name for a company but o well...!) I've called to confirm that Mr.Himura and I are very pleased to meet with you to discuss the business."

"Good. I'll be waiting." A triumphant tone answered shortly.

"Great! Oh, sorry but what's your name again. I didn't think I catch it."

There was a pause before Soujirou swore he heard a very distinctive smirk at the other end. "Yukishiro, Yukishiro Enishi."

"Oh right see you on Wednesday Yukishiro san."

He hung up but Soujirou find he couldn't shake away the disturbing feeling about this Yukishiro guy.He sounded so triumphant. And I think I heard him smirk. No...a high-ranking personnel like him wouldn't be that rude. Come on Soujirou put yourself together.

Heaving another sigh he pulled put another thick folder from a drawer and went back to work.

Kenshin stepped into the elegant elevator of his apartment building slowly and punch in the button for his floor.

He sighed at the things that had happened earlier that day. All together it had been a very nice day for him. He had gotten to know Kaoru abit more. The lunch was amazing and even the little chat with soujirou seemed pretty okay. But the little argument he had with Kaoru back in the car had been quite nervewracking.

Kenshin had to admit he was very uncomfortable when he heard the young girl's tone back then. It had sounded way too mature for her age. Infact, it brought back certain memories of another girl he had known. A girl he tried so hard to forget but yet every single detail of her was still imprinted in his deepest memory. The elevator door slid open at his floor and Kenshin glided out of it slowly. He fished out the key from his side pocket and enters his apartment. Quietly he closed the door behind him shutting out the light from the building's corridor. He turned on the lights and his apartment lit up ever so brightly. Kenshin made his way slowly to the niche where all the portraits laid. Carefully he picked up a frame that Kaoru had picked up earlier that day. He peered down at it. The girl in the picture had looked so happy. He couldn't help wondering how she would be right now, at that very moment, would she be just as happy as she had been in that picture?. No! You shouldn't be thinking about her! He scolded himself. And he placed the frame back onto the niche and turned quickly away. Then another thought perturbed his already disturbed mind Wait! They...looked so similar. And they even talk the same wa—No, don't! They're not the same!! Never!! With that Kenshin stormed off. A moment later the lights were turned off darkening the room once again.

Sunday dawned bright and shining much to Kaoru's delight. She had spent the whole of yesterday with Kenshin. She sat smiling at her reflection in the mirror, thinking back at the events of the previous day. After she had given him a piece of her mind about neglecting responsibility Kenshin had became unsually quiet. And she had kept her silence in return. But to Kaoru's relieve halfway to her home Kenshin decided that it would be a good idea to take her to lunch with him. Kaoru obviously agreed, as it was a best way to make peace after their little fight.

He took her to an expensive looking Vietnamese restaurant she had never been to before. The food was really awesome, but the glance they keep on getting from the other tables disturbed her alot. Kenshin on the other hand took no notice whatsoever. But Kaoru notice that he was acting strangely cold in the public. Pushing that thought away Kaoru smiled lightly in satisfaction. Atleast I could be sure that he's not a cold-hearted person that he seemed to act all the time. I wonder if he had dropped into his office later or not. Kaoru put down her comb gently. Right after Kaoru had gotten home the previous day, she had called up her two best friends straight away. Megumi, didn't seem all that interested in her little date. But from the shriek she had received from the Misao, well it's enough to know that there's one person who's going to be at the front line of the information. For today she had decided to stay home and study for the upcoming final exam (which happened to be on the next day) inspite of how nice the weather is outside.

She was gazing absent-mindedly into space when the phone rang alerting her. She quickly ran out of her bedroom to pick it up.

"Hello?" she said cheerfully into the receiver.

"Miss Kaoru?"

Grinning she knew straight away that it was Kenshin. No one else ever call her Miss."Kenshin I told you to drop the 'Miss'." She replied pleasantly.

"Oh okay...Um I just wanted to know if you're doing anything in particular today..."

"Huh?!"

"You see I've made a tiny deal with my manager yesterday..and I landed myself another day off today....."

"Oh!" So he did went into office!! Great!!!

"And I was just thinking maybe we can go out and some have lunch together."

"Oh...well I'm free the whole day." She said trying very hard to hide her excitement.

"Great, I'll pick you up in an hour."

"Sure. See you then."

She hung up and jumped in sheer excitement and happiness. Well who cares about exams! I've already got accepted into a college, early decision. She thought happily and she took off at full speed back into her bedroom again.

Approximately thirty minutes later kaoru tapped dance out of the bathroom. She quickly opens her overflowing wardrobe. Kaoru carefully leaf through her many tops and jeans. After afew minutes she stomped her feet in frustration. On her bed lay the various tops and jeans she had pulled out of the wardrobe and had hastily tried on. But none of it seemed the material for a lunch date at all. Why do I have so many jeans and t-shirts?? Where are all my skirts and cute blouses???? Then she saw it, at the very bottom of her wardrobe laid a light pink Laura-Ashleyish knee length dress. Pulling it out she held it up and examine it. Hurriedly she pulled it on. Staring into her reflection in the mirror, Kaoru had to grasp. Perfect! With only ten minutes left before Kenshin would be there, Kaoru quickly dab on some powder and some lipgloss. Kaoru pulled her long hair into the usual ponytail, but had to scrunch up her face at the outcome. Soo!Not for a date style. Quickly she let her beautiful silken locks fall back down again. Brushing it into place, Kaoru then picked up her all time favourite bottle of perfume, which she hardly gets the chance to use. Giggling she sprayed a certain amount of it onto herself. "Now, the shoe." She whispered to herself. Kaoru walked to the far side of her bedroom where she kept boxes of what she called 'fancy shoes' and started to rummage through the boxes. Finding the pair she wanted at the very bottom of the pile, Kaoru tug at it causing all the other boxes on top of it to topple down on her. In shock she yelped and quickly moved away clutching the box of shoe to herself. Quickly Kaoru put on the pretty white strap on sandal. Moving to the full-length mirror in the hallway she look at her reflection and smile brightly in satisfaction. Perfect! Just Perfect!!

Not a minute after she had finish that sentence the doorbell rang. Kaoru quickly skip to the door. A hundred percent sure who it was she leaned against the doorframe trying the best to look sexy. Turning the doorknob slowly, Kaoru let the door swing open slowly. And in front of her stood..."Yahiko?!!!" She stammered at the sight of the young boy and immediately straightens up. "Um, Kaoru..I've come to return the game Sano had bor—Wohh what happened to you!?" Yahiko asked eyeing her up and down strangely. Kaoru glared at him in anger but kept her silence due to the fact that she couldn't come up with anything creative to throw back at the moment. "Did you trip on some pink paint bucket??" Yahiko continue laughing hysterically.

"Wow you look great!" Kenshin had arrived and was standing a little behind Yahiko. Kaoru blushed at the sight of him. Yahiko stood in middle, look from Kenshin to Kaoru then burst out laughing even harder than before.

"H-hi Kenshin, g-going for lunch?" He greeted between his laughing fits.

Kenshin winked back and smile broadly before turning back to Kaoru who just stood there throwing death glares at Yahiko. "So should we..?" Kenshin started "Oh yes.." Kaoru replied back as sweetly as she could. "Just leave it inside and lock the door for me, will you Yahiko chan." Kaoru snapped at the younger boy and stressing the last word clearly in hope that it might annoy Yahiko. Without looking back at the young boy she just stepped up to her date and dragged him away. From behind, Kaoru could hear Yahiko continue laughing very loudly followed by,"Alright Have Fun, Kenshin.Watch out for ants, Kaoru. They might mistake you for...." Not wanting to hear what the ants might mistake her for Kaoru quickly pushed the chuckling Kenshin into the awaiting elevator.

Once the elevator's door had slid shut. Kaoru breathe angrily, "Oooh! I'll definitely have to get back at him for that!" Hearing a strange snickering type of noise from behind her Kaoru immediately spun around to see Kenshin trying very hard not to laugh. Damn he's so cute. She let her eyes survey the red headed hottie infront of her. Today Kenshin was in black sleevless shirt and light blue jeans. "What's so funny?!" she asked pouting playfully at him. "Nothing it's just you look extra cute when you're angry." Kenshin replied winking at her.

"You look wonderful, Miss Kaoru."

"Thank you, you're also very hot! just don't come near me alright." Kaoru said flatly causing Kenshin to blink in cunfusion.

"Or you might have ants all over you, I might really attract some like Yahiko said." She said giggling cutely at him.

Kenshin took a step closer to the pretty lady infront of him. "It's not ants that you attract, Miss Kaoru. Then before Kaoru knew it Kenshin had leaned down and brushed his lips across her own. Kaoru's eyes widen in shock.

He's kissing me??! Omigod!! Instinctively Kaoru wrapped her arm around his neck and start kissing him back. They broke away when the door slid open. Kenshin took hold of her hand and gently lead out out of the elevator. Kaoru was dazed. Am I dreaming...Oh gosh! Hope I didn't smudged my lipgloss. If she had been looking at her date's face she would be seeing a very warm smile that not very many people have seen. Together they walked out of the building hand in hand....

Hurrying footsteps echoed through the bustling hallway of a large professional office space, causing a man with piercing blue eyes to look up from a large pile of paperwork. He furrowed his brow at the noise outside wondering to himself what or who was making all these racket. He didn't have to wait long for a young man threw open his office door and barged in slightly out of breath. A crumpled piece of paper was clutched tightly in his hand. Aoshi stared blankly at this intruder. The man walked in closer to the large office table and handed the much crumpled memo pad to his boss. Aoshi took the note and graze briefly at the few words written on it. His brows furrowed abit more before he looked up and ask in his usual crisp tone," Has anyone confirmed this information?" The younger man shifted uncomfortably. He had applied to work at this company only afew day ago as a messenger, and obviously didn't had any idea what his boss was asking him about. "So?!"

"Er—Sir, I'm--."

"I did, sir." Answered another voice from the office door.

"Come in, Beshimi." Aoshi called icily at one of his closest assistant. Beshimi took another step into the office. He nodded to the young messenger who gratefully took the hint and quickly left the room. Beshimi waited until the office door was close before striding over to Aoshi.

"So?" Aoshi asked not taking his eyes off Beshimi.

"She's definitely here, in the city. Our source indicated that she had been to er-several places that we have already thought off." He took a minute's pause to study his boss's reaction. As Aoshi had kept silent he took the opportunity to continue. "And I was just confirmed that she had sent her brother to negotiate with Himura's manager. This meant it's our chance to---"

Aoshi put up his hand abruptly, silencing his Beshimi in the instant. He closed his eyes and let himself think the matter over carefully.

"Aoshi sama?"

He finally opened his ice blue eyes, his face not showing any sign of emotion.

"Beshimi, follow the progress closely. Have our people follow both her and her brother. And...keep a close watch on the Himura's manager as well. Do not do anything without my consent." He takes another swift gaze at his assistant before going back to his paperwork.

"Yes, sir." Beshimi bowed and walked out of Aoshi's office silently closing the door behind him. As soon as the door had been securely shut, Aoshi looked up again. He drew in a breath. Even though he was the youngest president the company ever had, he still thinks it was more of a burden than a blessing. Ever since his parent had died and willed him this company he knew he would one day have to take full responsibility of this large company. But he never dreamed that he would have to take this position so soon. Right after he had graduated from college, his parents' most trust advisor and friend had handed in his resignation from the position he claimed he was just filling in. Since Okina had decided to step aside, Aoshi had no choice but to take the position of the president of Oniwaban Entertainment Ltd. Even though he still spend most of his days hanging around Misao's school (and house), somehow he still had managed to finish all of his work on time. Out of the corner of his eyes he could see the ancient grandfather clock at the other end of the room. Then something caught his attention making him turn fully to it.

He had completely forgotten that he had promised Misao that he would join her for dinner. And from what the clock's telling, he had already been half an hour late. He quickly cleared all his work away and hurriedly left his office immediately hoping that Misao wouldn't be too upset with him.

The traffic had been miraculously good, he had easily reached Misao's house a good time before six o'clock, which is dinnertime. Slamming his car's door shut he eyed another unfamiliar sport car that was parked right infront of his own. Still glancing back at that unidentified vehicle he strode briskly up to the frontdoor. He knocked twice and stood back to wait. He turns to look at the car once more before the front door creek open.

"Oh! on in. Misaso's in the den with Kaoru." Okina said ushering Aoshi in.

"Okina, whose car is that?" Aoshi asked jerking his head in the car's direction. The elderly man blinked in confusion, "What car?---Ohh! It's Himura san's." Replied the old man in sudden recognition, before disappearing down the hallway leaving the young guest standing stock still in the foyer. Aoshi furrowed his eyebrows again.

Himura, why are you here.

"Aoshi?"

He spun around as he heard his name. And expectedly he saw his girlfriend poking her head of of a room.

He quickly trodded over to her.

"Thought I heard your voice." Misao smiled brightly before pouncing at him,"Come in, Kaoru and Himura's about to leave."

Misao pulled her boyfriend into the room and shutted the door behind her. Aoshi stepped into the cozy den and took in the scene infront of him. Kaoru was sitting on one of the chair and Kenshin was leant casually against the mantelpiece. "Hi Aoshi." Kaoru greeted from her place. What is this, a picture from the cover of a romance novel or something? He thought while returning a polite 'Hello', and then he turned to meet his ex-classmate. They locked eyes for afew seconds before nodding curtly to one another. Okina appeared again at the door. "Misao, Aoshi. Dinner's ready."

"Okay, gramp!" Misao squeak in reply. Kaoru got up and smiled at her friend."Well see you tomorrow then."

"Kaoru-chan, Himura san why don't you two stay for dinner." Okina asked looking at the two youngsters. Kenshin turned to Kaoru who gazed back at him. "Thank you Okina, it's not that I don't want to stay it's just Kenshin's have to drop me off at home then he'll have to go back into his office."

"Oh! I see, next time then." Okina said looking very disappointed.

Misao and Aoshi walked Kenshin and Koaru to the car. Misao whispered lightly into her friend's ear.

"So are your plans working?"

Kaoru blushed lightly before whispering. "Well don't know if it's working or not but I've got him to drive me here didn't I."

The two girls giggled at each other.

"Kao-don't forget to tell me everything alright!"

Kaoru nodded and make her way to the passenger's seat.

Aoshi seeing that the two girls are still talking took this chance to pull Kenshin away from the girls.

"Himura, you're seeing someone tomorrow isn't it." He asked as a matter of factly, causing Kenshin to frown

"How did you—."

"You don't have to know..." he lowered his voice abit more to avoid being heard, "I just wanted you to know that you should be very careful and keep in mind that whatever your decision is. It will decide the fate of a company."

Kenshin narrowed his eyes and stare up into the emotionless face. "What do mean? Shinomori what are you trying to say!"

Aoshi stared icily back into the dangerous amethyst orbs that are now flecked with amber. A smile tugged on his lips he just look away and reply nonchalantly,

"Ask your uncle. I can say no more."

"What's my uncle got to do with alll this?!" Kenshin snapped back in a voice no louder than a hiss.

Aoshi smirked lightly at the furious red head before pivoted and strode back into the house not bothering to answer Kenshin's question. Kenshin stood looking after the departed form of his ex-classmate.

"Kenshin?" he heard Kaoru's voice beside him. He quickly turns to meet her, trying his hardest to smile.

"Let's go." He said shortly and got into the car. Kaoru waved at her friend once more then followed Kenshin into the car. Misao stood on the pavement and look after the red convertible until it disappears around the corner before skipping back into her house.

Meanwhile tension is running pretty high for Kaoru. She sneaks another glance at the vicious-looking Kenshin behind the steering wheel. He hadn't spoken to her since they left Misao's house and the look on his face almost made her regret taking this ride with him. Now Kaoru had some idea what Sano had meant about not getting on Kenshin's nerve. She shivered slightly and sighed heavily.

"Can you pull up at the next bus stop?" she asked not daring to meet his eyes.

"What?!" he snapped cocking his head to looking around. As soon as he saw how Kaoru's face fell at his words, his expression soften.

"I'm sorry Miss Kaoru. It's just I'm thinking about something else. What were you saying?" he asked trying his best to sound friendly.

"It's okay, why don't you just pull up at the next bus stop. You seem to have alot to think about. I can get home fine." Kaoru said lightly.

This caused Kenshin to turn fully to his passenger. He studied her face intently before heaving another sigh.

"I'm really sorry Miss Kaoru. I'm not feeling well,and there's just so much to think about"

"Oh. I see...you know what you should find sometime for yourself." She said her eyes flashed in corncern.

"Thank you, Miss Kaoru. So will you forgive me." He asked in a mock serious tone.

"Forgive you about???" returned Kaoru confused.

He chuckled lightly at her, "For snapping at you just now, ofcourse."

That make Kaoru laughed heartily, she liked it when he was acting this way.

He is so weird one minute he could look dead scary and the next minute he could be very cute.

"Don't be silly Kenshin. It's okay. You can snap at me anytime and I won't be angry at all." She answered smiling warmly at him.

At those words Ken shin's eyes narrowed and flecked amber again. He looked at her dangerously.

Kaoru tensed up involuntarily. Now what's wrong with him! Oh gracious me, did I just provoke him?

"Er—K-Kenshin?" she stuttered making Kenshin laugh outright. His eyes returning to its brilliant amethyst color.

"That was fun isn't it Miss Kaoru." He said laughing at the now fuming Kaoru.

"Damn, Don't do that again mister. It's scary!!" she yelled and slapped his arm that was rested on the steering wheel. This caused Kenshin to laugh even more. She could really take my mind off of all the crazy things.

"So do you still want me to stop at the next bus stop, Miss Kaoru?" he asked still chuckling at his little performance.

"No Way! For your punishment you'll have to drive me all the way home and walk me up to my apartment too!" she answered as a matter of factly and folding her arms in a commanding manner.

Kenshin nodded at the girl's command chuckling at her queerness.

"Sure You're the boss, Miss Kaoru." He replied and looks straight at the street before him. He knew as soon he drops Kaoru off at her house, he'd have to think about all the disturbing information again. Aoshi's words rang through his mind again: 'Your decision will decide the fate of a company.' And 'Ask your uncle.' What does that suppose to mean. He shook his head again trying to rid his mind from all the troubles and continue driving on.

A/N: Well How do you think about it?! I hope you enjoyed the story! Heheheh and as usual, Please Reviews!!!