CHAPTER 2: AT FIRST
Fuuko's POV
So this is it. My first day at work. How sarcastic. I really love Japan, that's all. I turned down every American big time for a, well, this company has an international name, Japanese computer programming company. MizuCom. Well, there's something in the name that made me do it…
Actually, I have no idea who is the CEO or the owner of this company. It is a confidential secret inside the company and only the company employees in the executive branch knew the CEO by face and by name. Maybe the reason is that the man behind the company is in danger, having international enemies. I have heard that the speeches he sends to his spokespersons are too sharp to gain them.
And here I am, already on the top. At this day, I will know who the CEO of MizuCom is. A man they frequently call, Mizu Takani.
Actually, my first day of work was very funny. It was as well embarrassing. Let me narrate you the unfortunate events that took place that morning.
I woke up thirty-five minutes before eight! "Damn! Damn! Damn! I'm gonna be late!" I shouted as I scrambled to the shower. I scrubbed myself very fast as if my skin would break with the friction. So luckily, I prepared my would-be-clothes on the top of my dresser. I wore it with haste. Actually, being in America wasn't that bad. I've learned a lot of fast-moving lifestyle. Being beautiful in five minutes is just a chicken. I arranged my hair in a French bun, the advised office hairstyle, and took a five-minute breakfast.
"Where's my damn car keys?" I asked myself furiously. I remembered it to be under the bed. I rushed upstairs, straining my feet and looking under the bed. I grabbed it and sped downstairs.
Rushing to my car, I gained full speed, barely noticing the way. Luckily, I got in the office building without a police officer noticing that I'm off the speed limit.
"Prrtt!" a voice said as I registered my ID "in." it was Celine, another friend from the U.S. that works in MizuCom. Well, she came in first but I got a higher position. "Well, you arrived," she glanced at her watch, "8:00 AM. I am following orders so I'll be taking you to the CEO's office. Gosh, Fuuko, you're so lucky that you're meeting the CEO soon!" she said joyfully.
"Okay" was the only thing I could say while gasping for breath. I noticed that I looked like working for 24 hours. So, I retouched my make-up and placed eau de perfume while inside the elevator.
Celine smirked. "Great look," she said as she stepped outside the elevator, waiting for me.
"This is it," I muttered to myself while making my way to the office at the farthest room of the corridor.
"Good morning Ms. Kirisawa," an old man said. At first, I thought he was Mizu Takani. "Ms. Kirisawa, please proceed inside. Mr. President is waiting for you."
I nodded and smiled shyly. Will I be really meeting the CEO in a flash?
As I proceeded to the room I saw that it was dark. The lights were closed and only a minimal light came from the closed blinds on the large window. The room was dull, full of gray features, certificates, the company logo, and a portrait of a girl that seemed so familiar I smiled and assumed good posture. "Good morning Mr. President," I said while bowing. Everything was so silent. He ignored my greeting, still looking behind. I coughed to have his attention but still he ignored me, just shifting his seat so that he could raise his feet on the back table. At this movement, I saw a swish of hair, 'Long hair,' I thought. Is long hair a new fashion passion for men?
I was losing patience. "Excuse me?" I said louder than normal. After a few seconds, I turned to go.
"Lack of patience? That would be minus ten points," a familiar voice said. (a/n: add "Ave Maria" and lo! Based on the office scene of jungsuh and song joo of Stairway to Heaven)
I opened my eyes wide with shock and turned again. Automatically, the blinds began to move to its sides, revealing the real CEO of MizuCom…
"MI-CHAN!" I shouted with shock, loads of shock.
That's it people. Anyway, thank you to LadyTrika, my Buena mano reviewer. Ok people, I'll be more inspired if you click the go button at the left side…
Utara Mikagami
