Title – Destined together
A/N – Greetings everyone! Arigatou for the awesome reviews, favs and follows! Well… you might think Kai is a little out of character BUT… actually he's not that much 'cold' in Manga as he is shown in Anime! He's almost like, I have shown in this story… so I hope it doesn't matter as it's an AU. Anyway! Here we go! ^^
Disclaimer – I don't own Cardfight! Vanguard or any of its characters…
'…' - Thoughts
"…" - Speaking
Chapter 6
Kai's POV
This is… strange… Why do I feel good after she talked like that…? Although, there was not much concern… Anyway, she seemed… lost for a moment there… Her eyes… I don't know if that was my imagination or something but for a moment there she looked so troubled as if she was reminiscing something bad. Now that was really strange… Come to think of it, I don't know anything about her aside from her identity and work…
'First she says she hates me… then goes on giving me lecture on my health… Talk about being… 'Tsundere'… Why am I even going there…' crossed my mind when I glanced at the clock.
It's already lunch time…? I didn't notice… I glanced around the office and I didn't see her. May be she went in the house after I dismissed her…? Come to think of it, I haven't seen her for an hour now… Well, I should go and have lunch. Wait… its Saturday… It was just yesterday I had that meeting with Tokura… it feels like a week already had passed. Did Rukino-san left already…? As she leaves every Friday evening to spend time with her family for two days but I told her to stay today because of Tokura. She was here in the morning though and made breakfast… Come to think of it, I'm always alone on weekends but today Tokura is here. It will be a little different I guess…
No one's POV
Kai walked towards the kitchen through his as usual lonely hallways. He sighed. He prepares his food on weekends as Rukino gets days off. When he entered the kitchen, he found a note on the counter and no Rukino. He reached it and opened the note; it read…
'Toshiki dear, I had already made lunch for you both before leaving. I received a call from home so I am leaving without telling you as I know you are busy. I'll be here on Monday morning. If there is any problem, do call me. Take care of yourself and Misaki. Don't skip lunch or dinner. – Rukino'
Kai shook his head. 'She's just like a mother…' he thought and sighed. 'And why do I need to take care of Tokura…? She can take care of herself' he added as an afterthought.
"Where is Tokura anyway…? Tsk… Now I have to get the food myself. What's the use of a maid then…" he muttered then shrugged. He heated up the food and waited…
A few seconds later, he served lunch on his plate and poured a glass of water; kept the jug aside and sat on his chair and waited…
He sighed and started eating accompanied by silence. He glanced around the room as he ate then his eyes landed at the entrance of the kitchen. 'Where is that woman!' came to his mind then 'Who cares…'
He had finished his lunch and fifteen minutes had passed in silence after he came from his office and there was no sign of Misaki. So he decided to look around just in case… Not that he wanted to… Not that he was concerned or anything…
He reached his front door. He didn't see Misaki anywhere so he frowned. 'Don't tell me… She ran off! That woman!' he thought, now furious. He pulled out his cell phone when he heard voices in the front yard followed by closing of the front gates…
"But Misa-Q… I thought-…"
"It's Mi-sa-ki!"
"Ren-sama! We should go now-…"
Kai glared as he stood in front of them. "Ren, Narumi and Tokura" he greeted with a not so welcoming voice.
Ren and Asaka blinked then tensed as they saw Kai in front of them. Kai crossed his arms across his chest and glanced at Misaki who had a bag in her hand and looking at him plainly.
"Kai! You are here! Had lunch…?" asked Ren. Asaka smiled nervously.
"What is going on? Anyway, you both should go back to office as lunch time is over. I'll be there in some time" said Kai, looking at Ren and Asaka who nodded.
"Bye bye, Misa-Q"… "Uhh… later Misaki" said Ren and Asaka (unfriendly-ly), simultaneously. As they left, Kai turned to Misaki and raised an eyebrow.
"They met me at the café around the corner…" said Misaki when…
"Why are you out of the house, Tokura? And without my permission?" asked Kai.
"I was… shopping? I went out with Rukino-san as she was leaving off to her home. I asked her for spare clothes and she took me with her and paid for them. I only bought a pair to sleep at night! I promise I'll pay her back. I'm telling the truth" said Misaki, pointing at the bag in her hand.
"And you went out just like that…?" asked Kai, pointing at her maid outfit. Misaki raised her eyebrow while Kai frowned.
"People saw you like that? If you needed sleeping clothes, I could have given you mine!" he snapped at her, anger evident on his face.
What if people recognize her as Tokura heir and take her back to her home to claim the reward? He'll lose his entertainment and then there is his revenge thing which he was enjoying… And then, he didn't like the thought that there might be perverts out there looking at Misaki when she was wearing maid outfit. 'Wait… Where did that thought came from…?'
Misaki blushed as she heard his words. "W-What…?" she stammered.
Kai realizing what he had said, composed himself but he could feel heat crawling on his neck. "I mean I could've lent you some spare clothes…" he corrected and cleared his throat. "Let's just go inside" he added and left inside while Misaki followed with a red face.
Once inside, Kai looked at Misaki and sighed. "Now explain" he stated as he sat on the couch and gestured Misaki to sit. Misaki took a seat at the far end of the couch. She saw his brows were furrowed for no reason and his eyes narrowed at her in an accusing way.
"I… borrowed a long coat to wear over this dress from Rukino-san… Okay!" said Misaki and huffed as she looked away from him, and removed the coat from the bag she had carried. She thought he might be thinking that she has no decency wandering out like that in a cosplay costume.
Kai raised his eyebrows then. An inaudible sigh released his lips as if he was relieved. "I see… good…" he said and told her to continue.
"After I bought the clothes, that Troll (Ren) called me from the café beside the store where he, Narumi Asaka and Tetsu-san were eating. Then they gave me lift till home… uhh… your home…" explained Misaki and stood up. "Now, please excuse me…" she added as she saw Kai staring at her which was making her uncomfortable.
"Hmm. Don't leave without telling me again" he said and stood up. He turned to leave and glanced back at her. "And don't even think about strolling outside in that dress" he added and left.
Misaki blinked. "Then I need different clothes. I can't roam like this in the house always" she reasoned.
"I don't mind. It's just us in the house now" said Kai and smirked when he saw her blushing. "Tokura, go and have lunch then start cleaning the house" he added and left before she could say anything. He heard "WHAT?!" after two seconds and chuckled.
Kai's Office…
'I shouldn't have said that I could give her my clothes… I lost it for a moment there… Besides why is she complaining about clothes anyway? They don't look that bad on her… Wait! What the heck am I thinking?! Miwa is rubbing off on me I guess… I should ask Narumi to talk to her about clothes' thought Kai and ruffled is hair.
'What is happening to me…? I was almost anxious to see her before she came. I was almost furious at the thought that she went out like that… This is so confusing…' he was lost in thoughts that he failed to notice someone had entered his office.
"Kai! Earth to, Kai! Toshiki…? OYI?"
"What do you want, Miwa?" asked an annoyed Kai.
Miwa grinned. "I want to know why are you so spaced out. So who is the lucky girl you are thinking about…?" he asked, wiggling his eyebrows. Kai sent a menacing glare at Miwa who laughed nervously. "Kidding, kidding! Just came to talk to my Bestie!"
"Right. Now shut up or get out" stated Kai as he picked up the file he was reading before.
"But I wanted to meet her!" exclaimed Miwa, looking around the office. "Ren said she's here. Where is she?" he added and looked at kai who glared at Miwa over the file that was covering half of his face.
"None of your business. I'm busy right now, I'm completing this file so don't disturb me. Now leave" said Kai, seriously.
Miwa grinned wide. "First, hold the file properly. You are holding it upside down, Kai" said Miwa and laughed while Kai's eyes widened.
Kai glanced at the file and saw that Miwa was indeed right. He hastily closed it and kept it on the desk. He opened his mouth to speak but Miwa beat him to it.
"I am right. You have found something that is occupying your mind, huh? I mean 'Someone'… Admit it, Kai. You can't even hide it in front of me. Well… now I'm satisfied. Expect me at the dinner! See ya later!" exclaimed Miwa and left for the door. "I'll not tell anyone by the way, if you let me meet her" he added before leaving and smirked.
"Come back here, MIWA!"
Meanwhile…
Misaki's POV
'What with him? I haven't met anyone who is not affected by my glares. Even Shin-san is afraid while Kai seems unfazed. That's the first mistake I made that I ran out to meet him without knowing his name after losing my cool and now… I'm paying for it… I look like a total maid now… Well… I agreed to it myself though. But he could have told me who he was, aside from telling me his name only' I thought as I cleaned the living room. This is so unfair…
'Now that I have met him, I feel uncomfortable knowing that he was the man I was supposed to marry… Come to think of it, he hadn't said or asked anything about it yet. I think he's uncomfortable as well…? But the way he speaks, doesn't look he's uncomfortable about anything if I recall the remarks he made about clothes earlier. If Akari hears that, she will definitely call him perverted'. I couldn't help but chuckled at the thought.
Anyway, I need to meet Akari and for that… I hate to say this… but I need Kai's help. And I haven't asked Kai if the board of directors had contacted him as well yet.
I have already cleaned kitchen and living room and I'm tired now. 'Office work is better than this…'. Wiping the sweat from my forehead, I sighed. 'A little nap couldn't hurt, right…?' I thought as I walked towards 'My' room.
Later that Day…
Since it was Saturday, the employees left early not that Kai minded as long as everyone do their work before leaving.
"Uhh… Miwa…? You look… excited" said Aichi as he saw Miwa grinning cheekily to himself. Ren, Asaka and Tetsu looked at Miwa and saw it was true.
"Aichi is right. Did you get a girlfriend?" asked Ren and smirked. Miwa paused for a moment then laughed, earning questioning looks.
"Then you guys would have meet her by now already!" said Miwa and shrugged. "Anyway! I'm just excited to see Tokura-san! I'm invited to dinner at Kai's house you know!" he exclaimed, with sparkling eyes.
"More like you invited yourself, didn't you?" asked Tetsu, crossing his arms over his chest. Asaka giggled while Ren smirked and Aichi sweatdropped.
"Uhh… It's the same thing! Forget the minor details guys…" said Miwa and laughed, waving his hand dismissively.
"You wanted to meet, Misa-Q? We have met her already and even Asaka, right Asaka?" asked Ren, glancing at Asaka who nodded and sighed. "And Tetsu?" he added while Tetsu merely said, "Yeah".
"What?!" exclaimed Miwa then sighed.
"Well… I haven't met her yet as well… But from what Ren said she's cute, hard worker and somewhat nice and polite woman…" said Aichi, thinking.
"Really? Then I can't wait. Anyway, got to go! Let's go Aichi!" said Miwa. "See ya, guys!" added Aichi and off they went while Tetsu followed suit.
"Did I really say that…?" wondered Ren, grabbing his bag.
"Is she really cute, Ren-sama…?" asked Asaka, crossing her arms across her chest. Ren thought for a moment then smiled.
"Yes, she is! And you are cute too" he said while she blushed. He walked then stopped ahead. "A-chan! You coming? It's already closing time!"
Asaka followed him with a red face thinking 'He called me cute…! I'm so happy!'
Some time later…
"What is this…?" asked Misaki, looking at the paper in her hands then at Kai with an 'Are-you-kidding-me' look.
Kai raised an eyebrow at her. "What does it look like? Make that for dinner" said Kai. Misaki looked aside.
"Can't you just order it…?" asked Misaki, keeping her voice calm. "I mean… I am tired from all the work…" she added, stealing glances at him.
"No" came a flat answer from Kai. Misaki looked at him and was about speak when…
"They are just few things. Don't tell me you can't cook, Tokura" said Kai, more like stated with a slight mockery, noted Misaki. She narrowed her eyes at him.
"Ofcourse, I know how to cook, alright!" exclaimed Misaki, turning around to hide her nervous face. Kai smirked as he had already seen her fidgeting.
"Alright. I'll be there in fifteen minutes to watch you" he said then blinked while Misaki looked at him with raised eyebrows.
"I mean… to supervise…" he corrected before turning around while running his hand through his hair. '…'To watch you'…? Seriously?! This is all Miwa's fault!' he thought and left.
Misaki covered her mouth with her hands. 'What should I do! I can cook but not these dishes! And if he finds out, I'm doomed! He'll mock me on that as well!' she thought and flipped the 'Cook book' pages, searching for the items in the list. She had found the book in one of the kitchen cabinet.
"Let's see… Great… the fridge is stocked full!" she said and closed the refrigerator door. She wore the red apron which was hung beside it and sighed. "I can make rice… How to make Teriyaki and Curry…" she mumbled. "Eh? Pudding as well?!" she groaned as she read the list.
"Of course" said Kai as he entered the kitchen, wearing light short sleeved t-shirt and cargo pants. His hair was ruffled and damp indicating he had just took a bath. "Now, hurry up" he added as he went towards the fridge. Misaki sighed.
"I'll start by making rice then…" she said and turned around. Kai closed the fridge and looked plainly at her. 'Didn't she have to prepare ingredients first…? I see… So that's how it is' he thought.
"You can't cook" stated Kai, eyeing her moments. Misaki's eyebrow twitched and she froze which Kai noticed.
"I didn't say that" she said, crossing her arms in the front, looking aside. "I just… can't make good curry and… teriyaki…" she added. She turned to look at Kai and saw him shaking his head.
Kai sighed as he grabbed another red apron and put it on. "Miwa's coming for dinner" he said, recalling that Miwa had called him for almost seven times by now as a reminder.
"Miwa…? Is that your girlfriend…?" asked Misaki, curiously. Kai almost dropped the pot in his hands.
"No. Taishi Miwa. He's… my friend" he answered, composing himself and looked at her. "You can at least be my assistant… or you can't even do that…?" he said, rolling his eyes. "Now start cutting the vegetables" he ordered.
Misaki blinked, surprised that he is not angry. "You know how to cook…?" she asked as Kai put the utensils on the counter from the cabinet.
"Yes. Get the vegetables and chicken out. Now learn from a professional" was what he said while smirking…
An hour later…
Misaki watched Kai as he turn off the stove and put the vegetable curry aside. He had made curry and chicken teriyaki while Misaki had silently assisted him whatever he had asked for while she had made rice.
Kai pulled out his cell phone and called someone. 'He really looks like a good cook, obviously better than Shin-san… I should take some more tips from him…' thought Misaki as she recalled he had given her some tips while he cooked, with slight mockery of course.
Meanwhile, Kai spoke on his cell phone, "Miwa, bring something for desert. I'm tired to make one" and the line went dead. Misaki sweatdropped as she heard him talk and kept the food inside oven to keep it warm.
Kai turned to Misaki. "He'll be here shortly. Now let's talk, shall we?" he said, more like stated, as he sat on the stool and motioned Misaki to sit on the other stool beside him. Misaki confused at his words, moved the stool a foot away from him and sat down, wordlessly.
"Kai-sama, what is it you wanted to talk about?" asked Misaki, looking at him suspiciously. Kai smirked at her suspicious stare and crossed his arms across his chest.
"Tell me, why you did not accept the marriage proposal"
To be continued…
A/N – Okay, that's it for now! So, will Misaki tell the truth… or she will make up some other story, wanna know…? Find out in next chapter but first, Review Please! Don't forget to tell me how the chapter was! Thank you! ^^