Once they landed at Dubai International Airport, it wasn't much of a drive to her residence in Downtown Dubai. She had a chauffeur in the Mercedes S Class that awaited them. Once they arrived, Rentaro couldn't believe his eyes.
"You did all this yourself?"
"I had help, Hamad helped with the design. I promised him, if he finished the project he could be a flight attendant for me."
"It looks modern, but at the same time has middle eastern touches."
"I wanted something that reflected the culture here. Don't worry, I have a deal with the tenant that when I need this place, they go on a trip. I come here several times a year."
Rentaro opened the sliding glass door and walked out on the deck that wrapped around half of the penthouse.
"There's a swimming pool out here too?"
He could feel the cool breeze coming off the Persian Gulf hitting his face. Downtown Dubai was visible in the distance as well as a view of the Burj Khalifa.
"I never get tired of that view, especially at night. Believe it or not, I have yet to use that pool."
Seitenshi checked her email on her phone.
Rentaro shut the door as he came back inside.
"What is it milady?"
"The day after tomorrow we're meeting with the fuel tycoon at the Almas Tower. The meeting will not be that long, but why don't we consider this a vacation too."
"What about things back home?"
"The vice-governor will call me if there is any trouble. Come relax."
"So what gets your other bodyguards in trouble like Yasuwaki?"
"Oh please don't start with that guy."
"Has he been here?"
"Yes, but I was quick to kick him out. He makes me uncomfortable."
"Why did you hire him?"
She chuckled nervously, "He used to be good, but he changed once I gave him power."
"And after that incident, you were not reluctant to hire me?"
"It's funny you ask that, but no, I know you're completely different. Yasuwaki only came here once, then I promised myself I wouldn't bring him here again. He's unappreciative."
"Has Sogun Saitake been here?"
"I assume he has been to the UAE," said Lady Seitenshi, laying her arm on the couch's armrest beside her. "He's ambitious and wants to make the most of what he can. Fortunately for me, no one has made a deal with him."
"He's too brash. How could anyone make a deal with that guy? He wanted to threaten other countries and it comes off when you meet him. He doesn't have a way with people."
"I remember our meetings with him. He's not very likable."
Lady Seitenshi yawned, "I'm sorry I didn't sleep much on the flight."
"Go relax milady, it's a big day tomorrow."
She made her way upstairs to the master bedroom. Rentaro followed. He jumped in the shower and could see the downtown skyline from the bathroom window. His phone buzzed.
"Kisara? What's going on?"
"Satomi, can you wait for me after school? I've got some important paperwork for you."
Rentaro looked at his watch.
"I'm actually 5 hours behind you and I am with Lady Seitenshi for a business trip in Dubai and I only got here a few hours ago."
Her tone changed to that of anger. "Why didn't you tell me? I guess I don't matter as much to you as Miori does."
"No, no, no Kisara, this trip is important."
"I don't care Rentaro, you shouldn't be missing school anyway."
"Oh yeah," said Rentaro. "Well what if I told you that the energy that schools in Japan use are in large part due to the country's relationship with the United Arab Emirates. This is a very important meeting for Lady Seitenshi. No other Japanese governor has been successful with an energy deal, and I am sure Lady Seitenshi is going to be able to secure something for Tokyo."
Of course he didn't tell Kisara about the numerous properties Lady Seitenshi had around the world, including the one in Dubai, because that was private information. He finished the call and put on his boxers and plain t-shirt before hopping in bed with Lady Seitenshi, who was fast asleep, turned on her stomach with her arms under her pillow and facing him. He could smell her mint breath on his face.
She always brushes her teeth. Elegant lady. I better let her rest as tomorrow's meeting is an important one.