Chapter 6: The New Secretary
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I sat in my room brushing my hair, in which I've probably been doing for over ten minutes. I was too distracted and my mind was invaded with many thoughts. Well... maybe just one thought. Just one person. Was it really true? Was she the wife of the powerful Mr. Shotai himself? It couldn't be! Sango must be just saying that to scare me. However, my thoughts took a turn and I remembered the day I showed Sango a picture I had of Kagura on my phone. I remembered her facial expression and how she seemed sort of uneasy. It must be true then. I've been messing with my maybe-soon-to -be boss' wife. Fuck, what am I going to do?
I mean she's not my girlfriend or anything, we just love to have passionate... times together. That's all right? I had to think about that one. Maybe I really do like her? Do I really see her as more than just a friend with benefits? I stopped brushing my hair and slammed my brush on the dresser. I should never have gotten involved with a married woman! What the hell was I thinking?
"Sorry did I startle you?" I heard a familiar voice at my window. I turned to see that it had been the woman of my current thoughts.
"Kagura..." I didn't know what to say I thought I was seeing things for a moment.
"Hey." She said with a smile as she stepped down from my windowsill and slowly began walking towards me. I raised an eyebrow as I noticed that she was wearing just a bathrobe. She looked down and smiled. "Oh, yea I forgot I was wearing this." She removed her robe and placed it on the chair I was sitting on. I took in a sharp breath when I saw her white nightgown, completely see through.
"Hey, you're wet do you need a change of clothes?" I asked turning towards my closet. She stopped me mid-stride by wrapping her arms around my torso and moving them up towards my breasts. I let out a delightful sigh.
"No need. I don't plan on wearing this much longer." She whispered in my ear with that deep, sexy yet completely feminine voice. My body grew hot and I turned to face her. I kissed her gently on the lips before pushing her onto my bed and straddled her hips.
"You... are such... a tease." I said rubbing her sides and slowly began lifting her nightgown. She smiled and bit her lip and her hands began rubbing and caressing my thighs and hips.
"My husband often tells me that." I stopped dead in my tracks.
"Speaking of which..." I started. "Kagura what's your last name?" Those beautiful ruby jewels embedded in her face looked directly at me and lacked any kind of expression.
"What?" Was the only thing that came out of her mouth.
"Your last name. What is it? I need to know." I asked her eagerly.
"W-why?" She asked. I looked away from her.
"Kagura I don't want the five W's, I want an answer. Are you not Kagura Shotai?" I didn't hear an answer. I looked back down at her and she ran her hands through her wet hair and sighed.
"Yes, but how—" She began but I cut her off.
"Just... someone told me okay? I applied for the secretary position for your husband, not knowing he was your husband and I think I'm just so close to getting the job. I just don't know what he will do to me or you if he found out we've been sneaking around like this. I mean what if I do get the job? Would I really be able to even see you anymore?" I told her. She slid out from beneath me and wrapped her arms around me. She held me very tight.
"Don't worry, he won't find out. Look how careful we have been all this time Kagome." She assured me, but then another question came to mind.
"Kagura don't you love your husband?" She unlocked the embrace she had me in and held my forearms.
"Of course, I love my husband! He's so arrogant and sometimes very cold and for the love of god he's such bastard but..." She trailed off and could do nothing but blink.
"But?" I tried to urge her on.
"But I still love him. I'm a tough girl, no one can handle him the way I can. He doesn't know it but I have him tamed. It's just that... I'm trying to teach him a bit of a lesson. I'm trying to show him that he's not as powerful as he thinks. He's always been that way and I think his company has made it ten times as worse over the last 15 years. I want him to realize this on his own you know? So, I'm torturing him with the one thing he loves the most, and that's me. It's the very raw fact that he can't have me, and it seems to be killing him. However, it has gotten very hard for me not to fulfill my sexual desires as well and I never imagined I'd ever be with a woman that satisfies me. Kagome you have me so addicted..." Kagura gasped. "I'm sorry I've been rambling on about non-sense." I shook my head and smiled at her.
"No. I don't think anything you say is non-sense at all."
"I'm sorry Kagome. I just didn't want to scare you off because I'm his wife." She said giving me a little squeeze.
"Well you do know we have to limit the times we see each other even more so than normal right? I'm sure that every time you leave here my scent is all over you. Demons have a very strong sense of smell, right?" I asked.
"That we do." She held me close inhaling my scent. "And you have the most enticing smell I've ever come across. I'm sure you make all the male demons that walk by you go crazy." She said in a daze and I felt myself blush.
"Really?" I asked, brushing strands of hair behind her ear. She closed her eyes and inhaled again and this time when she exhaled, it was ragged as she opened her eyes again. They were glazed over with the unmistakable look of lust.
"Ohhh... Kagome..." She moaned my name in a throaty voice that absolutely turned me on. My breath hitched in my throat. She inhaled again and growled. Wait what? She did what? Before I could think any further about what was going on she had me pinned down on the bed with both hands locked in a death grip above my head. Kagura was never the type to dominate. She was always so submissive, but now I could see a whole other side to her. She ripped my shirt off and threw it so hard it landed out the window.
"Kagura?" I said her name.
"Shhh! Don't speak, just moan for me." With that said she gave me no choice but to obey when she captured my breast in her mouth.
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"Ms. Kagome Higurashi, Mr. Shotai will see you now." I heard over the intercom as Sango walked out of his office. She had a victorious grin on her face. I did not like that look at all! I mean did she actually tell him about me and his wife? She walked to the elevator and I took a deep breath before I stood up from the seat in the waiting room. I entered the office and I again saw nothing but the large white leather chair.
"Ms. Kaede I prefer to do this interview alone please." I gulped and watched as she held a look of confusion on her face and exited the office without a word. It was completely silent for a few moments and I swear I couldn't breathe. Did he find out about Kagura and I? Did he smell the scent of another woman all over his wife last night like I predicted he would? Oh, fuck please no! "Have a seat." He said from behind his chair. His voice startled me out of my thoughts and I did as I was told. I held my clammy hands in my lap, straightened my posture and prepared for the worst. "Miss Higurashi I must say..." Oh god here it comes! "That I am very impressed with your resume, as well as the interview you've had with Ms. Kaede."
I let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you, sir." I said rubbing my hands on my skirt to be rid of the clamminess.
"So, tell me..." He turned around in his chair and I was frozen in place. I was captivated by his long soft silvery hair and his strong masculine jaw oddly complimented by almost feminine facial features. He had long eyelashes that shaded beautiful cool, honey, golden eyes that contrasted with his hair. His lips were moving but I didn't hear a word... his lips. So soft looking and slightly feminine looking as well. He is so beautiful. My heart started to beat rapidly in my chest.
"Miss Higurashi is there problem?" He asked in a firm tone. I snapped out of my trance and cleared my throat.
"Sorry sir, could you please repeat the question?" I asked as I crossed my legs. The movement allowed me to realize that my panties were wet. Shit! Not a good time! His face was expressionless for a moment and then he proceeded with repeating the question.
"Tell me why you think you're best suited for this job." He repeated. I hate when I get asked questions like that, because I never quite know how to answer. I took a moment to form an answer in my head.
"I'm best suited because I have experience as a secretary. I'm a very dedicated person. I know how to communicate to all kinds of people and I know how to handle stressful situations. I work quickly and efficiently, and I can always be counted on to get the job done." There that sounded like a good answer. The look on his face and the nod of approval told me that my answer was good enough. However, he didn't say anything. He just inhaled a deep breath and opened a file and read the contents inside. I saw my name on the top so it must be my resume.
"You're hired." He stated rather out of nowhere. I wasn't expecting this and my heart picked up pace again. Was I hearing things? No way. He looked up from the file when he took note of my silence. "Did you hear what I said? I said you're hired. You may leave now. I expect you here 9am sharp tomorrow morning. I will provide you with an official schedule. Arrive late and you will be penalized. Understood?" He said all without looking up from the file. No, I don't understand actually. I mean, that's it? Seriously? That's all he wanted to know?
"Thank you very much Mr. Shotai. I assure you that I will meet your expectations." I said as I stood up and shook his hand. He had a firm grasp and I noted that his hands looked rough but felt soft. I almost didn't let go. I turned to leave and as I opened the door it shut closed with great force. When I looked up I saw a hand pressed firmly to the door. I turned and saw that it belonged to Mr. Shotai. Obviously, Kagome! He is the only other person in the room. He let out a breath and rubbed his temple with his free hand. I also noticed that he was kind of close. Or was I reading to much into things?
"I failed to mention the rules to you." He said. It could be my imagination, but he seemed slightly irritated.
"The rules?" I asked. He took a moment to think about it.
"Yes, the dress code. You are to wear your hair in a bun or a ponytail. No heals higher than one and a half inches. Dress appropriately for work and do not wear anything revealing and no vibrant colours due to the mere fact that it is too distracting. I prefer you wear black and no skirts higher than just above the knee. No large or dangling jewelry. Do not wear too much make up - "
"I don't wear make up sir." I told him. He stared at me for a long moment without blinking. I crossed my arms and held my gaze with him, but his face was so beautiful I had to look away. He removed his hand from the door loosened his tie slightly and crossed his arms as well.
"Do you object to these rules Miss Higurashi?" It sounded almost like there was a challenge in his voice. It was so slight that I could pass it off for just hearing things again.
"No sir. I understand your reasoning for these rules." His eyes widened for a fraction of an instant. "A place of business is not meant to be a fashion show, it's meant to be taken seriously. If my main objective for coming to work is to get my job done, then no I don't have any objections to these rules sir." He looked at me a second longer and then turned to retreat back to sit at his desk. He turned in his chair and faced the window blocking my view of him once again.
"Very well then. I shall see you tomorrow, 9am sharp. I prefer my coffee black."
"Yes sir." And with that I walked out of his office. The elevator didn't take long at all. Once in the elevator and confirming that I was alone, I let out a scream of excitement. "I got the job! I got the job!" I began dancing around the elevator until it stopped and let someone in. I stopped immediately cleared my throat and fixed my clothing.
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When I got home Sango was cooking in the kitchen. Whatever it was smelt amazing. "Yo." I greeted as I walked into the kitchen. She turned and smiled at me, so I'm guessing that yesterdays beef was over.
"Guess what? I got the job! She screamed excitedly." I frowned.
"What?" I asked in confusion.
"Oh, not the secretary job. You're looking at the newest security guard in town baybay!" She grinned and I cocked my head to the side.
"How did that happen?" I asked.
"Well, remember how I took down that perv in the elevator right before our first interview?" I nodded. How could I forget? It was epic! "Well apparently, he liked that what he saw and noted that if situations like that occurred, I could handle it with ease. All those years training in many forms of martial arts paid off in more ways than one."
"Wow! Congrats Sango! I'm very happy for you!" I hugged her tight. And I really was to.
"Thanks! I'm so happy!" She said hugging me back. Then she pulled back so she could look at me. "What about you?" My face lit up and I released her.
"I got it!" I screamed. "I'm the new secretary." Sango gasped and hugged me again.
"Kagome you did it, kiddo!" She said patting my back. I glared. A whole year and a half older than me and I'm the 'kiddo.' Jerk.
After chatting up with Sango, eating dinner, and taking a shower I went to my room and opened the window. I often found myself leaving it open just in case a certain someone wanted to creep in at night. I let myself fall on my bed with a flop and buried my face in the pillow. It smelt just like her, and right then and there a flashback of the last time she was here came to mind. I sighed and turned on my back, the images wouldn't leave to allow me to go to sleep. Then out of nowhere an image of my new boss invaded my thoughts. I furrowed my brows. Why was he on my mind now? Was I that excited to have gotten the job? I wanted to switch back to my previous thoughts, but I just couldn't. I suddenly realized exactly how close he was to me today. I mean I knew but now it was really sinking in.
"Dress appropriately for work and do not wear anything revealing and no vibrant colours due to the mere fact that it is too distracting." He had said that earlier. He stressed that sentence the most but he confused me with the whole dress code thing because when I went back downstairs, I noticed that the female workers pretty much broke almost every rule. I glared at the ceiling. So why were they allowed to disobey the dress code, but I was stressed not to?
I went under the covers to get more comfortable. I could feel sleep creeping up on me. I'll obey the dress code for now. Only because I just got hired, but tomorrow I'm gunna march right in there and demand why I have less freedom of expression. Okay so maybe not demand because again, I just got hired. I definitely don't want to blow it.
I yawned and turned toward the direction of my window. I watched as the curtains blew in the wind. The simple movements quickly put me to sleep.
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