I wake up with a start. Well that was a weird dream. What was that about? Oh well. Whatever. I need to get up and get ready.
I get up, make breakfast, and leave some in the fridge with instructions. I leave a note on the table, grab my stuff, and leave.
As I'm walking I think about last night. I remember how I almost told Tamaki. God, what was I thinking? I was so close to telling him it's not even funny. Why was I about to tell him? I've only 'known' him a couple days. That is NOT something you tell someone whom you've only known a couple days. Especially him. God I'm such an idiot. I need to be more careful about what I say around him.
I see work ahead of me and I hurry up.
About 2:55 Uncle and Aiko walk in.
"Hello. Welcome to Bits and Bites. I'll take you to your seats and get Kairi for you," my coworker Kyo greets them. Kyo walks into the kitchen and calls out my name. "Kairi. Your family is here."
"Thanks Kyo. I'll be out momentarily," I call back. I finish up what I was doing and leave Kyo to take my place. I walk to the back and let Boss know I was taking my break. I put my apron in my locker and head out to my family.
"Hey guys. Happy late birthday Aiko," I greet.
"Kairi!" Aiko exclaims as she jumps at me. Luckily I catch her and I hug her.
"Hey Kairi. How's work going?" Uncle greets me.
"Good. Boss let me bake again today."
I sit down and just as I grab the menu, Boss comes up to us.
"Hey Boss. What's up?" I ask.
"First, I wanted to say Happy Birthday Aiko! And secondly, Kairi, I need to talk to you."
Getting this was something he wanted to say away from my family, I get up and say, "Ok. Uncle, Aiko, I'll be right back."
When we get out of earshot Boss sends me an apologetic look.
"What's up?" I ask.
"Well, uh, I'm sorry to do this, but Mr. Suoh just showed up. I didn't know he was coming. He just showed up. And of course, he's asking for you. I told him you were on break but he insisted."
I sigh. "Ok. I'll go change into my spare and go to him. Is he already seated in VIP?" Boss nods. "Ok. Give me 2 minutes."
"I'll let him know. I'm so sorry Kairi."
"It's fine. Will you let Uncle know? Tell him to eat without me. Oh, and can you give him this? Tell him it's for the way home," I explain as I hand Boss some money.
"Of course. Thanks again and I'm sorry."
"It's no problem," I reply as I head to my locker.
2 minutes later I've change and head over to VIP.
"Hello Yuzuru. How are you today?" I greet.
"I'm well. I heard you were on break. I apologize for showing up abruptly."
"Oh no. It's no trouble," I respond with a smile. "Would you like your usual?"
"Yes. After you bring my food would you mind giving me a couple minutes? I have some things to discuss with you."
"No problem. I'll be back momentarily with your drink."
I walk away to put in his order.
20 minutes later, I go to the VIP room with his order.
"Here you are." I set his food down.
"Thank you. If you will, please sit."
"Of course." I sit down across from him. "To what do I owe the pleasure?"
"I need to talk to you about Tamaki. He asked me last night about you. He specifically requested a few things. Do you know what?"
"No sir-, Yuzuru."
"He asked me to provide a limo for you to take you home after school. He was concerned that if you kept walking home in the dark, you could get hurt. He informed me you walk all the way home and don't take the bus because you use that money for a phone that your 'uncle' insists you have. Tamaki also requested that he use part of his allowance to pay for your phone bill. He also asked that I insist you join his club and tell you they are willing to pay to bake their sweets for you. Perhaps you could tell me why he's so interested in you?"
I take a moment to process everything. "I assure you, I have no idea why he's so interested in me. I did not ask him to request any of that. I'm perfectly fine walking home and here. I don't mind the walking and I can handle myself."
"So, am I to understand that he still doesn't know and you did not tell him?"
"Yes. I haven't told him anything. I know what would happen if I did. When he asks I tell him the cover story."
"Good. Well, as to his request, I'll allow him to pay for your phone. I see no harm in that. I will insist you join his club, however, I will also insist that in exchange, he will attend dinner with me at least once a week and you will cook for us. I know of your talents and I have a rather large kitchen at my house. I will lend you some cooks to assist you should you wish it. That allows me to keep an eye on both of you. While I am upset that I'm finding out from Tamaki that you walk home, and we will discuss that at a later date, I will not be providing you a limo. Since you are joining the club and will be there the same time as him and his friends, I will tell him that one of them will take you home every day. I will suggest that you look at someone in that club. They are all very suitable, aside from Tamaki of course. And I assume you know about Ms. Fujioka?"
"Yes. I'm not that stupid. I could tell right away."
"Very good. That is all. I'll inform your boss of the new situation. Today will be your last day here. Tomorrow you will cook for us and every Sunday will be when you cook. I'll send a limo on Sundays to get you. They will be there at 2 pm sharp. Don't keep them waiting. Monday, you will start with the Host Club. I will inform Tamaki."
By this point, he had finished waiting. "As you wish. I will take your plates for you. I hope you come again."
After I leave, Yuzuru gets up and walks to the back, probably to talk to Boss. After he leaves I go back and ask Boss if he'd like me to bake or waitress for the rest of my shift.
"It seems your shift just ended. Mr. Suoh just informed me of everything. I'm sorry to see you go." With that Boss gets up and hugs me. "You'll always be welcome here. Your birthday is in a couple months correct?"
I nod. "Yea. December 9th."
"Come on by for your birthday. It'll be an on the house meal. Bring your family."
"Ok. I will. Thanks for everything. I'll make sure to text you frequently so you know I'm safe."
"You better."
"Well, I suppose I should be going now. Bye Boss."
"I'm not 'Boss' anymore. Now you can call me by my name."
"Ok. Bye Ryoji."
"Bye dear."
With that I empty my locker and head home. On the walk back I think about everything that happened in the last hour. I guess they got me into the Host Club anyway. I bet Ootori will be pleased. Especially with me baking for them. That'll probably save them a lot of money. I hear Haninozuka eats a lot of sweets. Oh, I should text Haruhi and give her a heads up. And I'll have to tell Uncle about everything. What am I gonna tell Aiko? I'll figure it out.
Before I know it, I'm home. Well here goes nothing. I open the door and walk in.
"Hello," I call out. Aiko comes running up to me. "Hi munchkin. I'm sorry about missing dinner. Something important came up that they needed my help with."
"That's ok Kairi. I understand." Aiko gives me a huge grin.
"Forgiven?"
"Forgiven." She giggles as I hug her. I set her down and walk into the kitchen.
"Hey Unc. I know. I'll tell you later," I promise when I see his face.
"Hi Kairi."
"So, I'm gonna make myself something to eat. I know you guys already ate but can I get either of you something to drink?"
"A cup of tea would be nice," Uncle replies.
"Ok. Anything for you Aiko?"
"Umm. Can I have some milk?" Aiko asks.
"Of course. I'll be right back." I walk into the kitchen and get them their drinks.
"Hey Aiko? Have you done your homework yet?" I ask as I set their drinks down. She shakes her head. "Ok. When you're done with your milk go do your homework."
"Ok," she says with a sigh. She finishes her milk and goes to our room to work on her homework.
"So, I'm sure you'd like to know what happened?" I ask. Uncle nods his head. "Ok. I'll tell you while I bake. I'm gonna make Aiko a birthday cake as an apology."
And so I tell him what happened while I bake a cake.
I finish making the frosting just as Aiko comes out.
"I did most of it. Can I take a break?" Aiko asks.
"Only if you come help me frost this cake," I reply with a smile.
"Ok!"
Aiko runs over and together we frost the cake. It may not look professional, but it was made from the heart. And seeing Aiko smile made it worth it all.
"Kairi, can we have some now?" Aiko asks me. I glance at the clock and see it's 7:00.
"I suppose. Go ask you dad if he wants some."
"Ok!" She runs out. "Dad do you want some cake?!"
I shake my head at her. I take a picture of the cake and send it to Ryoji. I then grab a knife and start cutting it.
Aiko runs back in. "Dad says he wants some."
"Ok." I cut another piece and set it on a plate. I pour two glasses of milk and a small cup of milk. "Aiko, will you help me bring these to the table?"
"Ok!"
Once we get it all to the table I grab a candle and light it.
"Ok Aiko. Make a wish."
Aiko closes her eyes, makes a wish, and blows the candle out. We then eat the cake together. Once we finish I tell Aiko to finish her homework.
"I don't understand the rest of it. Will you help me Kairi?" Aiko asks.
"Ok. Go get your homework and bring it out here," I tell her as I take the dishes to the sink and sit back down. Aiko runs back in with her homework and sits down next to me. I spend an hour and a half helping her with her homework. When we finish I put her to bed.
"Kairi," Uncle calls.
"Yes?"
"I know I don't get a say, but I really don't like it all."
"I know. I don't either, but I can't exactly say no. We'll just see how everything goes."
"I guess."
We spend an hour talking about different things before I yawn and excuse myself to go to bed.
So, what did you guys think of her boss? Did you catch who it is? We all know this character very well.
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