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TalaxKai, TalaxBrooklyn and etc. uhm some lemon and violent words.hmmm…just some warning.

Legend:

Borderline: change of POV (it's just Tala and Kai POVs)

: time lapse

Chapter 2: Back in the Office

"Kai, I need to go now. I'm going to be late," Tala said while clothing herself up with the pink dress I ordered from the tower's shop. The dress has a V-neck cut and it shows some of her line.

"You should stay. It is still raining," While I planted a kiss into her luscious white neck.

"No, I'm sorry I can't stay. Besides, I don't want my boss shouting at me again because I was late," She pushed me slightly and grabbed her coat. "I love the Vodka and this dress," she said before going out of the door.

Sigh. She is gorgeous with that red hair and blue eyes. Not to mention her spotless white skin. She is not American, I can say. Well, I better work on the strategy for our upcoming meeting. I was making my bed when I saw something.

LOL

Oh, what is this? She forgot a very lacy thing. This is classic.

Damn!

Okay, I know I put that thing on before I put my pantyhose. Okay, this is a major embarrassment. Oh no!

"Tala, are you all right?" Julia asked me like she usually does.

I just replied simply, "I'm not, but it's personal."

"Just spill it out. You know me"

Okay, Julia is the most sarcastic person on earth. Well, she is my best friend here on work and we know each other very well especially when something's up. We rarely have secrets to each other.

"Okay, here's the thing, but don't laugh."

"Do I look like the type of person who laughs at a problem?"

"Yes because I know you very well."

"Fine, I promise."

"I don't have panties right now."

She remained blank. I knew it, she's laughing inside. She is just containing it.

"How on earth? Why don't you have any fanny?" she said with a very amusing look.

Okay, why does she sound so happy? It is not funny.

"I think I forgot it at my stud's penthouse last night."

"Okay," she still has that blank face. "So, why are so bothered?"

"Hello, under this skirt is just a pantyhose and nothing more!" I said madly.

She just wittily, "Don't worry you're not the only one."

That's fine. Still I don't feel comfortable not wearing any panties while working. Sigh. I thought that is just a one night stand, but I think I need to see that guy again.

"If you're thinking about going back to your man's penthouse, forget it." She just interrupted my thoughts. She really knows. She can even read my thoughts. I looked at her and all I got was an eyebrow rising up and her signature trust-me-you-do-not-need-to-do-it look.

"You know that I need to."

"Take it as a souvenir for him."

"No," I turn around and continue my design.

"At least you are not late today, Ms. Ivanov," an Italian accent whacked my ears.

"I was only late yesterday, Sir," I replied in defense.

"Just for this week. Well, last week you are late twice and the week before that."

I have nothing to say. I know I am guilty. Fine, maybe I'll get fired for this. No, I love it here. I love working here. Don't dismiss me.

"After lunch go my office. We need to discuss this matter," he said after he handed Julia another load.

What on earth am I going to do? I looked at Julia and she had this do-your-best-while-talking-to-the-big-boss-of-the-company smile.

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I am not in the mood to eat this chicken burger which is really tasty and delicious. Sigh. What will happen? Where would I go when I get fired? Why? What? Who? When? Where? How? Oh no, my brain is messed up. I don't know what to do, right now. Dang it!

"Eat. You need to eat and if you don't eat that, I'll take it. It's delicious," Julia said as she grabbed my plate.

"Hey! That's mine. Fine, I'll eat." I took my plate back and have a huge bite.

Then someone really annoying came.

"Hello, ladies. How's it going? I heard someone's getting fired."

Oh, Brooklyn, I am not yet getting fired. But, if I do, I'll trash you off the street naked. I wish that could happen, Dang it! You're spoiling my lunch.

"Yeah? Who is going to be fired?" Julia asked as if she knows nothing, then she gave me a I-will-just-play-dumb look.

He glanced at me and focused herself at Julia, "Didn't you hear that someone in the Architecture Department was caught."

"Caught having what?" I asked him.

"Someone was caught having an affair in the office. I think it is a gay affair"

Julia reacted weird and said, "What was wrong with that?"

I forgot to tell that Julia is bisexual. She engaged herself with both sexes when she is still in high school and four relationships while her stay in college (one lesbian and the rest gay men).

"I have nothing against gay love. The thing is that they were caught having sex here in the office," he said smoothly

"Here, in the office? Where exactly?" I asked elatedly. I just love scandals.

"In supplies room. They were caught there last night by the security." I caught his eyes screaming with glee.

"Don't they know that we have cameras all over? That is stupid," said Julia wittily.

"I think they know, that's why they did it in the supplies room because there's no security camera there. Unfortunately, the guard was roaming around when he heard noises. Theses noises are…"

"Moaning," we chorused.

"But, there's a catch. You see these two are not the only ones there. They claim that three people are having sex in the supplies room. The third one left before the guard came along."

"Who is it?" I asked him curiously. This is getting exciting.

"They don't know. They say that this guy just invited himself in. They barely notice his face."

As Brooklyn continue his lovely gossip, Mr. Giancarlo's assistant, Mathilda, is approaching.

"Ms. Ivanov, you are being called by Mr. Giancarlo," she said decently.

I just nodded and stood up. I heard both of then say good luck to me. Wait a second, since when did Brooklyn become so close. He is my arch nemesis here. So I followed Mathilda. We went up to the 4th floor and we passed several doors. I am now standing in front of my boss' office. Nerves are activating right now.

In Kai's office

"Sigh. A very tiresome morning, right Miguel," I told my hard-working assistant.

"Certainly, Mr. Hiwatari," Miguel replied with a tired smile.

Miguel has helped me with my meeting with the other chairpersons of the banks I lead. The meeting was very tiring. A lot of questions end up to another question after I answered it. Damn I even missed my lunch.

"Miguel, thank you," I always appreciate any effort coming from him.

"Always a pleasure, sir," replied the blonde-haired guy.

"I think you deserve 30 raise, don't you think?"

"Really? Thanks."

"But first, you have to answer this?" I challenged him. "Do you know any great design firm because I think my office needs a new look."

"Well, I've heard of Chirio Designs, Inc. Well, a friend of mine is working there. I have the number of their office," Miguel answered quickly.

"Thanks, please contact them for me."

"Yes, sir," he head straight to the glass doors.

"By the way, Miguel," I added as he turned back.

"Yes, Mr. Hiwatari?" he asked calmly.

"You have your raise," I ended our conversation.

As I entered Mr. Giancarlo's office I saw him talking on his mobile by the glass window on the east side. When he saw me, he signaled that I should sit by the couch on the far west and wait. By the sound of his voice, he might have another client which means another burden for us.

After ten minutes of conversation, he approached me.

"You know the reason, why you are here?" He said irritably.

"Y-yes, but I do -" he signed not to talk. Of course, this guy always wants his way. He doesn't want you to talk unless you are permitted to.

"You are constantly late. However, I know you have your reasons. Since you are one of the finest designers here, I will give you a second chance."

Is this true? My luscious Italian boss is giving me a second chance. Suuuuuwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeett!

"I certainly fire people when they are very irresponsible," he continued, "but I cannot help to lose a wonderful designer, you the competition might hire you?. So, instead of firing you, I will give you a little work load. Additionally, you should not be late, at least a month."

I just nodded since I don't have any sign of speaking. Sigh. I'm okay and he called me a wonderful designer. Not just that, he also called me one the finest designer.

"Well, I have just received a call from the Biovolt Corporation. Well, it is the bank empire of the Hiwatari Family and the current chairman is asking for a redecoration."

Redecoration sounds good to me. I can do that.

"But, this is the first time we had such huge client so I want the best to work on here," he carried on.

The best? I think that's me.

"Well, I decided you and Brooklyn team up for this assignment," he declared.

What? Brooklyn, not him! No, I think I heard wrong.

"Sir, did you just say Brooklyn?" I asked very slowly.

"I sure did and I hope you can do well. Off you go," he stated.

I stood up and left his office. My mind drifted. I am working together with Brooklyn.

This is so not happening.

TBC

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