Angel and Heroes

Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers.

:: Hi, it's me again. I hope you don't get bored of me ;) Thank you for the reviews. I'm still thinking in finishing this story in one or two more chapters, but we'll see. Here is the next chap, enjoy!

5.

As Kim climbed out of the taxi, she's still thinking about the dinner invitation on Friday night. Sure, she was excited yet nervous to be able to see Tommy outside the company. The polite smile and 'curtsy' that she had to do everytime they met had started to get on her nerves. She used to hug and kiss that man, for God's sake! She was completely aware that she worked for him, but for her, he's still the same old forgetful Tommy Oliver.

Last night, while she was watching a Charmed rerun, the thought of building the friendship to something deeper that once they'd shared crossed her mind. She had to accept that Tommy was her first love. And tried as hard as she might, she had never succeeded in finding another man who she could love as much as she loved Tommy once upon a time. But now they were two entirely different people. There's so many thing that she didn't know about him, though she had to admit, the old attraction was-, always had been there.

She didn't know if he felt the same way, anyway. All she knew was, Tommy's probably thinking she's still clinging to him, to the fairytale romance that she had destroyed almost ten years ago. She couldn't believe that he still wanted to ask her to dinner after reading Jason's email! She often caught him staring at her when he thought she wasn't looking. Only God knows what's running through his mind. If only Jason lived next door, she would bat him with her four inches heels.

As for this weekend…Maybe she should use the rare chance to learn more about Tommy's partner, Simon Hill. Since Tommy and Simon had been friends since college, her ex could provide her all the information she wanted to know.

"Kimberly!" The short brunette bit back a loud sigh when she heard the familiar voice calling out her name. She turned around and saw the Rita wannabe walking outside the elevator and soon approaching her. "Oh, good timing,"

Kim stared at Vicky's hair today--blonde with streaks of pink here and there--, and returned her attention to the panic woman. Maybe Vicky was having a headache and forgot to bring her pill. "Hey, what's up?"

Instead of answering her question, Victoria grabbed her hand and pulled her outside the building. Vicky brought her to the fountain which was located exactly across the entrance. "I need you to go inside and look for my ring,"

"Sorry?"

Victoria answered impatiently, "I dropped my ring this morning,"

Kim's eyebrow rose. She was too stunned that it didn't even register in her mind what Vicky's doing bright and early in the morning at the fountain. Perhaps she thought it's a wishing well or something like that. "You ask me to get your ring,"

"I'll have to meet a client in less than an hour. I can't let my clothes get wet," Vicky said as her eyes traveled down her elegant and professional looking suit. "So you've gotta help me,"

"Why me?" Kim asked, feeling slightly irritated. Vicky was waiting for her. Geez, she must have known about the plant.

"Because you're the one in here?" Vicky's illogical answer pissed Kim even more. She glanced at her watch and growled. "Come on! That ring is so important to me. Lukas gave it to me,"

Lukas? Wasn't Vicky's boyfriend's name was either Sebastian or Viktor? "Maybe you should ask the security to get your ring," Kim suggested calmly. "I'm sure Sascha will be more than happy to help you," It was no secret that the twenty four year old Russian had a crush on Victoria.

Vicky took a hold of the shorter woman's shoulders and looked deeply into her doe brown eyes. "Kim, please,"

Kim closed her eyes for a moment. If she wanted to get her revenge for everything that Vicky had done to her, now was probably the best time. However, Kim also remembered about her doing to Vicky's plant and felt the old guilt kicking in. "Oh alright,"

--

Tommy took off the black satin tie and after folding the fabric, he put it in the drawer. Next he pulled out the tie Mike had given him on Father's Day and wore it. There's a meeting that he had to attend earlier in the day and he didn't think the bright blue Superman tie would impress his clients. Mike had forced him to wear it this morning and Tommy simply didn't want to disappoint his nephew. It's kind of cool anyway; he felt 10 years younger.

When he sat down, his PDA vibrated, signaling a new message received.

Bro! You never told me that Kim has babysitted Mike and Angie TWICE. I know that you want her to get used to be with those kids. Y' know, just in case you decide to marry her in the future.

He knew Jason had something up his sleeve. He just knew it. Maybe one day he would be brave enough to ask Kim if she really had asked Jason to check out the birthmark on his backside. And if she's really talking about his ass nonstop at the Youth Center; giving Zack, Trini and Billy unnecessary information that they would never forget. No wonder all the guys used to give him that meaningful look. Now, ten years later, he finally knew what that's all about.

He didn't bother to reply at Jason's comment because he knew Jason wouldn't believe a word he said. Sighing, Tommy pushed his chair back and stood up. There's still a lot to do today.

--

"Jesus, Kimberly! What happened to you?" Kevin nearly dropped his magazine when the drenched and soaked Kimberly Hart walked passed his office. He opened the door wider and regarded her with concern and mirth in his blue eyes. Kim could see that Kevin was struggling not to laugh at her condition.

Kim vowed, when she and Simon finally got together, the first thing she's going to do was to ask him to do something with that… that Victoria Woods. He could fire her and she wouldn't even give a damn. It was so embarrassing to walk all the way to the fifth floor like someone who just walked through a hurricane. Her clothes were wet; her hair was a tangled mess and her pride had been trampled ruthlessly by Vicky.

Now that she thought about it, she should've just called a cab and headed home.

"Is it raining?" Kevin peeked outside the window only to find the sun rays hit him fully on the face. "What happened?"

"Nothing," She didn't know whether or not Vicky's doing it on purpose, but in her eyes, Vicky had deliberately pushed her. Vicky had acted like nothing had happened and helped her to stand on her wobbly feet. With a parting pat on her shoulder, Vicky left. She left her, just like that.

"You can get sick,"

"Yeah, don't worry," Kim forced a tight smile and she resumed her trip to the restroom. Vicky was definitely something. Maybe Rita and Zedd had a daughter that the ranger had missed. She stopped when she realized she was standing in front of Tommy's office. It would kill her if he caught her like this. This was almost like that one time back in high school when everything seemed to go wrong for her.

When the door opened, Kim nearly dropped her bag. Fortunately, it wasn't Tommy standing in front of her; it was Sydney.

"Well, well…Looks what the cat dragged in…," Syd whistled, surprised. "Are you okay?"

"No," Kim said shortly, her hands hugging her trembling body. With her luck, tomorrow she would catch a cold and lay sick on her bed with a thermometer between her lips.

"Come here," Syd pulled at her arm and walked back inside Tommy's office. She closed the door with her leg.

"Are you crazy? What are you doing here? Tommy could be back anytime and he won't-,"

"I was told to collect some old files," Syd answered casually and pointed at a pile of papers on the coffee table. "Now, what happened to you? Okay, I think you should go change. I have extra clothes-," Her kind offer was cut by the sudden musical sound that came from the PDA laying on the desk. The two women exchanged glances and Syd leaned down to look at the caller ID. "Geez! It's her,"

Kim knew right away that Minnie was the one calling. She yelped when Syd took the multi-tasks phone with a leer crossing her beautiful face. Kim suddenly had a bad...

"You should answer this," Syd said and shoving the phone to Kim's hand.

...feeling.

"What??" Okay, it's official. It wasn't just Vicky, but everybody was crazy today.

"Go ahead! You could say that you're Tommy's friend and he's on a business trip to NY and he doesn't get back till next month," Sydney said enthusiastically as the phone kept ringing. "Oh, and tell her that Tommy forgot to bring his phone. If she's smart enough, she will know that you're not just his friend," She giggled.

"Syd, quit joking," Kim replied weakly. She understood that Sydney had a vendetta against Minnie, and that Syd hated Minnie to be able to get close to Tommy, but Syd couldn't tell her to do that.

"Kim!"

"Why don't you answer it?" Kim hastily put the phone back on the table.

"Because she will recognize my voice, that's why," Sydney reasoned. Before Kim could protest or say another word, the redhead pushed the talk button and put it against Kim's left ear. "Talk!" She hissed.

Staring dagger at her new and closest friend in this new town, Kim reluctantly took the phone and spoke, "Hello, good morning,"

"Tommy? Who's this?"

Kim's eyes went saucer when Syd gave a sign with her thumb and collect the documents from the table. "I have to give these to Janice," Syd mouthed apologetically. "You're doing great," She swiftly released her arm from Kim's grip and walked backwards towards the door. "I'll be right back,"

And with that, Syd's gone.

"Hello? Tommy? Is that you?"

"Sorry, it's not Mr. Oliver," Kim said in a rush. She couldn't believe it, she had been betrayed by her two bestfriends in a less than a week. She wiped her wet palm against the damp fabric of her skirt. She wouldn't act crazy or follow Sydney's suggestion. She shivered. Damn, it's cold in here! "May I help you?"

"Who are you and why are you answering his cellphone?" The woman demanded for an explanation that Kim doubted she could give.

"I'm Mr. Oliver's assistant," Kim said, trying to control her voice. Right, she must not give her name. "Mr. Oliver is not in at the moment,"

"And since when do an assistant get to answer his private line?"

Kim rolled her eyes. Minnie would tell Tommy and when that time came, she's dead. "May I know who am I speaking to?"

Surprisingly, her question wasn't ignored. "It's Minnie, Minnie Miller,"

Sydney's story about the woman suddenly clouded Kim's mind. 'You know, Sascha told me that he caught them necking in his office one night, but well, I'm sure that's not true. Oh, have I mentioned that she's only in her bra and thong while Tommy was totally naked? But once again, I believe that's bullshit.' Without realizing it, Kim asked sweetly, "Mini as in little or tiny, or Minnie as in Minnie Mouse?"

Kimberly! What the heck are you saying?!

"Excuse me?" Minnie's voice rose one octave higher and Kim winced.

"I, I don't want to misspell your name," Kimberly said, thinking guiltily about her aunt that by change had the same name as this woman. Bad Kimmie!

When Minnie answered, Kim almost lost it here and there and burst out laughing. "It's the later. Minnie as in Minnie… Mouse,"

This was priceless. It's a shame that Sydney wasn't there to hear it. Kim's mouth was already half-opened when she heard Tommy's voice.

MY GOD!

"Who's this? What's your name?"

"Great, I'll make sure Mr. Oliver to call you back. Have a nice day," Kim quickly ended the conversation and for a moment she just froze, every cell of her body refusing to move. There she was, standing in Tommy's office, wet from head to toe and holding his PDA in her hand.

"Yeah, Simon, that would work," Tommy's voice was heard once again and Kim's heart lurched to her throat when the door opened slightly. "What? Say it again,"

Kimberly could see his arm holding the doorknob. She quickly put the cellphone on its original place and looked around. He mustn't see her here. She had humiliated herself enough in front of Tommy, thanks to Jason. Having no other choice, Kim dropped to her hands and knees and crawled under the table. Her hands just pushed the chair back when Tommy's voice filled the room.

"Nice try, but I think I'll pass,"

"Oh, killjoy," Simon's thick Australian accent replied. "We haven't met them for like forever,"

Kim pulled herself to a tight ball, hugging her knees to her chest. For a few moments, she listened to her bosses discussing last night's game. She's probably creating a wet spot on the carpet, but she just didn't care. Then there was silence.

"I've missed you," Simon said with a soft, gentle voice.

The next thing she knew, a passionate growl followed by the sound of 2 people kissing filled the air. No matter how she strained her hearing, though, she couldn't hear the female counterpart responding. It was then that realization struck. The moans originated from two guys.

Kim was ready to shoot herself. The scene seemed to continue forever that Kim had to cover her ears with her hands. It was too much to take. After long moments, she faintly heard Simon purr and say,

"We better stop. I have another meeting anyway, Key' Tom?"

"Hmm, fine,"

Another long, noisy kiss and someone slammed the door close. Then, the silence fell over the office all over again like a warm blanket.

It was a minute later that Kim managed to speak. She brought her hands down from her ears to her pounding chest. "Oh my…," She needed to lay down. "Oh geez," She fanned her face with her hand and used her leg to kick the leather office chair away to give her room to breathe. "Oh boy…,"

Her palms were cold and wet. It's understandable enough since she just found out that the man that she thought could be a perfect candicate to be her future husband had an affair with the man that she always considered as her first love. Tommy and Simon were… She didn't even want to think about that possibility.

"Oh my God,"

:: I know I shouldn't end it right there, but well… Anyway, I hope you like this chapter. Please let me know what you think, no flame though. Thanks!

- Yuuri