Rin Takarama.
Inwardly, she winced. This one wouldn't do at all. Kikyo could sense the childish nativity about her and that already was irritating enough to be around.
She was also young, and considerably humble, which Kikyo also tsked at. The worst type of female.
"Take a seat, you'll be called when he's ready." She said, bitting back the venom she wanted to spew at that very moment.
Before the girl could even thank her, she twists on her heel and goes back to her desk.
Which would make Kikyo out to be pre-qualified as the petty one in this situation ...
Easily, she let the young woman under her skin. And to make matters worse, Kikyo knew she didn't have a mean bone in her body.
She hadn't even the right to judge, but she was just that one, quick to assume right off the top. she couldn't help it, it was how she'd been since she could walk. Her abrasive yet passive aittude was her trademark and something she knew Sesshomaru found interesting; so she promised she wouldn't change, no matter what.
So as she tries to simmer down , she reshuffles the papers atop her desk, finding slight enjoyment from its cool surface as the thin stack slid from her palms to tap against the surface.
The sudden sound draws Rin's attention, who was digging inside her clutch at the moment. She stops and looked up, again making eye contact.
Ordinary brown eyes stare back curiously, then another soft grin spreads across her face.
Rattled from head to toe, Kikyo quickly disengaged, resenting the very moment.
This would become a problem if she was hired, she knew. Nobody knew of Sesshomaru's special cravings other than herself, because he was very adamant about keeping it under wraps. It seemed he trusted her enough to burden her with his secret, and she would honor him regardless.
And if she was hired, what then? What would become of them?
Them? She scoffs, They were never a thing..She was just a meal with attachment issues.
The Night Shift
"Alright Mrs.Yamada," Miroku stated formally, "one more question."
A middle aged woman with freckles dusted over her nose and cheeks nodded dutifully.
"Why are you the right fit for the job?"
He sighs internally. Hopefully what she would say would please his impeccable and meticulous boss. Because he didn't know exactly he was looking for, he just knew it wasn't in the last three interviewees.
"...I have five years experience in this particular field, and I won't stop till the job is done right." She finished, nodding her head confidently, smiling broadly as she looked between the both of them.
"That will be all for today," Sesshomaru droned, "thank you for participation."
He watched as her face faltered at his words, but she forced a smile as Miroku reached across the table to shake her hand.
"Thank you for your time," he states in a pleasant manner, "Rest assured , you will be notified if hired."
Again the woman looked between them, wandering eyes settled over Sesshomaru unresponsive form. He sat solemn and intimidatingly in his chair, scrolling down the thin tablet that held her resume.
He didn't bother looking up from the screen as he swiped right, onto the next and the last candidates information.
At a brisk pace, Miroku ushers the slightly conflicted woman toward the door.
"Please have a good day." He said in a rushed tone, patting her back gently as she exits flustered.
"Sesshomaru is-," Miroku started tiredly, but as he turned from the door he's met with an icy glare, cut in his direction.
Miroku stiffens, then sighed after a moment. "Sesshomaru-sama," he drawled, rolling his eyes as he added the honorific, "Has anybody tickled your fancy?"
"Hn."
"What's that?," He replied, crossing his arms, stretching the fabric of his tailored suit about his taunt forearms. He hitched an eyebrow at him.
" Bring in the last one." He said, completely forgoing Miroku's question.
"I'll take that as a no then." Miroku said broodingly, loosening his tie a smidge. They had interviewed fifteen people this morning, and none seemed to pique his interest.
None, and Miroku had gone out of his way to pick the questions they would use with care, along with choosing the ardent participates. This company was Sesshomaru's pride and glory, so Miroku picked people that resumes showed good work ethic, and a sense of adaptable professionalism. His superior was picky and liked what he liked.
Sesshomaru on the other hand was becoming bored and seemed even more so with each new person gracing his sight. Out of fifteen people he found none interesting enough to hire. And he expected the same for the last.
As he slid his finger across the screen, he gained access to the last of the potential recruits information.
'Send me Rin, Kikyo.'
He thought, propelling this command into Kikyo's willing mind. The telepathic message is sent seconds before Miroku could open the door to gather her. If this one was like the rest, then he expected more generic human stock.
Interview (With a Vampire)
Miroku has to look down in order to hold the woman's gaze as a frowning Kikyo shows her to the office.
"Welcome Ms. Takarama." Miroku says pleasantly as she bows quickly before him.
"Hello sir!" She says, mustering enough confidence to smile. Instantly, Miroku is snared by her perky aittude. His smile broadens as he shows her in. Maybe this one would be more to his taste.
Again, Rin finds herself fiddling with the thin string of her clutch as she follows someone in side a spacious office. The smell of fresh coffee and freshly printed paper assaulted her sesnses when her heart nearly seizes in her chest. Startled into silence, she ganders at the man coming to view as Miroku steps aside, the man sitting before him was simply too handsome to look at. Her small frame shook from were she stood, frozen to the spot.
An unintended zap of electricity runs through her as she feels extremely vulnerable yet aroused? Swiftly her gaze darts to the side as she forces her eyes to look away, bowing her head to hide the embarrassing red atop her cheeks.
Awwe what's this? She thought, quickly trying to shake off the foreign disturbance of heat that overcame her. This certainly wasn't going how she planned it and they hadn't even begun with the questions.
"Ms. Takarama, " The stylish man behind her said mannerly, " This is Taisho, Sesshomaru-sama."
Rin's head remains at a tilt as her hair had hidden her blush. She ran the name through her brain and became severely troubled when it hadn't rung any bells.
Holy Crap! I Could've at least gotten more information from Kagome! She thought, a bit panicked.
Rin regains her posture as Miroku offered her a smile too. "And I'm Tao Miroku, his financial advisor. Please, have a seat."
"I-it's a pleasure to meet you both." She said, trying to keep hold of her cheerful mindset.
He gestures again but toward a sturdy black leather chair.
Her heart although calm at the moment, began a steady beat, collecting momentum the closer she came to the electrifying being seated in front of her.
Rin gulps lightly as she settled in the seat. Her nerve had gone missing as she tried to concentrate on Miroku's light lecture on GC, and how, if necessary, any subordinates whom depreciate or slander the name of such establishment would be fined and or terminated.
"You understand?,"
She was confused but nodded anyway. She really hadn't a clue what he was talking about, but that too she'd learn about later.
"Let us begin." The otherwise quiet man stated.
The air around him seemed still; calm even, yet Rin gradually becomes anxious. For some very odd reason, she couldn't find it in herself to meet his eyes.
What is this?! What's going on? Why is he so handsome?! Rin thought people like him only existed in books, or very expensive host clubs.
"How did you find out about the position?" He asks and Rin replies happily, snapping from her thoughts, " A friend."
"And what does she do?"
"She's a sales associate for Fast fashion cosmetics."
Miroku nods as Sesshomaru remains passive, "why would you want to work with us?"
Rin clasps her hands in her lap and replies, "Your standards sir, are set at a level I know I can compete with, and I feel I am more than um, competent for this position."
"How so?," Sesshomaru says, and Rin briefly makes eye contact with him before staring at the desk.
"I'm an excellent organizer, you guys should see my house." Rin smiles freely, easing her nervousness. She wasn't lying though, she keep her little nook neat and took pride in it.
"People say I have a enthusiastic attitude and at my last secretary job, they'd praised me for my hard work."
Miroku couldn't be happier. If Sesshomaru didn't see any potential in her, he certainly did.
Miroku then chimes in, "Why did you leave your last job?"
"Oh, well it was shutting down ultimately and eventually everyone was laid off," Rin says, feeling somewhat sick of lying, but she needed this job.
"I became unemployed for a short while after."
The financial advisor seems touched by her words as he cups his hands together on the table.
"It says here you served as a administrative assistant at the Byoki Medical Hospital, you entered data there for two years, what happened?" The Taisho's authoritative voice secures her attention.
A sudden jolt of uncertainty pokes at her consciousness as she quickly puts together her answer.
"After my time at the office, I felt as if the data entry job was getting me nowhere," she exaggerates, " so I quit."
Although Miroku remained neutral, Sesshomaru seemed to take on an air of unease and Rin wanted to crawl under the table.
Oh please be over with already! She wailed inwardly, becoming increasingly anxious.
"This particular company's hours are different from others," Sesshomaru stated evenly and Rin listens intently.
"We work from one to ten on weeknights, and nine to twelve most Saturdays."
Rin nods as she tries again to meet his severe gaze. For a second, chestnut clashes with stunning amber and that feeling stirs in her abdomen again.
"If I'm hi-hired Taisho-sama, I'll serve you for as long as you need me."
This statement earns her a raised eyebrow. Intrigued, Sesshomaru replied benignly, "I'll keep that in mind."
Meanwhile
Kikyo leaned against the door, thumbnail between her teeth. Unfortunately, her curiosity was getting the best of her.
She wanted to know how it was going, but the heavy wood door was making it hard to recognize what they were discussing.
She scoffed and rolls her eyes as nothing but mumbles are carried through the door. Pushing from the wall, she goes back to her desk. Time would tell if Rin got the job or not, she could wait.
Why she was so ruffled was beyond her, but this gave her some morbid drive to become even more determined. She wanted to show Sesshomaru that she was all he needed.
Before she knew it, the door to his office clicks open. Miroku seems very pleased to Kikyo's displeasure, which to her was a sign that she was a shoe in.
Son of a bitch... Kikyo thought in disbelief as she slyly watched them under long lashes. Miroku shows her to the elevator after pressing the call button.
Rin is grinning from ear to ear, a slight pink blush is noticeable from where she sat.
"Please, remember to check your email for a confirmation letter."
Rin bows her head respectfully and thanks him again then turns toward the open elevator, waving goodbye as it closed.
OOh she couldn't stand her.
And Miroku noticed.
To her dismay, Miroku's friendly grin vanished from his face. A pompous smirk took its place as he saunters close to her desk.
"Seems like you'll be getting some company soon." He said, clever violet eyes settle on her seated person.
"I haven't a clue why, I can easily handle this by myself."
He chuckles lightly and Kikyo hackles as he shrugs, returning to his boss's office. "About time for some fresh faces anyway."
Authors Notes
Thank you very much for reviewing! Chrisstinagonzalez81493, Lady Shenzuki, Guest, Yuue , Mrs. MagnusB and Wildheart44!!
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