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Chapter 7
I can't be falling for her, can I? I've only ever loved one woman, other than my mother and sister which is not exactly the same as loving your wife. Yet this is different, I really don't know what this feeling is, it is definitely not what I felt when I was with Sophie. It's much more intense and, well I just can't put it into words!
We never actually spoke about what happened at the club, maybe she feels it was just a once off thing, you know…caught up in the moment or something. That was just over a week ago and I can't get the image of her out of my head, every time I close my eyes it's all I see. I can't forget the way her body moulded perfectly against mine, like she was always meant to fit right there. I can't forget the feel of her soft lips or how sweet she tasted. I can't forget the way her fingers grazed my scalp, the way she gripped me so firmly, or the sound of her soft gasps and moans when I kissed her. Oh My Stars, even thinking about it makes my body react in ways it hasn't…ever!
We have gone out a few times since, my sister tagging along sometimes. I speak to Pan every day as we always do. Everything seems to be as it always was, so I don't want to push her into something I suppose we're both not ready for. Maybe its best we take it easy and forget about what happened, but easier said than done right? I wish I knew how she felt, but I'm not going to ask her!
My mother comes storming into my office, slamming the door shut behind her. "Trunks we need to talk." A look of concern etched on her features.
"What's wrong mother, I really don't have time for complaints of any sort today. Frankly I'm not in the mood to deal with employees this week." I step away from the window that I've been staring out of for the past hour, contemplating my life.
"Well, excuse you but this is a very serious matter young man and you will listen to what I have to say!" She is standing with her hands on her hips a manila envelope in one and scowling at me. "I just came from a meeting with a journalist from The Sun."
The Sun is the most read newspaper in Japan. If they were calling on my mother, it meant they had a big scoop about Capsule or one of the Executives. They wouldn't dare publish anything without my mother's approval though, not after what happened with my sister. Another lawsuit with the infamous Bulma Briefs and they would have to declare bankruptcy. Something tells me that would not be the case this time, my mother looks truly worried. "I'm listening…" I gesture for her to sit as I take a seat behind my desk.
"Here…" She slides the envelope toward me.
I open it carefully taking out the papers inside. It is pictures of Pan and I at the club in very uncompromising positions. I know it was innocent…apart from the kiss, but these pictures tell a different story. "It's pictures of me and Pan dancing, what's wrong with that?"
"Read the article Trunks and look at the last picture, I'd say that's more than dancing...They were kind enough to come to me before running this story. I suppose it's more out of fear than anything, but still. Apparently the person who sold them the photos and story threatened to sell it to every other magazine and newspaper if it's not published within the next week. It's been a long time since anyone had a Trunks Briefs scandal, this will be the talk of the year!" My mother sighs in frustration. "This is not good Trunks, especially where Pan's concerned!"
I'm vaguely listening to my mother as she continues to talk while I read the article. "What the fuck! Why would anyone be so…so…Pan is not some common whore!" This was bad; whoever did this seems to have a personal vendetta out on Pan. They even mention her bakery and that she has been giving me sexual favours for extra money, so she could pay her bills. It says I bought her a flat, so I didn't have to drive to the outskirts of town to get 'serviced'! I quote a line from the article. "She delivers cookies or sometimes cake to his office once or twice a week, and spends more than an hour in there alone with him. One day I snuck up to the door to eavesdrop and heard panting and soft moans coming from inside…Oh. My. Stars, Pan is going to be devastated mother! This makes her look like a gold-digging tramp and I come across like a man-whore… buying sexual favours for cookies...seriously!
"Do you have any idea who would do this?"
I can't really think straight right now; I am so angry that someone would be so cruel to Pan. There is only one person that comes to mind at this very moment. "Sophie, but I haven't heard from her since that tea party you held a few months back. Last I read she had the baby and was moving to America with some big shot millionaire from California…Good riddance!" My phone buzzes and I click to answer. "What!"
"Pan Son is here to see you, shall I tell her to w…"
"Send her in" I cut Megan off before she could finish and look toward the door as the light of my life enters. Enjoy it while it lasts Trunks, she's going to hate you after this.
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I've never seen Trunks look so anxious and upset; I also wasn't expecting his mother to be here. I received a call a few minutes ago from the main desk saying that Trunks needed to see me in his office urgently. It feels as if I am walking into an ambush of some sort. "H-Hello, Mrs Briefs." I greet his mother before turning back to him. "You wanted to see me about something?"
"Hello Pan, please sit." Mrs Briefs pats the vacant chair beside her.
"I make my way over to the chair and sit down nervously. You can literally cut the tension with a knife. "Is everything okay…have I done something…?"
"You did nothing wrong Pan…absolutely nothing!" He sounds furious while trying to reassure me, I suppose?
"Calm yourself Trunks. Let's deal with this in a civilised manner." Mrs Briefs says calmly while handing me the papers she grabbed from Trunks.
"What's this?" I ask curiously, my hands shaking as I look between mother and son.
"See for yourself dear and please call me Bulma."
I do as she asks, gasping as I look at the contents in my hands. I look up at Trunks my eyes wide as saucers after reading the article. He is clenching his jaw, a look of fury in his eyes.
"I'm so sorry Pan." He pushes his chair back, standing abruptly and walks over to the large office window.
I can feel the waterworks coming. Kami, I'm so sensitive! I place the papers on the desk and walk over to him, grabbing his arm gently so he can face me. I wrap my arms around his middle, resting my head on his warm chest. He's my best friend and I know he wouldn't do this or anything to hurt me. He needs to know that I'm not angry at him. I can feel his mother's eyes on us, but she remains silent.
He sighs and holds me close, kissing the top of my head.
"I have a solution!" Bulma exclaims after a few minutes of silence.
Trunks loosens his grip, turning toward his mother his one arm still around my shoulders. "I'll do anything to fix this mother. I can't have Pan's family see these photos or read that article, let alone have her name dragged through the mud like this. It would be a huge scandal for their company as well."
"Company…what are you talking about Trunks?" Bulma asks.
"M-My family owns Satan Enterprises. My mother is Videl Satan." I give Bulma a brief explanation on how I was disowned by my father and so on."
"We cannot have this scandal for sure. We have good business dealings with Satan Enterprises and I don't want anything ruining that relationship. They're one of our biggest clients! If we manage to pull off what I have in mind it may help to make things right with your father and the rest of your family Pan. This is perfect!" Bulma claps her hands together excitedly. "You and Trunks will make a formal announcement later today, stating that you are officially dating and have been for a while. We will also reveal who you really are Pan, trust me your family will have no problems with you dating my Trunks."
"Mother this is a bad idea, she's my best friend and…"
"You clearly don't know my father, Bulma…" Trunks and I say simultaneously.
"Now I want you both to listen! This here is your only option. You can pretend for a few months when you're out in public until speculation dies down. We have to kill this story before it makes it to the paper with our own exciting news! I don't care what you decide after; you can go back to being best friends or whatever." I see Bulma smirking mischievously. She's up to something, but I will never call her on it! "Pan, do you have any idea who would do this?"
"Megan!" I reply without hesitation. "She was at the club that night and she was not happy to see me with Trunks."
"That bitch! I'm getting rid of her right now!"
"No Trunks, you can't do that. It'll only prove that we have something to hide. You have to convince her as much as the public. Don't let her get wind of this; go about your daily routine without causing any suspicion. Oh and make sure you're flirtier and you know… with Pan around the office. You can dismiss Megan after a few weeks of us announcing that you and Pan are exclusive. That's settled then." Bulma nods her head proudly. "I will set up the interview for this evening at our house, that'll give you enough time to prepare and so on. I have so much to do!" She rushes out of the room leaving myself and Trunks dumbfounded.
"What just happened?" I ask perplexed.
"I believe we're 'officially' dating…" He whispers.
