Hey guys...

I am so sorry that I am updating so late. A lot has happened after I had posted the first chapter and I have been so busy with college and so. Thank you for your patience and supporting the story :) ...

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Characters.

I sat on the chair behind the counter and watched the person in front of me with envied awe. I never knew how to cook and when I did, it always ended up burned or not edible. As I sat on the counter and looked at the back of the person, I thought of how all of this happened.

FLASHBACK

As I got up to meet her and to greet her, I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought that I was still sleeping and dreaming. I rubbed my eyes and looked again, knowing this wasn't a dream.

I quickly straightened up and got in my self-defense mode.

"Who are you?" I asked the person in front of me.

Without saying anything the person just took of their shoes and came in. As they started to walk in and got in the light, I was finally able to see who it was.

It wasn't a SHE it was a HE. My Roommate was a GUY? No, this was not happening.

"Aren't you the girl I met earlier, that was checking me out..." As he said that I could feel my cheeks burn and thought were a saw this guy. And then it hit me; he was the same guy who showed me the way earlier.

"Also, I am the owner of this apartment and live here." The sudden answer shocked me.

"No way. This isn't your apartment. I am sharing this apartment with my roommate. I got this apartment from the company I am going to work for." I insisted.

Even though I knew that the person might be telling the truth, I didn't wanted to believe him. As he was able to get into the apartment easily and with all the security I saw downstairs they would have certainly arrested an intruder.

As if he read my thoughts he responded, "Think again. I was able to get into the apartment easily, would I have been a intruder the security dude's would have caught me already and I would have been in jail or in the hospital with broken bones."

The answer made sense.

"Okay then. If you are the owner does not mean that you are not a stranger to me. How about this, you do not do something stupid and nobody gets hurt?" Even though it was his stupid apartment it did not mean I could trust him.

"I like that. Feisty… Well, I am telling you the truth. And I won't do anything that will make you want to hit me" Even though he said that, I still wasn't ready to trust him.

Why was this happening to me?

How? Why? I did not know how to react to this and what to do. I was so confused. Seeing my confused face he suggested that we would sit down and talk about this matter.

"Well there is nothing to "talk" about. I am in an apartment with a stranger. The company gave the apartment to me. My roommate should have been a SHE but it is a HE. I am clearly not staying with a stranger. I am going!" I started open and put my stuff back into the suitcase and thought how ridiculous this all was. And then I heard the stranger starting to talk.

"You know it's late and dark outside. You obviously are new to this area and won't even find the way to the nearest Hotel. Let alone you found a Hotel you won't even get a room in any of them, as there is a big conference in the city and that is why all the rooms will be booked. So where are you going to go? Just stay here; I am not a bad guy as you see. Would I have been a bad guy I would have already done something. Just stay here the night and you can talk to the company tomorrow. Think about it."

I did not know how to respond, as he clearly was right. I did not even clearly know my way to the company, as I was thinking to ask my roommate. I would be stranded outside and freeze to death. Man I hated this. I so hated this. I never felt so helpless and it was frustrating me. I felt like punching something, but then saw that the stranger was still looking at me. For the answer I just put down my suitcase and made my way to the living room area.

Seeing that I was not going anywhere the stranger went on. "Okay, so let's have something to eat and talk."

He did not bother listening to my answer and made his way to the kitchen and find the items he needed and I just followed him. I still did not trust him and carefully saw what he was doing. I mean, I did not know him and he could drug me or kill me.

He briefly turned around and saw me staring at him. "I was gonna tell you my name but apparently you are not done checking me out, whenever you are done let me know and I will tell you my name…"

This guy was seriously annoying. If it weren't for the circumstances I was in I would have already given him two black eyes and would be out that door.

Ignoring my death glares he told me his name "Takumi. Takumi Usui" And with that he started to cook again.

End of Flashback

Announcing that dinner was ready, my flashback ended. I still felt a little bit weird to me being with a male in the same apartment and having dinner. Usually it would be my sister, mom (sometimes she missed out as she would work night shifts), and me. My dad used to eat with us too before he left us that has been a long time. Anyway… As Takumi started to place plates, silverware, glasses and the food on the table, I took my seat on the dinner table and so did Takumi shortly.

I looked at him eat before I started to eat my own. Knowing what I might be thinking he said, "Don't worry it is not drugged or so, go a head and it."

"Good, you like it." He seemed to have read my face as I was enjoying the food. The spaghetti and meatballs he made with the sauce was delicious. I always enjoyed eating Japanese food but this time it was the first time I ate Italian food. I always wanted to try it but since we were on limited budget I never got the chance to.

It was also frustrating to me that he was able to guess what I was thinking, which was annoying.

While we were eating Takumi asked me how I got here and where I was working and all. Even though I gave him the answers to his questions, I did not reveal all of it. I knew that he gave me food and allowed me to stay at his place, but he was still a stranger and I did not trust him.

After we ate, I helped cleaning the dishes. He insisted that I should leave it, but it was my decision not to. I told him that he gave me food and in return I would help cleaning the dishes. While I was washing the dishes, I kept looking over my shoulder as I had a doubt that he might come from behind and do something. Every time I turned around he stayed the same. His back was facing me and he was watching news. After I got done with the dishes I sat down on the sofa, but not next to him.

"Well it is already late. I am going to sleep now. You can take the bed and I will sleep here on the sofa."

"No. I will sleep on the sofa and you will sleep on your bed. Even though you are being nice to let me stay the night, it does not mean that you have to be so nice."

What did he think of himself? I was not gonna fall on the being nice trick.

"It's okay, I can sleep on the so-" Takumi started to repeat his statement but I cut him off.

"I told you. I am sleeping on the sofa." I snapped

"Okay then." He threw his hands up in defeat and left.

I lay down on the sofa and was trying to calm down. How could the company do such a big mistake? I needed to talk to them and ask them. I did not care if they would give me an apartment that is not as good as this one, but I could not lose the job offer. I needed that job not for me but for mom and Suzuna.

My thoughts were interrupted with a Good Night coming from the bedroom and mumbled the reply. With that I fell asleep, but tried not to fall asleep completely. I still had doubts that the he might do something. But, after sometime I couldn't stay awake; my eyelids started to fall and I fell asleep.

I woke up with the bright light on my eyes. As I took in my surroundings I panicked, where was I? And then everything came back to me what happened yesterday and I frowned.

I looked around where the stranger was, but found the apartment completely empty. I went into the kitchen to drink water when I saw breakfast on the dinner table with a note. On the note it was written " I am already at work and made you breakfast. You can thank me later for that. Go to the company and ask the companies' Manager how this confusion happened and I am sure he knows the answer. Anyway, have a good day and make sure you meet me before you leave. –Takumi"

I quickly looked at the clock and saw that it was only six in the morning. When does this person wake up? I still had time, as I was supposed to start work at eight. I quickly ate the breakfast, which was delicious and got dressed. I obviously had time to enjoy the breakfast and get dressed slowly, but I knew that it would take me time to find the office. I went out of the door and started to push the down button on the elevator. I waited couple minutes when I realized that the elevator might be still not be fixed yet. Great, now I have to take the stairs all the way down again. Well, that is not a big problem for me. On my way out I smiled at the receptionist, but she seemed to not care.

I finally got to the company after two wrong turns. The building was very tall. It might have been one of the tallest buildings in the city. As I entered the building I knew that I had never seen a building like this before.

As I walked in I there was a medium sized water fountain in front of me. Behind it was a long receptionist desk with five people working there. On the right side there were elevators and stairs to go to each floor and on the left side there was a small cafeteria for the staff and like a waiting area for people who might be waiting for others.

I did not wait a second and went straight to the receptionist. As I was about to stop and talk, the lady looked up and gave me a fake smile and asked me how she could help me.

"I need to talk to the Manager of this company as I am a new employee here and I also have some problems related to my living space." I tried my best not to sound frustrated at the last part as she clearly could not do anything about it and I also did not wanted to give bad impressions.

"Misaki Ayuzawa Right? Mr. Walker, the CEO, is already expecting you. Just take the elevator to the top floor."

I quickly thanked her and made my way to the elevator. As I was pushing the last floor button I was thinking why Mr. Walker was expecting me? Maybe I was a new employee and he wanted to see me or so.

The first thing that I noticed as soon as the door elevator door opened was the big room with white marble flooring. The windows were all floor length and showing a magnificent view of the city. Near the back of the window was the office desk with the back of the chair facing me. Before I went any closer to the desk and started to talk to the CEO, I decided to quickly see my surroundings. It's just a habit so I know what to do in difficult situations.

On the left side of the office there was a small cabinet with files and on the top were some books. On the right side there was another office desk but slightly smaller and tilted to the right about a 45 degree angle. And in both corners were two flower plants.

Before I could look even more my thoughts were interrupted with the person sitting on the chair turning around and giving me a grin, which annoyed me.

The only thing that I could manage to say was a YOU with a question mark and in return I heard "Yes, me."

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