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Chapter 4: Ideal Employee

Seto Kaiba sat in his desk reading a letter he had just received. The young CEO began to strum his long, slender fingers on his desk as he continued to read. He curled those fingers into a fist and turned to the corner to his right, where there stood a black leather armchair, next to the door where it led to Mokuba's office.

"How long are you planning to hide there?" he asked.

Kaiba heard a dramatic gasp and some shuffling from behind the chair, and Rebecca appeared looking very flustered and surprised. "H-How did you know I was there?!" She asked flabbergasted.

"I didn't," Kaiba admitted bluntly.

She frowned and walked out of her hiding place, and to Kaiba's annoyance, she plopped herself on the chair in front of Kaiba's desk and stared at him. Kaiba is a man who is used to getting things his way. But ever since Mokuba hired her, Kaiba's been having a hard time getting some time alone to work. The girl is as stubborn as he is and just won't leave him alone. This annoyed him to no end.

And that was just the beginning, she also tries to talk to him! Like….right….now….

"Mr. Kaiba?" Rebecca began

"I don't have time for your foolishness," Kaiba cut her off.

But Rebecca continued, "Have you ever wanted to make someone happy?"

Kaiba decided to just ignore her, but he did just that last time and to his dismay….it didn't work.

So Kaiba pressed his favorite button, well, his second favorite button which was right next to the security button(though he hardly ever uses this button), Mokuba's button.

You are probably wondering, if Rebecca annoys Kaiba so much, why doesn't he fire her? Well, Kaiba would have gladly fired her in the second but there are two things standing in his way. One: she is proficient Kaiba values hardworking employees. Two: she is Mokuba's secretary and Kaiba has respect for his little brother and his employees. The last thing he wanted was a sibling quarrel in the business.

"Well, Mr. Kaiba?" Rebecca asked, completely oblivious of Kaiba's attempt to press the Mokuba Button. Yes, dear reader, it has gained a title.

"I don't see how this is any of your business," Kaiba muttered. Kaiba pressed the button, now all he has to do is wait for a few seconds and his brother will be here to save him.

"Okay," Rebecca nodded, "I see where you're coming from with this…So let me ask you another question…What do you think of Shizuka Kawai?"

Kaiba's eyes turned to the door to his right where he knew that by this time his brother would pop out any moment, but his brother was nowhere to be seen.

Rebecca, notice Kaiba's hesitation to answer her question (she has no idea that Kaiba's waiting for Mokuba) and knew that she has Kaiba right where she wants him! She noticed his eyes forcing himself to look at Mokuba's door.

To Kaiba's dismay, Mokuba did not come. Which caused some concern, Kaiba decided it was probably best to stall; maybe his brother's at the restroom or something…

"I think she's efficient," Kaiba mumbled.

Rebecca nodded, trying to hide her excitement, "Uh-huh, and what else?"

Kaiba pressed the button again. Where in the world is Mokuba?! "That's it," Kaiba said, now rereading his letter he received, "Strictly professional,"

"But doesn't it bother you that Shizuka doesn't speak to you at all?" Rebecca inquired, "I mean…Shizuka hasn't spoken to you for about 6 months…."

"Hopkins, I don't have time for your foolishness and neither does Mokuba! By the way, where is he?" Kaiba asked.

"Oh, he went to pick up our lunch," Rebecca said casually, "You were saying?"

What?! He's not here?! Great, now he's stuck with her.

Kaiba stared at the security button, must he dare press it?

"May a make a suggestion, Mr. Kaiba?" Rebecca asked.

"No," Kaiba said bluntly.

"Why don't you spend some time with her?" she suggested, "You know, take her to places…let her know that you're really not that big scary guy…"

But he wanted Shizuka to see him as a 'Big scary Guy' but he knew Rebecca was right, though he didn't want to admit it. Shizuka's fear is getting in the way of business and it was getting on Kaiba's nerves. But why? Why does it bother him so? Kaiba always wanted an employee like Shizuka. Someone who was efficient, and never got on his business and someone who was certainly not after his underwear. Yes, to him, Shizuka is his ideal employee. Kaiba asked himself the same question ever since the day he hired her; what made her so afraid of him?

It seems that while Kaiba was in deep thought about his mute secretary, Rebecca had gone on about her suggestion of Kaiba taking Shizuka out to places and to demonstrate to the ultra- shy secretary that her boss isn't such a scary dragon as everyone said he'd be. So the young blonde continued, "And from there, she's sure to see you in a whole new light, Mr. Kaiba!" she finished cheerfully.

Kaiba snapped out of his thoughts, "I see," Kaiba said in his usual cold manner, "Where is Mokuba?" he checked his watch, "Shouldn't he be here by now?"

"Come to think of it," Rebecca began and she checked her cell, "He should be halfway back by now,"

Rebecca received a text, "Ah yes! He's downstairs with the food! See ya Mr. Kaiba!" Rebecca headed towards the door to the right of the CEO's desk opened it and disappeared.

As Rebecca closed the door, she couldn't help but to squeal in delight. She couldn't believe it! Seto Kaiba…THE Seto Kaiba actually took some advice! Sooner or later, Kaiba's going to have Shizuka right in his hands and they'll be together in no time! Rebecca felt so proud of herself! Her friend could be happy!

The door opened and Mokuba came in, with their lunch, "Hey, sorry took so long. The restaurant was backed up on the orders so I had to…"Mokuba noticed the huge smile on his secretary's face, "Why are you so happy?" he asked returning the smile. "Nothing!" Rebecca said mischievously.

Mokuba playfully rolled his eyes.

Meanwhile, at the other side of the wall, where we left our lovable CEO, Kaiba had decided to take a glanced at his secret security camera he had installed outside where Shizuka sat. He had placed the camera there long before Shizuka came, just so he can see who's the idiot who dared disturb him before he or she ever steps foot in his office.

Kaiba witness an unusual sight. He saw his secretary, Shizuka, place her hand on her head, crouching over her desk, trying not to pass out. He saw her try desperately to reach her bottom right drawer.

Before Kaiba, could think things through, he got up from his desk.

He came outside and saw Shizuka holding her head. Kaiba quickly went into her bottom right drawer and grabbed her purse, and then he took Shizuka in his arms, holding her bridal style and took her into his office.

Kaiba headed straight towards the wall to the left of his desk, and pressed on the wall. The wall slid opened to reveal a hidden room. This room Kaiba had installed several years ago as a break room, when he or Mokuba just wanted a break from everything, they would go in this room and cool off. Only he and Mokuba knew about the room, now, Shizuka knows about it too.

The room was equipped with coal black, fabric sofas, a coffee table, a 15' flat screen, a sound system, a laptop, bookshelves with books, and a small kitchen.

Kaiba placed Shizuka gently on the sofa, went into the kitchen to grab a water bottle from the refrigerator. Kaiba went back to Shizuka and noticed how pale she was, he dug into her purse and took out an orange capsule. He opened the capsule and took out two pills he offered it to the red-haired girl.

She took them without hesitation. Kaiba, watched as Shizuka smiled at him. To his surprise, she closed her eyes and said softly, "Thank you,"

Kaiba continued to gaze on the girl; he noticed the tears running down her cheeks. He clenched the capsule in his hand. He had watched her have those horrible headaches before. It didn't occur often, once every month or sometimes none at all. But every time that it would occur, it seems to have gotten worse.

Glaucoma.

Glaucoma is what Shizuka Kawai has. From the looks of it, Shizuka has had it for a while. Shizuka never told this to him, or anyone. Kaiba found out on the day he interview her.

He knows that Shizuka didn't have much time left until her vision is gone. Kaiba watched as Shizuka fell asleep on his sofa.

He didn't have to hire her. He shouldn't have to hire her, knowing her condition. But he did. He didn't know why. But he did.

And he doesn't regret it.

Kaiba decided to stay in the secret break room with his secretary and just watch the girl sleep in his sofa.

A/N: yep, if some of you are wondering how Kaiba knew of Shizuka's condition. I will reveal that later. About glaucoma, well, from what i've seen and read on the manga and anime, it seems that this is the condition that Takahashi seems to be describing. It's a condition that yes, someone might lose their eyesight if left untreated. There are several kinds of glaucoma, and they all have different symptoms, but for the sake of fanfic, I'm going to stick with certain symptoms. I hope you all enjoyed the chapter! Read and review!