"Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us."

Chapter 3:-

Misaki woke up the next morning feeling as happy as she had been when she received the call which opened new ways for her. She couldn't believe her luck that she had gotten such a good job and when she needed it the most.

With a satisfied expression on her face she turned her head to look at the time. It was 8 am in the morning. "Damn it" she cursed and got out of bed as soon as possible all of her earlier seen happiness dissipating, taking the shape of worry.

Damn, damn, damn… I cannot be late for my first at work. She took a quick shower and dressed up into a neat white button up shirt and knee length skirt, tying her hair up into a pony tail she applied light makeup to look like a business women.

She gave herself a twirl in front of the mirror and smiled; satisfied by the way she had looked. Misaki quickly went downstairs, grabbing a bread piece on her way out as she said her good bye to Suzuna.

"Bye Suzu, take care of yourself and pick some flowers when you go and visit mom."

Her sister nodded and made a sound letting Misaki know that she heard her, while eating her breakfast leisurely. Misaki made her way outside and contemplated on the decision if she should walk or just hail a cab. She checked the time.

8:25 am…

"Okay then, let's just walk. It's good for health." She decided with a brilliant smile. The building where she worked was only a 20 minutes distance by foot, which was one of the many reasons she wanted to work here.

Well who would be foolish enough to let go of such a job that came with some many benefits.

Standing in front of the building she eyed the big glass doors, showing how lavish the building truly was. The last time she came, Misaki was too nervous and preoccupied with other thoughts that she did not have the chance to completely check out the building and its grand features.

As she walked forward a guard smiled at her and after greeting her he opened the glass door so she could enter. "So that's how you are treated in big companies…like royalty huh!" she quietly mused in her head a little taken aback.

Now she was a little nervous, after all it was her first day at work who wouldn't be but she didn't let it show for a mere second, walking in the hall full of confidence. She saw how people turned to look at her; she wasn't sure why that was.

Maybe she was new that's why? Or did she look out of place?

Misaki quickly pushed such thoughts out of her head as she approached the receptionist and smiled looking down at her. "Hello! I am Misaki and I was appointed as the CEO's personal secretary."

The receptionist looked at her with a smile which did not reach her eyes, Misaki wondered for a moment why? But forgot as she started talking, "Yes Misaki right?" she asked looking at Misaki for a split second and he nodded. "Well Boss is out today so you may meet Tina-san, she is in charge of the secretarial department."

"Where can I find her?" Misaki asked still smiling.

"Go to the 5th floor and turn right around the first corridor." The receptionist answered.

"Thanks umm…" Misaki looked at badge, "Clara-san."

Standing inside the lift she pressed the 5th floor's button and waited patiently as the elevator dinged, now having a moment to herself she thought what kind of a person she would be working under, and how will she get along him since she didn't like to deal with guys.

The elevator stopped, pulling her out of her thoughts and she walked outside going around the corridor Sakura had mentioned and there she saw the secretarial department. Taking in a deep breath she gathered her courage and knocked on the door.

"Enter." Came the voice from the other end.

The other person behind the door was busy in some sort of paper work and didn't look up as Misaki entered. She quickly introduced herself as stood in front of the lady, Misaki thought that's she would be some sexy and beautiful young lady but it was the opposite.

A middle aged lady stood in front of her, completely buried in her work with dark brown hair and an average height but her eyes spoke of her experience as she looked up and studied Misaki.

"Ayuzawa Misaki?"

She nodded and the woman looked down once again, sorting out all of her work she got up and stood in front of Misaki. She quietly excited through the door with Misaki following behind her as she taught her about all the work she was supposed to do and she also introduced her to different managers and people in the office.

It was almost lunch time when they completed their tour of the building. The lady turned around looking up at Misaki, "I hope you will perform your duties accordingly and not just swoon over the boss like many others."

Misaki titled her head in confusion as to why would she do such a thing… the thought felt wrong in her view.

The other smiled at her confusion, "Have lunch and after that start working." She told her and started walking away.

Misaki went to the cafeteria to grab her launch, sat at a table in the far off corner, and started eating in silence until a cheerful voice startled her, "Misaki?"

She looked up at person who just called her name, the voice seemingly familiar. "it really is Misaki Shizuko." the other person happily cheered and tackled her for a hug.

"Oomph!" she hugged Misaki for a while and then backed away smiling gleefully, that was when Misaki recognized the two of them. "Oh my gosh… it's you Sakura, Shizuko." She said looking at the two of them her own smile in place.

"What are you guys doing here?" she asked utterly surprised.

"We work here of course… what about you?" Shizuko asked adjusting her glasses.

"Really?" she asked taken by surprise, "wow I just joined today."

The three of them were high school friends and the only close female friends Misaki had around her because of her family issue she had to work very hard in high school not getting enough time to make friends.

Upon entering universities all of them went different ways and she missed the two of them badly but to think that God was being gracious with her would be an understatement, she first saw the real face of Tora, then this job, and now her friends were back in her life.

She was beyond happy at this given moment. All of them sat together happily chatting about many different things and before they knew it lunch break was over and they had to leave for work.

They made plans to hang out tonight and with everything settled all of them went to do their works, Misaki still new didn't have a lot to do and was free around evening. She was sitting leisurely on her seat right in front of her boss's cabin whom she had yet to meet.

She shared the office with her boss only being separated by a single door, which led to his cabin. She felt extremely tired just sitting there and doing nothing at all, so she decided to take a little nap since her boss was not returning anytime soon according to his schedule and she still had 3 more hours left before she could leave.

She dwelled her options and decided to rest for a while as she yawned. It's not like someone was going to enter his office without permission so she could take a short nap.

Resting her head on the table she closed her eyes and sleep slowly overtook her.

Takumi was extremely irritated today and the cause was none other than her mother. He was sound asleep when the sound of his alarm beeping woke him up. He slightly opened his eyes and looked at the time.

It read 9:30 am. He grumbled and got out of the bed for a quick shower. After taking his shower he dressed up for his meeting in a white button sown shirt with blue pants and vest coat, a white tie with blue strips tied around his neck.

For him this meeting was very important and he did not want it to end badly or get there late, Takumi was well known in this business for his punctuality and hate for those who showed up late for work.

According to him every second counts and he would not waste his time due to the petty schemes his grandfather and mother are plotting to ruin his life.

No I will not let them affect me like this; at least not in this lifetime.

He snapped his watch around his wrist and grabbing his cell phone made his way out off the apartment. His phone started ringing and he picked it up. "Yes Kanou, what is it?"

"So I see you are up, then hurry up and get your ass here before the meeting begins." His lawyer snapped at him making Takumi smirk.

"Yeah yeah… on my way." He replied in a bored tone.

Kanou was among few of those people that he trusted wholeheartedly and was sure that they would never betray or cheat him unlike that good for nothing family of his whom only knew how to play with his life.

He shook his head to get5 rid of such thoughts since he had a lot more things to focus on, right now his only priority his work and he will find a way to solve that marriage issue as well.

Satisfied by his own decision he stepped into his car and made his way towards the restraint where this meeting was going to be held, not wanting to visit his office.

Not like something new and interesting is going to happen in my life there. He thought grimly as he drove off.

The meeting took place until it was evening and the sun was starting to set. Saying their goodbye after the deal had been made he slumped back into the seat and ran a hand through his hair. Every day was tiring for him and now he had one more issue on his hands.

He chuckled, his eyes still closed which made Kanou a little interested and coming closer to Takumi he asked, "So what's up with you."

Takumi opened his eyes and looking at his best friend answered sarcastically, "When you have a family like mine, expect anything to happen."

Kanou himself smirked and sipping on his tea said, "Now this should be interesting… do share."

Takumi closed his eyes and after taking in a deep breath, started telling him of everything that was happening and he only had almost 5 days to get through this hell. The concept of marriage and love was very foreign to Takumi and he didn't want to get married but really the Gods above hated him.

"Mhmm! You sure are in some deep shit." Kanou murmured as every detail sank into him.

Takumi chuckled, "as if I don't know."

"Why not just pick a random girl and divorce her after everything has been settled." Kanou advised.

"If only it were that easy Kanou… if only."

Not a single word was exchanged between the two of them as they left the restaurant for their respective works. Takumi decided to visit his office and do all the other unfinished work which was still hanging and try to think of a solution for this new arisen problem.

He pulled in front of the building and it was close to 7:30 pm. He casually strides through the corridors of his office, greeting people on his way oblivious to the surprise that awaited him.

A surprise which would change their lives forever.

A surprise that would have them going through many hardships.

He rode the elevator to his office completely busy checking any new mails on his cell phone, oblivious to most of his surrounding since for him everything was the same every day.

He opened the door to his cabin entered without looking up but then suddenly halted. He moved around as he felt he saw someone similar, someone he couldn't get out of his mind the last night.

He went back and stood right above her sleeping form, his arms crossed but a small smile playing on his lips which maybe even he was not aware of. He slowly nudged her shoulder to wake her up.

She slowly got back, her hair disheveled, clothes wrinkled but those looked damn attractive as she slowly opened them. Takumi felt himself being pulled inside of them but recovering quickly he commented. "Wow. This sure is a surprise."

Misaki blinked to keep the sleep away, she had no idea how long she was asleep but the instant she recognized the guy in front of him, she jumped out of her seat and pointing at him yelled. "You are that damn jerk who tried to kill an old lady because of your stupidity."

Takumi raised an eyebrow and couldn't help himself from smirking at her reaction. This was a first for him that someone had interested him and not wanting to lose this he teased, "And what might be the warrior of justice doing in this jerk's office."

"What do you mean your office?" she asked with a frown. "This is my work place and my boss's office."

After a moment of silence he saw how her eyes widened, he thought maybe she had recognized him but the next words coming out of her mouth had him laughing. "You're a thief and are sent to steal something which will be of loss to my boss."

He started laughing and she could not stop the blush which covered her cheeks.

What the hell? She thought touching her hot cheeks.

"What's so funny?" she asked her eyes narrowed.

Takumi finally calmed down and with a straight face answered, "Well it seems that this big jerk and thief as you mentioned is the one you are going to work for."

Her mouth fell open in pure horror as reality finally sinked in, "You cannot be…" she left the sentence unfinished not wanting to curse her luck but the fate is cruel.

"Takumi Walker." he introduced himself, "Nice to meet you…?"

She just looked at him, eyes wide, mouth open like a fish out of water and in an instant she was moving around grabbing her things as she stuttered, "I-I have t-to l-leave."

With that she was out of the office an inside the elevator, before Takumi could respond. He just stood there looking at her retreating back, how lovely she looked in his eyes.

Takumi blinked and frowned, "why would I think of her as lovely." But he couldn't ignore the way he felt attracted towards her, her very action and reaction amusing for him, how she made him smile without any real effort which many others failed to do so.

Once again looking at the elevator in which she disappeared; he smiled, "she sure is an interesting woman."

He reached for his cell phone and dialed a number, waiting as it connected "Clara… I want every single detail of my new secretary as soon as possible."

A few seconds later he received a mail and he stared reading it, his attention fixed on her name.

"Ayuzawa Misaki…" he whispered and felt how good her name sounded from his lips.

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