Chapter 20

"Makino-san, Ms. Matsukoa is here," said Linda.

"Let her in."

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"This way please Ms. Matsukoa, Makino-san will see you now," said Linda showing Yuki in.

"Thank you."

In the room.

"Makino-san, Ms. Matsukoa…" said Linda taking a slight bow.

"A drink for you? Coffee, tea?" asked Tsukushi.

"Just water will do. Thank you,"

"Linda,"

"Of course," said Linda bowing her way out.

"Ms. Matsukoa take a seat." Said Tsukushi taking hers.

"So, I would suppose that you are satisfied with your letter of offer?"

"Yes, very much."

"Good… your job will be to assist me, type minutes of meeting, organize my schedule and things like that. Here are the things to help you do just that. It's all in that box, do that later, and next I'll show you where you will sit."

"Wow, it's…"

"Unfortunately you won't be in it most of the time. Come on, join me for lunch."

Yuki's POV (thoughts)

I was elated to receive the letter of confirmation, and was having butterflies as I went up all 87 stories. Before lunch I met the human resource manager to sign the contract, and then proceeded to an upper end restraunt with a menu I could barely read. Then Ms. Makino suggested we go shopping for clothes. Dragged into boutiques like Joan Allen and Delores Umbridge, she made me try on business suits and before another word was uttered this was all in bags which were being sent to my "new" home. The company apartment, a car, all supplied.

I sit here in my new fully furnished home, staring into space…

"Hello, Shiz," said Tsukushi.

"Hello, so what are we having today…"said Shizuka as tusks sat down.

"May I take your order?" said the maiter

"A glass of the house wine," said Tsukushi.

"So, what was it you wanted to see me about?"

"Can't I just meet a friend for dinner just to catch up?"

"We both know that is not true…"

"I, well… I mean this is…"

"Is this about Rui? Well, I don't know how to tell you this Shizuka, but me and Rui…"

"Are together?" said Shizuka painfully.

"Something along those lines. I know you had a history, but it all happened so fast."

"Don't worry, I understand…"

"Shizuka… you play with your earlobe only when you are one nervous and two lying. I don't see any manhunt candidate here so it's obvious you are lying."

"I'll get over it. So, you want to try the veal fillet with balsamic vinegar."