Hey everyone! Sorry that I didnt upload over the weekend! I had a speech to prepare for (and still finish) and two birthdays for my Aunts so it was really eventful. Luckily I had time this morning and now to write a nice long chapter for you!~ I want to thank you all for the continued support it really does keep me motivated to continue this story! Now here's your much awaited chapter!~
I'm his girlfriend
Katara's POV
It didn't take long for me to get used to working along with college, classes in the morning then work afterwards. It was tiring at first but everyone made it easier, I couldn't be any luckier.
Not to mention majority of the job was just assisting Zuko when he needed it and then Toph when he was in meetings. I sat for majority of the time in Zuko's office, at first it was unbearable. The amount of sexual tension in the room could make even the most impotent man respond. Unfortunately through the first three weeks of working Zuko managed to 'win' five dates. I couldn't help it, how was I supposed to know that he would be so open with public displays of affection? First time it happened his mother came to visit asking to arrange lunch with me and he had the audacity to kiss me in front of the building for the whole world to see, great just wonderful. Win one for Zuko.
The other four happened quite similarly, but I was able to hold my own. I didn't want our relationship to be known in the entire company but when your somewhat dating the CEO, it's a near impossible task. Then easily in another week Zuko got another 3 dates, no thanks to Toph and other coworkers. I groaned in my Managerial Accounting class. This Sunday would be the one month mark. Our time limit.
A part of me wanted to just get it over with already but the other half found excitement. Every time we had a chance together we would share a bit of ourselves. I probably knew nearly as much as Toph did at least the generalities. Specifics on his childhood and his family was still something we didn't discuss. At some point my mother demanded to meet Zuko, but when I told her about wanting to talk to him more she understood. I could only hope my brother and father would be as understanding as her.
Accounting was a great class, but I really just wanted to get to work. Zuko had a day filled with meetings so I wouldn't see him unless people cancelled. I looked at my phone, going through his schedule.
As much as I hated it Zuko had to meet with Mr. Lou, his father was able to speak calmly to him and his daughter after our dinner a few weeks back. Since then we haven't heard anything until he called yesterday asking for an appointment. I sighed putting my phone back down in my lap out of the professors sight and started taking notes about job order processing. I couldn't tell Mr. Lou no when he requested an appointment, I told myself I wouldn't mix personal life and work life. Although that's debatable at this moment. I looked at my phones clock. 9:45, fifteen minutes then I could run home and eat some lunch before getting to work at 12.
I leaned back in my chair trying to focus on the class.
Zuko's POV
"Toph do I really have to attend this next meeting?" The young woman rolled her eyes at her best friend and employer.
"Of course you do Sparky, come on Sugar Queen will be in at 12 and she can make you feel better. I swear why don't you two just date already?" I groaned running a hand through my hair in frustration.
"It's not that easy, I mean yes it is but I want her to be the one to decide if she wants to start dating. We are playing this game as well as sticking to a time limit with my father but to be honest it's just an excuse for us to get to know one another." Toph placed papers on my desk neatly and a cup of water with two migraine pills. I chuckled. "You know me too well."
"Of course I have known you for years Sparky. Mr. Lou will be in at 10:30, so get those done before then." I looked at the first document and sighed,
"Okay Toph I will, what time does Katara come in today?" She rolled her eyes and proceeded to leaving my office to hers right outside.
"How long is it going to take you to remember? Monday till Thursday she works 12 to 5. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays she's here from 7:30 to 4. Just like us." I chuckled at her frustration.
"Im sorry I'm just new to having an employee that's also attending college. I know of a few interns at the other floors that are doing something similar but their schedules don't go through me." She laughed lightly and closed the doors behind her. I didn't want to go through my documents, but a job needed to be done and this one fell on me. I looked to my clock reading 10:05, Katara would have just gotten out of class. I grabbed my phone and shot her a text.
Zuko- Morning beautiful ;)
….
Katara- Oh, Good morning. Are you avoiding your work again Zuko?
I chuckled at her text, never would she let me be sweet to her. No matter what compliments I gave her she would find some way to divert the conversation.
Zuko- No I'm doing my work I swear, I can't text you a good morning? I didn't know such a thing was a crime now.
Katara- Oh geeze I said good morning! I just want to make sure you get your work done. You know you won't want to do much after you meet with Mr. Lou….
Zuko- True… I'm worried about what's going to happen. I know my father was able to talk it out with him but they seem really adamant on marrying their daughter off to me. I'm sorry you got dragged into this.
Katara- Don't apologize I knew exactly what I was getting into.
Zuko- Still :/
Katara- Just do what you can and then I'll be in at 12 :)
Zuko- Good I need to get another date ;) (stop with the emoji's that's supposed to be my thing.)
Katara- What date? I don't think you will get one so easily today. (Ill use them when I want :P)
Zuko- Ouch that hurt…right in my heart XP
Katara- Aw you big baby, I'm sure it will heal.
Zuko- It will once I see your face.
Katara- YOU ARE SUCH A FLIRT! How can you be like that constantly?
Zuko- You rather I wasn't? It's part of my game plan.
Katara- I tend to go for the 'bad boys'
Zuko- Then maybe I need to change my approach Ms. South.
Katara- I look forward to it Mr. Azulon, I'll be in at 12 see you later~ DO YOUR WORK!
Zuko- Lol, I will I will. Bye Katara
I chuckled placing my phone back on its dock in the right hand corner of my desk. I grabbed the white printer paper with documentations and worked through them with speed. Most of the papers were just things that needed reviewing and a signature, but one stood out. I read it carefully not noticing just how much time had actually gone by.
"Zuko, Mr. Lou is here to see you." the intercom repeated. I sighed placing my papers neatly in a pile on my desk before buzzing her back.
"Send him in. Thank you Toph." I let go of the button and leaned back feeling the headache start before the man even walked into the room.
The doors opened revealing the tall man that I was expecting. Respectfully I stood up and walked towards him a hand out for a handshake. "Mr. Lou, it's a pleasure to see you again. How are you?" He returned the handshake with a bit more force than usual. I knew that he was angry.
"I wish I could say the same Zuko. I believe we need to talk." I sighed letting go of his hand and proceeding to my desk. "Mai what are you doing, come in!" I froze.
"Yes father." The said young woman walked in, her hair like always in a ridiculous style of pigtail, matched with a leather jacket and leather pants. A red tank top just showing underneath the jacket. I hate to admit it but Mai always had a nice body and the leather sticking so close to her didn't make matters any better. I groaned.
"Hello Mai," She sat down in the seat next to her father.
"Hello Zuko."
Tension filled the room but she remained unfazed, the urge to roll my eyes at her behavior was rude and inappropriate so I fought it as hard as I could.
"Well, I believe you know why we are here. I need you to sign the marriage papers Zuko. Your month is up." I had to blink twice and repeat what he said multiple times in my head before it made sense.
"Wh-What!?" Mai shifted in her seat, not out of discomfort but just to move. I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm.
"Zuko, your father told us a month ago you need a month. Time's up so just hurry up and marry my daughter so we can relax." I clenched my teeth together harshly and felt my nails digging into the palm of my hand.
"Im sorry Mr. Lou, but I cannot do that. I'm afraid that it will never happen." The corner of Mai's eye twitched in irritation. One of the few emotions the girl actually expressed. I could feel the anger radiating off of Mr. Lou.
"Zuko, we gave you time…and more time, and now you tell me it won't happen!? When will you stop being such a selfish boy and provoke us further!" I released an uneven breath trying to keep it even and remain calm, the one that loses their cool first is the first to lose. I looked at Mai and could see that she was slightly irritated still, but there was relief in there.
"Mai you don't want to marry me do you?" She remained straight faced and spoke with a monotone voice. I wanted to scream at her.
"Yes, it's what my father wants." I pinched the bridge of my nose and tried again.
"But what do YOU want Mai." She shrugged and placed her hands in her lap.
"I want what's best for my family's business." I could feel my patience wearing thin. I wouldn't be able to deal with her shit much longer.
"Look, I'm sorry I inconvenienced you both so much. Yes this marriage will provide security for both of our companies and I understand the other benefits in the long run. But at the time I didn't know I would meet someone else and this issue is becoming an issue for that relationship. So please, understand that I don't want to upset you but I don't want to let go of something that's finally right in my life. I might be acting selfishly but this is the ONLY time I have been selfish about any particular matter and I refuse to back down!" Mr. Lou stood up slamming his hands on the table.
"YOUR father and I had an agreement Zuko! You will honor it!" I growled feeling as if smoke would pour out of my nostrils like an angry dragon. I almost wanted to laugh at the thought.
"Exactly! You and my DAD had an agreement. Not you and I Mr. Lou! I am incredibly sorry that this hasn't turned out the way you wanted but I refuse to marry Mai!" Mr. Lou was seething with anger, his mouth opening to retaliate but Mai held a hand up.
"Wait father. Zuko you claim that there is…someone in your life but I have never heard you mention her name nor seen her. How do we know that this is true and not some fabricated lie to get us away?" I rolled my eyes, I couldn't help it this time.
"Mai my father even mentioned it to you. Isn't that proof enough?" She shook her head.
"No." I leaned back into my chair looking at the time. It was barely 11:15, Katara wouldn't be in for another hour or less. I looked to my phone and schedule. If they really wanted this then fine.
"Her name is Katara, she's my secretary." Mr. Lou sat back down in his chair and groaned.
"What a disgusting relationship to have in a company as brilliant as this one. You put your father to shame…or actually I guess he is slightly pr-"
"If you don't want me to punch the living shit out of you I suggest you don't finish that sentence." I glared at him so much that I could've burned a hole straight through his head. The fear made its way onto his face as he relaxed into the chair. Speaking of my father's affair was almost taboo, not even my family discussed it in the privacy of our own home.
Mai remained stoic and continued. "I want to see her in person. If she's your secretary Im assuming that she will be coming to work soon am I wrong?" I shook my head. She took out a manila file containing the marriage documents. "good then we will wait to sort this out." I sighed but reluctantly buzzed Toph.
"Yes Zuko?" I sighed again.
"When Ms. South arrives can you tell her that her presence is needed in my office." I prayed that Toph understood the situation, with them in the room I couldn't even warn Katara of what awaited her in my office.
Katara's Pov
"Thanks for your purchase, your drinks will be ready in a moment." I thanked the Starbucks cashier and walked to the edge waiting for my order. I smiled at the thought of Zuko's happy face when I walked in with his favorite drink. I was lucky enough to have learned his favorite items from this café. Within minutes I had my order and made my way to work.
I walked into the now familiar building saying hello to the people I passed by. I walked over to Tracey. "Hey Trace!" the bubbly receptionist smiled and waved back at me.
" 'Tara! Ooo is that Starbucks I see?!" I smiled waving my index finger back and forth.
"Nu uh uh! No touchy this is for the big people upstairs. I think they need it." Tracey frowned playfully while I shuffled in my bag for her gift. I pulled out the Banana nut bread, "but between you and me, I think you work harder than them. Treats on me." Tracey squealed pulling me into a hug and looking inside the bag at her favorite bread.
" 'Tara you remembered! oh thank you thank you! You're the best!" I waved back to her heading into the elevator up to the 40th floor.
"You're welcome Trace!"
The way up was always the quietest moment of my day, but it also proved to be the most exciting. I thought about a couple of weeks back when Zuko finally had a chance to take me around the company during after hours.
They walked into the elevator after seeing the last floor of the building. "So what do you think?" Katara chuckled shaking her head in awe.
"That it's huge!? How will I ever remember all the people and places! I didn't know how much bigger the main floors were from the executive offices!" Zuko chuckled tucking a strand behind her ear that had fallen out of her perfect bun. His caress made her skin heat up and shiver in delight.
"Zuko, what are you thinking?" She looked up into his eyes smirking.
"Hm, I think if I told you, you would hit me." She laughed joyfully at his honesty.
"It can't be that bad." He shook his head before pinning her up against the elevator wall trapped between it and him. "Why don't I show you then."
Before she could protest his lips met hers, soft and caring then gradually adding pressure making her body press into his. A quiet moan escaped her lips, opening her mouth slightly giving Zuko the opening he needed. Without hesitation his tongue invaded her mouth, brushing against hers in desperation. Katara wouldn't neglect her own need and began moving her own organ across him. Her arms ran up his chest feeling the muscle ripple under her cautions hands before the found their way around his neck and into his hair. She tugged on the dark locks and pulled her body flush against his, her breasts rubbing against him, eliciting another moan from the young woman. Zuko responded with eager, forcing a knee between her legs and moving his mouth to her neck, nipping and sucking on the dip found in the junction of her neck. "Zu-..Zuko stop."
Reluctantly but respectfully Zuko unlatched his mouth from her, breathing heavily with lust clouded eyes. She brought a hand to his cheek and smiled. "Sorry I got carried away." She laughed and shook her head.
"I did too no problem." He pecked her on the lips on last time before the elevator opened on the bottom floor. Katara fixed her outfit before stepping out after him, feeling the blush rise to her face. Zuko's hand quickly found hers and she could help but squeak at the unanticipated gesture.
"Ah looks like I win today!" She held her other hand up to her face blushing from the neck up.
"Damn you.."
The elevator door opened and I walked out face flushed from the vivid memory. "Ah Sugar Queen you're here early, it's only 11:20!" I shrugged, placing the food on the counter.
"I thought I would get you and Zuko something since today's schedule looked hectic. How did the meeting with Mr. Lou go?" Toph rubbed her hands together grabbing the food she knew was hers and the iced vanilla bean frappacino from the cup holder.
"You're the best Sugar Queen! OH and you got me a cookie! Whatever you want I will grant it to you!" I chuckled grabbing the rest of the stuff and heading into the office. "Oh Katara wait!" I stopped turning to look at her.
"mhm?" She motioned for me to come closer.
"I think something bad is going on in there. Zuko said you were needed inside but Mr. Lou is still there…and we had an…unexpected guest." I raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"Who?"
"Mai, she came in with her father, there was yelling not too long ago and then he asked for you to go in once you came in." I nodded.
"So it's probably about the marriage." She sighed but nodded, we both hated the stupid agreement…and Zuko hated it even more.
"Yeah, I figured since he said "Ms. South" it actually meant warn Katara. He never calls you that." Well he does, but you wouldn't know that… I nodded and took a deep breath. Straightening the deep red body con that I had chosen to wear. It was new and I wanted to impress Zuko, but it seems like we had company and his expression would have to wait. "Oh you look hot by the way!" I smiled.
"Thanks Toph!" I opened the doors and saw two people with their backs facing me and an obviously irritated Zuko sitting in the big man's chair. I smiled when he looked up to me and gaped, mouth hanging down. I winked and mouthed 'play along', I didn't wait for him to understand and walked with confidence towards him.
"Hey babe." I placed his coffee and sandwich on his desk and kissed him on the cheek. I knew I was adding a bit too much but an urge of possessiveness kicked in. These people were trying to take away someone that was important to me. I smiled, I never play nice anyways. "I didn't know you were still in a meeting."
Zuko caught on wonderfully and put a hand around my waist. "Afternoon Love, thank you for lunch. You didn't have to." I smiled warmly before turning my gaze to the Lou's. The man I remembered from a previous meeting, one in which he stormed out in frustration. The girl however I recognized, but I wasn't sure where.
"Kat, this is Ron Lou, and his daughter Mai Lou, I told you about them before." I tried to remain calm but something about the Mai girl ticked me off. "oh, right. Good afternoon."
"Who are you?" The stoic woman asked. I smirked subtly tucking a loose curl back into my side ponytail.
"I'm Katara, Zuko's girlfriend."
AHHHHH Mai and Katara are about to have a cat fight!~ Meeeow! Gosh love's a bitch
I really enjoyed writing this chapter! Just enough smutty goodness, fluffyness, and drama to end it for the week and still leaves me with room to work with it next chapter! Things are going to really start rolling now everyone so I hope you all liked this chapter and stay till the end!~
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