Betrayal of the heart
Chapter Two: A New beginning
Demando sighed heavily. His sister Oparla, poked her head into the office.
"No luck, Mando?" She asked. Demando shook his head. He just could not find the proper secretary. He wanted someone who was devoted, educated and willing to work, and so far all he got were women who wanted him and that was thier only reason for taking the job. Even Esmaurade, his buisness partner had made it clear that she was interested, and would not take the hint that he wasn't. Oparla smiled. "We have a new applicant. She's from Jubann, Japan. She's never worked before, but she really needs a job" Demando sighed.
"You must like her" He said. Oparla shrugged.
"She is very friendly, unlike some of the people who work here" She said. Demando knew that she was refferring to the people in Esmeraude's department. None of them were very friendly, not even Esmeraude herself.
"Ok, I'll take a look" Demando said. "Send her in" Oparla nodded and left the office. A second later, a woman timidly entered. She looked sad, Demando noted. Her face was streaked with tears, but even so, she was devastatingly beautiful. She had long black hair in a single braid down her back and he noticed that unlike his other secretary candidates, she was dressed modestly, in a navy blue skirt, white blouse and jacket to match.
"Hello" She said quietly.
"Please, have a seat" Demando said, gesturing to one of the arm chairs. She took a seat and folded her hands in her lap while he scanned her application. He noticed that she had marked married on her application. He frowned, but continued to glance at the application. He did notice that she was not wearing a wedding band or any sort of ring on her finger. Once he was done looking over the application, he looked up at her. "It says here, that you have never been employed before, why is that?" She sighed.
"My husband refused to let me work" She explained. "A wife's duty is at home, he always says"
"I see" Demando said softly. "So, Chiba-san..."
"Please, call me Usagi or Tsukino-san" She cut in. Demando looked back at the application, then at her, She forced a smile. "I am divorcing my husband and would rather not bear his last name anymore" Demando nodded, and he could see that she looked about ready to cry. Whatever her husband had done to her, it had hurt her deeply. He decided to give her a chance.
"Okay, Usagi" He said smiling. "You may start tommorow" Usagi smiled, and Demando found himself thinking how pretty she was when she smiled.
"Thank you Mr. Kaioh" She said shaking his hand. Demando smiled as Usagi left his office.
"Who was that?" Demando looked up to see Esmeraude standing in the doorway. He groaned. She was at it again, wearing inappropriate clothing at work. She was wearing a very tight, very short black miniskirt, and red top that showed off her stomach and lots of cleavage and high heeled pumps. Her green hair cascaded down her back. Demando knew that she was trying to entice him, but it wasn't working.
"That is my new secretary" He said firmly. "She starts tommorow" Esmeraude sighed.
"You don't need a secretary" She said. "They only throw themselves all over you"
"Like you do?" Demando enquired. "She is different from the others. Now please, put on some clothes and get back to work. We are running a company, not a strip club" Esmeraude stormed out of his office in a huff and Demando chuckled. Later that evening, Demando was taking a walk when he over heard shouting. He went towards the sound and saw Usagi fighting with a man, whom he could only assume was her husband.
"Leave me alone Mamoru" Usagi said icily. "I have nothing to say to you"
"Usagi, this is ridiculous" Mamoru said. "Come home"
"Why should I?" Usagi asked. "So you can cheat on me again?"
"That was a mistake" Mamoru said. "It was a one time thing"
"Don't lie to me, Mamoru Chiba" Usagi said angrily. "I know it was more than that one time, I am not an idiot. I was fooling myself, believing you actually loved me because of an old legend" Mamoru grabbed her arm.
"I do love you. We are destined to be together, Serenity..." Usagi wrenched her arm away.
"Serenity no longer exists" She snapped. "We discovered that when the crystal shattered. You know what, everyone was right when they warned me to stay away from you. Venus had every right to try to keep us apart. Now, I wish her plan had worked"
"Don't say that" Mamoru said. "Stop this nonsense and come home. It is where you belong" Uagi shook her head, but Mamoru grabbed her arm and began pulling her towards the car.
"Let go of me" She hissed, trying to pull away.
"I believe the lady asked you to let go" Demando said, walking towards them. Mamoru frowned.
"Who are you?" He asked.
"Usagi's new boss" He said. Mamoru looked at Usagi.
"I told you, you're not suppose to work" He scowled. Usagi stared at him defiantly.
"That is not up to you anymore. My lawyer will be sending you the divorce papers" Mamoru lifted his hand to slap her, but Demando caught his arm.
"Never, ever, hit a woman" He scowled. "Now, I suggest you get in your car, go home and leave Usagi alone" Mamoru wrenched his arm away and stormed to the car, driving away like a maniac. Demando placed a hand on Usagi's shoulder.
"Are you alright?" He asked. Usagi nodded.
"Thank you" She said softly. Demando decided not to mention the strange conversation he had over heard about Serenity and Venus. That was between her and Mamoru.
"Have you eaten dinner?" He asked. Usagi shook her head and Demando smiled.
"How would you like to dine with me tonight" She looked unsure. "Don't think of it as a date, think of it as a friendly meal" She finally cracked a smile.
"I'd love that" She said softly. "Thank you"