Chapter 2
"Oh my god Aurora where are you? I'm not heading in there without you." Val said into her cell phone. Today was their first day as secretaries.
"I'm in front of your house Val." Aurora said as she walked in front of her friend. Val was nervous and excited about their first day.
"Well come on we can't be late." Val said as she put her sunglasses on and they headed to their new place of employment.
"Thank goodness this isn't far from where we live." Val said in relief.
"Calm down we're early it's..." Aurora looked down at her watch for the time. "8:30am, we had to be there at 9:00am." She smiled as she placed a stick of mint gum into her mouth.
"Ooh give me one." Val said excitedly. Aurora laughed softly and handed Val a stick of gum.
"Here." She said.
"Thanks." She put the gum in her mouth and they entered into the building and into the elevator.
"So Sesshomaru emailed me last night and I have to meet him on the top floor. He said it's where his office and my desk is." Val said as she looked at the emails on her phone. Aurora blinked.
"Same with me, Touga mentioned that my desk is next to his office separated by a door or something like that." She looked at her phone and turn it on vibrate.
"I hope they don't reconsider hiring us."
"Why would they? I mean I don't know about you but I'm going to work my ass off." Val said and the elevator opened to the top floor. The floor was spacious and bright and there were Windows all around. To one hallway lead to Sesshomarus office and the other hallway lead to Touga's office.
"Well I guess this is where we split ways until our day is over. Good luck Val." Aurora says as she kissed her friend's cheek and took the left hall to Touga's office.
"I guess. See you." Val said and she turned and headed down to Sesshomarus office.
-With Aurora and Touga-
Aurora walked to Touga's office and knocked on the door. She waited for permission to enter his office. Touga opened the door and he looked at Aurora.
"Wow you're early. That's good." Touga said surprised.
"Of course sir, I am serious about this job and I plan to make a great impression on you." Aurora stated as she looked into her new boss's eyes.
-With Val and Sesshomaru-
Val walked closer to Sesshomarus office and she noticed a small desk near the door to his office with a plaque with her name on it.
'Wow it's really nice.' She thought to herself and she knocked on Sesshomarus door. Sesshomaru stood up hearing the knocks at his door. He reached the knob and pulled.
'Early...good.' He thought as he looked over at Val.
"Greetings, you are early." He said as he moved to welcome her into his office.
"Well I'd rather be early then late." Val said a little nervous and she batted her long eyelashes as she walked into his office.
-With Touga and Aurora-
Touga nodded. "Well we shall see I suppose." He turned around and he opened a drawer on his desk and took out several file folders.
"Follow me." He said as he motioned with his finger and he walked to her desk. Aurora nodded and started following Touga. She took notice of his office décor it was almost had an old Japanese theme to it.
"These folders hold important information about our biggest clients. I need you to file this alphabetically and by account number. Once you are done that I need you to make copies and call all the numbers to remind them about our upcoming meetings which are on the calendar on your desk." Touga said firmly.
"I need this done by noon." He said his tone unwavering and firm.
-With Sesshomaru and Val-
"Very well." He said as he went to a file cabinet and got out large files stating the company's accounts and other important numbers. Val looked at the files curiously. She looked around and noticed he kept things very neat and clean. There were no pictures or anything in his office which she found odd.
"This is your task, making sure that the numbers are accurate. This is important because the company can fall into bankruptcy. The numbers shall never be revealed understood." Sesshomaru said.
-With Aurora and Touga-
Aurora smirked. "Of course Dog General sir, I shall have these files completed before noon." She said taking the files and sat them on her new desk and started working. Touga smirked and he silently watched work for a moment before returning to his desk to start his own work.
-With Val and Sesshomaru-
Val nodded and she took the files to her desk and started working quickly without a word. Sesshomaru nodded appreciating that Val was a hard worker and turned to go back to his office.
-1 hour later-
Aurora sighed as he places the last name in the correct order. 'Finally, so many names...' She thought. Touga sat at his desk and he was filing more papers and rubbing his temples. The last few months of with having incompetent secretaries constantly was killing him.
-With Val and Sesshomaru-
Val finished the work Sesshomaru gave her and she stood up and she knocked on his door.
"Sesshomaru can I come in?"
"You may." He drawled as he went through some calculations. He growled inwardly.
'Incompetent harlots!' He thought angrily. His stress level was through the roof. He was ready to pull his hair out. He hoped that this new secretary would have atleast put a small dent in the work he gave her.
-With Aurora and Touga-
Aurora finished and stood up with the files and knocked on Touga's door. "May I enter sir?" She asked
"Yes come in." He said as he sat back and tried to hide some of his frustration.
"Do you have a question?" Aurora saw that Touga was stressed and placed the files on his desk.
"No sir, I am letting you know I finished filing." She tilter her head.
'Damn...me and my niceness...' She thought as she moved behind him and placed her hands on his temples and gently massaged them.
"Forgive me if I'm overstepping my bounds, I don't like to see others frustrated." Touga was shocked but he allowed it.
"It is alright. But I doubt this is appropriate. You may take your lunch if you'd like you get an hour for lunch. When you get finished I will speak with you about meetings and such things like your payment."
"I understand and forgive me.' Aurora softly said and she pulled away slowly. "I shall return in an hour sir."
"It is alright. Thank you for your concerns." Touga said and he stood up and he grabbed a packet. "This holds all the questions you may have about my company. Please if you have a chance read over it." Aurora took the packet into her hands and nodded.
"Of course sir, I shall read it during lunch." She smiled softly and turned to head for lunch. Touga watched as she left for her lunch and he realized since she had walked in he felt slightly calmer.
-With Val and Sesshomaru-
Val walked into his office and she could immediately tell he was frustrated.
"Sorry to bother you. I checked all the numbers and they are accurate and in order." Sesshomaru looked up and sighed. He lit another cigarette.
"Good, you may leave for lunch if you wish." He muttered and rubbed his temples.
"Sesshomaru excuse me for asking this but are you alright? You really shouldn't be smoking it's bad for your health." Val said and she covered her mouth and coughed. She was allergic to cigarettes.
"Your concerns for my health is noted Ms. Val. I am stressed and this is my way of coping with that stress, forgive me if it is affecting your health." He said as he put the cigarette out in the ashtray and he looked annoyed as he did it. Val reached into her purse and she grabbed Kava root tea.
"This is a special tea that really helps to de-stress. I can make it for you if like." She asked calmly.
"No, thank you Ms. Val." He says standing he took the tea packet and gently places it on his desk.
"I shall try it, you on the other hand are free for lunch, also take this packet it shall answer any of your questions." Sesshomaru said as he handed her the packet. Val bowed to him and she took the packet.
"Thank you. I'll read it over while I'm eating." She turned around and she grabbed her purse and she went to meet Aurora for lunch. Sesshomaru looked at Val as she left.
'Strange...' He thought. He was more relaxed with Val in his presence. Aurora went down to the lobby and waited on her friend. Val walked up and saw that Aurora had the same packet.
"You too?"
"Yes." Aurora nodded. "We should read it." She added.
"Yeah you're right." Val said as she sat down in the break room and she opened her bento box that held her lunch. Aurora nodded and took out her own bento. She looked and she saw that Val had a cinnamon roll.
"C-can I p-please." She whimpered. Val rolled her eyes and gave Aurora half of her cinnamon roll.
"Thank you!" She said happily and nibbled on the cinnamon goodness. Val paid close attention to the packet as she ate her lunch and she looked at the time.
"Looks like we need to head back." Aurora flipped the last page and looked up.
"Yes your right. I have to go back to the Dog General and you the Killing perfection. I wonder why their names translate to that." She wondered as she stood.
"I don't know." Val mumbled as she let out a sigh thinking about her boss and she walked back to her desk.
"I'll see you later Aurora."
"You too Val." She says making way to her own desk. Once she arrived she knocked on her boss's door.
"Come in." Touga said as he took a bite from his lunch and he worked on his computer. Aurora walked in and saw Touga eating at his desk.
'When was the last time he just ate and not work?' She thought.
"I have finished my lunch sir." She said to her boss.
"I see." He wiped his mouth off.
"Sit down and I'll go over everything with you." Aurora sat down in front of his desk and crossed her legs. She placed her hands on her knee. Touga opened up another folder.
"Your benefits and vacation will kick in after your grace period which is after you have been here one month. You will be paid bi-weekly and these are your options for insurance. I need that filled out by the end of the day." Touga said and he handed the folder to Aurora.
"Ms. Aurora, my son and I do not keep secretaries and assistants for long because of their incompetence. I sincerely hope you will not make me have to go on another search." he said and he was rather intimidating. Aurora took the folder and looked through it. She hummed and looked at Touga there was a glint in her eyes that he notice. She smirked confidently.
"I assure Inu no Taisho, you shall not look for another secretary." She said seriously matching his tone. She used his full name to put more emphasizes on her words.
"I accept these terms...and look forward to working with you." Touga nodded.
"You as well Ms. Aurora. If you could I left forms on our desk. Please go through them and organize them." He said to her.
'She's very interesting.' He thought to himself. Aurora went to her desk and read the folder. She filled out the information. She also organized them. It took her less than half an hour to do her work.
-With Val and Sesshomaru-
Val knocked on Sesshomarus office door and she could smell the Kava root tea.
"Enter." Sesshomaru said and he took a drink of the tea.
'This works...' He thought to himself. Val opened the door and she smiled. "Is it helping?"
"Yes, I thank you for the suggestion..." He muttered. Val bowed to him.
"Is there anything else you would like me to do?" She asked and he nodded at her.
"Yes, you will receive bi-weekly pay, benefits and vacation will be activated after a grace period. These are your options for insurance. And lastly, I and my father hire those who are incompetent, do not have me go in search of another." Sesshomaru said seriously and clearly. Val nodded.
"Trust me Sesshomaru you don't need to worry about that." She said in a serious tone. "I pride myself in my work. You won't need anyone else with me around."
"We shall see..." He said and waved his hand gesturing her to leave and do what she need to do.
It's been about 1 month since the two had started working there.
"Sesshomaru I have finished the case files on this." Val said as she nonchalantly walked into her bosses' office.
"Excellent." Sesshomaru said taking the files and he placed them in the correct cabinet
"Oh and I canceled that meeting now so you are free for lunch Sessh." Val added as she grabbed the next files to work on. Sesshomaru raised a brow.
"Hn, thanks." He said as he looked at Val.
'Sessh? No one calls me that...' He thought to himself. Val nodded and she sat down and she started working on the next files. She put her hair up in a high pony tail and she groaned lowly in frustration as she worked. Sesshomaru watched her silently.
"You've exceeded my expectations, you have indeed shown me your work ethic." He said. Val looked up at him and smiled.
"Oh well thank you Sessh. I told you I pride myself in my work.
-With Aurora and Touga-
"Aurora can you call the Okami firm and cancel my meeting today?" Touga yelled out to Aurora.
"On it General!" Aurora called back as she quickly canceled Touga's meeting. His stress levels had indeed improved considerably. Touga smirked at the general comment.
'She's rather amusing.' He stared at her, admiring her features. Aurora placed the phone down and popped her neck and stretched upwards. Touga watched her curiously and he couldn't help but smirk at her. He came out and he sat down on top of her desk.
"It seems you have survived the grace period."
"Seems I have General, I hate to say this but, I told you so. And it also seems I was right your stress levels are low and your work has lessened." She said softly and looked up at him.
"It has significantly approved. I do thank you." Touga said as he smirked.
"I would like you to come to my meetings with me this week and take some notes if you would." Touga asked her.
"Of course sir, just give me a time and place and I'll be there." She smiled and placed her hand on her chin as she looked into Touga's eyes.
-With Sesshomaru and Val-
"That you did, you have a free day tomorrow, as a reward for doing a great job." Sesshomaru muttered.
"Really oh thank you Sessh!" Val smiled and she hugged him and then she quickly backed away.
"Sorry that was inappropriate. That's just my personality." She lightly blushed.
"It is alright, you may leave when you are ready." Sesshomaru drawled as he watched Val.
'Excitable...' He thought to himself.
"Oh well let me finish these first. I'm almost done." Val said and she sat back at her desk and worked more. Sesshomaru nodded and observed Val intently. Val felt Sesshomarus eyes on her.
"Something wrong Sessh?" She asked nonchalantly her eyes not leaving her desk.
"No, there is nothing wrong." Sesshomaru turned his attention to the computer.
"Just curious because you were just staring at me." She smiled and joked with her boss and continued her work.
He hummed and kept his attention to the computer. "Nothing is wrong." He stated
"Okay whatever you say." She sang and she finished her work. Val walked in and left the work on his desk.
"Okay I think I will head out now. Bye Sessh." She said and grabbed her purse and she went to the elevator. He nodded his head and he watched her leave.
'Intriguing, wonder if father is having the same experience as I.' He thought to myself.
-With Touga and Aurora-
Touga had a small smile on his face.
"Well how about you take tomorrow off? You've done very well you've earned it." Aurora smiled and stood up and popped her back.
"I'll take that offer General." She said as she patted his shoulder and swayed as she walked to the door.
'Very interesting.' He thought to himself as he watched her as Aurora touched the knob.
"Do you think you can survive a day without me General?" She asked giggling a bit.
"I think I shall manage Aurora." Touga said and he smirked.
"If you say so General, in case you find my absence troubling. I left some notes on my desk." She giggled and left the office and down the elevator to the lobby. Touga looked confused and he stood up and he walked to her desk and looked at the notes. Touga laughed as he saw the notes. They were numbers and things he would need to know for tomorrow. There was also a chibi drawing of Aurora with a piece sign. Touga smirked.
'Hn amusing.' He thought to himself and he sat at his desk. Touga stood up and he walked into his son's office.
"I see you let her go as well."
"Yes, she worked exceptionally well father." Sesshomaru stated.
"Ms. Aurora is very intriguing. She keeps calling me General. She's very smart it seems." Touga smirked and he looked out the window.
"You've stopped smoking I see." A glint of amusement entered Sesshomaru's eyes.
"Ms. Aurora seems to understand our name translations, she has called me Killing Perfection. And yes I did, this tea helps with my stress." Sesshomaru smirks back at his father.
"I see your shoulders aren't tight with stress."
"They aren't and neither are yours. So how is Miss Valérie doing?" Touga asked.
"Exceptional, she's excitable and humorous." Sesshomaru smirked.
"I've heard her call you Sessh. I'm surprised you have let her get away with that." Touga smirked at his son.
"I'm surprised as well, though her work ethic makes up for it so I shall put up with it." Sesshomaru growled lowly.
"Don't tell me she's growing on you son." Touga smirked.
"And what of Ms. Aurora father." He said changing the topic.
"What about her son?" Touga asked curiously.
"She seems to have this knowing look in her eyes or something of that nature." Sesshomaru muttered.
"Indeed she does. She is a very diligent worker and a little cocky as well." Touga smirked again and he looked out the window and saw the girls outside.
"Well there they are now." Touga said as he looked down at them. Sesshomaru turned around in his chair and looked down.
"So it seems, maybe father we finally found ourselves a break so to speak."
"It would seem." He smirked and the girls were laughing. Touga backed away and he breathed and blue marks appeared on his face.
"No matter what son they can't ever know." Touga said in a deep and serious voice. Sesshomaru's own marking showed on his face.
"This I know, but Aurora seems to be perspective, we will have to watch her more closely father." Sesshomaru said in an equally serious tone.
"I believe you are right. Ms. Valérie seems to be very bright as well. I sensed an energy radiating off of her one day. We will need to watch both of these women son." Touga said and he walked to leave his sons office. He looked back down at Aurora's desk and he smirked. Sesshomaru looked at the window and contemplated.
'Ms. Valérie has a strange energy yet Ms. Aurora displays a knowing aura...like a seer but not...intriguing.' He thought to himself, Touga and Sesshomaru's computer both dinged with a new email. It was an email from Val about Sesshomarus schedule.
"Sorry I forgot to give this to you before I left. I'll see you in two days Love, Val." It read. Touga looked to his computer and it was an email from Aurora.
'Greetings, General this email is more details about tomorrow's proceedings. I'll see you soon Dog General. Xoxoxo, your favorite secretary Aurora.' Touga's email read. Touga smirked at the email.
'Hmm very interesting.' He thought to himself. Sesshomaru chuckled softly at his secretary's email.
'She's certainly the best one I've had." Touga thought as he smirked and he continued his work.
'And I shall see you when you return. .' Sesshomaru thought as he drink his tea.