Chapter 10 - Rooftop

NEXT MORNING

Risa is ready very early and she even eaten her breakfast made by Junna .She was putting on her usual shoes on when she suddenly heard a car sound infront of her house.She quickly stood up and took a look.

Risa: Its very rare to  have cars passing by this area early in the morning though.

Risa bid Junna goodbye and she went straight to the gate and locked it.Risa looked around to check if the driver is there to fetch her.She double checked every corner and saw no sign at all.She was already all geared up when she found out that Kaname did his part;asing the driver to stop fetching her.

Risa walked slowly,breathing the morning air and as she was about to take a turn to the street,she saw a black car parked at the side.A tall man,dressed neatly in a complete suit is leaning on the black matte car and he was looking straight at her.

Risa : (shocked)

Kaname:Good Morning.

Risa : Why are you here?

Kaname : Get in.

Risa : What?

Kaname : Get in.

Risa : In your dreams.

Kaname : Don’t make a scene.

Risa : Who’s the one making a scene here?

Kaname : you.

Risa looked around and saw many pedestrians walking at the streets and her urge to quarrel with Kaname died when some eyes are already looking at the.

Kaname went to the passenger side and opened the door .

Kaname : Last call Risa.

Risa let out a long annoyed sigh and she had no choice but to get into the car.

Risa : Don’t call me Risa .

Kaname’s mouth curved a sinister smile as Risa obediently got into the car and he closed it for her.

Kaname : Good Girl.

Kaname went to the driver seat and got into the car.

Kaname : Now,don’t make any noise while I drive to the office.

Risa : Whatever.

Kaname : And I am doing this because of Karin.Dont think of anything else.I don’t even want to waste my beautiful mornings fetching you.

Risa didn’t even respond to Kaname’s words.She just ignored him and look out at the windows.

Kaname : And don’t think about even telling Karin I told you this.

Risa : (ignoring Kaname)

ISHIKAWA BUILDING

Kaname parked his car at his personal parking spot and Risa in flash got out of the car without even waiting for Kaname.They were early that nobody was even there at the parking spot.

Kaname quickly got out and called out to Risa.

KAname : Where are you going?

Risa didn’t even respond because she was so so angry about everything that Kaname said to her in the car.She felt so belittled by somebody worthless and she tried to hold her anger back by not even looking at Kaname

Risa : I hope he rots (annoyed)

Risa went straight to the lift and quickly pushed the “up” button.

Kaname eyed Risa as she went into the lift and he didn’t even  move an inch.

Kaname : (sigh)

ISHIKAWA MAIN OFFICE

Kaname walked into the office looking very presentable as usual.He was searching for Risa but she was nowehere to be seen at all.

Makino : Good Morning Kaname-san(smiles)

Kaname : Morning.Have you seen Risa?

Makino : Risa? Oh you mean Okumura-san?No ,she came with you?

Kaname : Yes she did.

Makino : She haven’t come in.

Kaname : Alright,thank you (smiles)

KANAME’S OFFICE

Kaname placed his suitcase on his table and look around if Risa is at her space.She was not even there and that realization made him worried

Kaname : Where did this woman go

ROOFTOP

Risa was leaning on the grill barrier at the rooftop.Rooftops had always been her favorite escape when she feels like shouting her lungs out.The rooftop of the building is unlike other rooftops she seen in America.This one is quiet empty but there is several benches and flower pots.It was ample enough for her.Plus,it was quite windy that morning.

Risa: Breath in Risa.Breath in.Just another 57 days and you’ll be free.

Risa was unaware that there is someone lying down on the wooden bench not far from her.The person heard Risa’s babbling that he removed the book on his face and turned to Risa’s direction.

Risa : is he even a human anyway .Whats with this guy (annoyed)

The guy leaning on the bench was already half way towards Risa when she kept babbling her annoyance towards Kaname.Risa didn’t even realize about it because she was too indulged in her babbling.

Isane : I suppose this man must has annoyed you so much?

Risa stopped babbling right away when she heard a voice from behind her.She quickly turned around to see Isane smiling at her with a book in his right hand.Isane’s hair were a bit messy probably because of the wind or the fact that he was asleep on the bench just now.He’s wearing a simple white shirt and a black leather vest,the usual ones where men wear underneath their coat.He looked neat even he is not even trying Risa thought.

Isane : Good Morning Okumura(smiles)

Risa : …….Good morning…..

Isane : I see you’ve found the way to the rooftop.

Risa : It was not hard.

Isane : Welcome to the roof top(laughing)

Risa : Were you here earlier?

Isane : Im always here as a matter a fact.Every morning.From now on.

Risa : Reading?(pointing to the book)

Isane : Oh yes yes.Reading a novel

Risa : (nodding)

Isane : So,what brought you here up to the 25^th floor?

Risa : Probably just finding a space to babble and getting some fresh air

Isane :You got your senses all right Okumura.The rooftop is always the best place for an escape don’t you think?

Risa :…

Isane : So,did you come with Kaname.

Risa : Yes.

Isane : interesting…

Risa :What are you reading anyway? IM sorry,this sounds random.

Isane : An English novel by Murakami.

Risa : You read Murakami?

Isane : The English version usually.It helps me English.A lot.

Risa : I see..

Isane : Do you read novels?

Risa : Murakami is my favorite .

Isane : (looking at Risa)

Risa : I think..I better get going.

Risa bowed before turning around to walk straight to the exit door.Isane on the other hand just eyes her as she disappears from his sight.Isane smiled as he watch Risa’s black hair being blown by the strong wind.

Isane : Such an interesting woman indeed you are Okumura.