Chapter 11

20^TH FLOOR

Risa was walking towards the entrance of the office,she used the access card Karin gave to her when they first met.That card is similar to all the staffs cards there.She can access every place in the office and the building too,especially the lift area.

Makino : Good Morning Okumura!

Risa : good Morning (smiles)

Makino : Kaname-sama was searching for you actually.

Risa : Is he in ?

Makino : He left about 10 minutes ago but he said he will be back.

RIsa : Okay thank you…

Makino  : Just call me Makino (smiles)

Risa : Makino-san,thank you again (smiles)

Makino : you are welcome!

Risa headed towards Kaname’s office and she didn’t even bother to knock before going into his room.

KANAME’S OFFICE

Karin : Risa!!!!

Risa : Karin?

Karin  was sitting on Kaname’s chair and she was actually waiting for Risa the whole time.

Karin : Oh my god,you cant imagine how I worried I was.Are you alright?

Risa : Did something happened?

Karin : No no,nothing happened.How are you today?

Risa: Healthy as always..?

Karin : Anyway,have you seen Kaname?

Just before Risa could respond,Kaname opened the door to his room and walked in.

Karin : Where did you go.

Kaname : No where.

Karin: I want you to take Risa to the boutique. Go to our mall instead.Get her dresses for the upcoming events.Do it today and no excuses.I cancelled all meetings for you and Im taking over everything.

Kaname : Why are you not following?

Karin : I asked Mia to follow you.

Kaname : Mia?(annoyed)

Karin : Or you want me to ask someone from the other office?

Kaname : Mia is fine.

Karin : Risa,we have a dinner attend tonight and I hope you don’t mind about me asking you to accompany Kaname tonight…?

Risa : Accompany him?

Kaname : (looking at Risa)

Karin : Can you can you?I cant join him tonight since I need to head home straight after my meeting.

Risa : Alright.

Karin : Great!

Karin stood up and went straight to Kaname.

Karin : Don’t be so hard on her Kaname.Remember where you stand.(tapping on his shoulder)

Karin : I’ll take my leave for now.See you both anytime soon!

Karin left the room leaving Kaname and Risa alone in the office.RIsa went straight to the couch and took her drawing book and a pencil.None of them talk at all.

Kaname : Where did you go?

Risa : (ignoring)

Kaname : Like I care anyway.

Risa : (drawing)

Kaname sat on his chair and look straight at Risa.Risa was not even looking at him and she seems to be ignoring him,all the way.Kaname felt a bit guilty for uttering all the words to her when they were in the car.But he don’t know how to start the conversation.

Risa : Whats with you staring at me like that.

Kaname : (snapped out)

Risa : Never seen someone drawing before?

Kaname :Have you eaten.

Risa: Not hungry.

Kaname  : Its breakfast time.

Risa : I’ve eaten.

Kaname : Good then.

They both dropped the conversation and stayed silent for a while.Kaname loosen his tie and let out a sigh.

Kaname took out his phone and started making himself busy with his work.While Risa on the other side kept herself busy drawing and the room was quiet,really quiet.

After  a while,Risa closed her drawing book and stood up.She went straight to the door to leave the room.

Kaname : Where are you going?

Risa didn’t even answer and she just left without saying anything.

Risa : So annoying.

Risa looked at the big office and she kept admiring the neatness yet homey feeling of the big office.Risa didn’t know where to go since she can only linger around the office that time.Karin is busy with her work and everyone seems to be busy with their work.

Risa : Im doomed.

Risa walked towards the pantry and took a seat at the bar table facing the big windows.She just sat there watching the blue sky and suddenly her phone rang

Risa : Hello?

Aya : Hello!!

Risa : Whats up Aya?

Aya : Just checking on you.

Risa : It’s just 10 and Im already dying of boredom Aya.(annoyed)

Aya : (laughing)

Risa : I can be sick like this.Everyone in here is so workaholic.

Aya : Well,it’s a corporate building Risa.What do you expect.Hows your so called boyfriend?

Risa: I hope he rots.

Aya : Is he that bad

Risa : He is annoying,you multiple that with infinity.

Aya : That bad…

Risa : Yes that bad.But,we’ll see.

Aya : Don’t do crazy stuffs Risa.But does he know you are bilingual?

Risa : No.

Aya : He don’t know about you ?

Risa : No.

Aya : America?

Risa : No

Aya : Sucks bad time .

Risa :He knows nothing.He is annoying as usual.

Aya : I pity you Risa (laughing)

Risa : Thank you so much.

Aya : Anyway,I have a news!

Risa : What?

Aya : I got a job !!

Risa : Wait,that was fast?

Aya : It’s Aya come on.But guess guess where!!!

Risa : I cant guess.wait,where?

Aya : Its in the same building as yours!

Risa : Don’t joke around Aya.

Aya : No no,I am not! If you didn’t realize,there is a café located at the lobby.I got a job there.Congratulate me now please.

Risa : ARE YOU SERIOUS AYA?

Aya : I am .(laughing)

Risa : Oh god,I feel so at ease now. When are you starting?

Aya : Well,you can get your coffee now Risa (laughing)

Risa: Are you kidding me?(speechless)

KANAME’S OFFICE

Kaname was on the phone when Karin came into his room and sat  infront of him.Kaname asked Karin to wait for a while before he ends the call.

Kaname : Yes?

Karin : Im not gonna ask where is Risa.You don’t even know where.So,have you decided what to wear tonight?

Kaname : One more thing Karin.

Karin : What?

Kaname : I just a call from Osaka’s Office.

Karin : And?

Kaname : I need to head there next week.

Karin : And?

Kaname : Ichirou is not here to assist me since he went to Italy for 2 weeks.

Karin : And?

Kaname : Who’s going to accompany me?

Karin : (laughing)

Kaname : What?

Karin : It seems that you’ve forgotten about your girlfriend eh?

Kaname : Whats with her?

Karin : take her with you then.

Kaname : (shocked)

Karin : Yes,why not?

Kaname : This is a business matter Karin.Not a honeymoon what so ever.

Karin : Take her first and you’ll know.

Kaname : Don’t be silly Karin.

Karin : What do you know about your girlfriend?

Kaname : What should I know?

Karin : What you need to know.(winks)

Kaname : Can I just ask Akira to --

Karin : Akira is taking care of his department Kaname.Trust me,take Risa with you.

Kaname : We don’t know anything about her Karin.

Karin : Its you who don’t know anything about her Kaname.Its you and only you.

Kaname : What do you mean?

Karin placed both of hands on the table and look at Kaname.

Karin : Its all up to you to find out.Who ask you to be so all bloody manly shits.Thats why Risa dislikes you.

Kaname : I don’t see where is this conversation  going.

Karin stood up and stares at Kaname.

Karin : You are going to take Risa with you.It will help the media to stop writing about you on the papers Kaname.Trust me.

Kaname : (annoyed)

Karin: And that’s final.