Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Chapter 31

BOUTIQUE

Risa is trying the dress Mami,the boutique’s manager chose for her while Karin and Ichirou waits outside of the waiting room

Ichirou : Kaname is really pushing Risa to her limits.
Karin : I know right.
Ichirou : but..
Karin : What?
Ichirou : He was not like this before.
Karin  : Im not that blind to realize that Ichirou.
Ichirou : I think he needs to get rid of that heartless heart of him.
Karin : More like stoned-heart of his.
Ichirou : He’s being weird actually. ..
Karin : You think…
Ichirou : He even likes to eat cakes now.
Karin : cakes?What?

Ichirou : He asked me to get cakes yesterday.I was shocked.Honestly,very very shocked.

Karin : Since when Kaname eats cakes….
Ichirou : Risa loves cakes,just to point it out (chuckling)
Karin :….. now that you mentioned it..
Ichirou : Im not surprised if one day Kaname would be falling head over heels over Risa.
Karin : I think he is( laughing)

Suddenly the door to the fittin rooms slided open and Mami walked out first before Risa tailing behind her.

Risa : It feels like Im wearing nothing.

Mami : I think the nude color of this one piece really brings out your fair complexion! All you need is a bit of smokey make up,probably some red lipstick.(grinning)

Ichirou : Crap,you look gorgeous Risa!(clapping)
Karin : I’ll choose this one.
Ichirou : Me too.
Mami: Me too !
Risa : I have no other choice I guess…
Karin : How about,you take the red dress for the conference next week?
Risa : What conference?
Ichirou : Kaname must have forgotten to tell you.

Karin : Im gonna smack his head tonight.You have a conference at Kyoto.  They would just interview you and Kaname.So I think the red dress would suit you since its gonne be at night.Dont worry,all of us would be there during the conference day.

Risa : Oh shit,I didn’t know about that…
Mami : I’ll find the shoes to pair them up.
Karin : Do you wear pumps?
Risa : I wore them all the time back in the states
Ichirou : you are such a badass girl Risa (laughing)
Risa : Wait,what conference is that?
Karin : the press there decided to interview you ,about you and Kaname.I’ll brief you tomorrow.Dont worry.All questions must pass through me before  being enlisted.
Risa : Sounds so serious..
Karin : It’s a private conference.(smiling)
Risa : Alright,IM gonna get myself out of this dress.

NIGHT

ISHIKAWA’S RESIDENCE

Kaname was removing his shoes when the gate to his house opened and Karin drove in.

Karin : you’re home early.
Kaname : I just got home (showing his shoes)
Karin : Dinner yet?
Kaname : Not yet.
Karin : Okasan and Otousan not home?
Kaname : I think no.
Karin : Come,I want to eat okonomiyaki.
Kaname : Seriously?
Karin : please please please?
Kaname : Alright,just let me put my bags inside.
Karin : Just let the maids bring it.Come lets go,Im starving!
Kaname : Hai hai.

OKUMURA’S RESIDENCE

Risa was lying on her bed after taking a shower. She was just too exhausted to even join Aya and Emi at the karaoke place. She decided to go home right after the fitting session and Karin insisted that she send her home.

Risa  : What a day indeed….

Risa stood up and went straight to her desk. She pulled out the first drawer on her left and took out an album.She flipped through all the pages before stopping at a particular page.She look at the photo of her with Senri and Yuuka back in high school.They were in their sports attire when the photo was taken. Senri was standing in the middle  while Yuuka and her by his side.

Risa : How am I gonna tell you Senri…

THE NEXT DAY

Café

Emi : (rubbing her head)
Aoi  : Hang over?

Aoi swiftly slap Emi’s head with an apron before putting it  on him.

Emi : I think I drank too much last night.
Myu : I can take care of the counter.
Emi : Its okay Myu,I can deal with this.
Aya : Your fault Emi,you finished  6 cans of beers.
Sho : Party girl you are indeed.

Emi : Shut up Sho.You are not helping.

SHo : I’ll make you some tea to ease the hang over.
Emi : Now you are helping,thank you much.
Aya : Sho,what was the bar or club you told that day?
Sho :Oh the one with DJ Yasutaka?
Aya : Yes yes.
Sho : Wanna go one day?
Aya : Emi would love to I guess.

Emi raised both of her hands and then slump her face on the counter table.

Emi : Put me in the list.
All : (laughing)

20TH FLOOR

Risa came with Karin that day since Kaname needs to head straight to the other company’s branch. As they were about to enter the office,Akira was already waiting at the reception table and he straightern his posture when he saw Risa and Karin.

Akira : Good Morning ladies!
Karin : What do you want Akira?
Risa : Good Morning (smiles)
Karin : My letter?

Akira swiftly hands in the letter to Karin and give her the brightest smile ever.

Karin : No,your smile is not gonna make me forgive you for forgetting this important letter .
Akira : Give me a break Karin. I just got them this morning.
Karin : Are you going to the café?
Akira : Yes, you need something?
Karin : I need something to boost my morning.Im feeling dizzy at the moment.
Risa : Probably you need some chamomile tea or green tea Karin.It helps.
Akira : I’ll get them for you.
Risa : You need help,Akira?
Akira : I thought you wouldn’t ask (grins)
Karin : You both go alright.I’ll be in my room.
Akira waves to Karin before going to the door and open it.
Akira : After you (smiles)
Risa : Thank you.

Akira went to push the button for lift,it was only a few second before the lift finally opened and Risa was shocked to find Isane and Mia in the lift.

Mia : Risa-chan!Ohayou gozaimas!
Risa : OHayou (smiles)
Isane : Ohayou Gozaimas.
Mia : Are you both heading to the café?
Akira : Yes yes we are.I see  you got your share of morning coffee already (pointing to Isane’s and Mia’s coffee in their hands)
Mia : Isane was nagging about trying the coffee just now.
Isane : Heard it was nice so why not.
Akira : I’ll see you both later !

CAFÉ

Aya and Myu are busy serving the guests who are dining up for breakfast when Akira and Risa walked in.

Emi : Look who is here early in the morning!

Aoi and Sho whom were wiping the work station took a peek when Emi said that.

Aoi : Why is she with that brat?
SHo : Are you telling me Risa got stuck on him?
Emi : Shut up boys. She wont (laughing)
Akira : Ohayou!
Risa : Where is AYa?
Emi : (pointing outside)
Akira : Busy morning I suppose?
Emi : (nods)
Risa : Sho,what was the tea you told me that day
.
Sho : You mean for hang overs? (looking at Emi)

Emi : (glaring at Sho)
Risa : No no the other one.
Aoi : You mean chamomile tea?
Risa : yes! That’s the one.
Emi : Who’s having a hang over?
Risa : Nobody.
Akira : I’ll have my usual.
Emi : Chamomile,Usual… Risa?
Risa : I’ll have caramel latte .

Akira : Did you see her today?

Emi : Who?
Risa : (confused)
Akira : The girl I asked about that day.
Emi : Oh Im sorry,I didn’t.
Akira : oh that sucks.
Risa : Who?
Emi : He’s asking about a girl he saw last Sunday.
Risa : I see…
Akira : But anyhow,having Risa to accompany me this morning is good enough (winks)
Aoi : Damn he is annoying (whispering to Sho)
Sho : Shut it Aoi.He’ll hear you (chuckling)

Akira went straight to the pick up section while Risa stayed at the counter to talk to Emi.

Risa : Who?

Emi : He is searching for me!(whispering)

Risa : You are doomed.

Emi : I hope he wont realize my hair.
Risa : You colored it black again?
Emi : I dyed them temporarily. It will be washed out if I wash more than 4 times.
Risa : you are doomed.
Emi : Oh shut it.I would probably bun my hair or wear a wig to work.
Risa : Did he mention the hair color?
Emi : He said “ bronze hair”. (rolling her eyes)
Risa : Im sorry but you are doomed.
Emi : Go away Risa.Where is Kaname?
Risa : I don’t even know.Didnt see him yet.
Emi : Alright go,your drinks are ready.

Akira came to Risa with the drinks in his hands.He smiled at Emi before gesturing to Risa.

Risa : I’ll see you later Emi.Tell Aya I said hai.
Akira : Thank you Emi-chan (winks)
Emi : Youre welcome (smiling)

Emi just watched as Akira and Risa walked towards the lift and she let out  sigh after they were out of her sight.

Aoi : Looks whos tired of smiling sweetly today.
Emi : (pinching her cheeks)
Sho : I wonder how will that flirty brat reacts if he discover the girl he’s been searching for is you (laughing)
Emi  : He wont.Where is Shinji?Still on leave?
Sho : I think he will be back by next week.
Aoi : I’ll message him to ask later.

Emi : Alright alright.IM gonna go to the kitchen to see what is Megumi and Yuuki doing.Something smells really good

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