Chapter 4

KAZUKI PALACE

Suzu : We made it!

Suzu parked the black car infront of the main gate and opened the door for Shinn.AS shinn stepped out and looked aroun,he spotted few bikes and motorcylcles parkd across the street and he spot a familiar black matte superbike.But he said nothing and ignored it.

Suzu : It took longer than I thought.I am terribly sorry Mia-san

Mia : Its okay Suzuki.We knew about the traffic so we are not surprised.Mizuhara-sama,this way .

Shinn : Locked the door please.And don’t let anyone enter the palace.

Suzu : Eh?Why is that?

Mia :Is there anything wrong?

Shinn : Just do it.(walked away)

Mia and Suzu looked at each other.

Mia : New girl?

Suzu : You got it Mia.New assistant.Mika.

Mia : Mika?

Mia is the leader of the Kazuki Palace housekeeping.She is 34 years old and married  with 3 children.Despite her age,she is always mistaken to be in her early 20s.

Suzu :Where is Akito? He is inside with his work.I need to go and fetch my kids later but ahhh since you are here..

Suzu : NO problem.I can do that for you Mia (smiles)

Mia :Oh you are always so kind.You should get married Suzuki!

Suzu : We’ll put that aside first.Are you locking the door?

Mia :Now that you mention it.I am locking the door.Everyone is here already thought.

Suzu : Except the assistant.

Mia : You think?(smiles)

THE MAIN MEETING ROOM

Hiroto : God you are good!

Mika : Never underestimate the females you know.Who is next?

Tora :Damn,my turn.If I lost this arm wrestle .what do I have to do?

HIroto and Mika : FOOD.

HIroto : (laughed)Alright,get ready now

Mika : Please don’t hold back tora.

Tora : I wont!

After struggling with the wrestle Tora gave up because Mika is too strong and he lost the game.

Mika : This is such a good start.

Hiroto : Damn you are so strong.I wonder why you were born as a lady,and a beautiful one too..

Tora : (smacks Hiroto’s head) Shut up

They were chatting and laughing and Shinn were heading to that room and heard the noise.

Hiiro : Yo.You are late.

Shinn : Blame the damn traffic.

Hiiro : I don’t see your assistant with you?

Shinn : probable running for her life.

Hiiro : (sigh) Why are you always like that Shinn.

Shinn : Oh cut the crap lets get inside.I was gonna fire her anyway,so by doing this would be a solid reason because she is late for her--

Hiiro opened the sliding door and the three person inside the room turned around and looked at Hiiro’s direction

Shinn : (shocked)

Shinn was completely frozen to see Mika sitting with Hiroto and Tora at the meeting table together,but most important,how did she end up here,before him.

Mika : (stood and smile)

Hiiro : Eh?You are here?

Hiroto : Yo Hiiro.Have you met Shinn’ s personal assistant?

Hiiro : I did but it was very quick (walked towards them)

Shinn did not move an inch because he cant still get the fact that Mika was already there.

Hiiro : How long have you been here.

Mika : About 40 minutes.Or more.

Tora : Long enough to arm wrestle with us.Damn,Hiiro you should watch her.She is bloody strong!

Hiroto : She defeated us both 3 times.I cant brain that yet

Four of them completely ignored the frozen Shinn at the door.

Hiroto : Shinn,what are you doing?

Shinn : (snapped out)

Mika : (looking at him) IAlright,since you are here.We can start now.

Mia : Eh Mika-san.Alright,you know where to go right?

Mika : Yes,you told me where is the room just now.NO worries Mia-san.Thank you.

Mia : Hiiro,Shinn follow Mika and get the job done.Alright?

Shinn : (looking at Mika)

Mia : Shinn?

Hiiro : (smacks Shinn’s head) Wake up Shinn.Lets go

Shinn : Don’t do that again Hiiro.

Mika : After you,young men.

Shinn and Hiiro walked infront of Mika and none of them talk except Hiiro who kept babbling about the surrounding to Mika.Shinn cant say anything because he was so distracted about the fact Mika arrived earlier than him.Early by 40 minutes and how?

Mika : Alright,this is the room.I got Kei and his team in the room already and all you have to do is to get in that room for the fitting session MIzuhara-sama.

Kei : Ah where is my darling Shinn.OH there.Come here sweetie pie.We are behind schedule!(dragged Shinn into the fitting room)

Hiiro : So,Mika right?

Mika : Yes .

Hiiro : How did you aa….

Mika : Private jet.

Hiiro : (laughed)

Shou : HIIROOOOO!!!!

Mika :Im gonna go and settle other stuffs.I’ll see you when I see you.

Hiiro : …okay…?

Mika turned and walked towards the main section of the palace when Shou arrived at the spot where Hiiro is standing.

Shou: Who is that?

Hiiro : Who do you think?

Shou : Your new girlfriend?

Hiiro : I wish but no.

Shou: Who?

Hiiro: (grinned)

Shou : I KNOW WHO!Shinn’s?

Hiiro : New assistant.

Shou: Good god,she is attractive.

Hiiro : Alright,now keep your eyes off her Shou.You are too young for her.

Shou: Dude,I am 22 this year.

Hiiro : I bet she must be 25 this year .

Shou : Alright alright,I was just joking.Come,fitting session has started and you are late. Shinn is already here right?

Hiiro : Yeah.He is in the room now.

PANTRY

Mia : You are 22 years old?

Mika : 23.To be exact.

Mia :I haven’t got your family name though.If you don’t mind me asking..

Mika : (quiet)

Mia : Well its okay I--

Mika : No,no I don’t mind at all.It’s Akizuki Mika.

Mia : Akizuki?I wonder if we did have one with the same family name..

Mika : You did?

Mia : Oh nevermind.Its okay.Could be one of the actors (laughing)So,I don’t think they knew how you got here so fast,don’t they?

Mika : Most certainly they don’t and can I count on you not tell them?

Mia : About (making a gesture of riding a superbike) ?

Mika : (laughing) Yes,of course.

Mia : NO worries,your lovely secret is safe with me. Tea?(offering her a cup of tea)

Mika : Thank you Mia-san.

Mia : Are you married ?Mika-san?

Mika : I don’t think I look like I am married.

Mia : Do you have a boyfriend!?(lifting her eyebrows)

Mika : Fortunately no.Yes,no.

Mia : Not yet?(laughing)

Mika : Probably not yet hahahahaha.

Mia : (lean close to Mika) Have you…..

Mika : (looking at Mia with a puzzled face)…..what..

Mia : Have you done it?

Mika : Done it?Done what?

Mia : (lean closer) You know..you don’t have to be shy with me Mika-san.I have 3 children now (small grin)

Mika : I still..dont get you.

Mia : (whispers) Are you still a virgin?

Mika : (spurted her tea and cough non-stop)

Mia : Oh my god,let me get you a towel!(ran to the table top and grabbed a clean towel)

Mika : (wiping her face) Thank you,thank you.Sorry for aaa that.

Mia : (laughing) You haven’t eh?

Mika : (gulp) No.

Mia : Oh you are so cute Mika-san! I wonder who will be your first na…

Mia’s super cheerful and reckless self really gave Mika a big impact despite her soft look as a mother of 3.

Mika : (laughing) I don’t think this is such a good topic Mia-san..

Mia : Eh!This is important as you must consider who will be your first Mika-san! Don’t make the same mistake like I did (smirk)

Mika : What kind of mistake?

Mia : I can bet you are curious.

Before Mia could start her story suddenly Mika’s phone rang and it was an unknown number.

Mika : Hello?

Shinn : WHERE ARE YOU?

Mika : Where are you?What?Who is this?

Shinn : (pissed off) Excuse me.DO you know the haste of getting your number? I have to call Ishia-san and Shouji-san to get your number and both of them questioned the same thing.”Why didn’t you get her number earlier?”.You are not gonna make me shout again damn it.

Mika : (end the call) Its Mizuhara-sama.I better get going now.

Mia : Eh this is quite early.I’ll see you anytime soon then!Mika-chan!(smiles)

Mika bid Mia good bye and went towards the fitting room.She saw Shinn was leaning at the door frame with a very annoyed face.

Shinn : Why the hell did you end the call?

Mika : Why the hell did you babbled nonsense on the phone when I am just 2 minutes away from your standing point?

Shinn : Where were you?

Mika : (pointing at the pantry room)

Shinn : Well well well Miss.(lean close to Mika) Do you know beside the rules that Ishia-san gave you,there are extra rules that you must remember.

Mika : Fire away.What are they?

Shinn : ALWAYS WAIT FOR ME AND DON’T LET ME CALL YOU TO ASK WHERE ARE YOU.

Mika : I didn’t ask you to call me.In the schedule says,your fitting session is not set to finish in about 20 more minutes.

Shinn : I don’t care the schedule.I do whatever I want.

Mika : And you cant expect me to have telepathy and be here when you cant even consider the schedule I have in my brain.

Shinn : What do you have in your empty brain Mika-san?

Mika : Mouthful of rational words and comments.

Shinn : Oh really.Do you know that you lasted quite long to have not be fired by me today?

Mika : I shall keep that in mind.

Shinn : Well,we will look what will happen tonight then. You are suppose to work for until 6 everyday.

Mika : Which is 2 ½ hours from now.

Shinn : And I want you to get my dinner and bring it to the Kabuki Palace before I get there.Understand?

Mika : Understood.

Shinn : (looking at Mika)

Mika : Anything else to be added on your bucket list?

Shinn :Do you know what I want for my dinner?

Mika : Tuesday’s dinner is your typical ramen set from Kagara’s ramen Shop.Set no3 with extra soup and extra chilli powder with slices of red meat.Checked.

Shinn looked at Mika with a blank face.

Shinn : (speechless) how did..

Mika : Manners matter.Now lets get going.

Shinn : Don’t you ever let your hair down?

Mika stopped walking and turned around.

Mika : Excuse me?What?

Shinn : (shocked) No,nothing.Forget about it.

Mika : Good.

Suzu was already waiting at the car and he opened the door for Shinn and after that he went to Mika.

Suzu : How are you gonna go back Mika-san?

Mika : Don’t worry about me. I’ll survive.Drive carefully….

Suzu: Tomohiro Suzuki-des.You can call me Suzu.

Mika : Right,Suzu-san.Drive carefully. You have one heavy kid inside there.Make sure he will be early for dinner.

Suzu : Alright,roger that.I’ll see you at the palace then?I am so sorry that you cant ride together in the car..

Mika : Not a big deal Suzu-san.Go now.

Shinn : What are they talking about now.(annoyed)

Suzu quickly got into the car and waved at Mika before driving off.

Mika waited until the car is out of sight before walking towards her superbike and rode off.