My Secretary and Assistant : Rokuro and Ayame Part II
Amasawa Ayame - Continuous story from Chapter II [ Am I Able To Steal Your Heart? ]
Ayame was a college student but dropped out because her father couldn't pay her tuition any longer. She worked part time in a ramen house near Naoko's building department. It was also a popular restaurant that employees came to eat there.
[ Miyabi ]
Her mother's name was Miyabi, which means elegance like herself even though her skills were like a man. Miyabi was a secret agent which she did not know but her Dad caught her one night sneaking in the house. Her father had a small business but he was scammed by a lecherous woman that said she would make him wealthy, if he signed a contract with her then made his business into a commercial and paid off his debts.
[ Family Ruined ]
Ayame's parents fought into the night where her mother just got home late at night, and while her father was drunk on the sofa bought it with the money from a scammer. They got divorced after a year and had been planning where Ayame was going to live, but in the end, she stayed with her father. Ayame's mother loved her, but herself is threatening and if Ayame lives with her she might end up dead and her Dad will accuse her of staying with her. She and her father are currently in bad condition, business went down then he became sick and now he's in the hospital in coma. While growing up carrying all his burdens and debts when she was young but then because Ayame's professor called her at the middle of the night and said that she has her scholarship she was able to study once again, she's finally relieved from stress and found a part time job but her problem is resting after school she went to work and after that in midnight there where she starts to study, she'd always have sleepless nights and Miyabi's visiting her daily. Ayame's Mom decided to work as a "Mama" since she was given straight two weeks of no assignment for her.
She knocked at her house and saw her mother. She hugged her so tightly and went inside Ayame was so happy, ( with sadness in her eyes ), that her Mom was there even just for weeks. Miyavi had visited her father in the hospital and she wanted to make up for Ayame.
[ Before ]
" Aya, you're home! How's school and work? " Miyabi happily asked.
While Ayame was tiringly removing her shoes at the front door " It's fine, and a little bit tired.."
" I prepared dinner right in time! " Her Mom keeps talking and Ayame's ears were lingering so she glared and said
" Mama! stop right there I wanna rest. I'm not hungry. Our Manager served us dinner before heading home... "
" Ah- if so.... " She was disheartened from what she heard and said " ....I'll put this in the fridge instead so you have breakfast for tomorrow you can go and take a bath.." she said it while holding her grip.
Ayame goes to her room, throws herself in the bed then slacks off and sighed tediously she was distressed because of her Dad and were she able to pay his fees in the hospital. She teared silently and wiped it done and went to sleep slightly. Miyabi goes in and kisses her forehead and cries and apologizes to her for being a failure. Mom to her she wasn't able to teach her and guide her then care for her in need, and just for two weeks is not enough. Miyabi was paranoid from the day she left her husband and daughter but she wanted to think Ayame only since she's her biological daughter and her father is not, but Ayame loved the both of them although Ayame herself did not knew her biological father all these years, she never thought that she was an abandoned child from her real Dad or believe a certain thing she was an orphan yet she wasn't her both parents supported her. As Miyabi teared up she ran out her room and it all went silent again, Ayame was half awake, every day she just closed her eyes and eavesdropped on her Mom.
It was still on Ayame's mind from Miyabi's story and that she knew
" Aya..." while petting her hair. " I'm so sorry for being a complete failure mother...I complete my task in work but for being a Mom...no...I'm terrible sorry for having such a bad Mom... a Mama like me, I doubt that you only show that you liked me because Papa's away, I know you liked him...but he wasn't your biological father at all..."
Ayame was astonished and scowled her forehead, ( then closed her eyes once again ), then Miyabi continued.
" Your father left me at the time, I said that I was pregnant with you...I wished he wasn't your father..but your current Papa is, I know... I know that we've got divorced already...but all of that was...nonsense if I didn't pull myself together and talked about it a little more it wouldn't end up like this, he being in a comatose and let you carrying his burdens...I don't want that to happen even for my one and only daughter but it was too late I hope you forgive me...I will continue to support you and care for you...I promise that if you won't see me...again....." [ sniff ]
She once again scowled her forehead until her shift at work, her friends asking her why she's in a bad temper, nonetheless, she just glared at them without coming to senses and just after her friends turned around slowly she realized that her temper also made them affected.
" I let my temper get the best of me, I'm sorry guys... "
[ The next day ]
Miyabi was off to work again and will have a hard time meeting with Ayame, she said, " I can handle the chores by myself, and I don't need one of your colleagues Mama... "
" Bu-but.... " She grasp and sighed
" Okay... but call me if you need helpers "
As while walking towards their car she stopped and immediately hugged Ayame that they almost fell over their backs.
" I will deliver you a car, okay? " She kissed her forehead thrice and left.
" What the hell? " she blinked three times and touched her forehead full of her red lipstick.
[ During ]
The second batch of Naoko's time, his employees were done with the work and wanted to eat ramen so they hurried to the popular ramen house near them.
(irasshaimase!!!) " Welcome customers "
The Head Department wants to treat his co-workers along with Takahashi Rokuro and Yoshinori at the back while entering.
[ Rokuro glancing and sniffing ]
" Today is my treat so pick whichever you want to order!! "
" Eh? erm.. Sir even the expensive ones? " Rokuro excitedly glanced at him and asked.
" Choose the cheap ones instead of my salary... I'll send it to my family ha.. ha.. "
Rokuro and Yoshinori looked at each other, and afterwards they laughed.
As they were talking, Ayame took their order and went into the kitchen, concurrently Naoko went in because he saw Rokuro enter the restaurant and beyond his curiosity he wanted to hop in.
" Well well, what a coincidence you all are going to eat here? " He pretended that he did not notice.
" Ah Boss.. Un..! I will treat these boys after long work, also good work Sir! " Hanzawa wants to be praised, supposing that'll work.
" Oh~ may I join in your treat Hanzawa-kun? " He smirks, but behind that he's testing him without a matter of fact.
" Er.... YES YES YES " he stopped.
" HA!HA HA I was joking with you Hanzawa-kun, treat your juniors well-, Goodbye Roku! say hi to Sakura and Sayuri for me~ "
[ He waved back ]
[ Behind the scenes ]
Ayame was not in a good mood, even though there's nothing to think of that time, her aura is delicate.
---
Naoko stopped by the moment when he sensed someone was at his back and it was Ayame carrying Rokuro's and others orders.
" Excuse me Sir " Ayame glared at him.
" Oya oya..? go then.. "
Naoko saw Ayame's name on her tag, " Ama.. sawa..? ", and he figured that she's only around nineteen years old. He recalls that he was looking for a secretary since he needed one. Throughout the candidates for secretary he wasn't satisfied enough even when he already had one but it didn't take a month. He'd already ditched them and fired every person who's his secretary but this time he was amazed. Naoko saw the determination in her eyes, Ayame was about to go so he grabbed her wrist and asked " Amasawa-san you-you're a college student, first year...? "
She was shocked and released " How did you know me? "
( This jerk...? )
" Erm.. I saw your tag name.. " he stopped and calmed himself down then continued talking.
[ Fixed his clothes ] " Should we talk outside? I'll make an excuse to your Manager.. "
He hurried to the front desk like nothing and nodded to her to go outside.
" What do you want from me? "
" I know you have a lot of questions to ask from me but I have a lot too, I am Miyazono- "
" Miyazono Naoko the successor, President of Miyazono Group, your company is near this restaurant then? "
( I see...news spreads really fast...anyway ), " So then, I would like to ask you if you can be my secretary, is that okay with you? "
" How much salary? "
" Precisely depends on your performance Amasawa-san " He smiled and added more.
" Yet.. " He comes closer while Ayame's heart's racing, ( she did not notice that ).
" The deal of being my secretary reaches a hundred thousand in two months.. What do you say? "
"..." She's not responding but thinking.
" I know your family's situation,( He can read you..) your Papa is in coma and your Mom's a- "
" You don't need to say anything, your Brother is a consultant and I know! just spare my life you bastard...! "
" Wait- hold on! that's not what I implied to say..! Amasawa-san...! "
Ayame ignored her and slammed the front door, while the three employees were embarrassed and twitched at the time she slammed the door.
Oh crap... she was mistaken..by employing her which is good to pay her tuition fees too..I wanted to help her as much as I can.
[ Meanwhile ]
" That bastard! how could you call him President how annoying he even put his face to my ears you cannot sell love with money that idiot..! "
" Erm..Aya? " Her friend calls her.
" I don't think he's in love with you or something..."
" I don't care...! " Her friend gave up on calming her down and slid to the right side.
" You see Ayame-chan, he's been looking for a secretary this whole two months. He found one last time but he fired him for not doing his or her job... why won't you take it? "
" I'm fine working here even though the salary's low, I love this place...." The whole crew stepped back and became small.
[ Groans ] " ... take the chance now Ayame-chan " Their Ramen chef nods.
Everyone cheered her to accept Naoko's suggestion and the next three days Naoko went in and ordered an advantage to look for her and Ayame went to his table.
----------
" I will accept being your secretary " with a straight face.
" Really? ", ( Well I also came here to order your top dishes...)
"..... Yes..? "
" REALLY REALLY? " Sparkles on his eyes.
[ Ayame's POV : ]
Why is this man's eyes stunning? Is this really their President..? I heard the rumors that he's scary and your life will be threatened? but seems like he's more idiotic.. he looks childish...
" okay! I'll come back tomorrow to pick you up and start working "
" Huh? Okay..? I'll go pick up my formal clothing-"
"No need I already provide it " He snapped his fingers.
" Livia bring it in "
" What the- are you serious you went all out man!! "
" Sure anything for my female secretary~ "
he smirked that Ayame covered her whole face as she could after blushing so hard.
Naoko noticed that she's covering her face but he didn't mind.
----------
~ Beginning : Secretary ~
On her first day, Naoko told her what her role was, but he was more astonished when Ayame told him that she studied before entering.
( She's already prepared for the big one! )
Everyone cheered Ayame for being successful the whole year, in the short time she graduated college and continued working for Naoko, She pay her Dad's hospital fees and debts which she has nothing to stress about, and meanwhile Miyabi comes back home along with Ayame's Dad in a wheelchair, her life was peaceful and relishing her current job.
Miyabi noticed that she always came home smiling...
---
[ On the day of the Organization ]
- From Chapter II -
On that day the city was preoccupied by polices, Rokuro followed Ayame, they've managed to go through all people just to see Naoko and Yuki,
[ Huff huff ] From the meantime, half of the illegal organization eloped with their captains, Kun's organization couldn't keep up but Naoko was still relieved that they've caught several captains. The scantiness inside of Naoko didn't let him down. Instead he tells Kaiyo about what happened the whole ruckus day. At the moment...the clouds were pale and burst to rain, people started to move fast until Naoko was left all alone, but...Naoko heard someone's footsteps from the rain [ tac toc ]
Carrying a umbrella, panting while running he couldn't see that person clearly but she saw a wet low ponytail and waving green dangling earrings he knew from far away that it was Ayame his secretary holding an umbrella and her make up was all removed.
[ Before ]
" Takahashi, wait for me, I'll search for Sir Naoko..! "
" Hey wait, it's still raining, you know? "
" I don't care, what if the President's sick...! "
Rokuro was already stunned to speak and let her go.
---
" Sir Miyazono! " She breathed quick and loud and leaned to her knees.
( Finally I found him..! at last..! )
" Sir... S- Miya... " Didn't continue and hurried to give the umbrella to him.
" You're soaking wet Secretary Ayame "
( Oh come on Miyazono..! you're still chilling in the rain? give me a break )
She's the one who wanted to help him.
" My apologies for my rudeness... Sir "
" It is fine let me give you a hand when we get to my office, surely you don't bring extra clothing so I'll let you borrow mine for a while "
" That is so kind of you Sir but I needn't, I must return home Takahashi-san will bring me back home Sir "
Naoko was astonished. To think his Rokuro might have a liking for the secretary " Is that so? ``So he just smiled and patted her head. " Make sure you say ' thank you for taking me home '.... like that okay? "
But worrying about Rokuro's family, on the other hand.
Ayame wanted to thank Naoko for some reason but she's too shy to do so, instead she said.. " You've got this in the bag Sir Naoko ", she smirked and did a childish punch on his shoulder while walking, to think this is compliment from earlier, Naoko touched Ayame's forehead when she smirked, Ayame on the other hand she blushed hard. As Rokuro waited, he planned to treat Ayame for dinner but she looked tired and pale and hadn't changed clothes so he took her home only.
[ Rokuro on the side ]
" This girl, always chasing brother Naoko... tsk.. "
< Stranger than being your lover >
Naoko went out of his office and wanted to have lunch along with the employees, but he noticed Ayame was exhausted and almost bumped her head to her table. Naoko was able to catch Ayame's head and wake her up. Naoko grasps a piece of paper and slowly puts it near her eyes and gently puts down the paper like the sun's rising in the morning.
In Ayame's point of view. At the back of him it was bright and for Naoko's position's like a shadow, she saw Naoko's black hair waving because he opened the window, a person who has pointed nose, attractive blue jeweled eyes ; such as the first time she met Naoko on the restaurant begging to become his secretary because of cleverness and being wise.
When she extended her eyes more to see him clearly and close up, Naoko was already near to her face for almost their noses touched. Her heart says it jumps to a million times, Ayame's heart can't stop beating and blushes so hard she doesn't even know if it's lovesickness, Naoko sighed deeply and smirked and wink at her.
( well... I hope I cheered her up? )
" Shall we go for lunch? I was waiting for you to wake up and I suddenly thought to do this " then he laughed hard and chuckled.
" Where is the place we're going, Sir? "
" It's a fancy resto " [ for short of restaurant ]
" Ah Sir- " She waved her hand at him while walking to the parking lot.
" Sir, don't treat me this well. I can buy it with my own money... " [ excuses ]
Naoko isn't listening, he just pushed her back and said " Join me for lunch, that's an order ", with a straight looking face on him, that once again Ayame blushed and skipped a heartbeat.
After lunch they went out at one-thirty pm and Naoko forgot that he and Yuki were going to meet up in his office. " Ah.... Ayame-san I'm sorry..I must go on... really sorry for leaving you at this time.. "
" I'm fine Sir I'll take the taxi cab " Then he drove.
[ From Chapter II ]
Weeks had passed after the long fight with the organization, the project was successfully launched, the news spread faster than usual and many consumers were eagerly buying.
~ On the time of twelve o' clock midnight~
After the long busy work, laying on her bed keeps sighing and punching the air until Ayame hits the wall and twitches her knuckles, " Oh no it's all red...! ", she always recall Naoko's view in every angle, she didn't knew that it was love, Ayame doesn't want to fantasize about him but instead the fantasy came to her mind is lewd things it was too nefarious, she screamed and cracked her voice and Miyabi opened the door and said...
" WHAT WHAT HAPPENED! "
" Ah...there's nothing Mama... "
When Miyabi was about to close the door, she stopped and asked her.
" Are you in love with the second son from Miyazono? '' Ayame couldn't tell how Miyabi's face does, or she sees that her Mama was confused and curious.
" What with the sudden question Mama? "
" I want to know honey, you're my daughter and... Of course I don't know what type of man you want to marry in the future. "
" I liked Sir Naoko, Mama.. "
She grasp, " I see.. " she felt sorry for her because she knows about the second son who didn't even pay attention to women who'd set a proposal or contract with him, through this whole three years, Naoko's receiving a lot of confessions, other than that, there was more worst.. actress who was popular on the second year spreads false rumors about dating which is he asked Kun to delete the fandom accounts. And went to the entertainment industry, under her company, afterwards she wasn't able to get back showbiz.
" Aya, you must know this story of Naoko... "
" Eh? "
" But first the fake news, did you know that I disposed of it? under Miyazono! "
" Eh? really?! how come I did not know this Mama I wanna know more! "
.....
In the long run, Ayame's mouth dropped, she was shocked that there's this family named Shinomiya, one of biggest shareholders in Japan alongside the Miyazono group.
" She's already... " she mumbled.
" She passed away, Aya "
To think it was a tragic ending for Naoko and unconditional love if she puts her name on it, she doesn't know if she would be happy or regretted being happy because she had taken the chance to manipulate him but she doesn't want that to happen.
When she learned that she's in love with him it's unbreakable to Naoko's heart, with that saying Naoko's heart only belongs to Kaiyo and it ends there.
As the time flies, it's two in the morning and she couldn't sleep at all from mother and daughter talk. Her friend from college sent her some grotesque images just for no reason or fun.
[ On chat : ]
" Ew! " [ Yikes ]
" Hehehe~ " [ sends a smirk emoji ]
" By the way... "
" Hmmm....? "
" Do you know~ Miyazono? "
" Well I do, and? "
" I have a big crush on the current CEO of that company "
She wished and paused to type on chat that she's working there during the end of first year college, but it seems like it'll be bothersome if she'd offer some help. After all, they both liked him but had different preferences, unlike her friend she liked only ; his personality, money and his body. To Ayame she likes everything about him even though he was annoyingly an idiot and whatever the circumstances he's always popping out of nowhere, but all throughout it's Ayame's type of man to marry, deliberately he was widower.
Her friend sends a voice record
" Aya-san I'm going to sleep now my Mom caught me!!! See you soon! "
[ - Beep - ]
She sighed and grabbed her blanket and moved to the side of her bed. Ayame closed her eyes and teared in slightness.
One time Miyabi visited her again, coincidentally Naoko was there... She mistook him as Ayame's boyfriend, ( as she was faking though ), because Naoko was washing the dishes.
" Oh my you have a visitor.. I shouldn't interrupt I'm going back "
" No Mama! He's my boss, you know him from the news. " Miyabi scanned Naoko like she did not know him and just smiled back at him,
~ At work~
All of Ayame's co-workers were occupied she wasn't able to have a chat with the boys she used to talk, as a secretary she's already done with all the work in seven hours since morning till afternoon, she stretched and get a glass of water and glance to the side then she saw Naoko talking with Kun.
" Sir Naoko- " She paused because Naoko raise his hand saying to " stop for now "
Ayame tries to pester around but most likely ends up exhausted and just gives up. When she comes back to her office table she sees a note on her Iced coffee.
" Huh? It's from Starbucks..! Sir Naoko must have sent this to me? "
[ - The letter - ]
" Secretary Ayame-san met me in the conference room. I'm there after I give you this letter " with a drawing emoji winking.
" D-does he really need to go this far? can he just directly call me? " [ Annoyed ]
" Oh hey! Ayame-san "
" Sorry for the delay Sir...what's the reason you called me here? "
Naoko's smiling a lot that Ayame gets annoyed and sighed.
" If there's nothing then I should go back to my office " She scowled eyebrows and turned her back.
" Wait! you have something to say earlier right? ", ( I also thought this is the best way so she talk comfortably with me...isn't that right Kaiyo? )
( " Hmm? I guess so.. " )
---
" Ah.. " She recalls but she looked down and said "..... that's nothing forget that.."
( She what? )
He grabbed her right shoulder, gets close to her without an intention of doing so.
( What's this... is she- )
" Release me this once Naoko!- "
Her eyes enlarged then down head..
( what's her problem? she's acting weird today? )
------------
What's with her today? She's been weird since this afternoon... pestering everyone and getting annoyed it's troublesome.... she called my name... is there a problem between us?..
------------
" I was I'm sorry, I should leave now "
" then.. if you're sorry then make it up to me Ayame-san "
" Why would I? isn't that enough..? dear Sir "
" Tell me what's wrong, is the amount of salary not enough? are you uncomfortable with the time schedule? Are you possibly have family problems right? it could be anything.. you're my secretary and it's part of me helping my people... "
" Are you done... "
" Indeed. "
" Then.... "
~ Phone ringing ~
Naoko's phone rang at the wrong time.
" uwah- sorry.... by the moment.. "
.....
" Ayame let us continue our discussion tomorrow in my office this is an urgent matter "
------------
.....
" Sir...! ", She paused at the moment and grabbed his right arm, hugged him then suddenly slowly put down her other hand to his palm.
" can I have a real moment with you...."
" Hey! Ayame-san my niece is having a fight with kids, so let me go "
" Sir...! "
...!
" Stop this instant...! you don't know where to hide if you continue this... "
( Why? Why did I grab him now? I'm going to get troubled here.... why can't I release him..? )
" Si-sir I've been thinking about this for months...and it might be the case that this will be our last moment together...."
( Ooh.. so she's quitting her job how pit-
But why would she say ' together ' ? I'm in rushed right now )
" I like you...! Sir Naoko.... please go out with me and I will make you happy, that is a promise..! "
( .. not from what I expected so she had motives all the time.. no wait- )
" Naoko... why're you not responding... I'm waiting, I know you have feelings for me too because of your movements since the first time we met... I've been observing it for the last two years.. "
Ayame thought it was love at first sight and hugged him like she didn't know his background in the past.
" Stop this Ayame, you're my secretary- "
" So my calculation was true, we're mutual..! "
" Have you ever heard about the rumors of my past? "
"..... yes... I said I would make you happier than she does...! I can do better than her- "
" Say that again, " he glared and continued, ( he turned his cellphone off ).
" Ayame don't you ever compare her to you, I guess you don't understand what happened in the past? well who're you to know anyway... I don't have feelings for you and; let me rephrase what you've said it's miscalculation, we're not mutual, it's one sided and from the things, my movements and everything you've got it all wrong I would never do that ideals of yours to the person who I didn't even loved, not you not from anyone; the only person inside my heart for all these years up until my last breath is Kaiyo the only daughter of Shinomiya "
He glared at her " Do you hear me?"
" I've been trying my best just to get your praise and look up to me..not just being a secretary, as a woman who can replace her, that woman is already dead- "
" You dared to talk to my face about my dearest fiancé with that arrogant expression! What do you want from me Ama.. sawa...Ayame? "
" Sir I loved you, loving me back is all I want... why can't you do the things you've done for her to me? and make it ME this time..Naoko you're just confused but think.. I can wait for your answer..! "
" No need, thanks for your concern, but I'll give you my answer right now, " He touched her face and thought she felt love, but Naoko... when he put down he took her I.D and broke it.
" I thought you were smart? But I guess you failed to do it, I didn't regret hiring you as my secretary but, " He paused at the moment.
" I don't feel any affection towards you, I don't feel your love but I can give you... deduct salary and you're going to a different department! you're no longer my secretary... your salary is more lower than the others I swear "
" You can't do that! you've promised my parents that I will live a good life...! "
" I can do that " he glared once again impulsively.
" I already contacted my friend that he'll talk with your dear parents Amasawa.. ha.... I didn't know I forgot. My friend says he was observing when he got here.. so he was right? "
" This is.... nonsense Naoko..! "
" Stop calling by my name Amasawa "
---
After that, Naoko left her, and looked down and saw her I.D, " I.. what did I do..? all I want is you to love me back? but why can't you forget her already? ".
---
[ A call ]
" Hello Aya? "
" M-Mama? "
" Why is your voice like that? Did you go to karaoke? "
" No Mama I've been... ", she wants to hide it, but she can't do it, " I.. I lost my job...! because I said something bad to my boss...! "
" Oh sweetheart, why did you do that? Is there something wrong at work? "
" Mama... I've said what I should've said about the daughter of Shinomiya...! "
( Shi.. no.. miya...oh no ), Miyabi's thoughts while hearing it.
" Aya.. let's talk when you get home, I'll make you porridge.. "
she just said, "mhm..'", and ended the call.
" where did I go wrong... where.. it is..
'her' "
...
[ Stealing your heart failed...]
After a few days, Ayame didn't show up and Rokuro was worried and shilly shallying all day, because he was acting as the main secretary on behalf of Ayame.
He called their house number but didn't get a response, instead, on his own accord he went to her house and knocked on the front door. First he saw Ayame's father. He didn't know their problem so he just let Naoko in the house.
Miyabi stared at Naoko, and just as he asked where Ayame was, she didn't respond and just went upstairs and Ayame went down.
[ Before ]
Miyabi glared at Naoko and said, " Naoko-kun, isn't this too immature of you? Little did I know that my daughter confessed to you "
" I know Miyabi-san... after all your hard work of being an agent... "
" I don't ca- "
---
[ She went down stairs ]
Ayame didn't talk but she nodded and shook her head to Naoko once he had a question simply like this.
" Are you sick Ayame? "
She shakes her head as a ' No '
Naoko apologized to Ayame for being rough and almost threatened her life..
Ayame shouted and said.
" No! No Sir... it was me.. I deeply.. No.. I was wrong. I'm sorry for saying bad things about your passed fiancé. I know there's rejection in my confession. It's just like I need to be sure or see more of what I can do to please you.. I am not a gold-digger or anything! that was so wrong and immature of me for not understanding your life... I know you picked me from here and there and I have the audacity to pounce on you... I regret it... please just.. I wanna resign- "
" You can't " With a straight face.
" Why? "
" You were my excellent secretary, I reject your confession but I appreciated the love you had for me and praised so.. thank you Ayame-san " With a pure smile on his face, Naoko thought he would act like a mad businessman but he wasn't and was completely relieved.
" Sir Naoko.... " Ayame's tears fall off again, sniffing.
" Let's go back to work secretary Amasawa Ayame "
" DEFINITELY SIR! "
" Ha! Ha! Ha! you're already hyped up, that's the spirit..! "
---
( " Is this alright, Darling? " )
( it is don't worry, I got this )
---
" I'm just gonna wash up and wear my working clothes "
" Wait- Ayame-san... "
" Yes Sir? "
" I have a moral lesson for you, you confessed to me, but there's someone waiting for you, ( I am not so sure.. because he has an ex wife...), and it's someone I know, that person was worrying you and keeps asking of what if you didn't come by one day, so cherish him too Ayame-san, maybe he's the one for you look at it okay! "
" Um..! " She listened very well and paused for a second and think who is it and she gets the clue that it's someone he knows and close too, she's now referring to Rokuro, even though she's a little bit annoyed because of his clumsiness and popularity because of his hard work she blushed too, didn't keep on mind that he was a big help to her to difficult times and editing.
---
[ At home ]
" A-Aya you're home... "
" Mama... I'm back..! "
" she smiled again..? " Miyabi's thoughts.
" D-did everything go well Aya? "
" Yes Mama! "
" Then I'm glad... " [ Sighed ]
---
" hmm... Sir Naoko said there's someone for me? I'm thinking of Takahashi...? he's a good man, but annoying, he's even popular among the girls in this department... "
As she scribbles on her notebook like a teenager, she gets a call from Rokuro.
" Yo.. "
" mhm.. Takahashi ", (This brat doesn't use honorifics when in private..! )
" Are you going back?- "
" Who knows? ", she cornered him.
" hmm? I see if not then thanks I'll be taking your position ~ "
" We'll see.. "
" But really Amasawa-san, everyone misses you already..there's no time that they've never mentioned you. "
" Ah... I see... w-well are you going to tell them that we've talked? "
" What do you think? "
" It's up to you, Takahashi "
" ok. Good night hoping to see our secretary again. "
[ End call ]
" Eh? he ended? that brat.. "
~ The Secretary Goes Back!!! ~
Everyone cried and worried, embraced her and some of her friends bought her starbucks and her favorite Rokuro was just at the back typing on the computer.
She glanced.
" Guys can I have a minute with Takahashi-kun "
She went and Rokuro glanced at her.
" ah.... secretary Amasawa! good to see you back! let's work together again! "
He bows almost in ninety degrees.
She burst into laughter, and realized that she made Rokuro wait for her and blind for him. ( Even though she was not aware of his background ).
[ How about you, healing my heart? ]
" Takahashi Rokuro, do you like me? "
He was amazed by Ayame's look, on Ayame's figure and view, she thinks it's stupid and awkward. While on Rokuro's view she was beautiful like roses and he was at loss and held his grip then said.
" I have liked you since the second year...
... I like you because you were pretty and smart. I was very very thankful at times when you helped me, even it's simple things an employee should know... ha.. ha."
" You like me because I was pretty? I didn't see myself like that.. "
" But you are Amasawa-san.! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE! "
" Thank you... for liking me, it's difficult for me to give you an answer right now..but please treat me as how you're treating me... th-the usual way..I'll try and push myself... "
" But you know... it's good if we start knowing more.. not pushing yourself Amasawa-san but at least be conscious about me, don't worry my heart already has you, you know... my heart right now when you asked me if I like you my heart skips hahaha... "
" Then... wait for my reply... "
" Yeah... " ( I hope it won't last long...)
---
" Hmm... What does he mean by knowing more? we're still not dating at that time right? "
She sighed.
" I hated men because theyre bullying girls..ppftt up until now? really? ", she talked to herself.
[ on a call ]
" Hello? "
" Aya...! " Her male co-worker friend from the ramen restaurant.
" Akito-san?! " [ Shocked ]
" Aya-chan! we missed you, we planned to visit your house but we're also busy here...! let's all meet up boss also wants to treat you "
" Eh? When and what time? "
" On July 13th, Three o' clock "
" Ah..um... I'll try to catch up with you all, I have work too "
" B-but it's a promise Aya-chan... ", with a crackling voice.
" Okay okay... I'll come "
" Yes! I'll tell my boss right now..! "
[ End call ]
---
[ At the office ]
" Seems like Sir Naoko is in a bad mood, what could be the problem? " Her thoughts.
" Sir Naoko, please rest assured. "
" Mhm. "
" Aahh... it's hard to tell him at this point, just look at him.. " second thoughts.
" Ayame. "
" Yes Sir. "
" Do you have anything to say...? It's lingering in my head.. "
" Ack... ", she gulped, " T-the thing is... the ramen restaurant wants to see me, and pay a visit.. "
" I see.. they missed you okay, you can leave for a while.. "
" Eh? Sir that fast? "
" I'm giving chances... is there anything wrong, I've met them too so it's fine you can take a leave. " Naoko did not even look at her and focused on papers, but little did she know that Naoko's talking to Kaiyou. That's why Naoko rested his hand to his forehead and looped in a different direction. ( Towards the window ).
To be continued to the last Part III...
- Q & A PORTION!!! -
Hello, this is the author! I've noticed that I didn't include the name of Naoko's company, ( Or Michio's company, rather ), it's just I forgot to put it on the last chapter of
Volume I - Grieving For Your Heart.
So I was thinking ( right now ), about asking our readers which one is it?
A. Miyazono Company
B. M - MZO
CNN - MZO
D. M Group
Let me know here in the comment section!
Thank you for reading!