Hi guys, I’ve created this new account since I’ve decided to post religiously this time and just maintain/create a series. ^^ I’ve had previous accounts before, but sadly I wasn’t able to maintain it. ^^.
Disclaimer: Any names that has similarities to actual people are pure coincidence.
It was a rainy September night when I first met Keigo. The team that I worked with decided to celebrate because we just won a multi-million project with a Japanese firm. Of course, being here in the Philippines, I’m quite sure that there had been some “under the table” dealings to get that project. Although I know that the competition has done that too. We went to this newly opened bar at the fort. I came late because I had to go home and change first. When I got inside and to our table, there he was. Hattori Keigo, or Keigo is a Japanese Analyst that worked for the account that we just won. It turned out that he was one of my boss’ contact inside the company. For a Japanese guy, he’s quite taller, nearing 6 feet tall, maybe. I also noticed that two of my officemates, Gaile and Sharon are already on his sides, so he’s “off-limits” . Those two are the most liberated among us girls and I sometimes here rumors that they go as far as sleeping with the clients to get the account. I have nothing against that, I guess, if they get something out of it and not coerced, why not right?.
So I was sitting directly opposite Keigo and chatting with my boss beside me when I noticed that he’s been looking at me. I met his eyes quite a few times, but I didn’t make much about it. We drank and sang and danced and by near midnight, most of us are tipsy or already drunk. I excused myself and went to the powder room to freshen up since I’ve been dancing a lot for the pass hour. When I got there, the room was packed and crowded so I tried another corridor, I’m sure this place has another powder room, even comfort room for employees. No one noticed me anyway, and I saw a room, marked “For Employees Only” . Jackpot. I went inside and no one was there, so I immediately went inside the cubicle and did my business. When I got out, I yelped. Keigo was there, by the counter, almost as if waiting for me. “You scared me.” I said and he smiled, “ Sorry, I didn’t mean to. I followed you here to talk”.
“What about?” I said, and I tried nonchalantly to fixed my hair at the mirror and re-touch my make p, acting as if his” following” me in that secluded spot was no big deal. “Aside from what we agreed on our negotiation, Mark promised me two of his girls. I don’t want them, I want you.” Okay. That was a shocker. I knew that there was money involved. I didn’t know that my boss has been “promising” services from the two. I mean, Mark hasn’t even once mentioned or asked me to go as far as sleep with a client. I thought that Gaile and Sharon was just doing them for fun.
“Mr. Hattori, I don’t know about your deal with Sir Mark, but whatever it is, I was not included.” I said, still trying to be formal, even though he just said he wanted to sleep with me. He is a client of course, and he is still the client. “I’m sure you can also find someone else to suit your…er…requirements.
He smiled, and leaned on the counter, his face coming nearer to mine. I can smell the wine, and his cologne. “ Well, if that’s the case, then we might as well cancel the contract.”
Oh no. Well he can’t do that.”You know that’s not possible. What will you tell your superiors, that we reneged on our bargain?” He smiled wider, and almost gave a small laugh. He asked me, “Do you know what does HBH stands for?” at my blank stare, he added “ I guess not huh. It’s Hattori Business Holdings” and then he gave me that dis-arming smile again.” So there’s no one I have to explain to, about why the deal went south. I am HBH.”
Shoot. He’s the owner. But I still wouldn’t prostitute myself over some account. Plus it’s not even mine!
“Look, I’m not even one of the team that handles HBH. So if you have a problem, I think you should discuss that with Mark, not me.” I turned to leave but he held my arm. I was already tipsy from the wine, and I was outbalanced and ended up flushed and holding his jacket for support.
I don’t know if it is the wine, but I was the one who kissed him first.
to be cont…..