Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
I LOOK OVER AT Y/n, who's been typing furiously at my desk for two hours straight.
Mei Mei gave me a heads-up that she was coming after I asked her to pick up lunch, but she asked me not to tell Y/n that I knew. Regardless, I'm glad Y/n came.
After we ate, she checked her email on her laptop, and I suggested she finish her workday here with me. The security guard stationed in the building's lobby confirmed F/n had left the building shortly after our confrontation. Still, I didn't want to risk Y/n going back to the Geto offices if he was there waiting for her.
Seeing him stand so close to her while he reprimanded her filled me with rage. It brought back memories of the awful things he said to her over the phone when we were in Aspen Grove.
I instructed security to prevent him from entering the building in the future. Then I emailed Tomoe to loop him in on what happened. I told him to keep F/n away unless he wants me facing legal action for battery and assault.
Regardless of what happens with Y/n and me after we settle this business arrangement, I'll make sure she never has to work for her dad again. Hell, I'll do everything in my power to ensure she never has to see him again if she doesn't want to.
"Is everything okay?" Y/n asks when she catches me watching her.
"Yeah, but it's getting late." I gesture to the darkening sky outside the window. "We should head out soon."
"Oh, okay." She frowns. "But I still have a lot of work to finish."
"Why don't we grab a bite to eat, and you can finish once we get back to the apartment?"
I text Nobara to say I won't pick up our usual meal tonight. If the circumstances were different, I would be more remorseful for giving Y/n the impression that I cook for her, but it's been a way to get her to lower her defenses and spend time with me.
My phone vibrates in my pocket, and I take it out to see that I have an unread text.
Mom's Favorites Group Chat
Mom: I haven't heard from either of you for days. Are you alright?
Satoru: I'm in my honeymoon phase. What's your excuse, Ari?
Satoru: Unless you have some news to share?
Mom: Ari?!?!
Ari: Very funny Satoru.
Satoru: I thought so.
Mom: So you and Rin still aren't engaged?
Ari: Sorry to disappoint you mom.
Mom: As long as you're happy, I'm happy too.
Satoru: She wouldn't say that if you and Rin broke up.
