The Touch of Sapphire

Chapter 6

Ashley's POV

I woke up rather comfortably in bed. Rather than being sprawled, I was tucked neatly in my sheets, my pillows were also fluffed. There was also the smell of coffee taking over my apartment. Who the hell is in my apartment? PLEASE BE JOEY....BUT WAIT, JOEY IS AT WORK. I cautiously and slowly walked out from the bedroom and glanced at whoever was in the kitchen from the living room.

It wasn't Joey, it was Mokuba. "What are you doing here? I thought you left with your brother last night." I didn't offer a good morning, seemed too kind with Mokuba. "He didn't want to leave you alone last night, so I volunteered to stay." "That's awfully kind. Especially of your brother." "Did you enjoy being tucked in? Hehe you don't handle wine well." I started to twitch. Oh shit, what did I do?! My left eyelid started to twitch. "...what did I say to him?" "Heh nothing, you're just a naughty woman." My eyes went wide and I bit my lip hard. "And somehow I'm still employed?" "He knew you were tipsy, he's not that much of a jerk Ash." I crossed my arms and shook my head. "I can't go a day without embarrassing myself." Mokuba laughed at that.

I sighed and headed to my bathroom to take a shower. I relaxed as the hot water hit me, and tried to push the naughty thoughts out my mind. Everything I told him now was coming back to mind. It just made me even more hot and bothered. I'm just glad he didn't fire me. Sure, he was my boss, but he was incredibly handsome. I started to wash up quickly, knowing that he said to come in an hour early.

I started to think about how the hell I even ended up here. I was just some girl he hired at the bottom of the barrel. Now I was in charge of all these people who hated me. Maybe something good will come out of it. I just hope that they continue to be cooperative and work with me.

I quickly hopped out and got ready for work. I wear a blue skirt suit with white heels. I really liked how the white and blue went together. Black and blue was just simply over done. I left my hair down, but decided to put some mousse to give me little waves. My hair was normally pin straight, so curls wouldn't hold at all. I decided to put neutral color make up on, but kept my red lipstick. I always loved it when my lips stood out.

I walked into the kitchen and Mokuba handed me my coffee. I thanked him and sat on the counter, I had a good half an hour before I had to leave. "Seto wants you to visit his office before your shift. You should get going." "NOW you wanna tell me this Mokuba?!" I pouted and grabbed my giant work bag. "Make yourself at home, if you haven't already." I gave him a smile. "Don't have to tell me twice!" Mokuba grinned and cuddled with my body pillow.

I practically jetted out of the parking lot, driving almost as reckless as Kaiba. Almost. I sighed in relief as I noted the big tall skyscraper was getting closer and closer to me. About 15 minutes on the highway and I was ready to exit, getting off and immediately heading towards the Kaiba Corp parking garage. I grabbed my bag and rushed up to the top floor.

Unfortunately, the elevator was packed, and made frequent stops. I tapped my foot rather impatiently watching these people slowly file in and out. They all looked miserable. I wondered if they took their job for the pay or because they actually love their occupation. I loved the pay that Kaiba gave. But I loved the line of work even more. It allowed a creative outlet, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Shit, I've made characters that look just like me and Kaiba allowed it. When I think about it now, he may be a tyrant, but if you did what you had to do, and it met his requirements, you were going to be just fine. Of course, sometimes his requirements seemed impossible.

I finally got to Kaiba's floor and smiled when I found Leon in the waiting room with the secretary. "I missed your face." Was all Leon said when we hugged. "I've got some stories to tell you. Kaiba told you to come early as well?" "He said to wait out here until you came. You're kinda late Ash." He got up and I followed him into Kaiba's office.