Contract With My Boss [Touken Story]

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"About the date I mentioned earlier, I booked a restaurant for us already," Kaneki said, hand caressing the soft skin of her waist as the couple laid in bed.

"You're a fast worker, aren't you? What's the name of the restaurant?" Touka smiled, pinching his cheek playfully before resting her hand on his chest.

A grin formed on his lips. "I won't tell you anything else. It's a surprise. You just need to come home straight after work."

Though puzzled, she nodded in agreement.

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On July 1st, Touka returned home as promised and found 4 items on her bed. A blue halter neck long dress, a black clutch, black heels, and a letter. She picked up a letter and started to read it.

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'Wear these items and get ready by 8 pm. I'll have a driver bring you to the restaurant. I look forward to seeing you there. Kaneki Ken.'

Touka bit her inner mouth in an attempt to hide her excitement as a smile comes up and she quickly put on all of the items he provided her. After putting on some simple makeup, she stood in front of the mirror and couldn't believe that it was actually her. She looked so different from her usual appearance, now that she's wearing expensive items—judging from the fabric and material. It was her first time wearing so many branded items and she has got to thank him for giving her the opportunity to do so in this life.

Soon, the chauffeur was at the door to pick up and send her to the restaurant.

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Kaneki was already at the restaurant and had booked a window table where they would enjoy a bird's eye view of the city below while they ate and chatted. He stared down at his watch, slowly looking at the seconds that pass by and patiently waited for her to arrive. His legs started to shake in anticipation and he couldn't wait to see her.

He had already planned out this date. They would first have their meal, chat while they ate and after they were done, he would bring her to the rooftop and pass her the birthday present he bought. It was the perfect plan.

His phone rang and he clicked his tongue in irritation when he saw the contact name.

"What is it, Rize? I'm busy."

"I have some clients who you need to meet with. They want to talk about a 10 million dollar deal and hopes to close it by tonight. Come over."

He gritted his teeth. 10 million was a lot of money for a business deal but he wouldn't abandon Touka to do that. "Can't it be another time? As I mentioned, I'm busy."

"They're going back to China after tonight and wants to see you now. If you can't come, I guess I can just leak the photos to the public?" She laughed.

Squeezing his hand into a fist, he breathed out and willed himself to not lose his shit at her. "Are you doing this on purpose? You know that today is Touka's birthday."

He heard laughter over the phone. "Would you be happier if I said I did? I purposely scheduled them to meet you tonight because I knew you would definitely arrange something for that woman's birthday. What are you going to do about it? Will you stay with her and risk your relationship getting found out or will you abandon her to save her? Either way, she won't be happy."

He bit his lower lip. He really wanted to punch this woman right now. "How long will the deal take?"

"Oh, 30 minutes or so. They're quite eager to finish this deal fast."

"Fine. I'll be there. Send me the address."

He would finish this as soon as he could and return to Touka.