You Don't Know Her Like I Do

Shintaro speed-walked towards the room and walked in to see a little girl sulking.

"Little Natsu. Does it hurt anywhere?" As soon as Shintaro walked into the room his whole demeanour changed. It was like he was never a cold person to begin with and his cold gaze had turned soft.

He was very gentle with the children and was surprisingly good at handling them. He had been working at the hospital for a year and he was already known as one of the best doctors at handling children. The children always asked for him. It was hard to believe that a man like Shintaro would work around children and it warmed Kahoru's heart.

She walked backed towards the operating theatre feeling refreshed and went to change into her scrubs. As she scrubbed in the washroom, her assistant had come in after her. Kahoru was puzzled. "You came in after me."

"Sorry Doc, My husband is having trouble with the baby."

"That's fine. Kids are troublemakers."

"They really are." She giggled. "Okay doc, I'm going in first."

"Okay." After Kahoru washed up, she walked into the theatre. Her assistant had already prepared for Kahoru to continue the surgery.

"Gown please."

...

It was slowly getting closer to 7 pm and Takahiro had just finished his meeting with Keiichi's team. As Takahiro was about to make his way to his office, Keiichi stopped him in his tracks. "CEO Ichinomiya, I'd like a word with you, in private."

Takahiro was puzzled but obliged. "Okay, we can talk in my office."

"Great." Keiichi followed Takahiro into the office.

"Take a seat."

"Thank you."

As Takahiro sat on the couch across from Keiichi, He leaned his arm on the arm of the chair and leaned. "So what did you want to talk about?"

"It's about Kahoru."

Takahiro became agitated. "Why do you mention her?"

"Well, It's because I have a history with her. I just want to warn you that you should stay away from her."

"Why?"

"She was obsessed with me in high school. My wife is her cousin and Kahoru would try and get to me in high school. We did date but I guess she was too obsessed with me and when I proposed to Risa, She flipped."

"And why does it matter now?"

"She could be using you, the big boss, for your money. What else would she do?"

Takahiro did not want to show it, but the way Keiichi spoke badly of Kahoru make Takahiro furious. He did not believe Keiichi as the Kahoru he knew would never do something like that. She did not seem crazy to her, but he noticed that she was cold but her eyes had shown him that she was broken.

"You don't know her like I do," Takahiro spoke in a stern tone. "I too have a history with her."

"Maybe she is playing nice."

"We have known each other since we were children. I know when she is playing nice and when she's not. So stay out of our business. You are in no place to judge our relationship."

"But-"

"Leave."

"Yes sir." Keiichi balled his fists and stomped out of the office.

After Keiichi left the office, He sat in his car and shouted at himself. "I have to get her back at all costs."

...

Takahiro sat in his office holding the small bear keychain in his hand. "I wonder if he's why you don't smile anymore." He sighed.

He checked his watch and stood up and walked out of the office. "Tanaka, Let's go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police department."

"Yes Boss. I'll go get the car."

"Tell Fujioka to collect Kahoru. She finishes at seven."

"Yes sir." Ryoma quickly headed out.

Before leaving, Takahiro took his phone out of his blazer pocket and dialled a number. The man on the other line picked up the phone. "Hello? When are you getting here?"

"I'll be there in ten."

"Okay. See you later."