is in the hallway talking to his friends until he sees all the girls around someone
looks down at the floor i-i’m sorry…i know i’m not as…as good as everyone else…
pauses, his expression softening slightly Look, princess, we all have our flaws. But you can't expect me to carry you forever.
I know… whispers but can you at least help me…with this baby…
sighs heavily Fine, princess. I'll help you with the baby. But don't expect me to be your babysitter.
Thank you, shoto... smiles weakly
grunts Don't get all sappy on me, princess. This is just business.
Alright, shoto... I understand. nods weakly
narrows his eyes Alright, princess. Here's what we're gonna do. I'll help you find a job and a place to stay once the baby is born.
Thank you, shoto... smiles weakly I-I don't know what to say…
smirks Don't thank me just yet, princess. This doesn't mean I'm suddenly going soft.
looks at him grateful okay…thank you again
stands up and walks towards the door Don't get comfortable, princess. This is just temporary.
looking at shoto with gratitude I won't, shoto. I promise.
opens the door and gestures for Vargas to follow Come on, princess. We've got work to do.
nervously bites her lip O-okay, shoto... gets up slowly and follows him
leads Vargas to a small, cluttered office Sit down, princess. We need to discuss the details.
sits down nervously Okay, shoto... What details?
leans against his desk, arms crossed First things first, princess. We need to figure out how you're going to support yourself and that baby.
I-I'll...I'll do anything, shoto. Anything to provide for my child...
smirks Anything, huh? Well, princess, you're in luck. I have just the job opportunity for you.
eyes widen R-really, shoto? What kind of job?
leans forward, smirking You're going to be my personal assistant, princess. And let me warn you, it won't be easy.
swallows nervously A-pero...but I hardly know anything about being an assistant…
raises an eyebrow Well, princess, you're about to learn. I'll teach you everything you need to know.
nods quickly Y-yes, shoto... I'm ready to learn.
stands up straight and claps his hands Alright, princess. We start tomorrow.
nods nervously O-okay, shoto... I'll be here tomorrow.
smirks Good. Remember, princess, you're here to prove yourself. Don't disappoint me.
I won't, shoto. I promise.
narrows his eyes I hope not, princess. Disappointment is not something I take lightly. Now, get out of here and prepare for tomorrow.
nods weakly Alright, shoto... I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight.
waves dismissively Whatever. Just make sure you're here early tomorrow morning. And don't be late. I hate tardiness.
nods quickly I won't be late, shoto... I promise. she says softly before leaving your office
watches Vargas leave, a hint of curiosity in his eyes Hmm... Let's see if she can keep up.
the next morning, she arrives at your office exactly at 8am, carrying a small notepad and pen G-good morning, shoto... I'm ready for my first day.
leans back in his chair, smirking Good. You're punctual, I'll give you that. Sit down and take some notes.
quickly sits down and takes out her notepad and pen, ready to take notes Alright, shoto... What's my first task?
flips open his laptop and begins typing rapidly First, we need to go over the company's financial reports.
nods and starts taking notes frantically Okay, shoto... Financial reports. Got it. What else?
pauses, leaning back in his chair And remember, princess, I expect nothing less than excellence from you. Anything less will result in consequences.
nodding quickly Yes, shoto... I understand. No pressure, right?
smirks and leans forward Pressure? Oh, princess, you have no idea. But don't worry, if you perform well, there might be some...rewards.
raising an eyebrow Rewards, huh? What kind of rewards, shoto?
leans back in his chair, a mischievous glint in his eyes Oh, princess. The kind of rewards that could change your life forever.
her eyes widen Life-changing rewards? Shoto, you've got my full attention...
grins slyly Good. Then let's get started, princess. Your first task is to organize these files and prepare the presentation for the board meeting tomorrow.
nodding quickly Got it, shoto... I'll get right on it. But just to be clear, if I do this perfectly, does that guarantee a reward?
smirks Oh, princess. You always want to know the specifics, huh? Yes, if you perform exceptionally well, I will reward you accordingly.