Work was hell today. The meeting was hectic because there's a lot of pressure on me and my team.

I instructed them to work with a time schedule. I was taking print outs of the pi charts related to growth increase in our company. I heard an knock on my cabin and I looked up and nodded.

"Shizuki ma'am?"

"Yes?"

"I am done with the presentation for next week and I have arranged all your files in the right side of your cupboard-"

"Relax Nami.. I have approved your leave"

"Arigatou Shizuki saaaan"

"Hai hai"

"You'll be ok?"

"Even though it'll be tough without my amazing assistant I'll handle it"

"Okay then I'll take my leave"

"Hmm. Have a good time."

"Ne how was your date with Nicholas?"

"Oh about that. I won't be dating so no more date setting ok?"

"Was it that bad? I'm sorry"

"It's okay. You didn't know he was some absurd character"

"Thank you again ma'am. I've booked a reservation at that place you liked ma'am"

"Ohh that. Thank you so much that was so thoughtful of you. You may pack your bags and have fun now"

"You're cool you know? The worlds coolest boss"

She said, pointing at my attire. I was wearing a large but not overly loose linen shirt, it was navy blue, along with it black skinny jeans and matching all black converse high tops.

"Yeah right. Now go and have fun kid."

"Haaaiiii"

She said excitedly and left. I drove to the same restaurant. Shibu's and saw the car that belonged to the chef. He was parking it right next to my parking spot.

I was on time.

He got off the car, I couldn't see what he was wearing but I could see his head. I got into the restaurant and ordered the second dish on the menu. It was tofu curry with butter rice. Sounded delicious. And delicious it was.

I was done with the food and honestly it was even better than yesterday's dish. I saw the head chef strolling around, probably checking.

What was his name again? God damn it.

I waved to him and miraculously he noticed. He walked towards me.

"The food was SOOO GOOD"

"I appreciate your compliment miss"

"So chef..."

"Ibusaki"

"Like Ibusake? Like alcohol made with rice juice? You know..sake?"

I laughed at my own joke. It was hilarious right?

"No"

He replied with the same calm voice as I apologise.

"Gomene"

"Don't apologise"

I scratched the back of my head. I almost forgot to introduce myself. Not like he cared or anything.

"Oh Chef btw I'm Shizuki, pleased to meet you!"

"Excuse me Miss Shizuki, I must return to the kitchen"

"Uhh yeah sure. Oyasumi Ibusaki San"

"Hai. Oyasumi"

I noticed how tall he was when he walked away.

Nice.

I left after I swiped my debit card. No cash today. I got home and started work again. For a week it was my routine. Work, restaurant, coffee and sleep.

It was the tenth time I went to the restaurant and I was checking the menu. I had tasted most of the vegetarian dishes so I wondering what to have.

I felt someone standing behind me, his shadow on the menu card.

"I suggest the duck roast"

Ibusaki spoke from behind me.

"Uhh.. I'm vegetarian"

"Ah. Then I'll have to change the recipe"

"No that won't be-"

"You must've tasted all the vegetarian dishes. Right?"

"Yeah. Unfortunately. Each and every one of them. I'll have to order one of the same ones-"

"I'll try something new.."

"Okay?"

"Hmm"

He went away and this was the first time he spoke so much. I had got only one word replies from him till today.

He himself came back with a cool looking black square shaped plate with some red coloured dish. I could see baby corn slices and diced cauliflower.

He placed the dish in front of me. I took a sniff of the the food and it was like flavoured steam. He walked off after a minute and I took my first bite..

It was fantastic..

It was some kind of vegetable risotto.

Simple but yet it was.. powerful.

I took another bite and I felt a crunch, fried vegetable cutlets? Woah!

I finished the dish in no time. Each bite having a surprise. I was in love with this particular cooking. I was addicted to this guy's magical cooking effect talent.

I got up and rushed to the kitchen, a little hesitant I walked inside. I spotted him almost instantly, he was tossing something and the contents were on fire.

I walked towards him and he paused his work after realising I was there. I spoke.

"Hey"

"What are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry but the food was so good that I couldn't stop myself from doing this"

"Doing what?"

I hugged him. Even though I didn't know him all that well, I felt I could relate to him.

He stiffened and he didn't respond it was quick and when I pulled away he took a step back.

"You're an amazing chef you know?"

He didn't answer. I felt guilty for hugging him.

A random girl like me hugging this amazing chef.

He would think I'm a creep.

I wish I could explain to him just how much I loved food.

I moved back and bowed while apologising.

"Sumimase"

He didn't speak so I just walked out. I got into my car and drove away.

Damn. That was embarrassing.