Am I still incomplete?
A/N: This is going to be long chapter. The chapters i post after this one will be relatively short but definitely not less than 1.5 K words. Please don't expect fast updates from me .I can promise to provide good quality content but not swift updates as i am doing a mechanical diploma in a leading university in Mumbai so i am busy. Please Pm me if any errors of grammar or spelling are present.
SUMMARY: Naruto with his best friend lives the ultimate dream, the rich playboy bachelors life. He has the perfect job. His life was smooth until a blast from the past returned. How will he React when he has to work with the cause of major ruckus in the past. will he wait for an opportunity to take revenge or do what's right. friendship/romance fic. kinda Angsty. Rated M for references to alcohol, sex and smoking. Eventual NaruSaku and SasuIno (If you want sasuke to be paired with somebody) Rich Naruto .Smart Naruto. MODERN AU.
Ch1 introduction of the chaos
The piercing rays of sun had penetrated through the sky. It was an unusually warm; the city was calm as it was a Saturday, well relatively calm as the unfortunate people who work on Saturday were going through their routine willingly or unwillingly. The rays of the sun went deep into the horizon. It was past afternoon .Naruto woke up, pushed his pillow aside and dug out his cell phone he unlocked it and checked the time.
"WHAT ITS 12:42 …SHIT I OVERSLEPT!" he shrieked.
"Calm down idiot" Sasuke replied "its Saturday".
"Oh thank god! Anyways, I gotta get ready I have to go to grandma's soiree" Naruto exclaimed.
"You seriously are going to that event? It's going to be stupid old people chattering about business." Sasuke barked.
"I have to handle business you know; dad wants me to continue my job as a legal consultant to granny's as a shareholder and legal consultant I must know what her future plans are. Are you coming with me?" Naruto questioned Sasuke.
"What's in it for me?" the Onyx eyed individual inquired.
"I don't know, good ambience, classy Booze, plus I could tell everybody about your new company you might get a few clients" Naruto replied.
Satisfied with the answer Sasuke nodded approvingly.
"We have to leave at 6 pm dad is letting me have his car" The blond informed.
"Cool" Sasuke replied with his usual calm persona but Naruto could see the glimmer of excitement in his eyes. He definitely loved Naruto's dad's car. The blond knew Sasuke would agree if he used his dad's car as transport I mean who wouldn't. That car was a beauty. The blond put on a goofy smile and left to do his early morning chores.
Life had blessed Naruto after living a aimless life in his school days he had become a serious student completing his college and MBA degree alongside with Sasuke, he had become a successful lawyer running his dad's enterprise he had gained experience, fame and practically everything which would be deemed as an essential factor in deciding whether a person has become successful or not. He had been successful in many walks of life at the age of 22 he was basically a prodigy. He had been staying with his roommate/best friend Sasuke. Sasuke was a genius himself but due to his elder brother (who was a once in a millennium gifted genius) being favored in everything by his dad he eventually refused to take his company's shares and decided to open his own enterprise.
It was 4pm, Naruto was getting ready .he was ironing his clothes just because if he'd bump in his mom in a messy shirt his life would be in grave danger. As much as he loved his mom she definitely had a short temper. He always wondered how his dad started dating her maybe she forced him to do so yeah that was the best explanation. His mom was definitely what they deem as attractive, hell if somebody would ask him what kind of girl he would like to be with he would definitely chose a girl like his mom feisty, arrogant ,dominant but at the same time attractive and with a pure heart. His mom dad were very busy around his childhood he was raised by his uncle Jiraya well not exactly raised but somewhat present in his big moments of childhood after turning 15 his mother Kushina and his father Minato started playing major role in his life. Jiraya had adopted minato when he was young , Jiraya was a well known writer of mature novels much like 50 shades of grey but of course they were from a male perspective and were more perverted than what would be sensual. Jiraya and Kushina WOULD NOT at all get along.
"Here, Idiot" Sasuke jeered while tossing Naruto a can of locally brewed carbonated ice cold black coffee.
Naruto came out of his world of thoughts and grabbed the can with one hand and displayed 'the finger' to Sasuke with the other and replied "If you weren't such a dick I would thank you for tossing me a can of my favorite stuff".
Sasuke just grinned and vented "Anytime".
The friendship Naruto and Sasuke display was a rare bond, A bond of trust, love and brotherhood which was rarely disrupted…...Rarely.
Naruto wore black shirt, black trousers, red tie with white stripes on it and a glossy white blazer
Naruto maneuvered his way to the cellar removed a '87 pinot noir wrapped it around with a ribbon. Teamed up with Sasuke and left the apartment. Sasuke was dressed almost like the Naruto but just with a white tie and grey suit. Before entering the Jaguar Sasuke saw the bottle and exclaimed "are you trying to impress Tsunade? You know that it's unnecessary to bring such an expensive bottle .she thinks of you as her grandson even if you are present that would be enough for her."
"It's not for her" Naruto justified. "And besides I'm not a wine person that's just was a gift of congratulations Jiraya and dad gave because I finalized the deal with the sand corporation-".
"Because of me" Sasuke interfered.
The boy with the azure eyes displayed annoyed expression and growled "it's for Tsunade's successor and would you shut up already you take way too much credit for you role in the deal".
"What do you mean by Tsunade's successor" Sasuke inquired with a glimmer of surprise in his eyes.
"She is quitting research and letting her Shizune-sis act as the coordinator and some new student of her as the head of the research team" the young lawyer informed Sasuke.
"So this is why they are causing such a fuss" Sasuke replied with a clear expression of surprise in his face.
"Yes this is what it's all about".
the infamous duo reached their location of the event. It was hosted in the main banquet of the Hashirama Senju hall. The host Tsunade was the main banquets entrance greeting the incoming guests. She had worn a formal kimono with 'gamble' in kanji imprinted on the right side of her chest. Tsunade had inherited her wealth from her grandfather Hashirama he was what people consider role model, he was a skilled doctor, politician, philanthropist, insanely rich and the list goes on. She was the head of Hashirama medical research organization a skilled doctor. Naruto walked towards Tsunade to greet her only to be captured and crushed in a bear hug. He hated when she did that. Yes it was affectionate and all but for the love of god he needed air to breathe. He broke out the hug took a deep breath and greeted her by bowing and muttered "Finally you accepted that you are a old women who needs to retire and stop bossing people around and slow down ".
"Shut up idiot" she retorted quickly "So anyways I heard the sand deal went great" Tsunade continued.
"Yes it did. By the way did I tell you that you look gorgeous in that dress?" The blonde lawyer replied with his trademark grin plastered on his face. "And I always thought that Shizune would follow your research. Who is this new character in the story?"
"Why do you need to know about things that don't concern you" the individual with exotic black eyes stated.
"Hey its basic shareholder-slash-consultant-slash-curious individual query" Naruto defended.
"Oh! You will meet her while she addresses the crowd in about an hour; she is a kid with great potential you would like her. perhaps she might be a better aid to you that you'll be to her" the blond woman commented in a 'matter of fact' tone.
"Hey nobody is a better aid to me than I myself" Naruto jeered.
"Don't act cocky" Sasuke grumbled.
"Whatever" the blond male shrugged.
"Could you too stop bickering and get to the main hall ask Shizune to take you to your designated table" Tsunade barked.
Naruto and Sasuke shared a glance and entered the main hall. The hall was a large room with a bar on the edge near the gate of the hall and there were tables dispersed all around the hall. People of elitist backgrounds were all over the place. They were sitting on their designated positions chatting with each other. Some of them were casually standing and discussing while sipping champagne. Naruto blended with the crowd and being a well known persona and the face of a big corporation he became the heart and soul of the conversation in no time. He mentioned Sasuke's new ambition and the progress he made in building a firm in a positive light that caused a few people to take interest in his firm but everything changed after his brother Itachi arrived. Itachi was the head of the Uchiha corp. and he was a member of a new think tank called dawn which had gained a lot of attention. The think tank's main function was to act as a mediator in war and prevent wars Naruto tried to pull the subject back to Hawk Corporation Sasuke's firm but the limelight was acquired by the 'dawn'. Naruto tried to cheer up Sasuke but the damage was done, his brother who he looked up to had always stolen his thunder. He loved him but was always jealous of him at the same time. A man with his head and hand covered in bandages approached Naruto.
"So the little brat has become responsible" the intimidating man exclaimed.
"Isn't it always delightful to meet you Sir Danzo Shimura? Well to answer the question you are about to ask after ending this feel good conversation with me, no I'm not selling my shares of the Hashirama Senju corporation and especially not to you". The blond reverted in an angry tone.
"Oh! Believe me you will" Danzo smirked.
Naruto did not reply to that statement he just grunted and left towards the bar. He asked the bartender to serve a virgin mojito for himself and a bloody Mary for Sasuke and he also requested him to keep his bottle of pinot noir safe until the time had to present it. He started sipping his drink and just then a female with a slender figure, a blonde arrived. She was about 5'10" just a few inches shorter than Sasuke and Naruto. She had a calming look in her eyes, cool but calculating. She took a sip from her glass of champagne and initiated a conversation.
"So you are now so full of yourself that you are not going to even try to recognize me Naruto and Sasuke I did not expected this from you" the blond woman said with a sexy smile.
"I generally don't forget the names of beautiful women unless I want to, but you seem like a different case, you look like a princess; I don't know how I can forget the name of a woman who has such beautiful sun kissed hair and a wonderful taste in choosing a dress that can blind a man with such intensity that he will forget her name. Oh! So you are at fault over here milady, could you please reintroduce yourself to us". Naruto established with a gist of flirty attitude in his tone.
Sasuke gave a slight tap to Naruto on his shoulder. The blond had turned into a womanizer from a guy who was willing to stay his entire life friend zoned, this change was somewhat positive but still it had its repercussions and Sasuke had always carried a bit of guilt for being a catalyst in the process.
"You are still unconventional as always Naruto I guess fame didn't change you I will take it as a good sign and by the way idiot, Its Ino, Yamanaka Ino." The fiery blond informed.
"Oh Shit! Nice to meet you Ino I never expected you here. I haven't seen you since middle school." the boy with the Azure eyes confessed.
"It's nice to meet you Ino and don't be quick to assess that he hasn't changed" Sasuke replied with his trademarked unenthusiastic attitude.
"By the way what are you doing over here" Naruto questioned.
"I'm going to be leading the research with my bestie" Ino announced.
Naruto smiled and congratulated "well you will be the lucky one along with your friend to get a '87 pinot noir from Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze's hands"
"So that's your real name huh?" The feisty blond female replied.
"Yes" he grinned and continued "But didn't you pursue arts streams?"
"Yes I did but I got bored of it and acquired the required qualifications and started learning medicine and believe me I completed the course in a surprisingly low timeframe although I lack experience I'm very skilled at this."Ino boasted.
"Cool" Naruto exclaimed.
Sasuke as usual stayed out of the conversation he regarded it as pointless and practically similar to gossip, he despised being fed information that he thought was unnecessary a trait that gave Itachi advantage in bonding with people.
Shizune interrupted the chatty blondes and demanded "Naruto there is a crisis I need you to solve it right now".
"Sure, that's my job" Naruto said with a good guy smile stretching on his visage. "But what is the issue" he appealed.
"You will become aware of it just go to Lady Tsunade's room" Shizune replied.
Naruto Nodded and left for his new destination.
Naruto knew the Hashirama Senju hall like the back of his hand he quickly maneuvered towards Lady Tsunade's room. He signaled her body guard to open the door he checked Naruto's ID card just because it was the standard mandatory procedure after that continued to frisk Naruto a left him inside when he was sure that Naruto wasn't a threat. Naruto Entered the lounge swiftly found the bedroom opened the door and was disheartened by the sight of Lady Tsunade crying. The room was dim and not at all well lit or bright , it was indeed a representation of what lady Tsunade was feeling right now. He was disheartened but not surprised. He knew exactly what this was all about. He turned on all the lights in the room and turned to the blond woman who was crying.
Naruto wiped her tears and debated "You think Dan uncle would like to see you in this state."
"You always know what I am thinking about don't you" The blond woman established"
"Yes I Do, how you could expect me to not be aware of what is bothering you. You are one of the few pillars of my Sanity, you are like my grandmother and you regard me as the closest thing you have to a son. You need to look behind the fact that he is not here anymore. You are practically one of the richest people in the world right now, you are extremely beautiful you can pick up any guy in the bar without even revealing who you are and you made the biggest pervert, a white haired porn writer fall in love with you a feat that is claimed to be impossible to pull off. See your life is beautiful .You need to be optimistic and face the audience and do what Dan Uncle would want you to do that is creating medicine that is affordable for all families." Naruto consoled Tsunade with a serious and simultaneously humorous demeanor.
"You have grown a lot Naruto I'm very proud of you remember when you were a stupid stubborn oaf. Now you have matured beyond my wildest dreams. I am really proud of you" Lady Tsunade said with tears of joy dripping from her orbs.
"And by the way in which light did Jiraya Actually mention me in?" Tsunade enquired.
"He might be a pervert but I can see actual feelings for you. I can tell. More on that later." Naruto replied.
Tsunade smirked and replied "Looks like perverts understand each other".
"Hey that's not fair" Naruto Muttered with a faux frown on his face.
The two blondes shared a whole hearted laugh and Tsunade got ready. It was the time for her speech and the speech of her successor. It was going to be a historic moment.
Naruto entered the main hall again he asked Sasuke who had yet to finish his drink whether he knew where Ino was. The Raven Haired Informed him that she got a call and after that she left towards the bar in a pissed off mood. Naruto wondered what happened with genuine care but couldn't help to smile at the thought that her being drunk would make his work easier. He approached to Ino she was in a bad mood and was definitely drunk at least tipsy for sure.
He knew he needed a drink before talking to her an order a vodka and mint mojito and he initiated the conversation by inquiring her "What's bothering you milady?"
Ino looked at Naruto and growled "buzz off". Her tone was pretty harsh.
Naruto looked up to her and said "Hey Calm down! What happened? Tsunade is already on the stage giving a speech that means you're introduction will be there in like 15 minutes get ready you don't want to drunk on the stage trust me. I have given a speech like that. Oh boy! I can't even describe the depths to which people despise that, People just don't like it and its going to be your first public appearance in your current post so shape up."
Ino gave Naruto a sad look and mumbled "It's over she defeated me again, I hate that bitch, we were supposed to do this together. But no! She is more talented and experienced and shit, How Can I lose in everything in my life to her. I mean am I that bad at stuff".
"Hey the worst thing you can do is compare yourself on a scale based on your rival's standards or best friend's standards" Naruto Consoled Ino.
Ino continued to rant about her best friend/ rival it was similar to the relationship Naruto had with Sasuke But they got over it by accepting each other's prime and moving on .But apparently Ino Couldn't do the same.
After a Rant for what seemed like eternity Naruto got a chance to converse. "I really want to know who this girl is. She seems like a bitch."
"She is not cold, she is really nice, she is just a step ahead of me always and I just can't stand it" Ino Confessed.
Naruto gave a confused look this guaranteed his claim that women are impossible to read. They can mention a person in two extremities in one conversation.
"Anyways who is she?" Naruto Asked Ino in an attempt to stop her ranting after all he had to work with that girl and having pre-decided emotions is the worst thing in business you should be open minded.
Ino was about to answer him but she stopped herself as she recalled what had happened in the past every detail of the story and she realized it might not be the best idea to mention her name but before she could change the subject Tsunade roared through the microphone "And for the real reason why we have gathered here ladies and gentleman I present you my apprentice, my successor the new head researcher of the H.S Medical research organization Sakura Haruno".
(Clink)…. Naruto's fist crushed the glass and he stamped the pieces of glass that fell around him. It was quiet around the Bar as everybody had circled the stage so no one saw Naruto's eccentric reaction. Of course the bartender was there but he didn't bother to mess with a rich and angry person those two adjectives together caused a lot of problems especially for the people who loved and needed their job. Naruto's hand was bleeding but he didn't seem to care it was cause of concern for Ino But at the same time she couldn't help but blush at a sight of a well dressed, attractive muscular blonde with blue eyes crushing a glass with his bare hands and not at all flinching, even though he was bleeding. It really had turned her on. But she knew what he was going through she had been on the other side of the line in his story. She could see sadness in his eyes and she couldn't help but feel bad for him.
The pink haired doctor was giving her speech it was about the path she wanted to take while maintaining her post as researcher. The two blondes near the bar didn't seem to bother about it much. Naruto called up Sasuke informed that he had to give a vote of thanks and speech on his behalf and the present in his behalf as he had some urgent work. He also informed that pinot noir bottle was with the bartender. Ino asked Naruto to go to a hospital with her but he refuse he suggested that they should remove the glass pierced in his skin and bandage his wounds with a large med kit that was at his apartment. They left the hall abruptly.
"….. Sakura Haruno". Sasuke eyes flinched .His eyes were searching for Naruto in the crowd. He was concerned of how he would take this .In a micro second he got a call from Naruto requesting him to do the honors apparently Naruto had some 'urgent work'. Sasuke Sighed this was better than he doing a Scene on the Stage. Sasuke Uchiha reached the bar as soon as possible as the speech was about to end he picked up the wine bottle informed Minato, Kushina and Jiraya about Naruto's sudden absence from the soiree. The three elderly figures were waiting at the back stage for Naruto but were disappointed by the news. It had been ages since Naruto had done something this irresponsible they were concerned for him. Sasuke knew the real reason of Naruto's untimely absence but it was a secret so he gave an excuse to the elders about Naruto's absence.
On the stage Sakura Haruno was surprised by the deep involvement of the audience. Their eyes were glued on her they were patiently listening to her talk. She was having a good day although she was sad that Ino was totally kicked out of the office but the board of directors. Her speech finished with a huge applaud she couldn't help but smile this was the best day of her life. She had always wished that she would have a respected and caring position in the society. She had always admired her mother when she nursed tender babies. That was her mother's job; to become a nurse was her one time ambition. But she had now gone far away from it and had climbed the success ladder several steps high. She couldn't get rid of this euphoric feeling she could almost was going to squeal and faint. After her speech a Handsome Raven haired boy climbed the stage. He definitely seemed familiar. The boy orated "First of all I would like to introduce myself some of you may know me I am Sasuke Uchiha- Her heart fluttered she was being given a vote of thanks by her life's biggest crush at a point she was sure the day couldn't get any better and here it was. She couldn't believe that this was happening. - I am the CEO of hawk corp. but I am here to present a vote of thanks to Ms. Haruno on behalf of Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, a shareholder, consultant and part of the H.S.M.R.O he could not come here because he had some urgent matter but he is very pleased to see the leadership is going in good hands thank you."- Right there it was destroyed the moment was destroyed Sasuke disappeared between the applauding crowd and here Sakura had be filled up disappointment as she had expected something more from the Stone cold Raven . Other Name sounded familiar but she wasn't sure if the person mentioned in the speech was 'that person' if it was her life had just became difficult. Well, difficult would a understatement.
Sasuke had to catch a cab at 12 pm. He was furious at Naruto there was no way he was going to get a cab at such time and if he went walking he would surely get mugged or worse than that assaulted. Sasuke asked if there was a place to stay in the hall as he was too proud to ask somebody to drop him. Tsunade managed to give him the guest house for his night. Sasuke spend a night in that room he did not like it but he was in desperate situation, he was too proud to even ask his brother.
The next day in the morning Sasuke reached his apartment only to find his living room in a mess there was blood on the teapoy and the couch the room smelled like alcohol, spirit and there were painkillers on the table with a glass of water diluted with vodka. 'Disgusting!' he thought to himself. He entered the restroom to wash his hands only to find the first aid kit missing and few of its contents dispersed everywhere. He then entered Naruto's bedroom. He just stood stunned for a minute. - "Hey Sasuke, Naruto and I did a small operation and then I started his inspection aaaaaaaaannnnnnddd…."- The Raven saw a still drunk blonde girl in Naruto's bed with her essentials covered with a blanket she passed out before completing her statement. 'WHAAAT THE HELL HAPPENED OVER HERE' he though and sighed he saw Naruto sleeping tight in the warmth of a blanket and snoring loudly. There were Naruto's and Ino's clothes scattered all over the place.
He let out a Sigh left the room and entered his bedroom. He made himself comfortable on his bed and thought to himself 'he has a lot to explain now ….A lot'
CH1 END
A/N: Sorry for leaving you guys at a cliffhanger but i can't just reveal everything in one chapter. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Ino past ,involvement in the plot and the reason of Naruto's OOCness will be revealed in the further chapters. anyways thanks for reading R&R if you want and PM me any concerns about the story.
