Alright guys, this is the edited version of Chapter 1. Not much changed really, but the few sentences I added means a lot to the story's development. I hope you guys won't stop reading my story.
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"As I recall, Madame HR, I am a student of medicine. I am to be a doctor, not a secretary. "A pink haired girl in a maroon blazer fumed as she pointed at the College of Medicine crest on her uniform. The lady she was talking to, a woman in her late 40's looked at her and sighed. "Sakura, I know you don't like secretarial jobs but it's the only opening I have to offer you. " Haruno Sakura, candidate for Summa Cum Laude at the Konoha School of Arts and Sciences sighed. "Ringo-sensei, I punched the last person I was secretary to because he was a gigantic pervert. Im supposed to be banned from secretarial jobs because of that. Im grateful that the school's working student plan is helping me with my graduation fees but really, a secretarial job for a violent girl like me?"
"I know, Sak. Besides, I can assure you, the guy you'll be working for is far too high-class to even glance at who is working for him."
Sakura glanced at the paper being handed to her by the HR lady and her eyes widened with disbelief.
"UCHIHA SASUKE? I'll be working for THE Uchiha Sasuke of the Uchiha Group?" she shout-whispered. The Uchiha group was a big name in Konoha. Everyone knew its products and most especially the two brothers who shared the company's power. Sakura stared at the name on the paper, he lips quivering with an emotion she can't quite place. Ringo just chuckled at the sight of the girl. "Apparently his brother, Uchiha Itachi enrolled his little brother into the company's sponsorship program and you're the only person on our Student Assistance program who fits the work description. We're actually quite lucky, the email said we were specifically chosen because of Tsunade-sama."
Sakura continued to stare at the job requirements, thinking what will happen if she considered the job.
Uchiha Sasuke
CEO for Internal Affairs
Requirements for Personal Secretary
No grade below 95%
No delinquency record since enrollment
No criminal record whatsoever
Excellent Medical and Dental condition
Prepared for all nighters and working weekends
Willing to work at Uchiha Tower, possibly spend 70% of their personal time in-house
Can dedicate 90% of their personal time to the company
**Letter of Recommendation from the Headmistress and Student Affairs Officer required
Sakura glanced over to Ringo and then back to the paper. "Isnt this a bit too demanding?" she asked. "Well, I think he made it like that to avoid incompetency. And the pay is very very very good. 70,000ryo is highly unreasonable for a secretarial job but that's what they offered."
Sakura weighed her options. Something told her she should take the job. "Still though, why would a CEO want a student as a personal secretary?" she said. "Apparently, Uchiha Itachi wanted his little brother to mingle around his age range, or at least that's what Tsunade-sama wrote on her email. From what I heard, the young CEO barely leaves the office."
70,000ryo was no small amount and with just one pay-out she can pay for all her graduation fees and have some left to buy her a laptop with much better specs; but the time it demands might interfere with her OJT at Konoha Medical.
As a scholar she knew this was her big chance to earn money for her planned Toxicology masteral she plans to take in Sunagakure under the Venerated Chiyo. And knowing her mentor, Senju Tsunade, the headmistress of Konoha School and Director of Konoha Med, the Princess of Senju Capital, will most likely push her to take the job. As a daughter, she was basically doted over by her parents and although she does her house chores and contributes to the monthly house fees, her parents will most likely tell her to do what she must and focus on the more important things. Besides, her inner voice told her this might begin something new, something that might bring something good.
"Alright, Ringo-sensei. I'll take it. "she said grabbing the application form.
Sakura stood in front of the Uchiha Tower in the frigid cold. Her interview was at 9:00am sharp but she always opted to be early so she went there an hour before but she wasn't sure if she was too early. "Dammit! I should have worn an extra pair of pants underneath my slacks!" she said as she rubbed her hands together
"Young lady, what do you think you are doing there, shivering like a rabbit? Come inside, will you? It's warmer." A man wearing a handsome black tailored suit and red tie opened the door for her. Flattered by his gentlemanly demeanor, Sakura's cheeks grew slightly redder as she nodded in thanks. He looked familiar, like someone she'd seen before.
"But, no. It can't be." she told herself. "If it was him, he'd recognize me."
"What brings you so early here?" he asked as they walked the gigantic black marble lobby floor. Sakura sighed a bit louder than she intended to. "I'm supposed to have an interview today. You see, sir, my name is Haruno Sakura from Konoha School of Arts and Sciences-"
"Ah. You're the girl Tsunade-sama recommended. I suggest you wait by the lobby. Someone will attend to you soon. I hope to see more of you, Haruno-san. It's people like you that we need in the company."
The smartly dressed man walked away with a knowing smirk on his face. Sakura watched as he walked up the lobby's great escalator and disappearing from sight. Once the man was gone, she looked around the building lobby from the high glass paneling and the crystal chandelier that hung at the ceiling to the black and silver themed lobby couches. "Maybe this was not a good idea after all."She said as she fidgeted her fingers. "Still, 70,000ryo for a secretarial job offered to a student." She muttered to herself. It wasn't really a small thing. In fact, it was a giant thing. If she got the job, she'd receive an amount nearing $4500. Her future depended on it and she had sworn to herself before that she can't be weak-willed anymore.
"Ms. Haruno, I presume?"
It has only been around 30 minutes since the moment Sakura entered, when a sharply dressed lady walked up to her. She had striking red hair and deep vermillion eyes. "Yes." The pinkette answered while standing up. "Alright, Your interview will be in conference room 7. I'll take you there. Your resume and application form please?"
Sakura fumbled her weathered leather case and took out a folder. "Here."
"Thank you."
The red-head lady kept silent as they went to the elevator. When they got inside, it became a rather different story.
"If you must know, the job you're applying for is a very demanding job." she began. "And seeing as you're a medical student, it might become taxing for you. Sasu–" ahem "– Uchiha-sama doesn't care for slackers and second-rate employees."
Sakura cannot weigh out whether the lady was being inconsiderate or what, but decided to respond politely to hide her annoyance.
"Thank you for being considerate, ma'am. But I was fully aware of the weight of the job when I applied for it. Still, thank you for the heads up. Ill be more than grateful if you will share me some advice, once I am hired."
Take note she used the word 'once' rather than 'if' showing her confidence on getting hired. The red lady only humped and continued reading Sakura's resume for the nth time; this time, choosing to be much more quiet and less conversational.
Aaaaaand that's a wrap! If anyone reread this and noticed the changes, can you guys make a review? I would appreciate the criticism.
Thanks a bunch!
