Sakura's POV

The rain is ticking. The air is damp. It is cold yet cosy to sleep at times like this. How I wish I could sleep longer.

"KRINGGG!!!!!!!!"

"Oh man, shut up…" I take the pink and round alarm clock and switch it off.

"Sakura! Sakura! Wake up! It's your first day at work! Don't be late!!! Make a good impression!" the phone rings.

"Sakura! Sakura! Wake up! It's your first day at work! Don't be late!!! Make a good impression!" it rings again.

I took my phone and look at the time displayed.

6.45 am

God! I must get ready fast! I can't afford to be late! Today is my first day!!! Hurry up! Can't I wake up early for once, at least?!

Hi! I'm Sakura Kinomoto. I'm 24 and a graduate of MBA (master in business admin.) from Meiji University. Yeah, the university where Yamashita Tomohisa of NEWS went to and met his someone, Iri. Good for him because he has someone. Unlike me. Young, single and lonely. Y-S-L. sigh Today is my first day working as a secretary. A master graduate working as a secretary? I bet you're wondering why. Well, to make it short, it's hard to find a work in Tokyo. So, I can't be picky when choosing my career. Well, at least I'm still in the business field. I need money… nothing is free in this world… my aim for now is a pair of Jimmy Choo's. dreamy face and glittery eyes

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I walk into the huge building with confidence after I passed the security, of course. I wear a pale green knee length skirt with pink floral embroidery and an off white shirt not to forget pink handbag and pale pink stilettos. I walk towards the reception counter and somehow I didn't see the pillar coming. With a loud thump, I stumble on the cold, shiny black floor. Yes, I do have some weaknesses. Well, some, I think. One of it is pillars, poles, and even lamp post.

"Are you okay, miss?" the receptionist asked me while lending a hand to me.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks. A lil bit embarrassed though", I smiled at her.

"How can I help you, miss?" the receptionist asked as we walk to the counter.

"Oh, I'm Kinomoto Sakura and I'm the new secretary for Mr. Li", I answered.

"May I see your ID please?" she asked.

"Sure', I reply and hand her my ID card.

After that, she gives me a card and my ID card back.

"This is your permanent entry card and you must bring it everyday, otherwise you couldn't enter this building. And keep it to yourself. Mr. Li's office is on the 30th floor" She said.

"Thank you very much", I said.

With that, I walk to the 18th-30th floor lift. While waiting for the lift, I look at my watch and glad that I'm still early. It is still raining outside. Wonder when the rain will stop. Hope it stops when I'm going back. It's hard to wait for bus when its raining.

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I've reached the 30th floor. After I scanned my entry card and open the glass door, I walk towards the receptionist counter of that floor.

I bow and said, "Good morning. I'm Mr. Li's new secretary"

She bowed and said, "Good morning. Let me show you your place"

She then, leads me to my place. She opened the neatly carved door and showed me my place.

"This is your place and that door over there leads to Mr. Li's room", she said.

I could only wowed by my place. It was huge and spacious. And the good thing is, NO PILLAR!!! What a very safe place for me! How wonderful! with glittery eyes

"Is Mr. Li here yet?" I asked.

"Not yet. But he will be here in a few minutes" she replied.

"Thank you", I said as I bowed.

"Just doing my work" she replied as she bowed.

I sat on the brown chair and look at the files on my table. The chair sure is comfy. I open the right side of the table and saw a brand new palm pilot and the user's manual next to it. I took it and turn it on. I look at the contacts list. It's empty. This sure is new. Where is my boss anyway. I've never seen him before. I wonder if he's young or old. I bet he must be an old guy. I heard he is very strict with his employees and hot tempered too. I also heard that the secretary before me was the 6th secretary he fired. He must be looking older than his age then. When you're angry, you stressed yourself. Thus! It ages you more!

Mr. Li is the owner of Li Corp. Yeah. It's obvious that Li Corp. is his. It even has his name on it! I have never been a secretary before. Have no experience and yet being chosen to be the owner of Li Corp.'s secretary. That's a big job isn't it? It's weird that someone fresh like me to get this job. Maybe he wants a fresh face or something. Old man… I should stop talking about him. I might be sacked out later. Who knows?

As I was transferring the contacts detail from the contact book, someone came into my office. I stood up and bowed at him. When I stand up straight again, I was mesmerized by his amber eyes.

"Good morning. How can I help you, sir?" I greeted him.

With a serious tone of voice he asked, "Good morning. Is Mr. Li here yet?"

"I'm sorry he's not here yet, sir", I replied.

"I see. I'll just wait in his room then. And don't worry. I know him very well and he won't be mad if I wait in his room", he said as he pushed Mr. Li's office door.

"Okay", it was all that I could say.

We entered Mr. Li's room and I felt I was on the sky. The huge glass panels in his office gives the full view of Tokyo. The man hands me his coat and walks to Mr. Li's table. Then, he sits on Mr. Li's chair.

I don't know what to say to him. I frowned and gave him a weird look.

"Uh…sir,…" was all that came out from me.

"Oh, sorry. It was rude for me to not introducing myself. I'm Li Syaoran", he said.

Li Syaoran. Nice name. Sounds familiar too. Yeah, very much. I frowned again.

He snorted as he looked at me.

"Sorry, I'm Kinomoto Sakura" I said and smiled.

What is my boss's name… Li Xiao Lang… Xiao Lang… Syaoran…Xiao Lang, Syaoran. Oh my god. Xiao Lang is Syaoran in Chinese! It's him! My boss!

I swallow a big gulp.

"Yes, Xiao Lang is my name in Chinese and yeah, you're my new secretary", he told me.

"I'm so sorry, sir. I thought that uh---", I said before he cut me in.

"It's ok. I was not the one who interviewed you last time anyway", he said.

"I truly am sorry, sir", I bowed.

"It's ok. Could you please make me a cup of coffee?" he asked.

"Yes, sir", I replied.

After I made him a black coffee, I put it on his table.

He sipped some and said, "Black and good. Ms. Kinomoto, the files on your tables are for you to be rechecked. All the data about the company are inside your laptop which is kept in the cabinet on the left side of your table. Get through the data of with Ryu Holdings by 12.00 noon because we'll be having meeting with them at 12.30pm in the meeting room. I do not want any delays, do you get me?" he said.

"Yes, sir", I replied after I finished jotting it down on my pocket note book.

"And Ms. Kinomoto, do use the palm pilot. And that's all", he said.

I nodded and bowed as I said, "Thank you, sir"

And that's how my first day as secretary starts.