Chapter One: Meet Him

Hyuuga Natsume is a careful man. He never leaves any kind of work unfinished and unkempt. He's a worrywart sometimes but doesn't care. He knew that this will be the best for his company's triumph though that's a bit ironic.

Daichi Corporations has almost thousand affiliates‒not too bad for a company. For forty years, it has survived financial deprivation and caught hold of its humongous assets. Natsume hoped to do the same thing, hoping that he can bring it some progress. That was his lifetime goal. He never thought of anything except his company's sake. God, he's a dashing man of twenty-one, well-built and good stature. His looks aren't bad either. His sleek black hair was cropped, his blue eyes flecked with gray was cool and piercing. His long limbs added to his gracefulness. But his employees can't help wondering why a successful man hasn't got the time to date. Or so they thought.

Natsume buzzed for his secretary. The latter entered and flushed as their eyes met. "You asked for me, Hyuuga-san?"

"Get me ready for a transaction with Sakura group. I need it in ten minutes."

"Yes,"

"And prepare the setting too. Make sure there won't be any mess that would get their temper up. Sakura Group is known for their reputation."

"Yes,"

"Make sure everything is in order."

"Yes sir," the secretary muttered, and jotted down notes. "Are there any more requests?"

"No, you can leave Tsubaki." he said. Tsubaki nodded. "You're welcome sire."

The door shut in a serene manner. He breathed in a lungful of air. This would be another heck of a day. Natsume continued packing the reports and files needed for the transaction. Being ready is one of his natures. Just as he's all set, he cursed under his breath as his phone rang.

Oh, shoot...Hina!

He grabbed his phone. "Hyuuga speaking." He sighed as he heard the high-pitched voice on the other end of the line.

"Natsume! How long are you gonna make me wait here? I've been here for hours! Get that butt of yours out of that silly chair and get me here now!"

Natsume cringed. Hearing his over possessive ex- girlfriend nag makes him vomit. "Well, Hina, you see..."

"What? You'll just say there'll be another meeting? For how long are you supposed to lie to me, Natsume?"

For God's sake, she sure has guts to nag me…

"I am not lying, Hina. Just please listen to me. I have a business transaction with the Sakura Group in less than ten minutes. Maybe we can have the date called off for now." he said.

Natsume heard the other line hiss.

"You…! If you want to end this relationship faster, keep doing that you good-for-nothing bastard!"

Natsume covered his ear when Hina banged the phone. Sometimes, I just can't deal with that girl.

It's not like Hyuuga Natsume has a girlfriend as rumors say. With his looks, he can get any chick he wanted. It's just that he doesn't want to place love before his company. Natsume had always lived for their clan's goal. From the past few years, the Hyuuga group always outshines everybody. Maybe that's why he's named Natsume, for that's the goal of their whole clan. He knew of his father's desires, his childish desires that pissed him off. But what can he do? He's just an inferior body.

A soft knock rang and Tsubaki's head poked inside. "Hyuuga-san, the setting is ready. You must be there in five minutes."

Natsume grinned and leaned his head on the swivel chair. He toyed with the car keys and spun around. Tsubaki leaned forward, hoping to see her boss's face for he pivoted the chair around.

"Tsubaki, who am I?"

Tsubaki gulped and clutched the door knob tightly. "Y-You are Hyuuga Natsume, sire."

This made Natsume smile. "Yea, I am Natsume." Then as if he snapped back into reality, he blinked twice. "I'll be there in five minutes. You can go check if the others are there now."

Tsubaki nodded. She knew what Natsume meant. She has to ensure if the Sakura Group is there already. She knew that he hated waiting, and there must be something that would keep him from being bored.

"Right away, Hyuuga-san." she murmured.

After hearing the door shut, Hyuuga Natsume closed his eyes for a brief moment. His angled figure looked ravishing though in his mind, he had been thinking of the Sakura stocks.

If this transaction will be successful, half of their company's stocks will finally be mine, he thought. Then, with a series of transactions, Hyuuga group will rise continuously and claw its way forward.

He sighed. This would be another trophy for his father, another step to his father's desires. It angered him, but someday, he can turn the tables around. If he does, then a lot will experience advantages. This was his ultimate goal besides the company. To do things right.

Natsume rose from his swivel chair and picked up his coat. Walking towards the mirror can be a great pain sometimes,

He parted his hair in a disheveled manner, making him not look like a gallant businessman. Heck, not that I care.

The door swung open as he went out. His secretary, Tsubaki, was not there already. The others eyed one another for this was the first time they saw their president walk out of his room during the day. Some stared, some gawked in awe. Even in his informal way of fixing himself, he looked handsome. Yet, they were disappointed when he gave them a cold glare instead.

Oops, looks like the President is not in a good mood, someone whispered.

Yea, I think so too.

The workers scurried back to their works as Natsume almost ran to the main lobby. There, he saw a car waiting for him. The driver darted a glance at him and ushered him in. In a jiffy, they left.

Natsume stared past the views. He then sensed the vehicle's speed and barked at his chauffeur. "Hey, can't you go faster? You're driving like a turtle!"

The driver flinched and looked at his speedometer. "But sire, the allowed rate is only 135 miles per hour. We can attract the cops."

Natsume sniffed. "So what? Then pay the fine. I need to make it there on time."

The driver sighed softly and swore under his breath. Natsume didn't hear though, for he was busy reading the business section of the newspaper.

Minutes later, a Rolls-Royce parked in front of the Blue Lagoon Resort. The chauffeur opened the back door of the car and ushered Natsume inside the extravagant resort. Tsubaki was there already, ready to pick him up with an umbrella against the sun's scorching heat.

"The Sakuras are there already, Hyuuga-san. We served them refreshments to poke their moods up." she said as they walked briskly at the main lobby. "So, do you think they'll pass all of it to me?" he asked. Tsubaki, sensing her boss' sarcastic questions just gave a lean smile as she opened the main door open. "We'll see, Hyuuga-san. May luck end in your side."

Natsume nodded and passed through the opened door.

This will be a long day…