LOST

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Chapter 1: How she came to be Cinderella.

"Only 10 more minutes before my break" raged the rosette, scrubbing the stain on the ground.

You may be wondering why Haruno Sakura, yes thee Haruno Sakura is scrubbing the ground. Well partly because it is her job working as a maid in a hotel. It started a couple years ago when her family died. Her family got in car crash and she was the only remaining survivor. She had forgotten everything, when she awoke in the hospital a confirmed step-aunt of hers came by to tell her the news, and condolences, but Sakura didn't remember any of this. After being discharged, she was taken to her aunt's house. Her aunt had 2 daughters about her age, and a son a little older than Sakura by a year. All the funds she received for her family's death since she was the only heir to the fortune has been disappearing somewhere and Sakura basically had no idea there was a sum for her. Sakura was granted to get what ever she wanted as long as she paid her room fee, and got her own money.

Her step-aunt was related to her mother, her mother's mom died, and so her father remarried. Whatever left of Sakura's stuff from her old house was brought to her room, like books, photos were kept by her step aunt, Sakura really hated her, but to gain back her memories she had to pay for each picture. There were many ways to pay for the pictures, one was to do the chores or by buying it. Not knowing what past job she had, and knowing her aunt wouldn't tell her she found a part time job as a maid. She was getting a little anxious the more she spent her life at home, her older step-cousin was well giving her smirks and looking at her more in a strange way. The faster she could earn more money the quicker she would be out of the house.

Her birthday was coming up to be exact in a week that she knew, partly because the nurses at the hospital told her. She would be turning 18 this year.

Sakura put her mop and bucket in the janitor's closet as she took her break. Grabbing her bento box, she ate the plain rice. Oh yeah one thing to remember not only did she have to pay for room, she had to pay for food. She sat in the corner near the window of the staff lounge, wearing her French style maid uniform, gazing out the 4th floor window.

"Miss we need your help on the third floor, a spill was made," exclaimed the manager.

"Yes sir" 'well there goes my lunch', thought Sakura. She walked over to her buds, mop and bucket, and headed to the third floor only to be surprised.

She exited the elevator and entered the room, only to be shouted by a man with dark bloody hair, with his back facing her.

"Clean up this mess!" shouted he taking a call, no even bothering to look at the employee.

"Yes sir!" 'A simple please would be nice' she wanted to say, but seeing as he was probably higher rank than her she thought otherwise. Wiping off the, what seemed to be wine off the marble floor, she finished and was about to leave, "Don't leave" said the dominant voice. She stayed still awaiting orders, he faced her completely, and was about to utter a word till he fully laid eyes on her. Emerald met jade.

"What's your name?" he asked.

"Haruno Sakura sir," she replied, getting anxious.

"Hn," was his response and walked to her, assessing her, walking around and eyeing her.

"Sir is something wrong?" she said clutching her mop, intimidated.

"Nothings wrong go," he commanded.

She took that as her queue, she bowed out.

She looked familiar to him, but he couldn't remember where, anyway he needed to get things ready for tonight's banquet at his other hotel chain. He just got off the phone with his sister, explaining the event tonight and that required him to find a date, since he blew off the last gold digger, he'll need a new one. He was a notorious playboy, not trusting any females, after 'that' incident. He uses them to get rid of his bodies natural frustration and in return he gives them what ever their hearts demand, cars, jewels, cash, but one thing his heart. Women came onto him like bees and honey, and when he finished with them they would give award wining heartbreaking scenes, little did it matter to him, throwing them out like garbage. Some still cling to him these days claiming they are pregnant; he lost count of fake claims. 'Damn I need a partner for tonight's evening.' He didn't care, time was not on his side and anyone would do, he didn't have time to get a harpy or get a friends recommendation. Once this was over he could fire the girl if she gave him trouble.

He dialed up his phone and got his manager to send the stylist to his suite, as well as a certain maid. 'Haruno Sakura was it, I'm sure she'll agree to payment, after all women just want your money.' (No offense to any woman it's just the type of character sorry)

Just as Sakura made it to the staff room to have the rest of her meal, she was disrupted by the manager again. "Miss you are needed on the top floor, knock and go in" as she was going to ask why he left.

"I'm never going to have lunch." Sakura said, placing her container in her locker and headed to the top floor with her trusty cleaning supply after all, that is probably what the manager meant, after all that's what a maid does.

Upon reaching the top level, she realized that there was only one door on the whole level, and an old lady behind the desk.

The lady glanced up, and looked intently at her. Getting a little nervous Sakura said, "I was told by the manger to come up here," holding her broom and bucket in front to show her purpose. "Why do you carry those miss?" said the aging lady.

"I am the maid the manager…"

"Didn't inform you, did he?" the lady interrupted.

"No, inform me what?"

Just as she finished asking, a voice behind her graced her skin with goose-bumps. "Haruno Sakura", Sakura turned abruptly to be reunited with the crimson head from earlier. "Yes sir", she bowed her head in respect. "Sir" the old lady said bowing in respect.

"Don't bow Chiyo-oba-sama!" he demanded

He nodded at his old secretary, and advanced his gaze on the maid. "Follow me into the suite."

She was puzzled and a hand gesture from the nice old secretary, brought her back to reality, and she followed the unknown man into the suite.

"You won't need those" he stated coolly.

"But…then what I am I here for, sir?"

He didn't bother to look at her, "I need a partner for tonight's ball, at my other branch of hotel, are you single?"

"Yes, but what does this have to do with me, sir?"

"What are you doing tonight?"

"I have…"

"Nothing, cancel them" he interjected, "am I correct?"

"With all do respect sir; I don't think it concerns you to interlude into my personal life."

"I'll give you anything you want if you go with me to this ball, any amount of money, name you're price?" he said pulling out a check. Sakura sure was tempted she could finally be free from her step aunt and find a new place, as well as get new pictures.

Sakura was offended and furious now, 'what am I some sort of whore' she wanted to scream at the top of her lungs to the arrogant bastard, but knew not to mix emotions with work.

"No! I am sorry sir but you'll have to find someone else to take?" she claimed with a fake smile.

The red head looked at her quizzical. "If that is all, my break is nearly over, my shift is about to begin."

"Well if you won't do it for money, then do it for the sake of your job, I could give you a promotion." he growled in an angry tone.

"Sorry, but I believe this is oppression, and I don't think I need this job anymore, so with that I quit" she claimed in the politest voice and walked out the door; a smile plastered on her face and stated "Have a nice day sir. You'll find the uniform with the manager."

She walked out, angry with tears forming around the edge of her eyes, frustrated. At least she had her other part time job that should help until she could find another stable job. As soon as she stepped out of the door and headed to the elevator she was greeted by the elderly secretary.

"Child, please forgive him. He may be a little rough, but he has just been misled." As the elevator door opened Sakura turned to the lady, "Sorry but I have been insulted in the worst way possible. Thank you" Sakura bowed and entered the contraption to the locker room.

Back in the room…

He was confused, first usually women like her flung themselves at him, second she refused all the riches he could have provided her with, third she retaliated, and fourth quit. She had nerve, had plagued his mind, stood up to him, and was utterly and breathtakingly beautiful especially when angry, and his body responded to her. "Damn" he needed this wench, and he knew his body would not rest until it got satisfaction. His pride was at the stake of getting this rosette. He called to his secretary.

"Sir, I believe that was wrong of you."

He just ignored her.

"She's a fine girl, and a hard worker, not everyone is like 'her'."

He gazed to woman ending the conversation, "find me her file." Tonight he may end up going alone, but he would find out everything about her and use it against her. Now, he needed a cold shower to drain his mind and body.

The elderly lady knew he was too persistent and stubborn to give up, and that the girl was going to have trouble, the only thing she hoped was that this girl had a strong will.

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LOST: end of chapter 1

There, that was the first chapter hope you like it. Please read and Review. Thanks. More chapters will be updated over the course of this month.