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hey ya guys! i have removed all the other chapters of this story except the first one, this is one my incomplete story and i just wanted to finish it, I wasn't happy how i wrote it before so i re-edited it.

i felt discourage because no body reviewed the last chapter i wrote and don't take me as one of those attention seeking people, i just felt one story should be complete you know?

and i found my story on Wattpad and someone user has given me credits for it but i don't want you to publish my story so please, don't!

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Chapter 2

New York! People say it's a unique place and I would never find any other place like New York in my life. As we walked out of the airport there were a bunch of reporters waiting for us, and Ryoma was already annoyed. He looked at me and sighed. We stopped just before the entrance and he made me face him

"Do you have anything to cover up your face?" he asked me

I blushed furiously when he asked me that and I didn't know how to reply to that, I mean the whole journey from japan was a quiet one and he didn't talk too much nor did he speak and he was just dozing off and I was left alone with no one to talk to or nowhere to go! I think I did a big mistake by not letting Ryoma hire an Air hostess, at least I would have been talking with her. So I was looking at Ryoma with a blank expression and he sighed. He removed his huge ray bans and gave them to me,

"Tie your hair up into a bun and wear these, I don't want the media to know about you so soon" he said as he handed me the glasses. I blushed more and nodded and opened my hair and tied it into a bun and wore the sunglasses. I also took a shawl and wrapped it around my neck so that it covers my mouth a little bit.

"I will go first and you follow me later, since you are just my assistant you need not talk to media from my side, well actually you need to its you job but since you have zero experience in it and you are still that clumsy girl from middle school who keeps stuttering and blushing to everything I say, you do need some training" my heart broke when he said that. If he thought I was so imperfect for the job, then why the hell did he hire me? He simply started walking to the exit and I stood there all offended. God why is he so arrogant? And doesn't he think before he speaks? Why did I ever like him in the first place! Wait. Hold your horse right there Ryuzaki, you do not like him alright, he was just a crush in middle school. I really need to get hold of myself. Ryoma is my boss and I agreed to do this for him even though I have zero experience in this field. So I am not going to let him down, I am going to prove it to him! I am Sakuno Ryuzaki and no one can undermine me!

So with all the courage I have I walked fast and caught up to Ryoma. He looked at me and had a frown on his face! No one can tell me what to do! Not even Ryoma Echizen. So I ignored him with my head held high I walked ahead and just when the glass doors opened the reporters came swarming in, I was almost going to get crushed by them but Ryoma pulled me out of there and dragged me to the car that was supposed to take us to the hotel. Oh my god. Ryoma was holding my hand, he was literally holding my hand. My heart was beating fast and I blushed furiously. Ryoma on the other hand was furious and he it looked like he was ready to kill someone. I was very scared. Maybe that was a dumb move on my part, trying to take on something which I had no idea about and he may have been right but I think he doesn't know how to communicate it with me, god I am such an idiot! Why did I agree to this in the first place? I must be such an embarrassment for him and he almost saved me from making a fool out of myself, I literally felt like crying and I was trying my best to not let the emotions get the best of me. Ryoma pushed me inside the car first and he followed me closing the door. Our driver had already picked up our luggage and Ryoma told him start driving.

The reporters were literally banging the glass but they stopped once the car started to move. I was very embarrassed and I literally couldn't look up to him. Ryoma was angry but now he just sighed. I don't think I am perfect for the job and I am just going to tell him the truth,

"Ryoma…" but he didn't let me complete

"That was stupid of you, you know that?" he blurted out but his face was looking outside through the window

"I didn't mean to…" I started saying but he didn't let me finish this time either

"I was going to introduce you to a friend of mine today who specialises in dealing with the media and you just had to go and let your ego get the best of you, what do I do with you Ryuzaki?"

Okay, that does it. If he had just been clear from the start instead provoking me to do this, then I might have been more cooperative, but noooooooo he just had to play the cool card, doesn't he? Look he is still play the cool card, pretending he has that dashing face with that vicious smirk and looking outside the window because looking at the person who you are talking to is just too main-stream. I was pissed now, I am not the old Ryuzaki any more! I am done with this. It's not like I begged him for the job, he should know how to treat people.

"You know what, I am out of here! Driver can you stop the car!" and Ryoma laughed.

"It's not he is going to listen to Ryuzaki, he is my driver! And he listens to me!" oh no you didn't you arrogant son of a gun!

I just kept quiet and waited till we reached the hotel.


Finally after what seemed like ages we reached the hotel, and the minute we did I got off the car, ignoring those stupid reporters and they seemed care about me much and all they wanted was Ryoma and I walked off. Yeah right in that Ryoma's face who by the way didn't even bother to call after me or even come behind. Oh my god he is so arrogant and I felt like I was totally winning this round and I would finally beat his ass you know? Then I remember I don't have my luggage, or my handbag or anything! I turned around seeing Ryoma smirking and waving my bag as he was looking at me! I got angrier. I started walking towards him which might be my biggest mistake, no my biggest mistake was agreeing to be his assistant, but come on! The pay is just so good. I can finally get rid of the debts you know? So as I caught up to Ryoma he held my heart again and my heart skipped a beat again (which I hated of course) and he dragged me into the hotel.

"I am done with your drama, for once can you stop being so…" oh what nerve! He actually said that to me?

"For once can you take you face out of your butt and stop being so arrogant and take other's feeling into consideration for once?" I shouted back at him but I didn't realise that my voice could actually be heard by all the people in the lobby. Ryoma was taken aback and he was going to reply but we were interrupted by someone.

"Wow, Ryoma! I have never seen anyone talking back to you like that!" said the blonde chick who was smiling way too much and it's like she was emitting out positive energy. She was so beautiful and she was wearing a pretty dress and she was pregnant but he belly wasn't that big, maybe she was still in her first trimester. She had blue eyes and she hugged Ryoma and Ryoma just gave her a small smile! Don't tell me, is she Ryoma's girlfriend and is she pregnant with her child. Woah! Why do I care so much? So what if she was mother of Ryoma's child, I don't care. He can go sleeping around with how many woman he wants and it doesn't matter to me, I mean it's not like I like him so much that it breaks my heart to even see him smiling to a pregnant woman who may or may not be his girlfriend! Sakuno! Get hold of yourself!

"And before you conclude about me to what I might be to Ryoma, I am Melissa. I was his first assistant but I quit because I wanted to travel the world with my girlfriend and it's so nice to meet you Sakuno!" she said and she took my hand shook it. Ryoma excused himself to get the room keys from the receptionist and I was relieved that she didn't have any romantic relationship with Ryoma and I was kind of free. Why am I feeling like this? God help me!

"Nice to meet you to Melissa!" I said I bowed a little, seeing me doing it she did it too

"I don't know much about Japanese customs Sakuno! Sorry!" she had with a kind smile.

"It's okay! I don't mind" I replied back and then Melissa tangled her arms with mine and she started dragging me to the hotel's restaurant

"It must have been a long flight, you must be hungry. And plus I need to talk a lot with you!" and oh my god she was right! I was starving!


"So, why did you agree to be his assistant?" she asked me while we were eating our food

"Oh…. That! Well you see.., I quit my job the other day and Ryoma happens to be in right place at the right time and the pay is good you know... I could use it to clear off some debts" I said as I looked at my food, I couldn't look at in the eyes and tell he that! I felt like she would take me as one of those girls who do this for money.

"Wow, such honesty! Thank god you are not one of those girls who are doing this so that they get closer to Ryoma and believe in that tennis star falls in love with their assistant" and I coughed very badly when she said that, she is so straight forward and honest.

We ended up talking for hours and I really liked Melissa. I told her about how much I wanted to become a fashion designer and how my previous boss and his stupid grandson were and she ended up telling me about her life, how she managed sports star but now she just owns a restaurant and her wife is a professional photographer for models and later Ryoma joined us

"There is my favourite prince of tennis who refused to give his sperm for my kid!" she said as he sat down

"I see the mood swings are already kicking in... she isn't like this all the time you know Sakuno!" he said looking at me. Wow, did he just call me by my first name? He called me 'Sakuno' and I blushed a little. I think Melissa noticed it and she gave me that she knows something look.

"Here is your keys to you room and the driver as already kept your luggage in your room, have some breakfast and you have the whole day off today… I don't plan on going for practise so I am just going to hit the gym. And take this" he said giving me a phone

"No Ryoma I can't take this… this is too much!" I said but he interrupted me " it's not a gift, this phone is my official number and all the calls that you need to deal with will come in that so this phone is literally pat of you job" he told and I kind of felt a pang of disappointment

"Oh! That so rude Ryoma! Sorry dear this guy isn't capable of talking nice with girls, so anyways I am here today for you Sakuno!" she told me as she took my hand.

"For me?" I asked he curiously and Ryoma replied " I called Melissa to Train you and seeing that you both get along so well I am going to my room and sleep for a while.. See you later and thanks Melissa and say hi to Jenna for me" he got up and walked off.

"So shall we get started?" she asked me as she ate more.

Why do I get a feeling that it's only Ryoma's day off today.


"God this massage is so good!" I said as me and Melissa were in the hotel's spa and having a nice relaxing massage.

"That's why I tells Ryoma to come to this hotel when he comes to New York, so I can get the free massages! And plus me being pregnant, it's the best stress buster" she said as she sighed

"Are you sure Ryoma doesn't mind this?" I asked her feeling guilty

"Ryoma knows that whenever I come to visit him, I would always get the massage and spa done in his money, so chill will ya?" she replied

"How does it feel, being pregnant?" I asked her. She gave me a warm smile and she replied

"You know, I don't know exactly yet, I am just three month pregnant you know, but till now I am proud that there are another two humans growing inside of me"

"TWINS?" I asked her with so much excitement and she nodded in reply with the same feeling

"Jenna doesn't want to know the sex nor do I… we want it to remains a surprise you know!"

"Who is the father?" I asked her hoping I didn't step the line

" anonymous donor, we agreed on it… but I was really insistent on Ryoma's sperm, I mean with those good looks, I would want my babies to have those genes any day!" and I I laughed when I said that. Who wouldn't want that?

"I am so jealous of you and Jenna, you guys seem so perfectly happy… I hope I get someone like that..." I said as I sighed. I don't believe in am twenty two and I never even had a boyfriend yet.

"Don't worry girl! You would get one… maybe someone like a sports star…maybe Ryoma!" she said giving me that look that Tomoka and Ann give me when they talk about guys.

"Ryoma? I don't… I don't… look at him that way!" I said blushing furiously. Seriously I should get myself checked… why do I blush so much?

Melissa giggled and she said "It's okay girl, usually I don't tell his assistants this, but I think you both have some connection…. He behaves different with you!"

"If being arrogant and insulting me all the time is different then, I don't want that!" I said and she started laughing

"Ryoma doesn't trust girls that easy, he will open up to you slowly. You just got to be patient with him!" she said and I just blinked at her a few times. I wasn't just a girl. He knows me from middle school and my grandmother was his coach! I mean he could trust me. I felt a little sad he looked me just he looks at other girl. Too many emotions in one day, thank god for this massage and this masseuse.


"Sakuno, if you have any free time tomorrow, call me okay! I want Jenna to meet you! You both have same line of profession, I mean she is a fashion photographer and you are a designer and Jenna might help you to find a permanent job!"

"Oh my god! That's so sweet of you and of course I would like to meet Jenna! Thank you so much for your help and all those wonderful lessons …. I think I can handle everything now!" I hugged her and she hugged me back

Then Melissa whispered in my ears "don't be afraid Sakuno, things might work out!" and she left the hotel. What did she mean by that? Was this job that tough?


It was already dinner time and I called for room service. I felt bad that Ryoma would be paying for me so I ordered the cheapest thing on the menu which was vegetarian salad. Any ways I had a heavy breakfast and lunch because of Melissa so it didn't bother me much.

The salad was very bad but I had to endure it. It was just plain vegetables. I wish I had enough money to order what I wanted but my whole bank balance would go into ordering these meals, things were expensive here. So I sat on the bed and switched on the television. I flipped through some channels and I finally found one that was playing the notebook. It was one of my favourite movies. I was fan of typical romantic chick flicks. Hey! There is nothing wrong in it.

I found a tub of Choco chip ice cream which were complementary from the hotel. It was my favourite ice cream. So like any other night, it was me ice-cream and Ryan gosling in a television screen. It felt homely.

Suddenly there was a knock on my door and I rushed to open it.

There stood a tall stranger with brown hair and black eyes. He was such a handsome guy, he had a nice body and the way he was smiling was just so captivating, ah I could melt because of that smile.

"Oops, sorry… I guess I came into the wrong room..." he said blushing a little bit and he couldn't look at me, why can't he look at me? Then I understood why... I was just wearing a long shirt. God this is so embarrassing. I hid my legs behind the door and I stood there blushing.

"Sorry, I guess this is the right room…. It's just I left my shaver in the room… I was living here yesterday night but I shifted to the executive suite today morning…. Do you mind if I take it back?" god his voice was so captivating, I was literally attracted to him!

I was so busy drooling on him that I forgot to answer him. We stood there in five minutes of silence and he asked me again "huh….can I?" and I felt so dumb that I opened the door and he came inside.

I covered myself up with a towel when he entered the washroom. I mean… WHY do all embarrassing things happen to me?

"The notebook huh?" he asked me while looking at the television.

"Yup, one of my favourite" I replied and he looked at me and gave me a warm smile. I felt butterfly in my stomach

"Oh... You do talk!" he said as he laughed a little bit and I blushed furiously, he got outside my room. I was standing against the door and I waved him a good bye and was almost going to close it when he asked me "my name is Henry Cage… yours?" he asked me and I replied "Sakuno Ryuzaki…" and I smiled at him. He seemed to blush a little bit, I could see it in his cheeks... This is the first time I have seen a guy blushing.

"I will see you later Miss Sakuno!" he said and he left. I closed the door and I couldn't stop smiling. Henry Cage… why was the name so familiar? Oh god! I felt all tingly and happy. I needed more of that choco chip ice cream. As I went to sit on my bed and see that movie again there was a knock on my door. Thinking it might be henry again I went ahead and opened it with a smile and smile disappeared as soon as I saw who it was.

"Expecting someone else?" Ryoma asked me with raised eyebrows.

I just gave me frown and he sighed "can I come in?" and I opened the door for him.

"Wear some pants!" he said as he covered his eyes. PANTS! How could I forget about them? I just slid under the covers of my bed and I told him it was okay for him to see.

"What is it Ryoma?" I asked him and he just came and sat in the bed but he was little farther away.

"Just came to check on you, and wanted to let you know that breakfast tomorrow at eight am sharp, because we have a lot of things to do tomorrow…" he said as he was watching the television.

"Okay no problem" I told him as I was eating the ice cream and staring at the television too.

"What with chicks and such lame movies?" he asked me as he came a little closer and sat next to me.

"What's with men and testosterone?" I replied him with a soft tone and still eating my ice cream. He grabbed a spoon for himself and he started eating the ice cream too.

We both ended up watching the movie and he kept commenting on each everything that was happening and I ended correcting him. It was weird. My heart was racing so fast whenever his shoulder touched mine and his legs brushed mine but it just felt perfect like it should be.

We didn't realise time went by so fast and we both ended up sleeping in the same bed. My head on Ryoma's shoulder


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