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1.) I do not own NARUTO... I just wish I did...
2.) I don't have a Beta... So, forgive me for the typo and grammar errors...
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A/N
My boyfriend of 6 years just gave me an angel figurine for my desk at work...
Here I am at work and as I stared at the item... this plot popped out of nowhere...
***POOF***
The story was then born.
There are a lot of loop-holes on this story
since I haven't taken time to create it's own universe and rules...
I am just after the love story... mushy... fluffy... hahahaha...
I hope you'll like it... I enjoyed writing it... :D
Flying Without Wings
Chapter 2 : Earth
"Get out! You are fired!" a deep angry voice yelled. The next thing heard were some scurrying noises and a door slamming shut. In the silent room sat a raven haired man. He was often considered quiet handsome, his dark hair framed the masculine features of his face, deep-set dark eyes, pink lips and a stubborn chin. To spice things up even more, he was filthy rich! He was Sasuke Uchiha... owner of the world-renowned business company 'ShaRingan'... the label that owns like... everything! His company produces everything imaginable... from electronics to beauty products... you name it, they have it!
Sasuke was an orphan. His parents died when he was young and his elder brother passed away 3 years ago due to some unknown illness. He just got out of college when the tragedy happened. The responsibility of managing their huge livelihood was then burdened on Sasuke's young shoulders. He never had time to sit and play... it had always been work, work and more work. He was a nightmare to all his employees. His bad temper and sometimes, unjust treatment caused him to have a lot of backstabbing. But he was fair with the compensation... if he liked what you did... you will be rewarded... big time!
That was one of the reasons why his company was getting bigger by the second. Many continued to apply for positions in the company, they didn't care about their monstrous boss... as long as they work according to what they were paid for, they were safe. Sasuke never even took sickness as an excuse for absence. He was never late. He turned into a workaholic demon the moment he turned 21. He was always present at the main office and would visit all the branches once a month. Many feared the handsome tycoon... he had this habit of firing anyone, anywhere... as long as you displeased him somehow.
At age 25, Sasuke never had a serious relationship... romantically. He kept telling them that he was married to his work, but that didn't stop them from coming. 'Them' pertaining to the people who wanted to put their names along Sasuke's. He was self-centered and narrow-minded at times. He tend to forget that the people he deals with have emotions. Sasuke lost that human feel ever since he was left alone. He had an extremely bad temper and a perfectly bad mouth to accompany it with. He would explode anytime... anywhere... That's why the media called him the Ice King... as cold and as hard as ice.
But despite his volcanic attitude, Sasuke had a lot of admirers. Women dared to tame his wild persona. Many tried to calm his angered heart. Sasuke would treat women like clothes... He always had something new daily, but they were all just flings... one-night-stands... or whatever you wanna call 'em. He would treat them sweetly at night and forget who they were in the morning. Stories of Sasuke's escapades would fill the tabloids... warning signs were scattered, but women just wouldn't listen... all still hoped that they will be the one to capture Sasuke's heart.
Sasuke's head secretary, Konan was his longest-serving employee. She was Itachi's secretary and she knew the winding paths of the business. She was the only one who can stand Sasuke's attitude. She was used to it... Itachi was like that as well. The only difference between the brothers was that Itachi knew how to smile. Konan never saw Sasuke smile... even a sarcastic one. She understood that her boss had a traumatic childhood... she knew deep inside, there was a hidden child filled with pain and sadness... She just hoped someone would come and soothe Sasuke's soul soon.
"Konan..." Sasuke called out and the woman scrambled to her feet. She quickly entered the Sasuke's office "Yes, Uchiha-sama?" she asked. "I need you to check on the applicants for the visual ads managerail position... we are down with one. He just left... I fired him." he said casually as he handed the woman a thick folder. Konan nodded as she took the folder from Sasuke. She flipped the pages and without looking "Anything that I need to look out for?" she asked. She heard Sasuke sigh "Just make sure that whoever you'll hiring won't be a woman... if there's no choice, then make sure she is married." he grunted.
Konan wanted to laugh... Sasuke always hired men. Maybe the raven was just making sure that there will be no distractions... she knew how crazy fangirls can be. She nodded and left Sasuke's office. She began looking at the application letters and the attached credentials. She hoped Sasuke Uchiha would finally mellow down and enjoy life. He was too young to be trapped in the business world. Itachi Uchiha had social activities every now and then, but with Sasuke... he never took a day off...except if there was really no work in the office.
Konan finally chose one of the applicants and handed the credentials to Sasuke. He took a good look and nodded. He then informed her to call the person right away so he can start. Sasuke was in a hurry to leave the office that afternoon. He was leaving Japan to attend a meeting tomorrow. Konan watched as Sasuke left the office. He was on his way to Hongkong. She sighed. She hoped that Sasuke would be seated next to someone that would finally catch his attention. She knew very well that all the raven needed was a little loving.
Sasuke took a cab and headed towards the airport. They were having a meeting in Hongkong... he needed to be there to personally check the newly opened branch there. He have been getting good reports from the said branch and he wanted to meet the manager. He decided to reward the person, hoping to make the others work twice as hard. After Hongkong he will attend another meeting that he was invited to attend in New York. He was planning to venture in livestock production, now that he just purchased a large lot in Texas.
Sasuke departed from Japan and arrived in Hongkong after a few hours. He went directly to a hotel, got a room and opened his laptop and went to work. He had no time to waste. His online business needed attention as well. Every second counts, he couldn't throw away his precious time to wander around the city. Business is business and that's it. Sasuke continued to tinker on his laptop until his exhausted body finally begged for rest. Sasuke made a last minute request for the frontdesk to purhcase his suit and tie for tomorrow. He gave them his size and ended the call.
The next day, Sasuke arrived at the meeting place on the dot. The meeting went smooth and he finally met the man who handled his Hongkong branch. He was a a tall man with long brown hair and pale opal eyes. Sasuke frowned a bit when they shook hands, for the man purposely lingered his grasp on his hand. His smile was sly and provocative. Annoyed Sasuke grasped the man's hand harder "Are you gay?" he asked frankly. The man, Neji Hyuuga released his hand and blushed a bit "Why do you ask Mr. Uchiha?" he grinned.
It was amazing that the man didn't seem to be bothered with his question. The man smiled at him even the more. Sasuke rolled his eyes. Maybe he should have just told the man to stop acting gay... but he stopped. The man was making his business look good. He will have to find a way to fire this man as soon as he grows unproductive. He made a mental note to keep an eye on this man and his acts. Neji ran his hadn through his long brown hair. Sasuke cringed, he reminded him a lot of his dead brother, Itachi. The elder raven sported long hair as well.
Sasuke shook his head from the memory. Kami, why he can't get away from any of them... men and women alike. "Nothing... never mind what I said. Carry on with your work. I'll see you in a month or two..." he said curtly as he gathered his papers and laptop and started to leave. "If you are staying for the day... It would be my honor to have dinner with you..." Neji offered. "Sorry... can't... I'm leaving for New York..." he responded in monotone as he turned his face and left the conference room. Sasuke huffed. He decided that he will never go back to Hongkong again!
The company car dropped Sasuke to the airport. He already made reservations for his flight to New York. He decided that since he will be arriving earlier than the scheduled meeting, he will have to stop by some mall and get a few clothes. He had to look presentable and the dark gray suit the hotel got for him was to bland for his liking. He arrived at the airport and quickly headed towards the departure area. He took his cellphone out and did a couple of phone calls before depositing his gadgets to the security scanner. This was just sample of a regular day for Sasuke Uchiha.
~tbc~
just decided to continue on...
hope u lyk dis still
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