Chapter 3: Morning Visit
Uchiha Corporations Tokyo, Japan
8:49 AM
A soft knock came at Sasuke's office door. He let out an irritated growl, "Door's open!" he glanced down at his blackberry and checked the time. It was almost nine o' clock. He had plenty of time before the corporate meeting and he had enough time to eat breakfast. He glanced up to see Tenten coming in with what he presumed was his meal.
Tenten came in looking perky as usual; she wore a raspberry colored skirt and a white button up under a black blazer. Her hair was down in neat curls instead of her usual matching two buns.
She smiled broadly, "Morning sunshine! Time to eat, I made omelets just for you!" she placed the plate before him and a glass of orange juice. She tsked as she looked at him, "You look horrible, like you got run over a truck sheesh, and didn't you sleep?" she shook her head in disapproval.
"Shut up." He muttered under his breath. The last thing he needed was a lecture from his personal assistant. He indicated towards the omelet, "Are there tomatoes?"
She laughed, "Of course, I wouldn't forget to put your favorite food in! She took the lid off, and the aroma of cheese, tomatoes and spices filled the air. She handed him a fork, "Eat it. Before I do." She commanded.
He rolled his eyes, but obliged, and took a bite. "When is the new secretary coming in?" he questioned while chewing on the omelet.
She glared at him, "Honestly! Close your mouth while you chew! What are you five?" She sighed in exasperation and handed him a napkin. "She's coming at nine. What's it to you? You're never interested in the rookies. Is there something about her that intrigues you?" she smiled slyly.
He pursed his lips thoughtfully, "Nothing, really." In fact, it was the exact opposite. He wanted to meet her right away. There was something about her face that was familiar. He couldn't place it and it was bugging him. Sakura Haruno, he mused, who was she?
Tenten nodded, "Uh huh, sure." She replied sarcastically. She didn't believe him for a moment. "So how's the food? I made it by myself pretty good right?"
He shrugged and met her gaze with a smirk, "I wouldn't have expected anything less from you—Sayuki." He smirked and continued eating, "Really, I thought you were a 'master' of disguises. That one was too easy." He snorted.
Sayuki's lips curled upwards and she reached up to the top of her head and pulled off the curly haired wig, her silver hair came cascading down her back. She opened her eyes and swiftly pulled out the brown contacts, revealing piercing golden eyes. "Bravo Uchiha-sama! You're skills have sharpened I have to say! Not like the time I disguised as Uzumaki-san and you didn't notice anything." She laughed at the memory.
He stared at her blankly, "What are you doing here? Aren't you busy doing things for Madara?" he asked dryly. Sayuki Takamura was Madara Uchiha's top advisor and a talented assassin with her ability to disguise and imitate other people. She was a kind woman but was extremely loyal to the criminal ring and had a ruthless side to her.
"Really Sasuke-kun, is that any way to greet an old friend? You always were the only one who could sniff out my disguises, what gave me away this time?" she tilted her head to the side curiously.
He let out a low chuckle, "You're hair." He answered simply. "Tenten never wears her hair down. Plus, she doesn't know how to cook. You forgot to do your research Takamura."
She sniffed, "Of course! Well is it my fault you're assistant has a weird hairstyle? I only had that wig on hand so I decided to use that wig." She sighed in disappointment.
"Why are you here?" he repeated simply, staring at her with narrowed onyx eyes.
She rolled her eyes, "Persistent aren't you?" She flipped back her sliver hair which was now streaked with blue highlights, "Here's the thing." She lowered her voice and glanced around her. "Watch your back, Akatsuki's planning something and it's got something to do with you."
Sasuke froze, "What do you mean?" his voice came out hoarsely.
She smiled, "Don't worry. I'm pretty sure your life isn't in danger but don't get involved with Akatsuki more than you already are. Akatsuki is infamous for its betrayals and back stabbing. The thing is Uchiha-san, I don't want you in any trouble, okay? I promised your parents I'd look after you." She looked at him solemnly.
He laughed bitterly, "Sayuki, stop acting like the big grown-up, even though you're a couple years older, I'm in my twenties already. I don't need a babysitter." He snarled. "My parents couldn't care less about me. I don't trust somebody who's knee-deep in Akatsuki."
She smiled sadly, "I know it's hard for you to trust me Uchiha-san. Here I am, Akatsuki's advisor and I'm telling you to watch out for them. Hypocritical, no? Just promise me that you'll be a little more cautious. Akatsuki doesn't have any qualms about using you just like they used me." She pleaded, her golden eyes softened.
Sasuke hesitated; there was something about Sayuki that was always genuine, even if she had gone down the wrong path in life. "Fine." He replied stubbornly, "Just stop hovering around me; I know what I'm doing."
She smiled and nodded, "Of course." She handed him a package. "But—just take this, just in case."
He took it examining it suspiciously, "What is it?" it felt heavy, metal-like.
"It's a phone that works and has reception no matter the location." She stated simply. "It'll help in tough situations, trust me." She smiled mysteriously.
A knock came at the door, "Sasuke? Can I come in?" Tenten's voice came over the other side of the door.
Sayuki glanced at the door and smiled wryly, "I better leave before she sees me holding this wig and knows what I'm up to." She chuckled. "Tenten just a minute!" she called out in a perfect imitation of Sasuke's voice.
He rolled his eyes, and waved her away, "Show off." He muttered.
She smiled, "You're just jealous." She whispered and then pulled up the window high enough for her to crawl out onto the roof. She steadied herself and stood upright on the rooftop "See you later, Sasuke-kun. Nice catching up with you." She flipped backwards out of his view and seemingly onto the streets, but he knew that she was safe, she had planned everything. Show off. First the disguises, then the imitation, and then the dramatic exit, typical Sayuki.
The real Tenten walked in, wearing the same raspberry colored skirt and black blazer, her hair in the regular two buns. Sayuki was after all, a master of disguise, he mused in his head. She held a clipboard in one hand and a coffee mug in the other, "Uchiha-san, Good morning! Sakura Haruno is here; would you like me to send her in?"
Back in the lobby
Sakura gazed around the lobby with awe. An ostentatious chandelier hung from the ceiling which was structured as dome. The marble floors shone and the patterns were subtle and elegant at the same time. She felt that perhaps she should have worn a floor length gown instead of her lavender ruffled blouse and her classic black pencil skirt. Her pink hair was neatly curled and her bangs bobby pinned back so that her emerald eyes stood out more than usual.
She was confident that this mission was going to be easy. Seduction missions were always a piece of cake. Men were easy to trick, as they only paid attention to the physical appeal of a woman. She smirked and crossed her arms patiently for the personal assistant to return. Was Tenten her name? Yes that was it.
She remembered Anko's words: The Uchiha Company is involved directly with Akatsuki. I need you to get proof, as much proof as you can that they have dirty hands. The easiest way to do that? Seduce that boy Sasuke Uchiha. He's looking for a new assistant. The perfect way to get closer to him. The closer you get the more access you get to things. Hear me out, Sakura; I want you to crush that company. Absolutely no mercy. I have confidence you won't fail me.
Sakura knew that it was going to be easy, but why did she feel so uneasy? Was it because she was going in without a partner? Yes, that had to be it. It was her first solo mission in a long time. She would be fine. She took deep breaths and exhaled slowly. She would crush the Uchiha Company without any mercy. She could do it. All she had to do was trick one man. Sasuke Uchiha. That was it.
"Haruno-san?" Tenten's voice broke into her thoughts. Her head shot up, "Y-yes? I'm sorry, I was zoning out a little bit!" she let out an easy laugh.
Tenten smiled, "Don't be nervous. Uchiha-san is quite kind towards new applicants. You'll be fine." She reassured in a friendly tone. "Uchiha-san's only flaw perhaps is he is a bit flirtatious. So don't be put off if he's a little too forward." She smiled sheepishly.
Sakura smirked inwardly, Perfect. Just perfect.
"If you're ready, Uchiha-san is ready to meet you." Tenten ushered her towards a grand hallway.
She smiled, "Oh I'm ready, all right."
A/N: So that was Chapter 3. Also really short. I apologize but anyways, I'll have longer chapters because all the introductory stuff is over. So tell me what you think! Reviews are the BESTEST thing ever! I love getting them! Haha so don't be shy about telling me your opinions because I love hearing from you guys.
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