Just a thought... what's the point of saying that 'I don't own Naruto' when everyone know that it belongs to Mr. Kishimoto and not me?
Ain't No Other Man
"Itachi." the older Uchiha called him. He has a feeling that he would not like their discussion. "I like to talk to you about something."
He would not really like it at all.
"Father, what would that be?" He settled himself on the chair in front of his father.
"Marriage."
"Aa" Scratch the 'not like'. Scorn is more like it.
"As you know, your brother is getting married next week. Lovely lady, by the way. You should meet her." He took a tobacco and lighted it before continuing. "I'll cut to the chase. When will you get tied? I named you heir for the company. I just want to be sure that before I die, you will also have a successor."
"I'll name Sasuke's would be son my heir." Itachi answered without a second thought. "The company would still be in the hands of an Uchiha."
"Itachi," he looked at his son analytically. He never would understand him. From what he can see and hear, his son can have any woman he wants even with just a snap of a finger but he still chooses to get unattached. He is sure that his son is not gay; there are many rumors that surround him. Actresses, he had affairs with. Models, he had one-night stand with. All of them published greatly in newsprint.
But he is getting impatient. He is already getting old and he wants to see little Itachis (not just little Itachi but little Itachis) running around inside his house.
"I've been thinking. The only way for you to get married is if I forced you into it. And I've decided..."
He positively doesn't like the direction this thing is leading to.
"I'll make Sasuke the successor if you don't do what I want." He said with a tone of finality.
"You cannot do that," Itachi calmly objected, "let us not forget that the assets double in the past years because of me. It wouldn't be this big if I didn't work this hard. And you cannot just give it all to Sasuke. You know very well that I'm the more responsible one. Sasuke will just lead this company to bankruptcy."
Choosing to ignore what his son said and the truth in his statement, he continued with what he is saying. "My business associate and I talked last Saturday. You know him, Mr. Koshino of the textile company. I've gathered that his daughter has a liking to you. And we've agreed that the two of you should get to know each other." He paused to assess the reaction of his son. Finding nothing on his face, he continued gravely. "The two of you will be wed a month after Sasuke's wedding."
Silence.
He looked at his father for a few second before opening his mouth. "Have you seen his daughter?"
"No, but he said she is very beautiful."
"Aa" He could blame him; there is no parent that would say that his daughter is ugly.
He contemplated on what he was about to ask and decided it would never harm him if he suggested it. "You said we will get married in a month right?" He waited for his answer.
"Yes."
"So, if I find a girl I want to marry within a month," he relaxed on the chair he was sitting on. He linked his hands infront of him and continued, "I will not be married to that person and still be heir for Uchiha Group of Companies."
"Yes, that would be fair enough." He said. "But there is this thing I want to stipulate."
"What is that father?"
"I want her to be in an excellent lineage. I don't want her to be just some nobody in God knows where place." He gave him a smile and continued, "Are we agreeing on this?"
"Sasuke is marrying 'some nobody in God knows where place.'" He countered.
"But, he is not the one who is going to own this company after I die." His father replied back. "I want your wife to be the rightful one for that title."
"And you think that Ms Koshino is the right one for me?" He asked.
"Parents know what's best for his child." He answered.
He really hated his father right now and he really wished that Masami is with him. He knows that she would know what to do. "Just give me a month, and I'll give you yours." He said then stood up. After giving a nod to his father, he headed out of the office.
"Remember Itachi," his father said before he got near the door, "a lady worthy for the title of Uchiha wife."
Chapter IV: Domesticate me
It's been a week since I go married. And I'm still not used to being a 'Mrs. Uchiha', although, we haven't announced it yet to the public. Itachi is being adamant in keeping it a secret, but I want to tell it personally to my friends before we'll go public. I'm just happy that he is letting me adjust for now. He even agreed and gave me time to explain it to my friends. And I'm very ecstatic that the media still have not gotten this very enticing information.
As I said, it's been a week. But I really don't know how to explain everything and I don't know how they will take it. Well, Ino will make a fit after learning it. Naruto, would join her. Hinata will be worried, but she will support me, I sure of that. Temari will think it's funny. Neji, will just pass it of as a moment of insanity. And Shika, will switch to an overprotective brother and grill Itachi even if he is his employer.
And let's not forget Tsunade and Kakashi, I am sure, they won't even let me finish my story and would start hunting down my husband with killing intent.
My husband. Funny, I don't feel giddy. Guess I've grown up from my Itachi-marry-me-someday days. But I am glad that there are no awkward moments between us. Its like, were just two friends who shares the same penthouse. And I also think, it helps that Masami is here. She has been nanny turned temporary mother to Itachi and has a knack for making a supposed to be awkward situation to a pleasant one.
"Sakura dear." A late- forty's woman called out for her. "There you are. Feeling bored?" She asked.
"Nope, just thinking about stuff." She gave a heavy sigh and rested her chin on her hands.
"Definitely bored. So, what do you want to do? I've finished with all the cleaning and I got a lot of time in my hands." She said while looking for something inside the cabinet.
"I don't know," Sakura finally muttered, "it's raining outside and we certainly are stuck here." She loved the rain but not this kind. There is just too much violent in this type for her liking. Out of impulse, she said the first thing that came out of her mind. "How bout, you teach me how to cook?"
"Are you sure honey?"
"Itachi might like it." She saw something in Masami's eyes.
"Its funny how I know the right style and color of a dress that would be an absolutely hit to the consumers, but I don't even know how to boil water." She said while giving a lighthearted laugh. "I can't cook even to save my life Masami." She gravely said.
Masami went to the other side of the counter facing her. She gave a reassuring smile and squeeze Sakura's hand. "Nonesense, everyone can cook, it is just a matter of practice." She took out the pans and prepared the things they needed for the cooking 101 she is about to do. "Besides, we have different specialties. You specialize on fashion while I'm in cooking." She added.
"From the looks of what you are doing, I can assume that you are going to teach me." Sakura smiled, excited that she would learn how to cook.
Masami laughed and tried to tease Sakura. "Of course, I'll help you in trying to be a perfect wife for Tachi. Trying to be domesticated, I see."
"No, I-"
"Sakura, admit it already." Masami interjected. "You're in-love with him."
"No, it just that -"
"Okay then," she cut her again, "you're already half in-love with him."
"Masami, you shouldn't be jumpi -"
"As well as Itachi." She smiled knowingly.
"Really, you have to -- beg your pardon? What did you just said?" She asked. She was sure that she heard Masami said Itachi liking her. No, half in-love was the term used. She started to think Masami is demented. She just said Itachi is in-love with her. Half in-love.
If she only knew the reason why Itachi had married me, then she would not be saying those things that she had just uttered.
"So, are you ready to start?"
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"Well, how is it?" Sakura asked while looking intently at her husband. She had prepared his dinner and is anxious at his reaction. She dismisses the fact that she is worried at what he will say about her cooking, she just wants to know because, well... just because.
Itachi looked at Sakura, confused at why she is like that. "It's okay."
"You sure?" She asked, "You're not gonna complain about it?"
"No," he replied, "is something bothering you Sakura?"
"I just," she looked at something interesting on the floor feeling, "never mind." Sakura gave up the idea in her mind and just let Itachi eat his dinner. She could see from his movements that he is very tired from all the work he did that day. And she would just let him eat in peace.
"She's the one who cooked your food." Masami finally said breaking the silence. She can't believe the two of them. What's so hard in what they are doing? Can't they see that they are perfect for each other?
From the corner of her eye, she can see the reaction of Itachi when he heard it. Loving the reaction of the two, she continued her explanation. "She asked me to teach her how to cook so that she could cook for you." There, a push would definitely make the pace faster for them.
"It's not really like tha-
"I like it." He said. His features softening after learning the reason for her anxious gestures earlier.
"What -
"I liked it that you prepared all of these for me." He said again. Something in his gaze she couldn't understand.
Feeling proud, happy, and a bit embarrassed at the same time, she just blushed furiously at what he said.
He liked it. Now, what will I cook for him tomorrow?
See? A little push is no harm at all. They should be very thankful that Masami is there with them.
Everything will be alright.
AN: Right on schedule. Yay! The relationship of the characters will be explained on the next chapter. Make me happy with your reviews, k?
Thank you's
Ita-ta & hakuisagirl: Ah, my grammar police, wouldn't mind you guys pointing out my mistakes again. Thanks )
LitoxShorty: I'm glad that you agreed with me on that thought. And thank you for answering my question... you to Sarah-San 2509 & TeenageCrisis
Ben's Wife: Thus, the annulment/divorce is out of the question.
XxXxtemariXdeidarxXxX: I would be, well, the one who would not wait for the opportunity for me to live with him. I would be the one who will just go and force him... haha... thoughts running from handcuffs and locked room...
Metalicneko: I'm so happy that you're a Karin-hater just like me :3
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