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MONDAY MORNING AT JAPAN JOURNAL
"Miss Haruno, I would like to talk to you about the test week." In my 22 years on this planet, I have been in a few nervous situations, but now I am convinced that those moments are like nothing compared to now. I mean this is about a job that I have dreamed of since I was a little kid and furthermore a job is for a great part of your life, so it's normal that I'm stressed-out, right?
"Before I announce the results, I would like to ask you some questions. Did you like working here?"
"I did, Mister Hatake. I really enjoyed my work."
"Good, I'm glad to hear that. So what about my staff? Did you have any problem with anyone?"
"Well, I don't know everyone of them that good, but I can't complain since I only know them for one week. I mean, they have been really nice and they made me feel like part of the team."
"Ok. I know enough. Now shall we go to the results?"
"Yes, please."
"Well, Miss Haruno, I am very satisfied with your work. You have a great style of writing, which is, of course, important for a journal company. Furthermore, you are cordial and respectful towards your colleagues. However, sometimes you have difficulties with the working pressure. My company publishes journals each day so it is important that the workers here can handle the pressure and write one or more articles in one single day. But, I am convinced that everyone needs a chance to adapt to the working pressure. So, Miss Haruno, I would like to welcome you to our team."
Hold on a second… Did I just get a job?! And not just a job, but the job of my dreams! KYAA, I knew I could do this, Shannaro!
"Mister Hatake, I would like to thank you for your confidence in me and I am really thrilled to be working here. When do I start?"
"Well, the paperwork is already here so after you sign a few papers, you can officially work here."
I sign a few papers and I am about to go to my desk when he stands up and opens the door for me.
"Congratulations. Now, don't let me down."
"I won't, Mister Hatake. I promise."
When I walk to my desk, several colleagues congratulate me and welcome me to their team.
"Hey Sakura, we really have to celebrate this!" said a young woman with brown hair tied in two buns.
"Tenten is right. It has been a long time since we spent some time together outside the office, so this is the perfect opportunity! Come on, Sakura, what do you think?"
"Temari, I would love to celebrate it."
"Good, now we can go to the pub at the corner of this street. They serve Belgian beers and delicious cocktails."
"Temari, Tenten, It's good that you welcome Sakura so warm-hearted, but don't forget to work."
"Okay, Mister Hatake."
After the little chat with my colleagues, I walk to my desk and decide to send a message to my parents, Ino and Sasuke. I'm excited to send him a message, since I didn't hear much of him since Saturday.
Hi!
I can inform you that I am officially part of the Japan Journal team.
Sakura
A FEW HOURS LATER
"Hey Sakura, it's time to go to the pub!"
"I'm coming, Tenten. I just need to grab my purse."
After my message, I worked on two articles concerning the Tokyo Fashion week within a month. Even though, I'm glad that I had a very productive working day, I'm a little worried about Sasuke. He didn't answer my message… I don't know what's going on, but I hope he doesn't regret what happened during the weekend.
AT THE PUB
"You know every time Shikamaru is drunk, he thinks he is dying. Temari, you troublesome woman, don't stand there laughing at me while I'm in this situation."
"Men always can exaggerate and they must be happy that they can't carry a child because they wouldn't handle the nausea each morning. But I must admit that when I was pregnant, Neji really took care of me when I was vomiting."
"Oh, I didn't know you have a child."
"Yes, a son. He is almost two years old. Here I will show you a picture of him."
"Oh, he is so cute, Tenten."
"He isn't only cute, he also has a wonderful godfather."
That voice, I recognize it… Which means, that he is here… I slowly turn my head around and I see Sasuke standing behind my seat.
"Well, Sasuke. What are you doing here on a working day? I thought you didn't like pubs."
"I don't Tenten, but I would make an exception to congratulate Sakura."
"Wait, you know each other?"
"Yes, we know each other very well. Don't we, Sakura?" Did he really have to pronounce that sentence so sexy…? I can feel my cheeks getting red and everything under my navel tighten.
"Ladies, is it okay if I take Sakura with me to a restaurant?"
"Sure, Sasuke. But take care of her, because she is a precious girl."
"Oh, I will, Temari. Don't worry about that!"
After he takes my hand, he leads me out of the pub and into an expensive restaurant at the other end of the street. Am I dreaming? One moment, I am worried because he didn't answer my message and the other moment he surprises me at a pub. Besides, how did he know I was there? He squeezes my hand when we enter the restaurant and from that moment I am convinced that this isn't a dream, but a beautiful reality.
"I really want to congratulate you with the job, Sakura."
"Thank you, Sasuke. But you didn't have to bring to such an expensive restaurant. I mean Mc Donald's was good enough."
"Haha, the Mc Donald's is fifteen minutes driving and this restaurant was so nearby and their food is really delicious. I assume you haven't eaten yet?"
"No, we went to the pub straight after work."
"Hn."
"How did you even know that I was there?"
"Well, every time there is a new employer, the staff celebrates it at that pub. It looks like a tradition. Do you want to eat a steak?"
"I take what you want to eat."
"Good. How do you want the steak?"
"Bien cuit."
After he calls the waiter and tells him what we would like to eat, we have plenty of time to talk before the food arrives.
"So you know Tenten?"
"Hn. She is the wife of one of my friends."
"Oh. And you said you are the godfather of their child."
"Yeah, Tenji. He really is a good kid and he is very smart for his age. He can already count till ten." When he speaks about his godchild, his eyes are shining like a star and his smile could brighten the whole restaurant. I could tell that he adores his godchild, but…
"Do you want to have kids yourself, someday?" NO, NO, Sakura. Why do you ask something like this…? You just started dating and you are asking him about kids… Maybe he doesn't like to have kids or another woman might be their mother… The muscles in my stomach are tightening as a reaction to my nervousness… What will his answer be? He looks straight into my eyes and I can tell that he is about to answer my question.
"Yes, I really want to have some kids." Pfew!
"and I hope that they will look like their parents. Maybe black hair with green eyes or pink hair with black eyes. What do you think, Sakura?"
My heart stops pounding and everything turns black before my eyes. The last thing I hear before I start to faint, is Sasuke calling my name…
