If someone has to summarize how shit went down, it'll be hellish. It's not like it's destined or what. It's just is.
Lucy Heartfilia looked up from her laptop to glare at the clock. Can't time just go on faster? It's half-past two in the afternoon and the storm is still raging on. How she wished she's back at home, lounging around but no. She has to endure this.
"Lu, you okay? You seem out of it."
The blonde turned to her blue-haired officemate amd sighed. Levy McGarden wore a confused look. It's almost the end of the fiscal calendar and another merger is to be expected in two months. Knowing how busy Lucy can get as an executive secretary, it's really unusual for her to slow down.
"Nah, it's just the weather."
Lucy smiled and just continued to stare at her monitor. She's got work to do and she really doesn't want to lose the job. Fairy Tail, Inc. is one hell of an opportunity she cannot waste and the Board Chairman's executive secretary, too? Hell no. She paused from typing, "Ah, Levy. I almost forgot. Did you secure those data analysis I asked of you last Friday?" The bluenette smiled, "I already had it filed for you." The secretary smiled in relief, "Thanks. Without your brains, I really don't know how I could ever survive. You're the best from the data scientist team."
Levy beamed at her, "Oh, you know the favor in exchange, right? New chapters, riiiiight?" The blonde grinned and nodded. Heaven knows how she can still manage to write fiction with her schedule. Then again, Chairman Dreyar is really a good boss, too. With his upcoming retirement, things got less hectic as he passed some of his responsibilities to his grandchildren.
"Ms. Heartfilia! Yes, you. Hello, Lucy."
Both ladies abruptly stood up as a redhead hurriedly strode towards their desk. Erza Scarlet is one terrifying woman when crossed especially when she's on work-mode. Lucy braced herself and smiled, "Hello, Miss Scarlet. What can I do for you?" Erza closed her eyes briefly and stared right at her.
"We need you."
Lucy looked gave Levy a look and almost raised a brow, "Yes, of course. Anything I can help you with?" The redhead blinked and seemed to contemplate before saying, "You heard about the upcoming merger, I assume? Makarov sure have drilled it to you. There's an emergency right at Alvarez right now."
Erza made the motion of walking towards somewhere and Lucy hurriedly grabbed her tablet as she followed Fairy Tail's COO. Erza stated, "It seems like there is going to be trouble with the supply chain and apparently, Natsu just lost his secretary for the nth time."
Wait, did she just mention Natsu? Oh no. No. The redhead almost growled, "Why does he have to be a jerk about this. This isn't even the right time to joke around!" Lucy gulped as her vision finally caught on as for where Erza has led them. In a metallic plate attached on the door is imprinted, "Natsu Dragneel, Chief Executive Officer."
"You can honestly say no but I'm really hoping you can act as Natsu's temporary assistant."
Honestly? How is she supposed to say no to this? She trembled and swallowed, "Well, this is vital to the merger's success. I'm-- I'll be proud to be part of it." Well, shit, did she just dig her own grave because Natsu Dragneel? Yes, the Natsu Dragneel is a battle in his own.
Erza Scarlet was never one to lose her bearings during work hours. Never. She'd rather binge on her not-really-secret strawberry shortcake stash, one her secretary has stocked well over the years. Then again, this is not a normal day. With the storm raging on, it's so easy to lose one's patience and each for a fight.
"Natsu."
Natsu Dragneel, finally, dropped his pen down and looked at the two figures who entered his office. Not until two years ago, he was really content with just managing a branch company outside Magnolia. He's quite a simple guy but the Dreyars just really have to fuck it up big time. He isn't even blood-related to Makarov Dreyar and clearly, he isn't really happy about having to cram the merger into his already tight schedule which dumb secretaries can't take note of. "'Sup, Erza? Anything to add on my tab? You sure are working hard to push my camping trip sched way behind."
Erza rolled her eyes as she and the blonde with her went to approach his table, "A camping trip you can't even afford to have. Well, I'm sure you are familiar with Lucy Heartfilia? She's Makarov's assistant and apparently, she's going to be your tempo." Natsu eyed the blonde behind Erza and grinned, "Her? She looks... Weird but she'll do."
"I'm looking forward to be of service, Mr. Dragneel."
Lucy itched to bolt out of the door. Natsu Dragneel has been known to be a hard person to understand. Highly intelligent yet very prone to be distracted. He has single-handedly revived Fairy Tail Petrol and has made it a major player in the global market all in three years' time using methods and strategies which are really unconventional. How he managed with his volatility, she doesn't know. Yet, all she wants right now is to avoid being the next in line of his long list of fired secretaries.
"Makarov personally recommended her as to give you assistance for the merger. I know you can do this but let me remind you, Natsu. Don't fuck this up."
Natsu grinned and joined his hands behind his head, "You know me, Erza. Well, let's see what Luigi is capable of if Gramps really did recommend her for the job." The COO rolled her eyes and replied, "I'll leave her to you for briefing. Lucy, if Natsu so ever does anything, don't hesitate to visit my office. Now, I have things to do. I'll see you later at Mira's." Erza promptly went to the door and gave Natsu a pointed look before exiting which left Lucy alone with the elusive CEO.
"So, you're Luigi, huh?"
Lucy eyed the man in front of her. Tanned skin, greenish obsidian eyes and wild locks of-- pink hair. Pink? Really? It has always bogged her how he managed to get past the weird notion of dyeing one's hair with the weird color. He stood up and slipped his hands onto his pants' pockets. Natsu Dragneel is surely a person who liked to keep his body conditioned. Toned arms, wide shoulders, attractive chest. She blinked and swallowed. Holy shit, Fairy Tail, Inc.'s CEO is one fine species of a man. "L-Lucy, sir. My name is Lucy."
Natsu closely looked at his temporary blonde secretary and grinned, "I didn't ask for your name but okay." Ah, those fangs. The blonde fought the blush that is threatening to show itself. No, Lucy. Not now.
"So, a few rules. Ah, right. Schedule."
Lucy scrambled to get closer as her boss started to fire her schedule and held her tablet to start typing. Natsu went to sit on his table fronting the almost eager Lucy. Good start. "We start at 7 in the morning. Lunch at 12:30. We go home at no indefinite time. Also, you will have to be really flexible about appointments. Unlike Makarov, I have to travel around so expect to get your luggage ready at any time." Lucy nodded and took note of every detail. Wait, travel?
"Spriggan Corp. mainly operated in Alvarez. With our acquisition of one of its branches, it's to be expected to have lots of business trips."
Goodbye, stable schedule. Natsu smirked at her expression, "Oh, and don't forget to call me, 'Natsu, the Great' everytime." The blonde almost dropped her tablet and blinked furiously, "Pardon, sir?" The pinkette shrugged, "Problems?" She shook her head. Natsu, the Great? Is he joking? Registering the bland joke, she forced herself to laugh until she saw him tilt his head in question. Uh, was it not a joke?