~Rufas~
~By: Aeris Gainsborough~
~Chapter 1~
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Here we go I just started this story with no idea of where to go with it. Now I hope you enjoy this.
I don't own FF7 or any of the characters…
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"Where could she be?" a man whispered holding a small bracelet. It was black and covered in tiny roses. He looked out of the window as his shoulders drooped slightly.
"President Shinra?" asked a small female voice.
Rufas closed his hand tightly around the tiny bracelet. "Please Bethany, my father was president Shinra. I'm just Rufas. Try to remember that." Rufas said turning to look at the girl who stood in the doorway.
"Y-yes sir, I'm so sorry sir." Bethany said.
"No need to apologize," Rufas said smiling slightly, "What can I do for you Bethany?"
"Just another memo from somewhere around here. I got it and figured you'd want to read it." Bethany said handing Rufas a letter, "I'll just get back to work."
Rufas nodded, "Thanks Bethany."
She smiled and walked back out of his office toward her own. Rufas sat down at his and read over the memo.
"Rufas-
There's another inaugural party in two days. You really need to go to this one since you skipped the last few. Don't worry there's only one or two more before you can ignore as many as you want.
Reeve
P.S. It would be nice if you showed up with a date this time."
"Leave it to Reeve…" Rufas thought.
Suddenly a buzz brought Rufas out of his daydreaming. He shook his head and pushed a button, "Yes?"
"Rufas, there's a lady named Scarlet to see you. Are you available right now?" asked Bethany's voice over a speaker.
Rufas groaned. He really didn't think he had the patience to deal with Scarlet right now. But if he didn't…
He pushed the button, "Send her in." he said.
"Right away Rufas," she said. Soon Bethany opened the door and led in Scarlet, "Is there anything I can get you sir?"
"No Bethany," Rufas said glancing at his watch, "Aren't you supposed to be at lunch by now?"
"I- well I had some work to finish before I could leave." Bethany said, "I was on my way out when Scarlet came by."
For the first time, Rufas looked up at Scarlet and acknowledged her presence.
"I'll be on my way then Rufas," Bethany said as she walked out of Rufas's office.
Scarlet walked over and sat on the edge of Rufas's desk, "Nice girl, if you like the quiet, shy type."
"Compared to the loud, obnoxious sluts I'm used to," Rufas thought bitterly.
Scarlet giggled and looked up at Rufas, "So what are you up to Mr. President?"
"I'm working, like you should be if I'm not mistaken." Rufas said standing up.
"Oh Rufas, you're so mean to me!" Scarlet pouted, "Your father wasn't so mean!"
"Well I'm not my father," Rufas said as he walked over to the door, "Now I really think you should leave." He opened the door in a very gentlemanly fashion.
Scarlet jumped down off of Rufas's desk, "Oh I get it, you got a thing for that little secretary of yours huh? Good luck there! She's a little nothing. What do you see in her anyway? I mean really, I'm prettier, I'm experienced, and I'm definitely more fun."
Rufas colored a little but kept his face stony, "Goodbye Scarlet and try to work a little for a change." he said as he closed the door in her face.
"A thing? For Bethany?" He thought as he stretched a little. Rufas shook his head and jumped on the couch. He had time for a quick nap.
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