So so sorry for the super long delay. Anyway here's chapter 2, hope you enjoy it. :P
Chapter 2: How coincidental
Sakura awoke with a dread. Today was just a bad day for her, considering the incident last night; she was quite well…. pissed off.
Last Night……
After screaming her lungs out and slapping that darn man, the supposed star of the night ran out of the building trying to avoid the stares of the other guests. Running as fast as her stilettos could carry her, she could hear Naruto shouting her name and calling her back, but the humiliation of HIS words just kept ringing in her mind.
How can she now face the crowd after quickly dashing of like that with tears brimming in her eyes? How can she answer the questions of why she was crying and had she suddenly run off like that? Sure she wanted to give that Sasuke a piece of her mind. Was a slap even enough? But something was keeping her from going back in to face that man eye – to – eye.
Hurriedly calling a cab, Sakura quickly rushed in and directed the driver to go to the address of her apartment. The car was off before she could see Naruto panting outside the hotel trying to search for her.
After settling herself in the cab, she couldn't help but feel anxious and tired at the same time. How she wanted to get home as soon as possible. Soak herself in a nice warm bath, and forget that all this ever happened. Wiping the remaining tears and removing the smudged make – up, the artist sighed and leaned back on the cab's seating enjoying the view of the city in the night filled with different Christmas lights and decorations, and happy people obviously enjoying the season and each other's company.
The cab slowly halted to a stop in front of a tall and well – lit building. Thanking the driver and paying him a little over the supposed amount, Sakura gracefully stepped out of the vehicle, closed the door and slowly headed towards the building's stairway.
A middle – aged man with a funny looking mustache pushed open the door for her and greeted the instrumentalist a cheerful "Good Evening!" Saying a simple 'thank you', Sakura hurriedly caught up with a recently evacuated elevator and pressed the button headed towards the 12th floor. As the elevator was rising up, her cellular phone suddenly rang. Checking who the caller was and making sure that it would not be someone who would help in making her night more miserable, she flipped her phone and pressed the answer button.
"What is it Hinata?" the pink – haired female's voice was obviously stated in a sad with a tint of stony mode.
"S – Sakura – chan! Thank goodness you're ok! Where are you? Naruto and I are so worried! What happened? And why did you slap Uchiha – san?" Hinata's voice was obviously in great alarm.
Stepping out of the elevator, Sakura started toward her room, number 1204.
"That B------ truly deserved it! Look, I;m sorry Hinata, but I just don't want to talk or even think about tonight's events right now ok? It just worsens my physically current mood, and I know you hate it when I have my mood swings! Sorry, I know you understand. I'm sorry for having run off like that, and I'm also sorry for worrying you and Naruto." Sakura replied with guilt in her tone.
"It's alright Sakura – chan. I know you have your reasons. But we would really like to know what happened. I've never seen you so ticked off like that, so Naruto – kun and I are inviting you for breakfast tomorrow morning is that ok with you?"
Sakura was finally able to reach her apartment and started fumbling her bag in search for her keys.
"Yeah! Sure, why not? It's not everyday I get to have a peaceful conversation with you two. Where and what time?"
"Ummm… we were thinking at around 9:00 in the morning at Serva Espesyal, you do know that place right?"
"Yeah, I always buy their pastries. Ok. 9:00 tomorrow then. Sorry Hinata, I've got to go. I just want some rest now." Exhaustion evident in Sakura's manner of speaking.
"Ok then! Thank you Sakura – chan! Good night! Get a good night's rest okay? And do take care. See you tomorrow! Bye." A now more cheerful Hinata bade her best friend.
"Bye. You too Hinata – chan!" and with that, Sakura got off the phone and opened the door to her apartment ready to drift off to Z land.
Slowly getting out of bed, the night's events were still freshly imprinted on her mind, and yet, she couldn't help but feel excited and overwhelmed on seeing Naruto and Hinata for breakfast that day.
It would certainly be a good start to close and forget the existence of a certain raven – haired b------ in her life.
Serva Espesyal…….
"Naruto – kun, you think Sakura – chan will come?" Hinata asked in a worried tone. "I mean, she could have deliberately said yes to push us off her back last night; after what had happened and all."
Hinata was the most paranoid person Naruto had ever met. She easily jumps to conclusions about some things that normal humans just and would never even have thought of. And this so – called 'habit' of hers, occurs mostly when it involves her hyperactive, mood – swinging, and dangerous best friend.
But thankfully it 'healed' a bit after their marriage, considering the fact that even before she and he had met, this 'paranoidism' as Naruto calls it was worst than before. Hinata would always fidget and cry thinking that he never gave her even the slightest bit of acknowledgement, and thought of her as ugly compared to her best friend. It only worsened when Naruto finally asked her out, because she would weep even more thinking and telling herself that her body was not perfect, he would laugh at her, she would not have perfect manners, he would go out with somebody else, and all of that sort.
"Nonsense Hinata – chan." Her husband exclaimed, chuckling at the same time. He was soooo used to his wife's paranoia hysteria when it comes to Sakura – chan. "You know very well that Sakura – chan isn't that type of person."
Hinata sighed. "Yeah, I guess you're right. Maybe I'm really just too paranoid and worried about what happened between her and Uchiha – san. It's one of the rarest times Sakura – chan ever gets into that type of rage."
"It's okay to be paranoid. I'm used to it." Naruto slid his hand unto His wife's hand, smiled and gave her a peck on the cheek. "Whatever Sasuke did, I'm sure it's serious, and that's what we'll just have to find out."
The conversation ended in silence with Naruto and Hinata just enjoying the smell of the café's early brew of coffee, and worrying about the cause of a certain pink – haired female's rash actions last night.
They were sitting next to each other at the booth beside the glass windows of the café. They saved the couch opposite them for their late company who was supposed to arrive around oh so how many minutes ago.
Naruto crossed his arms and growled "That Uchiha b------ did not even do anything to make her feel better. I know he was the cause for Sakura – chan's sudden departure last night." And with an even louder tone he shouted "He wouldn't even tell me what happened! It's as if all was nothing to Him! He's got the guts to still be standing there last night and do nothing to resolve what he had damaged! That a— wouldn't even answer his stupid cellphone! What use is it for then! "
Hinata was practically jumping up and down her seat from the tension she was feeling coming from Naruto's anger towards his "so – called" best friend.
"Naruto – kun, please tone done and don't aggravate yourself." The blueberry - haired girl was holding Naruto's hand trying to clam and console her husband. "You must know very well what type of person Uchiha – san is. You must also understand the situation. Perhaps there was a purpose for all his actions last night. You do know that he is a man of few words, but intense thought and deed. I admit that what he might have done to provoke Sakura – chan might be wrong, but we have to hear his side of the story as well…"
Naruto's angry demeanor was slowly fading away, and at that very moment the chiming and clanging of the bells hanged in the in the café entrance door was heard, indicating either a new customer had arrived or an old one had just left.
The couple both at the same time turned their heads around hoping that is was a newcomer and that it was their emerald – eyed friend, whom they've been yearning to talk to since last night.
And what luck! There it was, Sakura standing by the entrance of the café shutting the door behind her and looking for the both of them.
Naruto's hand immediately shot up and he excitedly shouted "SAKURA – CHAN! OVER HERE!"
Sakura beamed and immediately hurried towards her two friends' table.
"Hi! Sorry if I was a bit late. How are you guys?" Sakura was in a good mood, they could tell. But there was still a glint of sadness evident in her exhausted eyes.
"It's all right! We – "
"SAKURA – CHAN! I'm so glad you could come! Hinata – chan and I were so worried that you wouldn't show up!" the blonde was shouting and hugging Sakura all at the same time.
"Eeeehhh? Naruto stop it! You're causing a racket!" Sakura said while trying to struggle from Naruto's grasp.
Hinata was smiling in the background watching the two most important people in her life greet and welcome one another.
"Oh Hinata! How are you?" Sakura approached her best friend and hugged her.
"I should be the one asking you that question Sakura – chan." Hinata smiled hugging her pink – haired best friend tighter.
"I'm just fine Hinata – chan"
'And I too am the same Sakura – chan."
Naruto's grumbling stomach ended their welcoming festivities, and the three sat down and ordered their desired starting meal of the day.
The whole meal consisted of Naruto ranting of clawing Sasuke's eyes out for what he did to Sakura, and Hinata trying her best to calm her husband down.
Sakura was quite grateful for this morning, since she was happy in the presence of her two friends and they made her forget even for a few moments the unforgettable events of last night.
But happy moments have to end sooner or later.
"Hey! Umm.. Hinata – chan! Naruto! I'm sorry, but I have to get going. It's getting pretty late and I still have to go grocery shopping or else I'll starve 'til dinner considering my cupboard and fridge are all empty."
"It's ok Sakura – chan." Hinata smiled reassuringly. "The time you've given to spend your breakfast with us today was enough. Right Naruto – kun?"
With a thumbs – up and wide grin, Naruto replied "Of course! Thank you Sakura – chan! We'll see to it that that Sasuke - teme will get what he deserves."
"Thank you! You guys!" Sakura was standing up and hugging her friends goodbye. "Bye! Talk to you soon."
"Bye Sakura – chan!" Naruto and Hinata smiled and waved at their retreating friend who was already out the café door.
"It looks like Sakura – chan feels a lot better. Ne Naruto – kun?"
"You said it Hinata. I just hope that she won't encounter that b------ in awhile."
"I've got to hurry. The grocery might be flocked with people considering Christmas is just a few days away." Sakura was walking as briskly as she could towards the grocery store, when her cellphone rang.
"Hello?"
A very high – pitched scream was heard at the other line. "Sakura! You'll never guess what happened!"
"I – Ino?" Sakura asked surprised. But the sudden disturbance of her other best friend's call, which to boot even began with an ill pitched scream was beginning to irritate the instrumentalist.
"What is it you pig? If you only called me to annoy me, I'm warning you, now is not a good time!" the pink – haired lady was flaring.
"Oooohhh! Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning! Anyway forehead girl, I've called you because you're my very best friend in the world and I want to tell you that I'm finally getting married and you're going to be my maid of honor!"
Sakura's mood suddenly brightened. "Really pig? Oh congratulations I'm so happy for you! When did he pop the question? I never knew that guy had the guts." She was entering the supermarket and grabbed a cart.
"Yeah! After all my years of waiting it finally came true!" The blonde sighed. "Anyway, are you up for it?"
Sakura was starting to stroll on the first aisle, where the dairy products were placed. "Of course! Wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Well then. Bye Sakura. I'll call you again." And the line was cut.
This day certainly is good. Everything just seems to be going right. Sakura thought smiling at herself.
On another part of town…….
"What are you talking about! I didn't hire you people to just sit and watch! We're running out of time! I want you to go out there, and find me a new act! You're getting paid here to do that!" A man was shouting in his cellular phone while driving down the road.
"But sir, that's what we've been doing this past 3 months. All the people we've suggested have been rejected by you. We don't know where else to find the person that fits all the requirements you've set." A nervous voice was heard on the other line.
"Are you complaining about the task you're supposed to do Norima?" The man driving the vehicle was inquiring in a threatening tone. "Because if you are, you very well know what would happen to you. And there are actually lots of people applying for the current – almost gone job you're having."
"No Mr. Uchiha. I'm sorry. I'm just trying to…."
But she was cut off.
"Yeah sure! You can keep your job, just don't do that again. AND don't disappoint me!"
Yes, Uchiha Sasuke was the man and his poor employee was left hanging on the other line after he closed the communication line.
As we have described earlier, he's truly a man of few words, short patience, and an over dose of superiority complex. I mean, in his own little twisted world; he is the greatest; he is never wrong; all people bow down to him; and he always gets what he wants.
"Tch! Can't people do anything good these days? Jeez! Who is it now!" the man was again mumbling to himself obviously irritated at how his day was going, while fumbling for the button to which his cellphone is attached to a certain ear piece.
"What do you want Shikamaru?" he finally found that good button.
"Ah! Sasuke finally I was able to get to you! Anyway I'm not gonna dilly – dally knowing as what type of person you are." The man on the other replied nonchalantly.
Finally a man who understands me! Sasuke thought with a smirk.
"Anyway I called you to invite you to my wedding. This time you'll be playing an important role!" Shikamaru stated as excitingly as he could.
"No way! You're getting hitched? Who's the unlucky lady?" Sasuke was surprised but at the same time happy for his co – worker.
"Ino, Who else do you think?"
"How could I forget that loud mouth!"
"Watch it Uchiha! I may admit it, but don't push it. Anyway, we'll discuss the further details and send you your invitation." Shikamaru said ready to end the conversation.
"Sure thing! Wouldn't want to miss you being tied down by that woman! Sasuke laughed ending the call, but failing to notice the person crossing the pedestrian lane.
Once his onyx eyes shifted on the road all he could say was "Oh S---!"
Sakura was finally done with her grocery shopping, buying only what was needed since she did have to walk home today and did not want to carry so many things. Lifting her two brown paper bags and carrying one for per arm, she slowly made her way towards home.
Singing a happy tune to herself she reached the pedestrian lane and looked at the stop light checking if the red light was shining for the cars coming towards her direction. Seeing the bright color, and checking her right and left she decided to cross towards the other side.
But as she was walking, she noticed a car speeding towards her obviously not bothering to stop. She hurriedly tried to run but her heavy groceries were getting in the way. Luckily the driver looked up and stepped on his brakes inches before the vehicle would crash into Sakura and send her flying off.
Angry at the driver's impudence and irresponsibility, she kicked the front of his car hard and shouted "WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING DUMMY! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT IT'S A RED LIGHT! AND SLOW DOWN! THIS IS NOT YOU'RE ROAD! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!"
The driver slowly stepped out of his vehicle. Seeing the familiar spiky jet black hair, Sakura couldn't help but feel cold inside on what she was about to see.
Please don't let it be who I think it is. She pleaded with herself.
There are some instances in life where sometimes you wish things would go right but they turn out dreadfully wrong and you just hate it. Well……. That's what Sakura's instance is all about this time.
Sasuke's face appeared and he calmly stepped out of the vehicle.
Great of all the people I have to almost run over, it had to be the raving woman from last night! He thought smugly.
"Ok ok! Will you just shut up! You're causing a scene here!" Sasuke was both irritated and ticked off at how continuously 'good' his day has been going.
"YOU'RE ASKING ME TO CALM DOWN? IF YOU HADN'T BEEN TOO PREOCCUPIED WITH WHATEVER YOU WERE DOING, YOU COULD HAVE AT LEAST WATCHED THE ROAD AND SEE WHO YOU MIGHT RUN OVER YOU JERK!" Sakura was now in a fret. All her anger and frustration from last night was also boiling up inside her.
"Alright already! Jeez woman! I know I made a mistake. Can't we discuss this in a more civil manner like the adults that we are. You're acting like a child, screaming for no apparent reason." The man was trying his best to keep calm and not strangle the woman in front of him to death.
Upon hearing this Sakura finally shut up and lowered her voice hissing, "Fine! What do you want to do about this?"
"Let's talk about this somewhere else. Get in the car and we'll settle this out."
Sorry people. have to end it here. I know that the chapter was a bit boring. Sorry. Hope to make a more exciting one next time since I'm only new in this writing business. Do review please to make me extra happy:p
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