Hello everyone! I pushed myself to get this piece done since it is long overdue. Thanks to everyone who is following and places this story in their favorites. I hope you all enjoy this installment and if you have time please feel free to share your reviews and expectations. Without further ado, here we go!
"Wanting, Waiting, and Getting? "
Sasuke laid slumped on his spacious sofa in his penthouse suite. After he hit it off big with Sharingan Corporation, his brother gave him this huge space at the newly built Uchiha Manor Residences. Itachi knew Sasuke feels suffocated at home, but he needed good security, the skyscraper was the perfect place. His mother would visit often, and to make amends with his father, he would at least have dinner with them once or twice a month. The music prodigy sighed. He made a scene earlier, but hopefully, he managed to get his point across.
He opened his eyes to glance at the time. It looks like his grandfather will not tell him anything until the next day. Tomorrow Itachi would most likely tease him about his unexpected media plea. He sighed once more and sat up to stare at the skyline visible from his big window. Damn that woman, is she here in Japan or not? Did she not understand his message? He got her flight tickets to get her ass back in the country. Then he also provided complimentary tickets to his concert. And that fan meeting pass, he gave it too so he can see her before the concert starts. She would always bid him good luck every time he performs a huge gig.
Sasuke ran both hands through his raven locks in frustration. Did the messages he sent not clear to her? Ever since she left all his title singles are about her. He even penned some of Orange Fox's songs about her too? " Just be normal and message her teme. You know how dense Sakura-chan is." The advice of Naruto ran through his head. He blushed at the thought, he was never the confrontation type. He was more of action and the way he promoted it wasn't it obvious? Unless she has not been listening? Could it be she was not updated with his work here in Japan? But she must have checked on him a bit right? Or was she too busy again to notice he exists?
A growl escaped his lips. What if she has forgotten about him? Was it his fault not going to London and meet up with her? Damn, damn, damn it all. The musician businessman began to hit his sofa in frustration. He was on a deadline for his freedom. But he did his best to show her how important she is. Did he not hear all those words from the lyrics he wrote. She should know that there is no one but her whom he always wanted to see in every show.
"If it's not much trouble, come see me play."
Sasuke finally managed to blurt out. He has been waiting to tell her that day. But the pinkette is too busy with her research paper. She kept on saying how it can raise her chances to get into some internship she wanted.
"When will you be performing Sasuke-kun?" Lady curiously asked.
"At a band festival in the next town. It is on a weekend you have nothing to do right?" The onyx-eyed man inquired with hopeful eyes.
"It will start late, right? Is it okay I arrive at a later time? This weekend I am helping out on this children's hospital." The jade-eyed lass began to explain. The man in front of her seemed at loss for words. "Sasuke-kun I am sorry, but I promise to be there."
The handsome lad just nodded and walked towards her. He stopped at her side and looked at the woman with a blank expression on his face. "Let's get going Sakura, you said your hungry right?"
She bobbed her head and walked side by side. Sasuke did not utter a word until they reached the spot where they are to separate. Sakura looked up to him and smiled. "Thank you for waiting and accompanying me Sasuke-kun."
"I will never grow tired waiting for you, Sakura."
She eventually came earlier than expected. Sakura managed to take an earlier shift to arrive on time. The pinkette was able to great him good luck just like always. He never need luck but Sasuke knew he needed her. That is why he was hell-bent on gaining his freedom. He stood up from his seat and thought of getting a beer. But he scrapped the idea since he was performing the next day. The raven-haired man then just opted to drink tomato juice to calm his nerves. The brand he drinks was Sakura's recommendation. She said something about it being all-natural and had the best nutrients available. The lady even checked the nutritional level of different brands via experiment to prove it to him. She had always been a nerd. A very beautiful and sexy nerd a thought that slipped through his mind.
He poured a glass and drank half of it in one gulp. This brand, fortunately, was tasty that is why he considered the recommendation. And it was one of the things she chose for him, so he wanted to have it for as long as he can. He glanced again at the time, it is getting late. To keep his voice in good shape he has to sleep early now. He drank the rest of the juice and washed the glass in the sink. The raven-haired prodigy grew the habit of washing dishes immediately. Sakura would say germs and bacteria would thrive if it will be done later. Plus it will also attract cockroaches or ants which might bring in some health concerns. Sasuke smirked at the memory, he could still hear her nagging voice.
As soon as he is done, Sasuke took a short warm shower to relax his muscles. Then in his boxers, he slipped into bed. He glanced at the photo frame beside his bed. It was their last picture together after they finished the whole semester at the university. They were both sophomores at that time. He reached for the drawer and grabbed a small velvet box. He opened it and inspected the content. It was a Sakura flower brooch. The pinkette wanted to be a surgeon so she cannot wear jewelry. But she can wear this accessory on her clothes. He was supposed to give it to Hakone. But as the story goes she was not able to come.
"Sakura please become see me tomorrow." He whispered like a prayer. If by some instance she does arrive at the event, Sasuke made a vow to do something big for her. Something that will put them again together.
The next day Sasuke was waiting for Kakashi in his apartment and as usual, the man is late. People ask him why he keeps an unpunctual man like him. Well in spite of his bad habits, Kakashi makes it up for quality. He is intelligent and doubles as his bodyguard too. Sasuke has his own self-defense training with Kakashi, but it is best to have backup whenever possible. The raven-haired man heard his door click. "Late as usual Kakashi." The Uchiha heir commented and rose from his seat. As he looked up, the sight surprised him, his grandfather came with Kakashi.
"Don't worry about the traffic Sasuke, Madara-sama got you his helicopter. Your grandfather wanted to see you so early in the morning."
His grandfather came, does it mean there is some news about Sakura? He looked slightly bowed to the elder Uchiha. "Thank you for coming grandfather."
" Why so formal Sasuke? Just call me gramps like you used to." The Uchiha patriarch uttered and looked back at Kakashi. " Hatake, get the helicopter ready, give us five minutes and we will be on our way." The assistant bowed and went on his way. He glanced again to his grandson. "Surprised to see me Sasuke? I actually have good news for you."
"She is here?" The young Uchiha inquired immediately. The elder nodded. "Where is she staying?"
"Sasuke you are not going to charge into her hotel," Madara commented. "She will come to see you, I will make certain of it."
"How can you be sure she will come?" The grandson rebutted. "You are not going to drag here there right?"
The older chuckled. "Sasuke we are not barbaric. You should know, Uchiha's are extraordinary gentlemen." Madara motioned the rock star to come along. "I arranged a meeting with her, someone who she relates with the most in our family." Sasuke's eyes widened, there is only one person who fits this description. "I am sure she will be thrilled to see Mikoto. So don't worry Sasuke." The heir just blushed, his mother is perfectly aware of his affections for the girl. His whole family knows his unannounced feelings for the girl. "Don't worry, she won't propose to her for you. That's your job." The elder teased as the two exited the suite and head to the helipad.
"Will she listen to mother?" The singer muttered out suddenly. Mikoto Uchiha is a very charming woman and Sakura loves her. But since they are close she might decline.
"Sasuke, what makes you think Sakura took the trouble to come here?" The grandfather questioned. "There could probably be no other reason."
"You did not come to see me just for this right gramps?" The young man questioned. "What do you want in exchange for this?"
The Uchiha patriarch grinned. "You see your mother is involved, so your father knows. Therefore, I want you to agree on the business proposal Fugaku will be giving you." Sasuke snorted. "Now, now Sasuke you owe me." The older reprimanded. "Besides, I intervened a bit on the proposal. Trust me it will be most advantageous for you."
The grandson muttered a "Hn" and stepped aside for his grandfather to riding the chopper first. "I will trust you on this one gramps." Sasuke then joined him inside the vehicle. "If it's some blind date or marriage meeting, I will endure the event but will not agree." The handsome youth declared.
"Well, that is an improvement. Last time Sasuke walked out Madara-sama. Fugaku-sama was so furious and apologetic to Ms. Karin." The grey-haired assistant spoke. "But honestly, I don't like her for Sasuke. But she should have been turned down in a nicer way." The younger Uchiha grumbled and crossed his arms.
"Sasuke, it is a wonder how you have a lot of fans despite that attitude of yours." The older Uchiha commented. "They probably find that difficult side of you very charming." Then the speaker continued. "Does Sakura like it too? That difficult part of you?" Sasuke kept silent. He does not know the answer.
"Madara-sama, when it comes to Sakura, everything is a blur. You see Sasuke tried to her his second button but she refused." The celebrity blushed and glared at his assistant. "But the beautiful cherry blossom would always come to his events whenever possible. So in a way, he is important to her."
"Shut up old man." The prodigy uttered. "Don't lecture me about women. You have unmarried yourself."
"Harsh words Sasuke. For the record I am not that old, I can still snag a pretty lady." The assistant defended.
"Or shall we say, an elusive widower?" Madara spoke out of the blue.
Widower? Kakashi is pegging a widower? Sasuke scanned his brain, who could the woman be?
"Kakashi, maybe if you confess to her now, maybe she can accept your feelings." The patriarch encouraged. So his grandfather knows who the widower is. Can he be speaking about …
"You are interested with Aunt Rin?!" Sasuke spoke out louder than he expected.
"Cat's out of the bag. You really are oblivious Sasuke." Kakashi teased and Madara nodded. "Now if you don't want to wait for almost forever like me, get your act together take your girl,"
Sasuke smirked, for once he is going to take Kakashi's advice without second thoughts. It is now or never. He has the support of his grandfather, meaning his father might be swayed. Plus both Itachi and his mother love Sakura. So there will be no huge obstacles.
And as for the business proposal, Sasuke sighed would he need to sacrifice his career for it. Well, it will get him and Sakura together, he already had a good run. Might as well start a new chapter with her. That is if she wants a life with him. Does she want him as much as he wants her?
