Hello, everyone !
I'm back with the second chapter ! I'm so sorry it took me so long to update this T_T
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At Haruno Mansion...
Haruno Kizashi slammed his morning newspaper onto the table hard, surprising all of the maids around him. Sakura's marriage news to Sasuke was enough to sully his mood, and yet this morning he received news that Uchiha Fugaku had just sealed deal with Kirigakure Trading Company. Kizashi also aimed his attention to the start-growing company but he didn't manage to seal deal with it yet.
His mood worsened.
"Iruka!" he yelled.
"Yes, Kaichō?" Iruka answered calmly.
"When will he come back?" Kizashi asked.
"Tomorrow, Kaichō." Iruka answered.
"Alright. Make preparations." Kizashi ordered.
Iruka bowed. "As you wish, Kaichō."
At Uchiha Tourism...
Senju Sakura sighed and rubbed her eyes gently. She had been staying up all night, trying to finish her unending work. Sasuke also stayed in the office with her and had just left for his first meeting. Sakura sighed again as she felt really worried about her fiance. His work seemed unending too. Moreover, their wedding preparations also started to take its toll on them. Luckily, all of their friends were helping them with full effort.
Especially Ino. Sakura didn't have to worry about her wedding gown or her wedding decorations, as Ino made sure to take care all of it perfectly.
Her office's door opened and Sakura lifted her head to see who was coming.
She stood up immediately upon seeing the tired Sasuke and made her way to her. Sasuke gave his fiancee his bear hug as soon as he saw her.
"Sasuke-kun, are you okay?" Sakura asked gently.
Sasuke sighed. "Just let me be like this for a while."
Sakura didn't say anything and comforted her fiance. One of her hands rubbed his back gently while the other ran its fingers on Sasuke's hair. She hummed quietly and let Sasuke breathed her calming scent deeply.
"You should rest for a bit, Sasuke-kun. I'll set your next meeting tomorrow." Sakura said.
Sasuke buried his face into Sakura's shoulder and shook his head softly. "Father has just made a deal with Kirigakure Trading Company. I know it'll be busy. Let the meeting be hold on schedule."
Sakura sighed. She knew how important it was for the Uchiha Corporation. By partnering with Kirigakure Trading Company, the corporation's stock would rise. Not to mention the family business would be able to expand to the start-growing city.
However, she couldn't help herself either. Sasuke had been working too hard, he often exhausted himself. With their upcoming wedding, Sakura grew more worried about Sasuke's health.
"Sasuke-kun, I think it's better for you if you rest a bit. You have been in meeting for nonstop since this morning. I'll set the meeting with Kirigakure for the later evening, okay?" Sakura said.
"Sakura..."
"Please, Sasuke-kun," Sakura plead. "You'll ruin your body if you keep acting like this."
Sasuke sighed. He couldn't really object if Sakura's tone was so pleading like that.
"Hn."
Sakura sighed in relief.
Sasuke lifted his head and cupped Sakura's face with his hands. His onyx eyes bore to Sakura's own green eyes. He stayed silent for a good one minute and then raised an eyebrow.
"Why are you so pale?" Sasuke asked.
"Really?" Sakura asked. "I'm fine though."
Sasuke didn't say anything and took another close look at Sakura's face. "How long did you sleep last night?"
Sakura gulped down. Her eyes started to shake in panic and Sasuke noticed that. She tried to shift her gaze but Sasuke held her face tighter to make sure she was facing him straight. Sasuke waited for her answer.
"I... I don't know." Sakura answered in a small voice. "Two hours? Oh wait, three hours. No, wait. I think... Zero hour?"
Sasuke didn't say anything but Sakura knew he was upset with her. He might not say a word, but his eyes said everything. There was hurt and confusion flashing in his eyes. Sakura smiled warmly.
"I'm fine, really. It's just... I intentionally lessen my sleeping time to help you. You have so much work to do, Sasuke-kun. As your secretary, I have to make sure your work wouldn't pile up unnecessarily. And besides, I'm... I'm also taking care of our wedding."
Sasuke didn't say anything and Sakura looked at him worriedly. "Are you angry? I'm sorry."
Sasuke sighed and hugged her. "I'm not angry. I'm just worried about you. You already have a piled up work and yet you still have to take care of our wedding. Is there anything I could help with the preparations?"
"No, no," Sakura replied immediately. "Ino and the other girls are helping me already. I know how much this time means to you. There are lots of new business dealings, and I know you wouldn't want to miss every chances you have. So, don't worry. I'm glad I could be a help for you."
Sasuke sighed one more time and lifted his head again. He cupped Sakura's face one more time and placed his forehead on top of hers. A smile made its way to his lips. "I love you, Sakura. Thank you."
Sakura smiled back and Sasuke leaned in to give her a loving kiss.
Naruto opened his mouth wide and yawned loudly. "Gosh! I'm so sleepy!"
"Close your mouth, dobe." Sasuke hissed while flipping through his documents. "Or you can just get out. You're distracting me."
Naruto ignored that. He leaned back to his chair and sighed loudly. "Look at those white pile. I guess you're spending another night in here."
Sasuke glanced at his unchecked documents but didn't say anything.
"Hn." he muttered.
"I've already spent this whole week in my office so today I'm going home. Mom has been nagging me to just stop working and go home." Naruto huffed. "The deal with Kirigakure Trading Company is really taking its toll on us. Especially you and me."
"Just go home." Sasuke said and signed his papers. He then put it on the right side of his desk and grabbed another from his unfinished pile.
"I guess you and Sakura-chan are really busy." Naruto said, again ignored Sasuke. "Hinata-chan has been busy preparing for your wedding."
Sasuke didn't say anything.
"Say, teme, is it just me or Sakura-chan looked really pale?" Naruto asked.
At Naruto's question, Sasuke's eyes stopped reading. He lifted his head and was met with a pair of worried blue eyes. Sasuke sighed.
"I know she's tired." he said softly.
"Don't you think you should give her a day off?" Naruto asked. "I mean, you have been such a workaholic since we were young, so I'm sure you won't pass out. Moreover, you're a guy. But Sakura-chan is a girl."
Sasuke sighed again. "I've tried to tell her to just go home and rest. Heck, even my mom has tried to reason with her. She's just so stubborn."
At Sasuke's answer, Naruto sighed. "Well, I kinda understand why Sakura-chan doesn't want to leave you. I mean, if she's not around, who's gonna take care of you?"
Sasuke glared at Naruto but he didn't say anything. Just then, a soft thud was heard from outside of Sasuke's office, followed by a rather loud sound of something falling.
"What was that?" Naruto jolted on his chair out of surprise.
A pang of bad feeling struck Sasuke, and he stood up from his chair. He opened his door in a haste and widened his eyes in horror.
Sakura was lying on the floor.
"Sakura!" Sasuke ran to her side and lifted her head from the floor. "Sakura!"
"Sakura-chan!" Naruto followed Sasuke and also screamed in panic. "We have to get her to the hospital!"
"PASS OUT?!"
"Sshh!" Naruto hissed while placing his index finger in front of his mouth. "Not so loud, stupid Ino!"
Right now, Naruto and the gang were standing in front of Sakura's hospital room. Naruto was the one who informed them that Sakura passed out and they wasted no time to go to the hospital to see how she was doing. Since Sasuke didn't want to leave Sakura's side even for a short time, Naruto took the job of informing their friends.
"I knew it! She must have been too exhausted! That stubborn girl!" Ino cursed. "How is she?"
"Teme is inside to take care of her. He looked so damn worried." Naruto sighed.
"What did the doctor say, Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked.
"Over exhaustion." Naruto answered. "Her blood pressure was quite low and she also suffered from anemia. She must stay at the hospital for at least two days."
"I guess Sasuke is also staying here." Ino said which was replied by Naruto with a nod. "Okay, leave their wedding preparation to me."
"We will help Ino." Tenten and Temari said.
Naruto nodded. "I'll cover up for teme for a while. Neji, do you think you can cover me?"
Naruto might be a clumsy guy with a loud voice, but he was dependable in times of need. Especially regarding his work. That was why his father was sure to leave the company in his hands one day, because Naruto was very responsible in his work.
Neji nodded his head.
"I'll cover for Neji-nii-san." Hinata said and Neji along with Naruto nodded. "Those two need as much rest as they could."
"Okay, let's leave the two of them for a while. We'll come back at night." Ino said.
At Konoha International Airport...
Iruka stood patiently in front of an arrival gate. Not long after, someone came out from the gate and Iruka bowed politely.
"Welcome to Konoha, sir." greeted Iruka. "Kaichō is waiting for you."
The man smiled thinly. His long black hair was tied and his abnormally white skin shined under the lamp lights.
"It has been a while, indeed." The man said with his hoarse voice. "I hope Kizashi is well."
"He is very healthy, thank you for your concern." Iruka replied. "You must be very tired, sir. Let me take you to your hotel."
The man smiled. "So I guess this time Kizashi need my help once more. Is it about the Uchiha? I heard they managed to seal the deal with Kirigakure Trading Company."
Iruka nodded his head. "Indeed, Kaichō needs your help very much, Orochimaru-sama."
Orochimaru smiled once more. "Then, I would be glad to lend my power to crush Uchiha Fugaku."
Done !
I have finally finished this chapter ! *twirls*
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