ADONIS WEARS PRADA
by: Gabbeh
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CHAPTER TWO
First Day
"Here's the coffee you wanted."
I set it on Sasuke's table carefully, making sure it wouldn't spill. Damn him and his exquisite taste in coffee – everything had to be exact, from the amount of sugar added, to how strong he wanted it to be.
And boy was it strong. No wonder he's a workaholic.
"Is there anything else you want?"
I hope not. The pile of paperwork on my desk is enough to keep me busy the whole day for crying out loud. As if on cue, the door opened and a girl around my age stepped in.
My god, most of the people in my gender humiliate me. This is an office for crying out loud. This girl looked like she just came from a bar and works as a stripper. I can actually see more skin than fabric.
Pathetic.
"Sakura, this is Watanabe Ami. I asked her to show you around the office."
And just like that, he buried his face to his computer again and continued typing quickly. I swear, his hands practically flew against the keyboard. Someone cleared her throat and I turned to my so called tour guide.
"Follow me." She said, a smile plastered on her face. Her forehead might as well have FAKE written in big, bold letters. I followed her out of Sasuke's room and unsurprisingly, she led me to one of the empty hallways of the office.
The words that came out of her mouth were actually very predictable. She glared at me so hard, I wouldn't be surprised if her eyes popped out of their sockets.
"I know you're like, only here to get Sasuke-kun's attention. I don't know why or like how you forced him to hire you but like he's mine. I've been here for like 3 years and no newbie like you is going to like, take him away, got that bitch?"
Wow, what an interesting speech. I wouldn't be surprised if a caveman could have said it any better.
"For your information," I said coolly. No need to get so heated up about such a silly little thing such as Uchiha Sasuke. Even if he is hot… "I'm only here for the pay, got that? I'm not here to steal the man of your dreams from you."
Ha, I almost laughed at the last part of my speech. More like man of her fantasies.
"Is there a problem here?"
Naruto approached us, looking at Ami skeptically. I could tell he didn't like her that much. I shrugged "Nope. Ami-chan here is just showing me around." I don't even know why I'm saving her ass but whatever. I'm tired of all the drama.
He didn't look like he believed me, but he just let it pass nonetheless. "Sakura, the teme said to go to his office after whatever you're doing." I simply nodded and he walked away.
Teme? What a way to call a friend. I seriously don't get men and their relationships.
"I better be going then." I told the girl beside me who looked as jealous as ever. Seriously, if she only knew what kind of hell I was in. Following everything your boss tells you isn't exactly what I would call 'fun.'
Especially when that boss' name is Uchiha Sasuke.
"What did you want, Sasuke-san?"
As I entered his office, I realized he was putting on his coat and his laptop was already placed inside its bag. In his schedule (that I dutifully organized earlier on today, thank you very much), he had a conference meeting at 8:30pm tonight. And right now, he was about an hour early.
"You're coming with me." He said, picking up his paperwork and laptop. I raised an eyebrow. According to my knowledge, I should be off by now, not taking orders from my boss like what I've been doing practically the whole day.
"But-"
"I'll pay you for the overtime. Just hurry up and follow me." He said impatiently. I rolled my eyes and did what he said. This day made me feel like a slave rather than a secretary.
It was no surprise that the car he owned was a yellow Lamborghini. I got in, hiding the fact that I was pretty uncomfortable. It wasn't the seats of the car or anything like that – far from it actually.
But the fact that he owned a car like this too unsettled me…not to mention I lost count of the many times I rode on it. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.
"Sakura."
I almost jumped on my seat. Darn, I let my mind wander again. I turned my head to face Sasuke and he smirked, looking at me from the corner of his eye. He was driving after all.
"What?" I demanded. "You scared the hell out of me." He just continued smirking – god, I wanted to remove it from his annoying face.
"You were mumbling to yourself. I just thought you were sick or something." He said simply. Okay, now he made me feel like a total idiot. Haruno Sakura talks to herself. Oh, Ami would have loved that.
"Thanks for your concern but I'm fine."
Concern my ass. I bet he just wants to make sure that I won't be absent from work tomorrow…
"Woah, slow down!!" I screamed, finally noticing that we were going way above the speed limit. I couldn't believe I didn't notice it until now. Sasuke, on the other hand, didn't seem to care at all.
"It's fine."
We could very well be dead in a few seconds and all he can say is 'It's fine?' Crap, I'm stuck inside a car with a crazy speed freak.
"Will you just slow down? You're not going to be late for your meeting okay?! That won't start till an hour from now!" I practically screamed. I saw him wince a little…well, I did scream in his ear.
But hey, it's not like he didn't deserve it.
"We're not heading for the meeting right now." He said simply. I stared at him incredulously. "Then where are we going?" My pulse was beating erratically. He wasn't the type to kidnap people away and kill them right? Or maybe he drinks people's blood. I sure hope not. Shit, what if…
Seriously, I've been reading way too many vampire stories.
"Wait here." He said as he got out of the car. I watch him as he walks inside this store. Wow…that must be the best ass god has ever given to man…
Sakura, snap out of it.
Shit, I am going crazy. What the bloody hell was I doing talking to myself?
"What the-"
Sasuke comes inside the car, holding one of the most exquisite flower arrangements I have ever seen. What the hell is he doing with a bouquet of flowers?
He doesn't say anything and neither do I. After a few minutes of driving, I noticed he only went a little above the speed limit now. That was a great feat considering the mad driving a while ago.
He stopped the car in front of one of the most high class restaurants in the city. No way. What was he planning?
He turns to me with a serious face and my breath hitches.
No Sakura. Do not give in to him and his fake gentlemanly ways. All girls know that his type only has one goal when it comes to women – fulfill his manly urges and get into the girl's…you know what I mean.
And I know for a fact that inside the so called workaholic Uchiha Sasuke is a rabid monster ready to pounce. Like right now…oh my god, his face is coming nearer. What to do? What to do??
"Sakura…"
Stay away you hormone-crazed freak! But of course I don't say that. I think I was too dazed to comprehend anything. Whatever happened to Sakura, the boss hater? She just had to abandon my when I needed her.
"Wh-what?" I manage to reply. At least my voice didn't sound that squeaky unlike someone else I know.
He flashed that godly smirk.
"Will you hand over these flowers to the lady sitting over there near the window? Give this to her too," He said as he hands over a rectangular velvet box. "And tell her I'm terribly sorry I can't dine with her today because of the meeting. Maybe next time."
You have got to be kidding me.
"You can go home after you keep her company for a while." He raises an eyebrow. "Any questions?" I shook my head from left to right. Is there anything to ask?
Oh, so you can't tell her yourself that you can't eat with her tonight? I wasted my time for this?
But of course I can't say that…so I just shrugged nonchalantly and acted as if I did this all the time. If this is how a cupid feels then I certainly don't want to be one. "Sure. But you owe me money for this."
He smirked. I thought I saw a twinkle in his eye. Or probably I was just imagining it. Whatever. "Thanks Sakura." He said, and drove off after I got out of the car.
Time to meet the girlfriend.
Shit.
I hope she doesn't kill me.
Author's Note: I hope you guys liked this chapter :) Thanks so much for the reviews! They really make my day. Oh and I actually have no real idea how this story will go...I have a sketchy idea of the whole plot, but the specifics aren't really...laid out yet xD So suggestions are really appreciated :P
Review please! :)
- Gabbeh
