Wedding Dress Trauma : Lady Uchiha (sequel)
Chapter Ten : Tempting Grace
Afternoon Ballroom Party…
Standing at a corner of the room, were the very few people who every businessmen would like to make acquaintances with especially by the name of Uchiha Fugaku.
Man of his sixties and the 'ruler' of the Uchiha business empire. Mikoto, his wife supportively stood by him, with her dashing smile posing as his Lady. And Sasuke too greeted friends and business partners alongside with his father.
"It is so nice to see you again, Fugaku-san. I always wanted to have a game of golf with you but you were too busy," said a partner throwing in a handshake. Fugaku chuckled.
"Fugaku-san. Mikoto-san," a female voice called.
Dressed in beige-coloured, the shimmering sequins brought to a better emphasis of the woman's femininity. Scarlet hair combed to her classy looks, Karin approached the elders of the Uchiha family.
"Karin," Fugaku exclaimed in surprise, he praised to her radiant beauty and does Mikoto expressed hers.
Sasuke rolled his eyes, averting to an opposite direction. Karin noticed.
"It has been so long since we last met, Karin and you look more beautiful than ever," the elderly man praised further.
"Karin, why don't you stand next to Sasuke. Entertain him will you," said Mikoto, the scarlet female did as she was told.
"Don't mind if I join you, Sasuke-kun?" she asked seductively.
Sasuke ignored her as to his usual character, greeting and entertaining others on his own.
He intended to keep his distance from the actress beside him, wearing that despicable smile in her greet. He hated it.
Watching her makes him sick to the core. He'd never understand the reason behind his mother's great interest in such of an actress.
Just in time that an approaching friend of his came to 'save' him from being paired with Karin. Intentionally, he stepped out to greet the couple.
"Neji, what a surprise! Since when you came back?" Sasuke made handshakes.
"Yesterday, I had it arranged so I could attend today's ball. Let me introduce, this is my girlfriend, Ten Ten," Sasuke shook the brunette's hand. "And this is…?" the Hyuuga stared, unidentified towards Karin.
She was smart to tag behind him, to their surprise, Mikoto joined the conversation.
"Mikoto-obaasama," Neji greeted initially.
"Neji, you have such a cute girlfriend, you're so lucky. Have you met Karin? She is a darling, like a daughter of mine and she's Sasuke's PA," the elderly woman spoke proudly.
Ten Ten eyed the scarlet female.
"Well then, I will leave this conversation to yourselves, enjoy." Mikoto left returning to her husband.
"Isn't that Mr. Uchiha and Miss Karin together?" the media rushed over towards the pair.
"I guess I do not want to bother you and the media, Sasuke. Excuse us. Come, Ten Ten," Neji held the brunette's hand. He realized to her irresponsiveness. "Ten Ten?"
"Ah, coming."
Pacing away with the Hyuuga tagged in hand, Ten Ten could not help but continue to stare at the glamorous Karin, displaying her best acts in front of the media. Her eyeing gestures caught Neji's attention.
"Ten Ten, it's rude to stare," a soft advice.
"She's not his wife and she acts as though she is!" his brunette girlfriend blurt referring to Karin.
"I know. Everyone knows that she has a crush on Sasuke for years, too bad he is taken and it's surprising that his wife is absent." Neji helped himself with some refreshments of champagne.
"Do you know why? Beacause, Mikoto-obaasama forbids her to attend!"
"Ten Ten, be careful with that assumption of yours," Neji glanced around to check of any eavesdropping media, they were free to loiter around today.
"It's the truth. I happened to found out that Sakura was my classmate yesterday at Ino's. If Ino hadn't interrogated poor Sakura, I wouldn't know all this," Ten Ten controlled her angry voice.
"That old lady backstabbed her all the time and even said that she is the Uchiha's greatest laugh!" Neji commented nothing but to listen to his understanding.
"I bet what that old woman classifies Karin as her 'daughter' is no mere words to speak of. I felt sorry for Sakura…"
Ten Ten gulped down a glass of wine, Neji sipped his.
Back to Sasuke and Karin…
"Miss Karin, you are gorgeous today, why not have a picture with Mr. Uchiha," the crowding media had their weapons into shooting mode. "Stand closer please."
This is silly, Sasuke thought.
The woman standing beside him isn't his wife but someone who tries hard to be. He had no choice but act for the media's sake for good publicity.
"Mr. Uchiha, if you don't mind, please stand a little more closer to Miss Karin," the media is demanding and being ridiculous.
This is as far as he would go as he disliked Karin's close contact with him.
"Is this close enough then?" Karin, without permission grabbed Sasuke's hand, placing it around her slender waist.
The Uchiha male was terrified to the extent of losing his senses, as an Uchiha he had to retain his composure especially in front of those hungry cameras.
"Perfect, simply perfect! Both of you are on top of the world!"
Unstoppable flashlights of fame flickered to an indefinite end.
To Sasuke, flashlights were simply annoying and Karin had forced his hand to hold her close.
It started off with an uncomfortable disliking but then it was actually…good.
This wild sensation, like a super star on the big screen.
He is loving it.
He somewhat felt the confidence gushing into his veins as he continued to pose at the camera with his 'personal assistant'.
She indeed assisted him with his good publicity, and for some reason she is the media's most wanted female. Her human presentation is the priceless advertisement. She is a beauty like everyone spoke of.
Having her by him, she actually contributed to his fame. He became more wanted than ever. And for the first time, he had ever experienced the lust of the perfect 'S'.
He is enjoying a ballroom party with his new favourite personal assistant. The hidden reason behind his mother's actions of Karin began to surface in his head. Somehow, he realized it.
He might want to give her a chance…he thought.
Karin's slenderness was the more he wanted to hold onto throughout this whole party.
Okay everyone chapter 10!
It's a little short cause need to organize things here and there…
Thanks for the nice reviews and I can see that your enthusiasm in Sakura's change is great! I am happy you enjoyed it.
I, the mischievous author isn't going to paint the picture simple cause mischievousness is my game and you are in for this big time. Haha!
But don't worry a happy ending everybody wants and everybody gets ( little hint to the story )…so let's get to the spicy part of my mischievousness real soon.
disclaimer: i do not own Naruto, Masashi is gonna get me if i do...hahax!
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Erm.. about the question regarding to my picture of Sakura's size in the story is plump/ chubby/ having more size than the least ones ( but in my country consisted mainly of very slim ppl considers plump as fat so…actually I am referring to my current size so…ahem ).
Well it's alright, just carry on with YOUR Sakura cause it will spoil the fun, right?
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This story IS basically emphasizing on the sensitive issue of having SIZE ( I don't want to use the word f** cause it's not nice and I don't like it – ppl have been calling me that since the day I start to understand the human language! Irritated. )
The main aim I wrote this story is to heal the wounds of a wounded heart got stabbed by the idiotic word called FAT ( sorry need to use it now ) that others used it to their pleasure!
I want to convince the wounded that even when you have SIZE, you are still loved.
My principal of being happy with my SIZE is my precious gift from God which enables me to LOVE and BE LOVE (like I said earlier).
If YOU agree with me, I am happy for you and I can say that you are walking towards a happy tomorrow as I am everyday~
Love yourself more…
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Ohoho, I know I have tainted Mikoto's reputation ( she is sweet in the real manga ) but I like the dramatic rich and famous moms to be more demanding. Actually it's part of being a parent's instinct to protect their child and family.
So, it's alright to continue to love her ( I like Mikoto too but I am being mischievous here…). ^_^