Ages:

Haruno Sakura: 16-year-old

Hyuuga Hinata: 16-year-old

Yamanaka Ino: 16-year-old

Ten-Ten: 16-year-old

Temari: 17-year-old

All the boys: 17-year-old


CHAPTER 9

- Changing world-


SAKURA'S P.O.V

Okay, that came out of nowhere.

"A heir for what?" I mumbled and Eiji corrected his tux and cleared his throat, "For my company. Soon I won't be able to continue as the CEO of my company and because you're my biological daughter you inherit everything I own including my business." He explained.

This is seriously becoming to seem like some kind of a soap opera.

"Are you serious or is his some kind of a joke." This is getting weirder every minute that passes by so of course I am seriously doubting this but wait a minute? Why is he talking about giving his company to me? I have no experience how to handle a business or let alone lead anything. I'm still in high school. And if you ask me, he look pretty young but tired so what's the problem?

"Why can't you led your company anymore?" I had to ask.

"I suffer from cancer and soon I won't be able to work anymore and become bedridden." That's why I would like for you to take my position as the CEO of Harushi Inc." He explained calmly taking his time.

Now that I recall, I think I have heard name Harushi somewhere.

"Of course..." I mumbled under my breath earning questioning looks from mom and Eiji.

Harushi Inc. is one of the biggest design companies in the world. They are known for their design furniture and many famous patterns. I had to swallow the lump in my throat. I'll admit that this is going overboard. The last thing I remember is me falling face before and mom and Eiji stretching towards me.


SAYURI'S P.O.V

I paced around in the living room while Eiji sat on my bed looking at our daughter laying on the bed. It's been now about an hour since she passed out and I've been checking her breathing every other minute. To put it lightly; I almost had a heart attack when she passed out. I don't blame her because this is stressing situation for her.

My interest peeked as I gave fast glance to Eiji, "I was wondering, are you going to wait until she graduates high school before you start training he for leading the company?"

"I've planned on waiting and if I can't do my job before she graduates my long-time friend will take over until she's," He nodded toward Sakura, "capable of taking over and ready for it."

I nodded and continued my pacing around the small room.

About 15 minutes later Sakura began stirring from her unconscious state. First she moaned loudly and placed her left hand to cover her eyes. I immediately ran next to her, "Sakura! Are you alright?" I noticed her slight nods and placed my own hand on her back to help her sit.

"You fainted." I laughed a little and she gave me one of her iciest glare.

"Mom I can sit on my own." She remarked while shrugging my hand off.

Sakura observed the room and her gaze stopped at Eiji's who looked concerned.

"So it wasn't a dream.." Sakura mumbled and I couldn't stop my laugh.

Eiji looked down on his lap, like he was regretting and no wonder after hearing Sakura's statement.

But what got mine and Sakura's attention was Eiji's next words, "To be honest, I didn't even think that neither of you would except me especially you Sakura. I was expecting more some kind of a rejection." He gave a small laugh.

After hearing that I couldn't help but give smile and apparently his words were getting to Sakura who rose from her position and walked to sit next to Eiji. I looked how they interacted; Sakura placed her hand on top of Eiji's who now was looking at her in the verge of crying.

"Even though you haven't been in my life because of your own decision and just showed up on my door step, I can't forget the fact that you're my biological father." I inwardly sighed at my daughter's words. How can someone be so understanding.


NORMAL P.O.V

"I'll be in contact with you Sakura." Eiji bowed for the two females on the door.

"And I'll be waiting for it." Sakura answered back with smile.

The three of them spoke awhile after Sakura had soft moment with Eiji. They decided what to do in the next couple of years; what is their plan. Sakura asked few question including Eiji's life and one thing she was honestly interested was is Eiji had any family left aside from her. Apparently Sakura has a grandmother who's fairly sick and is due to die soon.

Eiji was glad to been asked so many questions by Sakura and to see she was truly interested in his life. But one thing he couldn't take out of his mind; she looked too thin. The moment he come to the conclusion of her being underweight he couldn't get it out of his head but that made him do a promise whit himself; he will change that. She will have a healthy life. And he will start it the moment he'll be able to have her with him to learn from the company. He'll make sure she gets the best treatment for the rests of her life.

Eiji eventually bid his goodbyes and left. He had a black Audi parked next to the house. He got inside it and left their small yard. Sakura's mother Sayuri had already retreated inside but Sakura still kept her place on the door and watched the black Audi disappear.


SAKURA'S P.O.V

It has already been a month since Eiji came to my house. The first time I met him I felt weird in a good way and I still do when I think about the day or him. To be honest I'm thinking about him a lot because of the feeling.

Also school is going pretty well; I don't have to put up with Karin and her group because they mostly avoid me. Sasuke is whole different thing. He acknowledges me and greets me. Few times he even started a conversation especially in gym. He helps me and sometimes if we're jogging around the school he jogs with me even though he is in a better shape than me.

Two weeks ago everybody left for the school trip, well not everybody (me). We did some cleaning during the trip such as cleaning the locker rooms and gym but lucky us, we didn't need to study at all. I think I would have been able to participate in the trip if I had asked money from Eiji but how could I do that? I can't just call him and ask for money. I barely have known him for a month even though he is my 'father'.

HInata was of course sad that she had to go all by herself but after the trip she told me she had been hanging with Neji and his friends. And hanging with Neji meant hanging with Sasuke. Hinata told me during history class that he had asked questions about me the moment he saw Hinata alone form the rest of the group. Question that took me by surprise was that he asked about my dating history and was I dating someone at the moment. Hinata being HInata told the truth; no I had no boyfriend and never had one either. But truth be told, I don't have time for relationships; I have school and because of Eiji I found interest in designing. I've always wanted to become a doctor but I know I'm also good at arts. While I'm drawing something it calms me down and takes my mind off of certain things.

Now that we're talking about getting mind off of things, I haven't seen Mr. Kimotos's goons anywhere. Usually they watch me walking home from school and vice versa but now they're nowhere to be seen-. Well lucky for me since I don't have to experience them trying to force me to see Mr. Kimoto. Gladly I have had other things on my mind and this is the first time I'm thinking about Mr. Kimoto in a whole month.

Right now I was in the middle of history class with Hinata sitting next to me both of us writing notes. I couldn't help smiling once in a while and Hinata noticed this. She slightly turned her head to me and asked, "W-why're you s-so happy today?"

A bigger smile crossed my face and I had a blush on my face. Hinata gave me weird look and furrowed his brows.

"I can't wait for the gym class." I answered and her eyes almost fell from their sockets and I know the reason; I'm not the type to be enthusiastic when talking about gym. I don't like wearing tops and shorts and generally the idea of revealing my body to others makes me shiver and to talk about sweating; I hate it.

But this time I'm truthfully excited and it has something to do with black haired and onyx eyed male. I seriously tried deny my feeling but I have slightly accepted them. The reason I haven't completely accepted the fact that I like him is because I don't want to seem like other girls who like him. I don't want to be a fangirl. I don't want to scream like an idiot when I see him walking towards me or I don't want to push myself at him by using revealing clothes (Like that would help me in my case).

Hinata looked like she wanted to ask more but I beat him to it, "I'll explain later."