𝐂𝐀𝐍'𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐎 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔

Part Twelve

After such lame commotions, Naruto finds herself helping Mikoto with the food for Sasuke to consume once he gains his consciousness. No one is talking or raising particular concerns. Life realizations are just everywhere inside her (Mikoto's) head.

Everything seems just recently, she could recall this blond being friends with Sasuke in which both plays, neglecting the flip side of the world. The two are naïve way back. They were too young to understand how the world works.

Life is full of sorrow and happiness. It's like Yin Yang. Both balance the other so the people could grow. She's beginning to feel ashamed not only for everyone but mainly for herself. How did her marriage fall into great chaos?

If she could turn the time back, she won't give birth to them so they won't experience such torment of life.

How pathetic.

"Naruto..." She broke the silence. "Thank you."

The blond isn't sure what to say. Is he even capable of giving parental advice when in the first place, he possesses family issues too?

Interesting how fate keeps playing his life. "I'll help him sober." He smiled to lessen the tension among them. "We'll leave after."

The woman remains silent shrinking on her pride. In the end, she offered a silent beam assuring him she's fine with the set-up. The man left creating an unknown atmosphere between her and Hinata.

Silence

"Hi, Hina-san." She touches her hand gently. "I don't know about you but you look so pretty just how I expect you to be."

The indigo-haired flushed saying, "Arigato..."

"Hold on...I think Sasuke has a thing for you."

"Uh?"

"Remember he had a crush on you? Oh, dear! My son might forget but I don't. I won't"

Hinata's cheeks crimsoned.

What?

"No..." She curves an awkward smile. "I'm not trying to leave any impression but he isn't even treating me as his friend...never. He seems distant. So, I'm sure his feelings had changed."

"Really? I think you know nothing about how a man can hide their emotions and pretend as if they don't like you to any extent." She chuckles adding, "He's like his father."

Hinata isn't sure how to react. What in the Disney princess love story!

"Mikoto-san..."

"There isn't a third party involved, I assure you." She retaliates because she can feel her sincerity towards their marriage.

"Oh."

"Marriage is just complicated." She turns around and caresses Hinata's cheeks. Strange, why is she treating her like her own now? Is it because Sasuke used to like her? "I shall say, when you enter unto some sort of relationship, take it slow. No need to rush and never do the things you'll regret later."

"I'll keep that advise." She smiled and touch the palm that touches her cheeks.

"Naruto is lucky to have a woman like you."

"Aunt!"

Their conversation is reasonably profound and perhaps, both needed such to gain a different frame of reference in life.

✦

It's dusk yet the city lights made Tokyo streets bright. This country is depressed but for a reason, Naruto's heart soothed. It's because of her...Hinata.