Way Back to Your Heart

Chapter 17 - The Invitation

"You don't need to come.."

"But?"

"Naruto kun!.. Look, you said you got a meeting with the board that day right?"

"I can cancel that"

"No!.. listen let me finish first.. I can handle myself, and Boruto. Someone from the mansion will fetch us so no need to worry"

"But... I, I wanted to attend Kiba's big day"

Hinata took a deep breath as she turned her chair, gripped the phone a little bit tighter. "Uhmmm you know that Kiba is still angry at you... right?".

Silence...

All Hinata could hear is a sharp intake of air.

"Yeah.. I know that... but, I wanted to fix things with him.. I owe him big time"

"Arghhh .. why are you doing this to me Naruto kun!... you really good at making me feel uneasy you know that?" Hinata muttered on the phone.

"Ehh.. uneasy? .. you mean.. you're uneasy with me?"

"No, no, no I.. I mean.. yes.. no .. argghhh.. just... just like this ...I just can't think straight with you asking something like that" Hinata sighed in confusion and Naruto laughed at the other end of the line.

"Just let me okay... Promise I'll work double time to catch up with work... besides Jerick should work his ass off sometimes" Naruto ended his words with a hilarious laugh.

"You're the CEO... you can do everything you want Naruto kun... " Hinata laughed in return.

"Sooooo.......?" Naruto wooed.

HInata once again released a long sharp breath, which she intentionally did so that Naruto would hear.

"Do I have any option?, I know you more than that Naruto kun.. You'll always find ways..."

"So I'm in? am I? am I?" Naruto excitedly replied.

"... I think so.. yeah, okay but in one condition" Hinata replied. "I'll come with you when you settle things with Kiba kun". Concern in her voice.

"I understand.. " Naruto gave a short reply. "... Hina, I - I also wanted to talk to your father..."

"F-father?...A- w- well I guess that's reasonable .." Hinata wanted to protest but decided not to continue, matters like this should not be discussed over the phone.

"Naruto kun, got some time tonight?"

Hinata heard sound of flipping papers before Naruto's answer . " Uhmm .. yeah.. I'm good to go"

"See you tonight then, Boruto's been asking for you since this morning."

"Really! okay I'll pick you there after office hours then.." Naruto responded excitedly.

" Okay.. I'll hang up now meeting will start in five"

"See you later Hina ... Love you! "

Hinata smiled, she just love to hear that phrase from Naruto so much. "Laters... I love you too "and she returned the receiver to its cradle. Hinata then stood up and went to the filling cabinets to look for a certain report she will be needing for her next meeting when the door suddenly opened.

Hinata did not bother to take a glance who her visitor is since she already knew who it might be.

"You're late.." Hinata said still not looking at her visitor.

"Nope, I am not!.. still have 5 minutes before the set time missy"

"Ten ten.. what shall I do with you?.... " Hinata turned around and hand the folder to the smiling brunette.