Way Back to Your Heart

Chapter 18 - Fukuoka Finally

"Fukuoka, Finally!!!" Tenten blurted as she stepped out of the car. "Geez! it's been awhile! Let's go around town one of these days okay." she added as she stretched her arms upward and bending her body from side to side.

"Really? the last time I checked you just had a meeting with dad a couple of weeks ago" I retorted as I helped myself out of the driver's seat. 

"Hinata...  it was business back then.. it's different" Tenten snapped. "Like Samson and Goliath difference"

I winced.. "Samson? it's David honey" I corrected as I paced towards the great ancestral house in front of me leaving a confused brunette behind.

I don't have my luggage with me since I already asked Hanabi to bring it with them yesterday when she and Boruto left Tokyo. Well, supposedly the three of us were scheduled to fly back here in Fukuoka... it's just that work went on it's way again to ruin everything. And as for Naruto, he will not be back until tomorrow due to some business meeting in Hong Kong. 

I took a deep breath and whispered "Priorities..." 

Along the way some of dad's people ran towards me greeting me endlessly. I raised my right hand for them to stop... I really hate it when they do that,  it's really uncomfortable . 

I continued my pace inside, just to stop when I reached the corridors. I heard small laughs coming from one of the Japanese rooms.

I followed the little voice that caught my attention, it then lead me to the house's largest Shinkabe (Thin-walled Japanese room). I took a peek and my heart just stopped at the sight.

Boruto is playing with the old Hyuuga, the little boy keeps on letting small laughs while telling a story to his grandfather which the older guy returned with a smile. 

I couldn't help but rest my eyes on the two, the feeling is undeniably too much for me to take. The mighty old Hyuuga is having a sweet moment with a five year old little boy. My mind made a quick computation on when was the last time I saw father this happy ... it was when Mom was alive.

"Hinata...." 

I almost jumped at the sound of my name and accidentally dropped my car keys. 

"Hinata, you left this at the car" It was Tenten handing me my purse.

"Geez, you scared the heck out of me Ten-ten" I hissed as I picked my car keys on the floor. 

"Mom!" Boruto came running to me, unfortunately father and Boruto heard the noise, disrupting their little talk. "Where's Dad?" Boruto stopped and searched behind me only to see Tenten waving at him.

Boruto gave Tenten a small smile before returning his gaze upon me.

"Where's Dad?

"He'll be here tomorrow sweetie, he just need to do something first.." I said as I give him a kiss on his chubby cheeks. Boruto did not respond, instead his reaction changed-  eyebrows forming a straight line, pouting that you can easily pinch his lips if you want.

"Anything wrong Boruto?" I asked, I know that the kid is hiding something... I'm his mother anyway. "Care to share it with me?"

Boruto looked at me straight in the eyes, little by little he's been acting more like his father and I don't know if I'm gonna be glad for that or what. 

"No...." he retorted.

I was in awe, now he's keeping secrets from me.

"Wait... little guy? why not tell mommy?" 

"It's a boy thing mom... No girl is allowed to know, and you're a girl Mom" he disclosed.

"So you're keeping secrets with mommy now?" I can't believe this, where did my little boy learned that?.

"Uhm.. yeah" he grinned innocently and planted a soft kiss on my left cheek then ran across the corridor, going to his room.

I was left dumbfounded. Geez, this cute little potato.

"Okay, I'll let this pass for now little guy" I whispered shaking my head.

"What a cute boy.. so squishy" Tenten commented.

But before I can answer. - "Hinata...." 

It was father, he stood up from his chair and slowly walking towards me.

"Ahm... I better go now, ahm.. I'll just ask Hanabi where my room is" Tenten whispered to me and I nodded.

"Good day Mr. Hyuuga, I'll take my leave now" Tenten bowed before she took her steps away.

"It's been a while Father?, How's everything here in Fukuoka?"

"So it is true, you're seeing that Uzumaki boy again..." Father said without any emotion over his face. Where did the smiles minutes ago have gone?

"Yes Father I am... "I tried to compose myself preparing to whatever Father have to say.

"Good" Father replied and walked his way pass me. I was stupefied, "Good"

"Wait? What? Good? As in good, good? Am I hearing things now?"

"Father?" I turned my back and tried to catch him, what's with him?

"Fa- .." I muttered but was cut short when the old man suddenly stopped and without turning around he spoke.

"Let me speak to the boy as soon as he arrives... Welcome back to Fukuoka my child" and he continued  his way towards his room.

I froze, "What the heck is happening? I am totally lost?"

Still confused with what I heard moments ago I went upstairs to rest my disoriented self. I entered my room and looked around, its been years since my last stay here - happy that they did not bother to change anything and leave it as it is. Except for the newly cleaned carpet, bed covers and curtains... everything is same as before.

The balcony caught my attention, I stride towards the open glass door that divides my room and the balcony itself. The cold breeze greeted my tired and confused self. The early December weather is so soothing and mild, my favorite part of the year - it's my birth month of course.

I took a deep breath, I missed the place so much - it's way more better here than the city. I survey the front yard and look for my favorite spot, under the enormous cherry blossom tree.  I smiled as memories from years ago slowly assemble in my thoughts. 

Mom, Hanabi and I used to eat our late afternoon snacks under it's shade and Kiba on the other hand really loved to climb the tree so much. The future groom... time flies so fast huh? it's like it was just yesterday when we ran and laugh our hearts out. 

I was still rowing down the old memories when I heard my phone, pulling me back to reality. I paced back to my bed and snatched my purse.

It was Ino...

"Ino chan! " I cried, it's been a while since this blonde bothered to call. "Yup, about half an hour ago.. Uhmm give me an hour then ... No, he'll not be here until tomorrow... Okay, see you and everyone later".

Ino chan prepared a get together party for the group coz it's been a while when we last saw each other. Never been this excited for a while though, I'll get to see Shino, Choji again, Ino and her husband Sai... Hope that everyone are doing fine.

Sakura and Sasuke will also be there... wait I'll bring Boruto so that he can play with Sarada. Hope they'll not fight over some silly stuffs though, well kids will always be kids... such cute beings...

"I wish Naruto was here, I bet he'll love to see everybody once again"... I took a deep breath and disregard the thought, he's away and having a meeting right now somewhere in Hong Kong. It's just two days and I already missed him... ughhhhh! Hinata you're being mushy again. I better get myself ready for later.

... to be continued 

 Hi, just decided drop this here... ... it's been a while though. 

Sorry for making you wait..

I'll be back soon =)