Nails tap on the hard oak table in the large Hyƫga conference room. A emergency board meeting was call, due to recent events. By recent, the news article scandal with her husband's partner. She looks around at the 5 elders, Hanabi, Neji and her father.
'Ugh. Why am I dealing with this?'
The elders alway searching for ways to assert their disapproval of her. They never wanted her to become head or even on the board. This was all about personal ego. Let's face it, theirs was crushed in regards to both. They are so small minded and somewhat insignificant vermins. She just can't wait until they go away or die off, preferably the latter.
She continues to listen as each elder convey their discontentment towards her numerous failures. She just wish they would forget the past. Let it all go, but that would be too straightforward. Unfortunately for her, these old farts forget nothing. Regardless, how good she is doing presently.
One elder stood to start the meeting or should we call it 'Hinata's shame fest'.
"Welcome elders to the board meeting. As you may know, we are here to discuss recent suspicions on Hinata's marriage. Particularly, the affair with her husband's partner." Whispering begins at the table. 'As if they didn't know the reason why they were there.' She prepares herself for the humiliation.
"This is a disgrace to the family. I vote she be remove from the board." One elder spoke out.
"I vote she is disown. No reason to keep such an impertinent woman in our family." A female elder spits out. Hinata makes a fist so tight, her knuckles starts to look bruise. She was about to stand and defend herself, when a familiar voice chimes in. 'Neji.'
'"I understand your concerns. However, we must hear all sides. There are two sides to every story. We should not judge so quickly." He glances at her and she smiles mouthing a 'thank you'. She knew he would speak some logic and defend her. Sadly, the demons in the room were not listening.
"I propose Hinata staying married and allow her husband on the board. She must stop working, too." That was the last straw. She slams her hands on the table.
"No. These proposals are unreasonable. I have a right to live my life. I will not stay married to that abusive man. I will not be subject to this nonsense and finally..." before she could finish her declaration the double doors to the conference room open and in walks public enemy number one. 'Sasuke.'
He walks in with a smug look on his face. "Good afternoon, everyone. I was summoned to this meeting concerning my wife. I appreciate the suggestions and think they are all great. However, I've made a decision that I am sure you would agree to. Suspend her from work and have her move in with me. Simple. Oh adding me to the board would be greatly appreciated!"
Hinata turns to him and scowls. "I would rather kill myself before moving back in with you." She shot back at him.
"Enough!" Hiashi finally speaks out. He was quiet during the meeting. He was heeding to all sides and solutions. None on which he favor.
Sasuke smiles as he watches his wife cringes down at her father's tone. This was the first time since the wedding, that all of them were in the same room together. He has to admit, he was enjoying it.
"Fix it!!!" He points at Hinata. "Fix it, Fit it, Fix it. You hear me. Hinata, I will not be look down upon, because my daughter...sought new avenues of pleasure. Let alone with his partner for God's sake."
"Father, I want a divorce. I will not stay.." before she could finish her response, her father slams his hands on the table in front of everyone. The impact causes everyone to slightly jump.
"Divorce is not an option. You will fix this and stay together. I don't care if you threaten to kill yourself. This is the decision." She goes to object, unfortunately, he continues.
Sasuke smirks as her father tears into her. He's never seen her father so angry and never wants to again. The old man is relatively scary. He dare not get on his bad side. Though, he believes that may have been too late.
"You will figure out a way and if there are grounds for divorce, we will revisit this. Until then, figure it out." He turns to Sasuke, who tries to hide his amusement.
"Sasuke, what are you smirking about. You can't even satisfy my daughter? She must go outside and seek other men? I know about you and the various women. How do you have time to satisfy all those other women, but not my daughter, your wife. Humiliating, don't you think. You both will fix this. I do not want to get involved nor hear of this situation again. Oh, Hinata, you're suspended from working for a month with no pay. Move back in with your husband. Sasuke, you will not be permitted to be on the board. That should have never been suggested. Now, get out my face." Hinata storms out the room. She was beyond irritated. She was furious. Sasuke slowly walks behind her. His presence alone makes her uneasy.
"So, you heard the old man. Pack your shit and come home with me." She turns and steps slowly towards him, leaving just enough space between them in case she needs to retreat. The moment was deadly. Nonetheless, she was unable to transgress in her father's home. It would be disgraceful.
"No." One word. It may not have phased him, but it spoke volumes for her. He frowns. He knew she had no intention of coming home with him. Not without her kicking and screaming. He can handle that, literally.
"As if you have a choice. I will get your things. Sadly, you are coming home with me, regardless if you like it or not, wife." She grimaces at the thought and walks away.
Tears begin to fall from her eyes as she made her way to a vacant room. She enters the room and leans against the door. She just can't get from his grasp. He always seems to know everywhere she goes. Is she that predictable? She worked so hard to change things. However, she is back at square one again.
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Sakura hums as she goes about her daily work duties. Last night, was a wonderful night. Though her husband wasn't in the best of moods, he didn't kick her out, either. Instead, he slept on the couch. Hence, nothing happening. It is still progress in fixing their marriage. She smiles as she checks her client's blood pressure.
Flashback
"Sakura, why are you here?" Naruto stood at his door with his arms crossed. It was midnight and she was at his door. She skimed through the article and couldn't help but rush over to him.
"Naruto, I am here to make sure you were okay. Based on how you look, I'm guessing you not." He sighs and moves aside, allowing her to enter. His behavior was quite unusual, but considering what happened this could be expected. The door closed behind them. She turned and reached for him, but he moved back.
"Sakura, I'm not in the mood." She nods.
"Naruto, let me take care of you. I saw the paper. However, we can fix this. Just let me." He stood still and listen. He knew what she was going to say before she said it. He just let her continue. No use in fighting it. She took this moment as an opportunity to elaborate. "We both screwed up. Now, we are even. Let's start back over." He loathe the idea. Neither one of them could trust each other and love, forget about it. He knows she doesn't love him. His feelings for her are now tarnished. He couldn't trust her, but he couldn't hate her either. He has been honest as he could with her. He just couldn't go back.
"Sakura, I can't and you know why." She hushed him with her pointer finger on his lips. This action caught him off guard. He could smell the sweet cherry blossom lotion that he loves so much on her finger. It was still intoxicating.
"Don't. Just don't. I know what you're re going to say. I don't want to hear it. Just let me be with you for tonight, even if it is just to do nothing but talk." He pulls away and scratches his head. This may be a horrible mistake, but he couldn't just kick her out in the middle of the night. Anything could happen and he doesn't want to be responsible if something did.
"Okay. You can stay. I will take the couch and you get the bed. Don't argue with me. Just take it." She smiles as she watches him prepare the couch for sleep.
"Okay."
Flashback ends...
She lets out a small giggle. "Baby steps. We are taking baby steps." She looks down noticing her cell phone going off. She wants to work on her marriage, however, she is still in love with another. She looks down at her phone and sigh.
"Hello, Sasuke."
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Double doors open to a large foyer. It opens up to high ceilings and wall to wall windows. The home almost looks as if it was a modern-day glasshouse. Hinata looks around and frowns. It was the same as she left it. Deserted and cold. Memories of every second, minute, hour, day, week, month and year came flooding back like a storm. She felt herself suffocating in the anguish. What's worst, he kept the place. He kept her pain, her fears and her shame. She was told by him, the place was sold. Lies just lies.
There was no escaping, even if she attempt to do so. She felt herself getting dizzy from going in circles with him. This drama. Their drama, no his drama. She drops her bag in the middle of the floor, as she felt his presence come near. She turns to see dark eyes staring back at her. She was stuck. She felt as if she couldn't breathe. She moves back and at each step, he came forward. She wish to scream, but who would save her? No one would even hear her cries. Even if they did, would they come to help. Doubt it.
A small smile graces the demons lips as she finally ran out of space to move. She turns her head to the side as he pins her closer against the wall. He takes a deep breath, inhaling her scent. A chill went down her spine as his tongue tastes the salty and yet sweet spot between her collar bone. She looks out the closest window to see the rain cascading down, obscuring her perception from the beautiful scenery outside. It wasn't until the pressure became too much and her vision was blinded, when she realized it wasn't rain blocking her vision, but her tears.
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I'm sorry for the delay. I haven't forgotten this story. I have been very busy, but I will try not to leave you hanging. Especially, not for almost a year. Enjoy.
