I hope you like this chapter! I am really very sorry that I took so long to update, I was feeling a bit depressed. But thank you for your patience and please do tell me what you think =) and do check out my other story if you have time, it's titled 'Change' it's also about Hinata :D
Ch 6 Getting Started
It's him, rang in her mind, Hinata retrieved her hand, straightened her back and turned her chin up to look him in the eyes. She cringed when she saw the knowing look in his eyes, I ran away from him, he couldn't have seen me, what to do…
Hinata's thoughts were interrupted by Mikoto, "are you ok Hinata?"
Hinata looked at Mikoto and gave an uncertain strained smile; little did she know that nothing after this moment would be ok.
Mikoto eyed Hinata from the corner of her eye, things were not going as they had planned, she looked up as Itachi and Fugaku made their way to the lounge and gave a worried look to her husband.
Itachi noted the tension in the atmosphere but it was soon diffused as the maid announced that dinner was ready and they all made their way towards the dining room; Hinata very carefully seated herself beside Mrs. Uchiha across from Sasuke, glad that she had skillfully avoided a scene she looked at all the delectable eatables in front of her.
Hinata tried every dish bit by bit; she was just helping herself to her second roll when she caught Sasuke staring at her, it was more of a glare than a stare. The roll dropped from her hands and she rushed to her room after excusing her self from the table.
Mikoto glared at Sasuke for a second deciding a punishment would be more fruitful rather than a mere scolding about his manners.
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Itachi knocked on the door and heard a faint muffled 'come in,' he opened the door and heard something snap shut, he presumed Hinata must have been talking on the phone and went inside, "here mother sent these up for you, she thought they might help make you feel better."
Hinata thanked him and took the plate; they looked very delicious and Hinata was tempted to try one. She saw that Itachi was still standing there, she pushed the plate towards Itachi and blushing lightly shyly offered him some. Itachi half smiled declining politely and left mumbling about somewhere he is suppose to be.
Mean while downstairs, Sasuke sat on the couch watching television with a grim angry expression on his face, his mother had refused to give him any desert until he acknowledged his mistake. To him it wasn't fair, his mother rarely made these and this was the only sweet thing that he liked to eat.
Sasuke was however forced to swallow his anger as Itachi came to inform him that their father had called them in for a meeting.
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Both of them made their way towards their father's home office, Itachi knocked on the door and after hearing a firm come in, they slid the door open and stepped inside.
Fugaku eyed his sons as they came in, hands resting on the table he sat back in his chair and sighed deeply, "Hinata is a daughter of an old friend and he has asked me to acquaint her with the workings of a company so she'll be able to run the company that she is to inherit."
Looking at his two sons resolutely, "I want you to do your best in making her learn everything; I want her to know how gruesome it is to manage a company and exactly what it is that she is required to do."
He shifted his gaze to Sasuke, "she will be working with you for a while; you will take her to meet all the clients with you as well as to all the meetings…" he trailed off as he saw a frown form on Sasuke's face, "what is it?" snapped Fugaku.
Sasuke shook his head indicating that he had nothing to say although he thought that Itachi should have been chosen to handle Hinata.
As if reading his sons mind Fugaku reminded him that Itachi already had his hands full with the expansion of their factory going on and the opening of their new resort.
Sasuke nodded feeling a bit selfish, but became attentive again as his father went onto discuss more pressing matters.
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Hinata went to sit on the windowsill. The biscuits had helped her mood become better, she opened the window and gazed at the beautiful sky outside, it was clear and the stars shown brightly. Hinata was missing her friends already, she sighed loudly when her thoughts were interrupted by a loud 'rrrrrrrrrr' 'rrrrrrrr' as her cell rung until she finally picked it up and said "hello."
"Hello, Hinata how are you."
Hinata instantly brightened up, "I am good, and how are you Tenten?"
"I am good to, just hold on a sec, let me put the phone on speaker, everyone wants to say hi."
"Hi Hinata," chorused everyone.
"Hi everyone, how are you guys?"
"We are all good; now tell us how is everything? Are they nice, are you comfortable?"
Hinata giggled at Ino's enthusiasm and and took a moment to contemplated on whether she should tell them about the incident at the airport, she shook her head and replied, "Yes, the Uchiha's are a very nice people especially Mrs. Uchiha. The room is quite comfortable and it's… nice here."
Ino was not quite satisfied, "Hinata you hesitated there, your hiding something aren't you….." Hinata heard a small thump and then a shout from Ino, "Oww, Tenten! Why did you hit me with the book?" and then she heard a click.
"Sorry Hinata, Ino doesn't know when to shut up, we are with the guys so come on line tomorrow and we'll talk ok. I am putting the phone on speaker again."
Hinata heard a click and she could hear Kiba shouting loudly and Neji mumbling something about Kiba being a loud mouth then Tenten hushed everyone, "So Hinata how is the family, are they treating you nice?"
"Yes, well their younger son is a bit scary but I think once I get to work things out with him everything will turn out fine."
Hinata heard a knock on her door and hurriedly said good bye to her friends as she stood up to open the door.
"I hope I am not disturbing you." Hinata shook her head, "good, I hope you enjoyed the biscuits I sent you."
"They were very tasty, thank you. I hope the next time you bake them I can bake them with you, I enjoy baking."
"That would be very nice dear." Picking up the plate, "Hinata I came to inform you that you'll be leaving early with the boys so I suggest you get some sleep, it will be a busy day tomorrow."
Hinata nodded in understanding, her father had informed her that she would be starting her internship right away.
Mikoto stood up to leave but halted at the door, "sweet dreams and good night."
Hinata mumbled something in return and went straight to the washroom to get ready for bed.
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A hand shot up from the blankets to stop the high pitched noise of her alarm.
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Hinata had just turned the alarm off yet again and gone back to sleep when she heard a knock, "Hinata dear I hope your awake, please come down to have breakfast when your ready."
Hinata shot up from the blankets, this was her first day, she couldn't afford to be late and with that thought she rushed into the bathroom to have a quick shower.
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"Hmm this smells delicious."
"You think so," Mikoto turned around, "what would you like for breakfast; there is toast on the table. I could make you an omelet as well if you like."
Hinata wasn't hungry at all but she didn't want to seem rude so she settled to eat a toast.
Mikoto turned around after dropping the omelet onto the plate, "I am going to make tea for my self would you like some?"
"Juice is fine but thank you," smiled Hinata.
After a while Mikoto sat beside Hinata with her tea, "you must be nervous, it's your first day."
Hinata didn't want to admit it but she was a bit tense.
Mikoto's gaze shifted towards the door as Sasuke made his way towards the dining room.
"Good morning Sasuke," chirped Mikoto.
Hinata tensed and started to chew on the toast with more force.
Sasuke mumbled a good morning and went to get a glass of water.
"Your breakfast is on the kitchen table; if you want tea use the kettle to make yourself some," informed Mikoto loud enough for Sasuke to hear.
Sasuke poured himself some juice and took his breakfast to sit at the far end of the table, away from the two of them but he could still hear their conversation.
"Don't worry; your first day will be over before you know it," reassured Mikoto.
Hinata doubted her words but still managed to smile.
Mikoto looked up as Itachi came in and frowned, "have some breakfast Itachi, it's the most important meal of the day and you hardly have any these days."
Itachi patted his mother and gave her a kiss on the forehead, "sorry mother but I can't afford to; I have to get to the office early today."
Hinata awkwardly got up from her seat completely forgetting that Sasuke hadn't moved an inch.
Itachi saw the confused look on Hinata's face, "Hinata you will be coming to the office with my brother, he'll explain everything to you on the way. Ok"
Hinata nodded and sat back down, 'just my luck to be stuck with that guy.'
Sasuke smirked as he saw the conflicting look on Hinata's face. This day is going to be very interesting thought Sasuke getting up and putting his plates in the sink.
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