Author's Note: I can't believe it's only been a week. I can't remember a time when I have ever finished four chapters in such a short amount of time. I think I should celebrate with chocolate. Also, just a reminder that the next chapter will be longer (around 1,000 words or more) so for the people who want a little more substance, don't worry. It's coming. I already have the next chapter started but I need to make some more corrections before I go ahead and post it. And as always, please let me know what you think. It helps encourage me to continue this little experimental story of mine.
Chapter Summary: There are consequences for every action. And Hinata's sudden departure was bound to create some serious repercussions.
Prompt: #42 panic button
Word Count: 250
Chapter Four:
Panic in the Manor
Hiashi Hyuuga arrived home from an extended business trip promptly at six. He waved off his driver and walked up the driveway. To his slight surprise, no one was waiting for him at the door. He resolved to deal with the matter later since he was intent on eating supper and retiring early as the latest meeting had taxed him greatly.
However, as he stepped into his normally immaculate and well-organized house, he encountered complete chaos and confusion. He witnessed maids sprinting down the hallways, unkempt butlers shouting orders and cooks gawking from kitchen doorways whispering to one another. And it would seem that no one had even bothered to notice his arrival.
"What," he asked in a deceptively calm tone, "is going on here?"
The entire manor fell silent.
Satisfied he had managed to subdue the chaos that had pervaded his home in his absence, he gestured to one of the servants to remove his coat and gloves. As he shrugged off his coat, he directed his attention to the head butler. "Explain."
The man visibly winced but stepped forward with a deep bow. "My deepest apologies milord. We're still not sure how it happened exactly but we're—"
"Get to the point," he said snapping off his leather gloves.
The man inhaled deeply and released his words in one breath. "She's gone sir."
"What are you babbling about?"
"Miss Hinata," he replied before pale gray eyes turned sharply on him. "S-she's gone sir."
"What do you mean gone?"