To say this isn't how I wanted to spend my first week as VP is a huge understatement. After work on Monday I agreed to go out on a date with Boruto, of course he wanted to go out to a movie which was fantastic and since it was close we decided to walk. Turns out neither one of us paid attention to the weather, we were soaking wet and cold by the time we made it back to the house. Which means I caught a rough cold and I've been trying to self-medicate. Thankfully Mama has been too busy working at the hospital to notice and Papa's been locked in his study every night this week.

I can't say any better for myself either. Every night this week I've fallen asleep on my desk with stacks of books and research notes, tea and medicine have been the only things in my stomach for a few days. Walking into my office I see Cho-Cho staring at me with slight annoyance, she's been nagging me to go see my mother at the hospital. It's just a cold so there's no reason to go and waste time.

"Konohamaru is on his way to finalize a few details before the meeting. The research team sent these up late last night and they seem to be ready. And before you argue or say something stupid, I've already scheduled you an appointment with Mrs. Sakura after the meeting." My body betrays me as a sneeze responds to her statement. Seems there's no advoiding it now…I just don't want to be at home lying in bed when I should be working just as hard as my employees. At least my appointment is in Mama's hospital and I can see Grandma Tsunade, I haven't seen her in person since my finals week.

My best friend offers me a cup of warm tea which I happily take, honestly this has been a life saver this week. Just as I take my first sip Konohamaru comes walking in with a smug look on his face. Leaning against my desk I notice that he's questioning my not so professional appearance today. I decided to go slightly casual with my outfit today, something I probably shouldn't wear to an important meeting.

"Please tell me you have a change of clothes for this meeting?" Shrugging my shoulders I take another sip of my drink. Since I'm leaving after there's no point in dressing up.

"What's wrong with my clothes?" I look down at my dark jeans that are paired with a simple white blouse and a blazer jacket. My gaze shifts back to him and glare at the annoying man for just a moment before a fit of coughs come from my lungs.

"Nothing. I just wanted to go over a few details with you. After sending over the reports I just wanted to double check everything. I think you will be pleased with our findings." A hand extends out to offer me a thick folder. Resting my cup down, I flip through and find the spread sheets of our losses if we decide to remove Danzo from the equation. My eyes bulge out and I rub them thinking I've hallucinated the numbers. They quickly readjust and I can't help the smile that forms on my face.

"Everything has been accounted for correct?" I raise a single eyebrow trying to make a direct blow to his ego, it seems I won't have such luck.

"Yes ma'am." Excitement rushes through me like an electric current. Slamming the folder shut, I round up the others and reach for my mug. Cho-Cho quickly takes the heavy items from me, which I'm grateful for so I can have one last word with the man.

"I'll be taking an early day, let the research team take one as well. Report to my office Monday morning and we will discuss our next project." I smile at him before walking out of the office, just a step out and my phone buzzes.

'Boruto- Surprise.' Surprise? Every muscle in my body tightens as I reread the simple text a few times. What in the world can he mean by that? I mean, he has been hanging around the office more than usual. This text doesn't make any sense. Shaking my head, I let my body continue its path to the conference room. I don't even notice the two sets of eyes focused on me as I take my usual seat at the table. Sniffling I take the folders from Cho-Cho who seems to be distracted by something, my eyes follow her gaze and my body tenses up. My father is already sitting in his spot reading through something on his phone, but what really catches my attention is who's standing behind him…

Boruto greets me with a bright smile and a nervous arm tucked behind his head. I can't help but let my jaw drop slightly before another coughing fit breaks the painful silence. It seems that Papa finally let Boruto study under him and learn the ins and outs of running a business. A pair of dark eyes look up to me in worry and his phone is dropped on the wooden table.

"Why is Boruto here?" I manage to say between painful coughs, thank you Cho-Cho for scheduling me that appointment. Honestly this is starting to get old. I've learned that being the child of a doctor has its perks, you never really have to worry about being sick and if you do get sick it's over in a few days. I should've swallowed my pride and went to Mama on Tuesday when I woke up with a fever.

"I decided it would be best for Boruto to work with me." Papa says it so nonchalantly that I can't help but be slightly aggravated at his simple answer. My left eye twitches at the smile the blonde sends me, I really wish I could smack that smile off his face. Closing my eyes for a split second, my body feels like a million pounds and my muscles ache. The sniffles fill the room and I can still feel their gazes on me.

"After this meeting you are going with your mother to the hospital." The worry in his voice is clear but I can also hear a touch of annoyance. Rolling my eyes behind my lids, a sigh escapes my lips as I reach for my cup once again. Blindly guiding the rim up to my lips, I nearly finish the drink as the others join us in the silent room. A hand reaches for my forehead and I crack my eyes open to see Mama leaning over with worrying filling her eyes. Straightening myself her hand retracts and makes her way to her seat.

"Let's make this quick Anata. Sarada need to get some rest, she's been working too hard this week." Her gaze cuts over to my father who just nods in agreement.

"Ah. Then let's just discuss the results of Sarada's research." Taking in a shaky breath, I stand from my seat and walk around the table to pass out the folders. Every part of me hopes they are pleased with the results, Uchiha Corp. has never dismissed an investor before. They will be taking a leap of faith with me if they decide to follow my results. As I walk behind Papa's chair, Boruto reaches out for me slightly and I have to ignore him because right now we have to be serious. Those blue eyes stare me down and I want to curl into his arms to sleep, but I won't be able to until tonight.

"If you'd all turn to the third page please." The sounds of paper shuffling fill the room as I return to my seat. Clearing my throat, I open mine as well and put everything aside, so I can focus on the task at hand.

"After a few days of intense research, it's safe to say that cutting ties with Danzo won't cause too much of an impact. Our loss with be roughly five percent." Mama's eyes widen before they continue to scan through the data in the folders. Papa has a proud smirk on his face, my confidence grows before I have to keep a cough from breaking their concentration.

"If you take the join revenue between both companies, then it reduces down to barely a percent. Expanding the intern department will be enough exposure to make up for that lost revenue." My voice cracks towards the end as all eyes are on me. My heart starts to hammer in my chest and the room is starting to feel hotter. I wish that they would say something.

My phone vibrates in my lap and I see Boruto's name pop up, I can't see the message from the angle. Someone clears their throat and all eyes shift over to my father.

"If these numbers are correct, which I believe they are, we need to begin our separation. Sakura, you'll oversee the selection process and coordinate with all three facilities. Itachi you will need to begin the marketing of the intern program with the colleges in the area. Naruto I want you to speak with a few investors to see this program." Shock washes over my body and I zone out the conversation between the others. Mentally I'm screaming from excitement, Papa actually wants to execute my idea. A small cough breaks apart their conversation and Mama's eyes lock onto me with a concerned look on her face.

"There's at least a thousand names Anata, it will take some time. We will only be able to house thirty per location." Her eyes eventually wander back over to my father.

Hopefully I can get Mama to consider Mitsuki as an intern, he's been following all of her ground-breaking research and basically idolizes her. Whenever he comes by the house they spend hours talking about the next step in surgical procedures. Boruto tends to pick on him after but that's when I just smack some sense into him. After all he does the same thing with my Papa.

"It will also take some time to coordinate with the colleges. I'll need to take a team with me, we'll have to start in the next month." Uncle Itachi smiles as he talks to Papa. Uncle Naruto has been unusually quiet during the meeting, I wonder if everything is okay. He doesn't seem to be acting like his normal self, I'll have to talk to Boruto about it.

"I will have our legal team draw up the paperwork. That's all for today." Mama stands up and reaches for me to stand with her. I feel like a child when she acts like this, always trying to take care of me. Papa comes to my side as well and looks at me with the same twinkle as always.

"Papa may I ask you a question?" Both Papa and Boruto look over to me, the same look burning in their eyes.

"Since I'll be indisposed for the rest of the day, I told the research department they could take a half day. Is that okay?"

"Hn. It's your department Sarada, which means it's your decision. Whenever I get home tonight you better be resting. That means if you come over you behave yourself Uzumaki." Black orbs cut over to the helpless blonde and a weak chuckle slips past my lips. His words come out harsher than they should but in Papa's eyes I wouldn't be sick if it wasn't for Boruto.

"It's just a cold Papa, I'll be fine by Monday." Instinct takes over and my arms wrap around his neck and I can't help but giggle as his body stiffens. Even with me he's never been able to show too much affection. Releasing him from my grasp, my head spins for a moment causing my balance to falter. A stern look forms in my father's eyes and I scratch my head nervously.

"Ride with your mother, Boruto can meet you at the hospital." With that Papa leaves the room ushering my mother with him, Boruto and I are alone for the first time since Monday night. I really want to have a few more minutes but knowing my mother she will come looking for me soon. A pair of blue eyes look at me with a new spark, in all the years we've known each other I've never seen this look before.

We turn to walk out and a hand rests on the small of my back, steadying me as we walk out. Cho-Cho is waiting to hand me my bag with I take gratefully. She'll end up leaving around lunch which is fine with me. My mother is waiting in the elevator for us and a gentle smile spreads on her face, but a hand rests on her hip giving her a more serious look.

"Let's go Sarada. You should've seen me the first day this started." She scolds me as we take our short trip down to the parking garage.

"I know Mama, I'm sorry." Fishing out my keys, I hand them to Boruto and nudge him forcefully.

"Please don't wreck my car." I bark out which causes my mother to fill the small space with laughter. I meet Boruto's gaze and a smile cracks on both of our faces, but then he mouths the words that sent me into an embarrassed state on Monday. Nervously fidgeting I pull out my phone to see the text he sent me early.

'Boruto- You've got this, oh and I love you.' My cheeks feel instantly hotter and I throw the phone back into my purse. Boruto can be annoying sometimes.