AN:- This is particularly ItaHinaSasu centric but mainly Sasuhina…
Title: I Love You TWO
Chapter- 1
Characters: Sasuke, Hinata, Itachi, Konan and others…
Pairings: Sasuhina, Itahina, Itakonan and others…..
Genre: Romance, Drama, Angst
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters and this anime and its contents are the sole property of Masashi Kishimoto…..
I LOVE YOU TWO
It was a warm sunny day in the town of Konaha with sunlight blanketing the entire town in its warm confines and relishing in a sweltering torrid heat. The Uchiha manor bustled with usual activities, and everyone was pre-occupied with their routinely chores. Itachi Uchiha, the owner of Uchiha Inc. and the massive Uchiha mansion and empire was gearing for yet another important day of his office. His looks betrayed his age. He was just 25, he had gravity defying hair, deep penetrating ebony eyes, sharp nose yet he only thing that marred his features were the two long exaggerated lines stretched across his cheekbones which always made him look unyielding the ruthless.
It was a known fact that Itachi was a doting husband but a nightmare for his servants and employees. He expected outstanding results everywhere be it home, office or elsewhere. He was married to Konan, a sweet, petite, gentle woman who treated everyone with respect and genuine affection. It was a mystery to everyone how could a meek and humble lady marry a monster like Itachi. He was choosy, set high standards for everyone, laid down strict rules and regulations in his firm and home and was a shrewd businessman with a tough business drive.
That day everything was about to change forever.
" Sweety, there is something I need to tell you..", said Konan biting her lips and playing with a cerulean lock of hair.
"What is it love…?", said Itachi tapping a pen on his lips as he was engrossed in signing documents.
" I…I am pregnant", she said with a smile that reached her ears.
"Really…is that true…." Itachi looked dumbfound and adorned a childlike O faced expression.
" C'mon Ita you think I will joke regarding this….?, she said becoming irritated. She was losing patience and waiting for her husband to reciprocate the happiness that she was experiencing at becoming a mother.
" HURRAYYYYYYYYYYY! I'M GONNA BE A PROUD PAPA…YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Itachi practically started prancing around the room, inviting unnecessary attention as his butlers rushed into his room thinking what the commotion was about. What the saw could not be described in words, their boss jumping around the room with his wife, making silly expressions and shouting at the top of his lungs. They all numbed and made a stoic expression. " Master…", one of them said nonchalantly.
Itachi sweat dropped. " Uh make it known that your Madame is pregnant, and I want everyone to pay special attention to her starting with a hearty breakfast."
All the butlers smiled and paid their respective wishes to Konan and Konan thanked them. They left and Itachi using the opportunity placed a quick peck on Konan's cheek and embraced her. " You have given me everything I ever wanted." He said placing his head on top of hers. " Now, I want you to rest and take care of our baby…how about I take you to Tsunade-sama for check up….?"
" Itachi, just calm down..ok I'm not ill, besides I just had a check up already, you carry on with your work…I have to buy groceries….."
" What..you are not going anywhere, send one of the maids…I want you to just rest..", Itachi said matter of factly.
" Itachi, I need some fresh air and besides and I can do this on my own.."
Itachi just sighed, there was no point arguing with her, she had her way no matter what. " OK fine, but call me if you need me. I will come soon in the evening."
" Bye baby"…..said Itachi…" Bye ita…" said Konan.
" Huh,…finally….", said Konan placing a protective hand around her belly. She was so happy that she couldn't wish for anything else. She had a perfect husband and now she was going to be a mother.
She set out of home feeling complacent and happy.
Elsewhere, Hinata Hyuuga turned sullen and pale.
" I'm sorry, Hinata , your father is diagnosed with terminal cancer…he may not be able to live long"
Hinata felt as if the earth had been swept away beneath her feet. She was shattered. She crumbled on the floor and placed her hands on her eyes, crying hoarsely. The doctor placed a comforting hand on her shoulder to soothe her, but it only worsened her crying.
"I think you should shift your father in our facility. He needs proper medication and treatment. Bedrest isn't going to remedy this".
Hinata nodded. But the only problem was how would she arrange for all that money. She currently didn't have a job and she lived in a modest dwelling. She was clueless as to how she will fetch a job and support her father's treatment.
" What exactly will be the cost of the operation, Kabuto san..?" Hinata asked worried.
Kabuto hesitated. He was aware of her circumstances but being a professional doctor it was his duty to acquaint her of the inherent expenses. " Um something around… 200, 000 Ryo"
Hinata's mouth was agape. Even if she worked continuously for all her life she would not be able to stack up that amount.
" Don't worry Hinata, you could pay up in installments and I could always request for a discount…I will try everything I can", he tried to reassure Hinata.
" Thank you Kabuto san, I will let you know", Hinata let out a pale smile.
" I better get going then.." Hinata escorted him out and waved goodbye. Her father was sound asleep. She approached her father tentatively and kneeled beside him. She took one of his cold hands in her own and cried. " Don't worry otou-san, I will do whatever I can…you will be fine".
She was just feeling miserable. She needed to collect herself. She locked her main door and started walking aimlessly in the town. The Gods must be imitating her mood, as it started to rain heavily.
She ran and took refuge under a tin plated roof of an old building. She shielded her head with her hand and just sat there looking endlessly at the rain. The surroundings were dreary and dull. Everything was covered in grey. Though it rained in Konoha occasionally, it was unexpected as this time of the year. Konaha had warm weather predominantly. She started crying not knowing what else to do. Hinata had belonged to a decent family even attented Konoha high. Her father had started a business of handicrafts but it soon started incurring losses and eventually they had to sell their house against mortagage. They shifted to a less furnished house, times became worse, their mother died, her little sister couldn't go to school anymore and her father was jobless. Hinata ran petty errands to earn a few ryo but it was not sufficient to keep bread on the table. Everything was working against her favour. Everything was finished.
Konan paid the cashier, smiling softly as the lady handed her the bags. As soon she exited the grocery store she was encompassed by the thicks sheet of rain that beat against the building. She scurried for a spot to take refuge and ended up under the roof of an old battered building. She wiped her face and suddenly heard soft sobs. She turned around to see a girl with indigo hair hunched together with her hair covering her face. She had her arms around her knees and was apparently crying. She kneeled down and placed a hand on her shoulder. She whispered softly.." are you alright..".
Hinata gently wiped her tears and looked up to see a lady with azure hair and crystalline eyes look worriedly at her. She nodded weakly.
'I'm fine" she mumbled.
Konan could see that she was younger to her by atleast 2-3 years and she had pale lavender eyes. She had tears welling up in her eyes.
" Is there anything I can do for you…?, Konan said emphatically.
Hinata couldn't help but cry harder and though Konan was a stranger she narrated her life story to her. Konan's heart sank. She was wise enough not to believe strangers but something inside her said Hinata wasn't lying.
" Can I offer you a job at my place..if it helps you..?"
Hinata was overcome with joy and instantly hugged Konan. She couldn't believe how could someone be so kind. " I promise I will devote my heart and soul to this job".
" I forgot to ask you your name"…Konan said absentmindedly.
" Hinata Hyuuga". she said sheepishly.
" Come Hinata, let me take you to my place and let me introduce you to all the people".
" But my father is still a home. I need to go check up on him", Hinata said absolutely forgetting her father was alone at home and she had been out too long.
" Don't worry, you said you had locked the house, it won't take too long, I promise",Konan said smiling.
" Alright", said Hinata and with that they began their journey to the Uchiha manor.
"I don't recollect we need scum like her, do we Konan-chan", Itachi looked with disdain at Hinata and annoyed at Koanan. It was only when he was utterly annoyed or angry that he would use his name.
" But Ita, she is in need of this job and I assure you she will not cause you any trouble..", Konan almost begged. Itachi realizing he should not upset her in this condition agreed unwillingly.
"Fine, but tell her to work according to our standards and not slacken her pace as it would not take me a minute to get her out of my home and my site."…Itachi said bitterly.
To say Hinata was terrorized was an understatement. As soon she set foot inside this house she was greeted by the cold and uninviting eyes of Itachi Uchiha. But as soon as she heard his voice her suspicions were proven true that he was indeed ruthless and lacked basic communication skills.
Konan left as she had to rest telling HInata to join work from tomorrow.
Hinata turned her back and was about to leave when someone uttered their voice.
" I don't know what you fed my wife but I know girls like you who try to wind up here thinking you could live a rich girl's life when you are worth shit. I'm not like Konan, I understand your motives and your traps. Let me warn you, you do one thing wrong andI will fire you, well I can't even say that because you will be working here as a maid…now get lost…you filthy piece of shit.." and Itachi left.
Hinata could not believe her ears. She was scared and felt as if a prey escaped from the predators claws. She felt she would shrink under Itachi's scrutinizing gaze. She knew it was best paying job at the moment as besides from giving remuneration Konan promised she would provide financial assistance for her father's operation and get him shifted to the best hospital possible. Plus with the money she earned, her younger sister Hanabi would be able to go to school again. It may not be that bad after all.
With a heavy breath she was holding, Hinata let it out and made her way out of the Uchiha manor thinking her worries were over.
Little did Hinata Hyuuga know it was the start of a new traumatic experience in her life, something she will have to endure with great strength. All's not fair in life…after all….
NEXT CHAPTER- SNEAK PEEK:
"What are you doing here, wretched creature…I thought I made it clear not to come in my way…..?" Itachi stood there clad in just a towel, having come out of the bath, dripping water from his face. Sweatbeads glistened from his body and his towel was loosely wrapped around his waist dangerously slipping downwards.
Hinata could only gasp at the sexy image she saw and moved backwards as Itachi inched closer….
That's it for now hope you enjoyed….don't forget to review
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