Melody
Chapter 2: Introduction
AN: Sorry it took a while to write the next chapters . Thank you
yumeyumi1986 and Komorebi-chama
He learned her name two months after, during the annual party held by the Hyuuga corp. Every year a grand and luxurious party is thrown by the two most influential companies in the world, the Hyuuga and the Uchiha corp. Both are multinational companies that has control over every businesses in the world. "Remind me again exactly why I have to attend this party?" Sasuke, his younger brother asked. He frowned at his reflection. "I'm not even the heir." He muttered to looked amused. "Really little brother? It was yesterday you'd do anything to go to those parties."
Sasuke rolled his eyes which earned him a poke on his forehead by his brother. "Big brother!" Sasuke exclaimed and rubbed his forehead. "Stop doing that." Sasuke huffed in irritation. "You know it was the news reports that got me curious." Sasuke said referring to their earlier conversation. Itachi nodded in understanding. The news always exaggerates when it comes to this kind of events.
Only the elite were invited to the annual parties of both prestigious family. So everything are expected over the top. This parties are also an opportunity to know more about your rival and make allies. Although the parties seemed the best of the best, they're purely political. To Itachi the luxurious parties meant warming up to cynical old goons who would do anything for power and money and avoiding interested women with too much makeup or as Sasuke calls them "clown faced Harpies.".
Itachi sighed at the thought of what is to come.
"Sasuke dear your tie is askew." Sasuke said something under his breath. "Hi mother. You look stunning." He kissed her on the cheek. "My boys are grown in handsome men." She hugs them both since it was rather rare to see both of them at home. "Mom! We are not kids anymore!" Mikoto faked a hurt expression. "So now I can't kiss my babies because they've grown up and has no time for their poor old mother." Mikoto dabbed her dry eyes. "Nonsense." Itachi interrupted smoothly. "You'll never go old. You'll be forever young." Sasuke added.
"Well then let's go then!" She smiled, dropped her sad neglected act immediately only to stop at the doorway. "Itachi dear, please don't push away all the lovely ladies at the party. It's very rude.". Both brothers made a face at hearing 'lovely ladies'.
Itachi was ready to leave after half an hour of torture from his so called 'fan-girls' and cynical old fools with limited mindset.
It's the same every year…he thought in distaste. If only there was a bit of change.
As if his prayers was heard, his ear reached a soft melodic tune. It was so soft that he was convinced it was a fragment of his imagination. Then the tune increased in volume, followed by an angelic voice. Itachi immediately focused on the raised platform at one end of the room. He smiled on instinct although her focused was wholly on the piano. He recognised the song. It was "Style" by Tyler Swift. Itachi was never a fan of said artist but he can recognize her voice thanks to his brother.
Itachi was once again enchanted by her voice as she sang oblivious of his presence. He liked the way her fingers danced with the piano keys. His eyes romed over her almost lazily. He liked the way the white dress complimented her navy black hair and her pale skin glowed as she sang with her angelic voice. Beautiful.
He also liked the fact that she left her as it is. "Who is she?" Sasuke asked, while unknowingly interrupting his inner musings. Itachi frowned at the fact that his brother couldn't take his eyes off his angel. "Let's get a drink brother." Itachi said while he eyed the male population. They too, it seemed was enchanted by his angel.
"That was an enchanting performance." Hinata turned around to face the speaker. Heat raised to her face as she came face to face with a very handsome man, probably a year or two older than her. "T-Thank you." She smiled at him,showing him that she really appreciated his compliment. The stranger smiled in reply. He looked more handsome when he smiled, Hinata noted. "May I know your name?"He asked, his onyx eyes met hers pale lilac ones. She blushed at the intensity of his gaze. " Hinata." He nods as his lips brushed her hand. When did he took her hand, she had no idea. "It's a pleasure to meet you Ms Hyuuga. I'm Itachi Uchiha." She noded. "Likewise, Mr Uchiha." "Please," He interjected "Just call me Itachi." She smiled at his subtle hint at being friends. "Then call me Hinata."
From other corner of the room, the Uchiha matriarch smiled upon seeing his oldest son conversing with a woman for the first time. Ah young love! She smiled at seeing his son smiling at the petite woman.