It was morning.

After I literally cried myself to sleep last night, I decided that going to work won't be a good option since Sasuke can follow me there and make scene. And of course, I wouldn't want that to happen.

And to add to that, it still hurts. It still hurts knowing the one you love slash fiance, is just cheating on you right behind your back.

And so, here I am now, sitting on my couch and searching for some early morning show that would keep my mind off things. Off him.

Just an ordinary routine, I suppose when I'm derpressed.

But the extraordinary thing is, I woke up this morning in my bed with the covers over me! Weird. I knew I slept while leaning on the door last night, how on Earth did I end up in my own bed without me, even knowing??

'A ghost carried us??'

(O_O')

Are you crazy?! And how the hell can a ghost carry us?

'Hey! Just suggesting here! Can you think of a better explanation, hm?'

Ah.. yeah. I got nothing.

'Just what I expected.'

Anyway, today, I just want to throw all my problems away and focus on two things: 1. Watch some TV and 2. Finish this large bowl of chocolate-almond ice cream. ( ^_^ ) v

And I do NOT want to hear the word 'love' either!!

As I was browsing through different channels, I came upon a game show. Okay, looks like nothing's fishy about this show so: "Good morning folks! Welcome back to 'Your Ideal Lover' game, today-"

"Gah!"

I switched the channel to a talk show: "So, Ms. Yukama, can you tell us more about your love life? It seems that-"

"Damn it!"

I nearly choked on my spoon. What is up with the shows today?! Damn it! I said I don't want to hear that word today!! I turned off the TV and turned on the radio instead. Maybe some music will calm me down...

"And now let's give it up for the song entitled 'Love, Love, Love'!"

(O.O) What the HELL?!!?!?

I immediately threw the remote at it. Crap. Just when I became broken hearted again, this happens! Did I do something wrong that made the Gods punish me like this?! Ugh.

Life's sometimes so mean.

.........

The day went by rather boring. Believe me when I said tell you that I finished three bowls of various flavored ice cream and slept like I hibernated for the winter.

I glanced at the wall clock that read 4:15 pm.

By the way, my ex dropped by a while ago and tried to talk to me. Tsk, typical Uchiha. He's never giving up now is he? Good thing that little barrier held him up before he could break in.

I walked out of the living room, yawning as I did.

I entered my bedroom and, wait. Is that a.. "Red rose?" I examined as I picked it up. What the heck is this doing here!? I had a freaking jutsu barrier around my whole apartment!

And better yet, who on Earth could have left this here? Wait, don't you tell me that, it came from Sasuke?

There was a small note attached to it. And the penmanship is just like the last one, the one I received on Valentine's Day.

It read:

To: My Cherry Blossom,

Stop crying. You look uglier when you do ;) By the way, I carried you in bed last night. You should look over your health, Sakura. It was cold last night. We don't want you to get sick now, do we?

From: Your Eternal Lover

~

I widened my eyes. E-Eternal Lover? Him again?! Who the heck is this? And how did he managed to go through the barrier? Do I even know this guy? He talks like, we have some kind of 'bond' together!

Surely, it can't be Sasuke since he, whoever he is, was the same one from last time..

This is creeping me out.

But why did I suddenly find myself smiling upon reading this?

.........

I watched her from the window.

I smirked when I saw her lips curved up into a charming smile. She haven't changed a bit. She is still that young kunoichi that acts so strong on the exterior. But in the inside, a woman, more fragile than any other glass in the world.

And that side of her, I tried to protect.

But unfortunately, I failed the last time I did after my untimely death.

Uchiha..

He is the cause of all this mess. If it weren't for him, Sakura would still be cradled in my arms.

One day, he'll pay.

But for now, I think I need to reunite with my Cherry Blossom again.

Soon.

Really soon.

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If you're confused about what happened in their past, pls. Read book one. All your answers will be in there.

~Arigatou!