Alright, Chapter 4 is up…hope you're enjoying it still!

DISCLAIMER: I want to own Sakura and Itachi but sadly, I do not own this anime. Happily, I own this story.

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It has been almost a month since Itachi left to go back to his castle, saying he needed to work on some business affairs first. Sakura sat on the veranda, her hair swaying softly against the billowing wind, looking at the cloudless sky. She has to admit, she is missing already her fiancé. She closed her eyes as she remembered the agreement between her father and Itachi, the day before the man left for home.

"Good afternoon, Count Haruno. It is nice to see you again." Lord Itachi said, bowing respectfully in front of the man. He looked simple yet still handsome in his long silk shirt, dark pants and boots. Sakura stood beside him, clad in her favorite white velvet dress.

"Itachi, so you've finally caught my daughter." Crisfield happily said, much to his daughter's embarrassment. He told them to sit down, as they settled in the living room. The maid arrived with a tray of dark chocolate macadamia brownies and glasses filled with rosemary-infused watermelon lemonade drinks.

"Yes, my lord. I am very much pleased she accepted me." The man admitted, taking one hand of Sakura securely in his hold. The old man noticed the ring in her daughter's finger when she abruptly held Itachi's hand, in return.

"O well, I like you so I am not against this relationship. Sakura, you did find the man yourself, didn't you?" Crisfield lovingly said to her, his eyes warming in happiness for his daughter.

"Yes, father. I did." Sakura replied, tightening her hold onto her man's hand. She glanced at Itachi who was already gazing at her, his love evident in his beautiful onyx eyes.

"Okay then, when is the big day?"

"Father, Itachi will still return back to his homeland, so we will plan for it when he returned to visit back here." His daughter explained, earning a nod of affirmation from the man beside her.

"Count Crisfield, if it may please you. I will have to go back to settle some matters I have left when I went here in New Leaf. I promise you that I will come back to prepare for our wedding." Itachi said, looking at the old man across him, who was already in a pensive mood, thinking about what he just said.

"Alright, Itachi, I will approve of it. At least, my daughter will still enjoy her days of being a single woman before becoming attached to you. If I realized that you will not be returning anytime soon, I will relinquish your connection with my daughter and will find her a new future husband. Is that clear?" The count sternly stated, taking a sip from his glass afterwards. He watched the couple glanced at each other, engaged in their own world, before acknowledging his decision.

"Yes, Count Crisfield von Haruno, I promise." Itachi affirmed, earning a contented smile from the count. Sakura seemed contented too, so they started eating the food prepared for them.

"I wonder what he could still be busy until now. I hope he comes back soon, looks like father already doubts his words." Sakura mused, cradling her face on the palm of her hand, as she looked down from where she sat. She heard a carriage coming from the main gate of the castle and she excitedly watched it. The carriage stopped in front of the castle, a familiar man emerging out of it. Seconds later, footsteps echoed downstairs, as a pair of feet hurriedly went out.

"Itachi!" Sakura happily ran towards her fiancé, instinctively wrapping her arms around him. She felt his arms snaked around her waist and returned the gesture. "I missed you!"

The man gazed at her, after they broke from their embrace, eyeing her silently, before smiling. "I missed you, my lady." He caressed her face, outlining her eyes, her nose, and lastly, her lips before claiming them.

The young woman felt something different with his kiss, but she brushed off the idea as she kissed him back. A loud "ehem" sound caused them to stop, as they both turned around and saw Count Crisfield watching them.

"My lord, forgive me for my tardiness. I have returned to claim what is mine." Itachi said, bowing in front of the old man, before standing still in his presence.

"I would have given my daughter to someone else already, but it is a good thing you have returned." Nodding, he briskly walked back inside the castle, leaving the two alone.

"So, did you think I will not return anymore?" The black-haired man asked, holding the hand of Sakura, as they decided to walk to the garden. Sakura noticed that his long hair is much shorter than before.

"Did you cut your hair, Itachi? I love it when it was longer, though." She unconsciously asked and saw a slight look of surprise on his face. She wondered what it was all about, but she smiled to ease up the tension.

"Yes, I did. I am sorry if I cut it without your knowledge." He walked ahead of her, taking a piece of red rose from the garden, giving it to her. "I didn't even bring flowers, so forgive me?"

Laughing at his antic, she took the rose from his hand, leaning in to give him a peck on the cheek. "I am just waiting for you to return. I am glad father didn't force me to look for someone else."

"It is good to know you're not looking for someone else. You are mine, Sakura." Itachi whispered, wrapping one arm around her waist, closing the gap between them.

"Well, I was thinking, maybe you were busy with spending your bachelor days and you almost forgot about me." Sakura jokingly muttered, already blushing at the intimacy of her fiancé. Itachi just laughed at what she said and kissed her forehead.

"I won't ever forget you. I can't wait to marry you, my lady." He murmured, tightening his hold on her as he planted a small kiss on her lips.

"I love you, Itachi." Sakura murmured back, as she slid her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. No matter the changes she noticed, she still loves him, Itachi Uchiha.

"I can't believe it. You didn't even tell us after that party a month ago!" Ino exclaimed, as she ran to and fro inside the bedroom of her friend.

'I am sorry. At least, I've told you now, so please, help me for the wedding?" Sakura said, eyeing the blonde who was obviously irritated.

"Stop the drama, Lady Ino. But, Sakura, are you really sure? It just happened too fast. You're even marrying ahead of Hinata and me." Tenten told her, her brown eyes curious and concern for her friend.

"I am sure of it, I've met him before and now we met again. It is fate, I tell you. I really do love him." The pink-haired lady explained, her green eyes shimmering in happiness. She sat comfortably on the bed, while her girl friends were a bit tensed regarding her situation.

"Let's just respect and support Sakura, girls. I am happy if you are happy." Hinata finally said, after moments of remaining silent. She held Sakura's hands, squeezing them gently, before letting go.

"Thank you. Ino, Tenten, Hinata, thank you. Can we then go pick my wedding dress?" Sakura happily asked. Standing up, she excitedly looked at her own reflection, before opening the door. "Let's go!"

Her three friends just looked at each other, shrugging their shoulders in unison, before following their friend outside the room. They all made their to the popular tailor and boutique shop in New Leaf Kingdom, the Five-Star Hokage Boutique, owned by Lady Tsunade.

"Good day, ladies. I have been waiting for you, Lady Sakura. I have prepared the gowns for you to see." Lady Tsunade exclaimed, as the four ladies entered her shop. The room was all filled with colorful cloth patterns, from silk to organza, satin to wool. Mannequins wore pretty dresses, from summer collection to party gowns. They followed the owner as the woman strode in the back of the shop, where more dresses and mannequins were stored.

"I can't wait to try out the wedding gowns." Sakura said, letting her hand touched every dress they passed by, her eyes roaming around the heavily-clad shop.

"Lady Tsunade is the most popular when it comes to wedding gowns, so you won't have any problems." Ino retorted, trying out a sleeveless satin dress in front of the large mirror.

"Go on, Sakura, we'll help you choose the right dress for your big day." Hinata cheered, pushing her inside the large room, where dozen wedding dresses were displayed.

"Don't tell me, I am going to wear one too when I marry Neji!" Tenten complained, glancing at the white organza wedding dress, with a low neckline. She shook her head in disbelief and walked away from the dresses.

"Tenten, your day will come, I am sure of that." Sakura shouted, only her head is seen from the pile of dresses covering her, as she slumped on the floor. "I'll try this first."

Lady Tsunade helped her to stand up, carrying the first dress the soon-to-be bride chose. The other girls contentedly sat down on the long couch in the middle of the room, as their friend busily tried out the gown. Hours went by, as they busily looked for the right wedding gown for Sakura. Finally, the perfect dress was found.

"You looked adorable, Sakura." Hinata dreamily said, gazing at the gown which fitted her friend's body perfectly.

"Itachi will surely be knocked dead when he saw you in this, walking down the aisle." Ino joked, clapping her hands in approval of the gown for her friend.

Sakura smile, as she turned around and looked at her reflection. She cannot wait to be married, to be Itachi's wife in the future, and to be Lady Sakura Haruno Uchiha soon.

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I am very much excited, are you too? Wedding in Chapter 5 is coming soon, so just patiently wait, people! Thanks.