Author's Note: I apologize to Wolf Blossom for incorporating the idea about emerald eye into my story. But I received permission to use this idea for my story so thank you.

Sakura woke up when she heard a knock on the door. She took my time getting up since her my vision was still blurry.

"Who is it?" Sakura managed to ask.

"Who else do you think it is?" Someone responded. Sakura recognized that it was Cassie's voice and opened the door.

Cassie stepped into the room with a man dressed in a black suit behind her.

Sakura sighed, "You don't have to bring your bodyguard with you. I'm not going to kill you, you know?"

Cassie linked arms with him and smiled, "Boyfriend, not bodyguard. His name is Kotetsu." She corrected.

Cassie continued, "He was worried about me coming out alone so I let him tag along."

"Of course. I won't let my fiancée come out alone in the dark." Kotetsu stated and kissed Cassie's forehead.

"Whatever." Sakura mumbled.

After closing the door, Sakura laid on the bed for treatment. She waited for few seconds and still hasn't felt Cassie medicating her.

"What are you waiting for?" She groaned and sat up.

A huge grin appeared on Cassie's face as she sat on the bed.

"I want three promises from you." Cassie said as she swung her heels off and crossed her legs while Kotetsu sat on a chair.

"Do I have a choice?" Sakura groaned.

Cassie giggled, "Nope."

She cleaned the wound on Sakura's neck and applied it with some salve.

"Doesn't seem like your arm is broken or dislocated." She said after examining Sakura's arm.

"Just give me some medicine for my arm so it won't hurt." Sakura grumbled.

Kotetsu grabbed some ointment in the bag he brought and placed it on the table.

"Hun." Kotetsu looked up when Cassie called for him.

"I'm going to chat with Sakura first." She said and he nodded. He pecked her lip before leaving the room.

"Where's he going?" Sakura asked when she heard the door close.

Cassie smiled, "We got a room next to you. So we're going to be sleeping here tonight."

Sakura sat up from the bed and leaned on the pillow.

"So what is it that we have to talk about?" Sakura asked and yawned.

Cassie plopped onto the space next to Sakura and held her head with her palm.

"I want to go out of country but my parents doesn't let." Cassie pouted.

Sakura raised a brow, "What does that have to do with me?"

"Well…"Cassie responded, "They're worried that I don't know anyone out of country so if they know that you are my friend then I can go with you to Japan."

Sakura looked at Cassie with disbelief, "You are the daughter of the richest man in Rome. Your father can just hire you more bodyguards for protection. Why would they worry about something like this?"

"They probably don't want me going out with strangers? I don't know?" Cassie responded.

Sakura carefully lay down on the bed without hurting her arm.

Sakura closed her eyes and spoke, "What are your parents thinking about? You're already 27 and they are still worried about you?"

Cassie shrugged her shoulders, "Probably because I have been kidnapped many times?"

"Uh huh." Sakura said as she was about to drift to sleep.

Cassie nudged Sakura with her feet, "Hey! Don't go to sleep on me. I still have stuff to talk about."

Sakura groaned and whispered harshly, "What?"

"Hey." Cassie spoke softly.

"Speak, I'm listening." Sakura growled.

"I remember the first time I saw you, you were always harsh and cold toward me. But now that I know you, you're not scary at all." Cassie giggled.

Sakura whispered in a sleepy voice, "What are you trying to imply?"

"That you're adorable and cute." Cassie laughed loudly.

"Are you joking? If you ask the people I know, they would never describe me as adorable and cute." Sakura laughed lightly.

"It's because they don't know you as much as I do." Cassie said.

"Anyway, what do you even want to say to me? I'm exhausted so hurry up and speak." Sakura said and yawned.

"Go to my cousin's birthday party with me so I can introduce you to my parents. That will count as the first promise." Cassie waited for Sakura's response.

Sakura hesitated for a moment but she knew she can not say no. Perhaps she can leave right after meeting her parents?

As if reading Sakura's mind, Cassie quickly added, "My parents don't like it if people are rude, so it would be better if you would stay for the whole party."

Sakura saw Cassie smiling from ear to ear and she knew she could not avoid this.

Sakura sighed, "I have no clothes that are suited for a rich man's party."

Cassie pumped her fist in the air as she gained the response she wanted.

"I have plenty of dresses, shoes, and accessories. So come to my house tomorrow." Cassie said as she sat up from the bed.

"I can just meet your parents at home. Why do I have to go to the ball?" Sakura asked as Cassie wore her high heels.

Cassie replied, "My parents are on a vacation. They will come back for my cousin's party and leave to America after it is over."

Sakura rolled her eyes, "Is it necessary for your mother and father to go on a vacation? If your father sells the company and the hospital, they basically don't even need to work for the rest of their life."

Cassie shrugged her shoulders, "Father said they haven't got alone time in a while. And my father will not sell the hospital because it will be mine and my brother will inherit the company."

"It's amazing how your parents are still in love with each other after so many years. I would believe you if you told me that your father has a mistress." Sakura said.

Cassie smirked, "Are you perhaps finding your other half too?"

"Of course not." Sakura quickly replied.

Cassie got up and walked toward the door, "Well I'll come by tomorrow at 10:00 am so we can go to my house."

"Stupid Cassie." Sakura mumbled and sighed after Cassie left the room.

~~Next Day~~

"Don't you think that my mansion is beautiful?" Cassie asked as she got out of the Limo.

Sakura got out after her and raised a brow, "Should I be?"

The mansion is huge and beautiful. It is comparable to the Li mansion.

A servant opened the door and greeted them.

Cassie handed one of the servant her jacket and purse.

"Help me make two breakfasts and bring it up to my room. Kotetsu went back to the company so you don't need to make one for him." She said to a maid before walking up the stairs.

"Yes, my lady." She responded with a bow.

Sakura followed Cassie into her room. She sat on the bed as she watched Cassie open her closet.

"Your closet is bigger than my room." Sakura said, receiving a grin from Cassie.

She started looking through her closet, "I'm trying to look for an elegant dress for you to wear."

"The bruise is going to be visible by the time we go to the party." Sakura looked at her arm and she could already feel her arm and neck getting soar.

"I could just use some powder or cream to cover it." Cassie responded.

"Whatever." Sakura sighed just as Cassie came out with a dress in her hand.

Cassie lifted the dress in front of her for Sakura to look at.

"How is it? Do you like it? I think it'll fit you." Cassie asked.

"Anything is fine. Just get it over with." Sakura responded without glancing at the dress.

"I still have to bring you to the salon to fix your hair and nails." Cassie opened the door as she talked. Servants came in and placed their breakfast on a table.

After the servants left, Cassie turned and faced Sakura. She walked toward the bed and placed her hand on her hips.

"Your hair is a mess! It's all disproportional." Cassie said with a loud voice.

Sakura lifted few strands of hair and stared at it, "There really was no point of me going out to cut my hair if no one is going to see it. The only time I go out is usually at night."

"That's because you always tie your hair up and put on your hood." Cassie explained.

"I won't go out and waste money on something that does not benefit me." Sakura responded.

Cassie rolled her eyes.

"You're going to see my parents so your appearance is very important. I don't care what you do afterwards but you will do what I say until our promise is over." Cassie demanded.

Sakura got up from the bed and walked to where the food was, "Don't worry, I won't do anything that your parents while I'm in the party.

~~~Day of the Party ; Sakura's P.O.V~~~

After we arrived, Cassie left me alone and went to greet her friends. I observed the building and it was truly beautiful.

The luxurious birthday party was held in a grand ballroom of a 5 star hotel owned by her cousin's family. There were perhaps more than 500 guests. All were families, friends, business partners, and celebrities. There were also many tables of food, drinks, and desserts.

I walked toward the dessert tables and grabbed two cupcakes, one cheesecake, and few pieces of cookies. After I placed the last cookie on my plate, Cassie appeared beside me.

"You have a sweet tooth, don't cha?" Cassie asked while looking at my place.

I shrugged my shoulders and asked, "Where do I sit?"

Apparently all the tables were reserved and there were no empty tables.

"You sit with me." Cassie responded. She started walking and I followed behind. A man turned around and waved at Cassie when he saw her.

Cassie stopped and gave him a big hug. She said something to him and he smiled. She whispered something and he smiled again but this time to me.

"So you are Cassie's friend? Nice to meet you. My name is Marco and I am Cassie's cousin." He said in English with an accent.

He raised his hand in front of him waiting for a handshake.

"My name is Sakura." I introduced with a Japanese accent. I was never good with English but I am still able to maintain a conversation.

"Do you not like the stuff here? You don't seem very happy." He asked.

"Don't worry Marco." Cassie said, "She is always like that."

I didn't know what to say so I just smiled lightly.

"By the way." Cassie turned toward me, "This is our table so sit here." She patted one of the chairs and I sat down.

She sat next to me as Marco wandered off into the crowd of celebrities.

"Remember to smile when you greet my parents. Don't keep a poker face when you're around them or else they would think that you don't like them. After the introduction and other performances, the rest of the party would pretty much just be dancing." Cassie explained.

I ate slowly as the information processed through my brain.

I can't believe that they would be dancing for few hours. But I guess it doesn't really matter. I will just be standing near the tables and eat. I had to admit, the food here are really delicious.

Not long afterwards, Cassie spotted her parents.

"My dear, how have you been?" Her mother smiled and gave her a hug.

"Hi mom, Hi dad!" Cassie said cheerfully.

Her father looked around, "Where's Kotetsu?"

"He is with his friends right now." Cassie responded.

"By the way, mom, dad, meet my friend Sakura. She came friend Japan." Cassie introduced.

"Nice to meet you." I softened my voice so it would sound girly. With a smile on my face, they greeted me nicely. They seemed satisfied with my appearance and attitude.

"Mama, do you want to say hi to Marco? He went that way; I'll bring you to him." Cassie linked arms with her mother with her father walking in front of them. She turned around and gave me a thumb up with a grin on her face. I can tell that she was having fun watching me acting.

*During the Dance*

I was glad that there were other people not dancing. There were actually quite a lot of people standing around, chit chatting. Even though I am in the same room as all these celebrities, I already know that I am in a different world than them. It was as if Cassie could read the loneliness in my eyes. She stayed with me most of the time instead of going to her friends.

I excused myself to the restroom. When I came back, there was a photographer with them.

"Come Sakura, let's take a picture of you and Cassie." Her mother smiled as Cassie stood up from her seat.

"Okay." I responded politely. Cassie walked to me with a cup of wine in her hand.

Once again I caught her grinning at me, "I'll definitely treasure this picture." She whispered.

I smiled at her, but she knew what I really wanted to do; strangle her with all my might.

There were still few more hours before the party is over. It felt like the party was going on forever and I don't even know how many times I have yawned. Hopefully I'll survive without falling asleep.