Chapter 10

Is She A Ghost?

"What's wrong, Anya?" Goemon asked.

"Nothing," I answered in a low voice.

Goemon is going on the boat to Takara Village to do a mission but isn't it bad that I don't want him to leave me? Geez, talk about clingy!

"I'll be back before dinnertime, okay?" Goemon chuckled lightly.

"Yeah, yeah," I mumbled.

"I love you," he whispered, kissing my lips sweetly.

"Love you. Be safe, okay?" I asked pleadingly.

"Psh, you have nothing to worry about," Goemon grinned before going on the boat to fulfill his duties.

Today is going to be boring without him!

I decided to go to the markets to pick up some food for dinner. I know I could wait but I need something to take my mind off of Goemon being away from me.

Get it together, Anya.

The markets are packed today and I felt annoyed when I saw couples shopping together. I can't believe I am getting jealous over strangers…

"Hello, there," I heard a soft voice from behind.

I turned around to see a young woman with long, black hair and skin as pale as snow. She has bags under her eyes and bruises all over.

"Hello," I greeted.

"Are you married to Goemon Ishikawa?" The young woman asked.

"Um, yes I am," I answered.

I know where this conversation is going.

"I see," she frowned.

I went to ask her why but she walked away from me and all I could do is watch her go. I didn't think anything of it because I know a lot of women would've asked me that question so I continue with my shopping.

*~*~*~*~*Always And Forever~*~*~*~*

Today is a boring day and it isn't even late afternoon yet. I helped Kei, the head priestess with some cleaning around the island and then I took a nap…

You know what is strange, though? I swear I saw the young woman in my dreams! You know, the one I met at the markets! It's only a dream, though so I just shrugged it off.

I'm now making dinner before Goemon gets back from his mission. I don't know what I'm going to do when he is assigned a mission to be away for a week when I can't even handle him being gone for a day!

This is harder than I thought.

I took a deep breath while I am cutting some potatoes but my eyes widened when I swear I saw someone standing there before me! It looks like that woman again I saw at the markets but when I blink, she disappeared.

Why am I seeing things?! I'm going insane!

I ignored my crazy brain as I continue to prepare for dinner. I'm making pork with sweet potatoes and green beans on the side. I know Goemon is going to like it!

Kei had to explain to me how to cook since I'm not really good but hopefully I'll get better at it! I'm not really classified as a "stay at home" wife, though…

*~*~*~*~*Always And Forever~*~*~*~*

"Anya?" I heard Goemon's voice from the entrance of our home.

I immediately ran and threw myself on him. "I missed you! How was your mission?"

"It was boring."

"Why?" I asked.

"Because you weren't around," he said seductively.

I lightly slapped his head. "Stop!"

"What?"

"I hate it when you make me blush so easily!" I whined.

"I like to see you blush, though," he countered.

"Yeah, yeah… Well, dinner is ready."

"Okay, let's eat! I'm starving!"

Goemon and I sat around the dining room table. He told me about his mission and all he had to do was kill a couple of robbers that were invading some towns, nothing big.

I told him about the strange girl I saw in the markets and how I kept seeing her. He's saying I'm being paranoid and I couldn't agree more. I need to chill.

"Do you have to do another mission?" I asked. I hope he says "no".

"Yeah, I do," he frowned.

"Ugh, why!? I was so bored without you here!"

"I'll try to finish it early so I can come back here as soon as possible," Goemon said sternly.

"I sure hope so," I sighed.

I can't be selfish. It is his duty to protect everyone.

*~*~*~*~*Always And Forever~*~*~*~*

It was nighttime and Goemon and I retired early since he has to get up at the crack of dawn. I couldn't really sleep but I felt safe and secure in his embrace until I saw the young woman with pale skin and black hair, standing there!

"AH!" I shouted out.

"Anya?!" Goemon's eyes widened and he immediately sat up on our futon.

The woman is gone again. She keeps disappearing!

"What's wrong?" He asked in concern.

"I saw her again. I think I'm getting haunted by a ghost!" I shivered.

Goemon sighed. "You're fine. Go back to bed."

"But, I'm scared!" I freaked.

"Do you want me to check around our home to make sure no one is around?" He questioned annoyingly.

I bit my lip and Goemon got out of the futon and began to look around every room while I followed behind him.

Of course, Goemon couldn't find anything and I'm crazy, so we went back to sleep. Goemon immediately fell asleep while I am looking up at the ceiling with eyes wide open.

Goemon had his arms around me to secure me yet I'm still scared.

Why am I a sissy all of a sudden?