Lotus-chan coming back to write chapter 4! Hopefully you've liked the recent chapters… * winks *

Yes, I know this story is confusing. I'll recap the previous chapters ^_^

In the first chapter, Rika left her mother while Takato, Jeri, and Henry moved into a condo. Rika is enrolled for the girl's dormitory and finds out the girl Henry is going out with and loved for the previous years is her roommate. Simple so far, huh?

In the second chapter, Rika goes to photography class, one of her classes, and meets Ryo who, unfortunately, gets a crush on her. She sees Henry but chooses to ignore him. She bumps into him at the end of the chapter. Not so difficult so far.

In the third chapter, Trina notices that Henry's fallin' for Rika, and she plans to take action. However, Takato invites her to the condo. Henry wants to apologize; however, Rika can't forgive him for what he's done to her. Meanwhile, two assassins are sent to kill Rika because of the boss' revenge. [the boss IS NOT [Trina]. Rika walks home all alone, thinking about her dead best friend and meets Ryo who is drunk and is out of his senses…and meets a guy who looks just like her dead best friend. [That's the confusing part] I might add spoilers to my bio section * winks and smiles *

THIS WILL BE A HENRIKA. I PROMISE!!! Actually I feel like I'm not sure.

'Nuf said. Here's the fourth chapter. [I think I'll change the title in the end if it doesn't suit my tastes. Check updates in my bio]

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Pieces of a Puzzle

By Sakura Petals

Chapter 4: No Resolutions

[10:30 pm]

He lifted his shades to reveal the palest, yet clearest gray-blue eyes. Rika stared at him in amazement. It can't be. It couldn't be. He's dead. He's gone. He started to speak. Even his voice sounded so familiar. Rika was stumped.

Rika played the vision of his eyes over and over again in her mind. Such a familiar touch when he held her hand for comfort (not love or crush stuff). But how could it be? He's Ryuin, not under the name Hori? So what is she thinking? She paused, fumbling for her dormitory keys of room 511. Ugh, what was she thinking? If it were Hori, he would have said he was Hori? She never remembered that Hori had a twin or brother. He only had an elder sister.

Get a grip, Rika commanded herself. She heard the distant music of a girl singer, Linna Okayono, who was very famous in Japan, playing so loudly; it rang again and again in Rika's ears.

English Translation- these lyrics are by me. If they suck, please don't flame.

Ya know you love him,

So why don't you tell him,

If he's you're love,

Don't say you'll regret it.

Don't lie, babe, babe,

So say, say, say,

Get down with the truth,

He's yours …huh…

And I say,

Get down with the truth,

You know you love him,

You can't resist,

So get down with the truth,

Don't elude,

Don't elude, girl

You l-

"Shut the music off," Rika snarled, pushing the door open to see Trina dancing like a wild child in the room, dressed only in pink, lacy bra, and jeans that were nearly completely unbuttoned.

"Why the heck are you stripping?" Rika said, without a flush on her cheeks of embarrassment. Instead, her eyes were glaring at Trina with annoyance. "Sheesh, why don't you just be a prostitute if you're going to do such things?"

"Don't be so crabby; I was going to take a shower," Trina stated then jumped into the bathroom, shutting the door behind her. Rika sighed at her misfortune then started changing into a pale blue tank top ending at around her stomach, and a warm, loose pair of white sweat pants. She took the wine-colored scrunchy out of her hair, and threw it on the dresser. She threw herself onto the bed, thinking.

It can't be. Hori's dead. He won't come back; she closed her eyes as she blinked in confusion in her life. Why did I have to be born in this life? She took her laptop and clicked it on. She turned to the file where she saved most of her journal entries ever since 6. [This file was put under those little password thingeys]

She started typing…

Entry- April 3 10:40]

Why am I such a bitch? Is it so unforgivable to forgive what Henry did to me? I know it hurts a lot but still?

What am I thinking? Forgiving that loser? He destroyed my life…I feel so…angry at him. But I still love him. I'm so confused…why am I in such a life? I need the answers.

Stumped in the middle of nowhere,

Rika Nonaka

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[1:00 am]

At least I've tried, Henry sighed, gazing at the blank wall of his room. He had recently finished typing away on his laptop his paper for his law class. The comforter around his body didn't feel so comfortable anymore as he felt the pain he endured while watching Rika's unforgivable eyes. They made him shudder. Never did he sense such animosity in her violet eyes.

Why didn't she forgive me? Cause I was scum that's why…I can't believe I actually did this to her. Why did I have feelings for Trina 7 years ago? Why? But don't say I love them both…but…Trina loves me. I can't hurt her the way I've hurt Rika. Why is my life so messed up?

This is so screwed…I just keep on losing people in my life. I feel so helpless. Ohmigod, someone help me before this goes too far. But Trina, she would fight for me. Is Trina better than Rika? But…no, I love Rika. I've ALWAYS loved Rika. What was I thinking? I've think I gone nuts. How can I live without Rika's forgiveness? Henry rolled on his bed, unable to sleep.

Why? Why? Why am I under these chains? Why is life so cruel to me? I've done something horribly wrong, have I? Henry, he told himself, you're such a bastard. You double-timer. Why did you fall in love with Trina when you knew Rika and you were meant to be. A voice snarled in his head.

[Flashback]

"Rika- I began to apologize. My mind begged for forgiveness. But I didn't see any when she shot a hard glare at me. Her eyes were as cold as polar ice. They were frozen with no apathy or pity. Instead, they looked venomous. Then, she spat.

"Shut up," she shrieked, her voice edged with anger.

"Rika, I-"

"SHUT UP!" Never in my life, did she sound so hateful. I felt my heart sinking at an incredible speed. Tears threatened to spill in her eyes in frustration. Confusion ruled my day. I was lost; lost in the meaning of true love…

[End Flashback]

I want to let you know as long as you live, I'll be here for you. No matter what the cost is…I love you, Rika, eternally…forever…and after death…Henry closed his eyes and fell asleep.

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[3:00 am]

Trina hooked up Rika's computer to the Internet, typing feverishly as she watched the sleeping Rika moan gently in her sleep. She looked out the window, where a black convertible was. She softly spoke into an intercom. "It's hooked. I need to know everything in her files. I can't lose Henry."

She was no expert at hacking in computers, but she needed the information for her boss for his revenge. So now, it's Ryuin's job.

(In the convertible)

"Okay. Everything's ready, Shadow." Ryuin smirked while talking through the intercom. He started to type at top speed. His boss trained him as an expert hacker, ready to hack any obstacles in their way. This time, it was the key to Trina's revenge, and the boss'.

[Flashback]

"I need to get back at Miya," the silhouette of a man told Ryuin, "she made me drown into misery, and now I'm going to get her back in return.

"Why?"

"Shut your trap," the man said harshly, "Years ago, she and I were lovers. I was her model career manager. We had a daughter, Rika Nonaka. However, Miya took advantage of me. She was using me. She finally got finished with me and took advantage of my career. I was fired. I couldn't get another job until Shadow's father, or my brother, gave me a job to do his black-marketing of weapons. Now, I just have to kill Rika."

"Why didn't you kill her before? Why would you kill your own daughter?"

"Shut up," the man said frustrated, "I didn't get settled before so now's the right time! I don't care if she's my daughter…I don't freakin' care." He screamed hysterically.

"Why not her mother?" Ryuin couldn't resist this question.

"I would never hurt Miya. Don't even think about it. Enough questions. Get out of my office." The man ordered.

[End Flashback]

He hacked into the computer. Most of files were journal entries. Most of them were hateful sayings about Henry…I hate Henry…I can't believe he did this to me…[January 6] He clicked on one file which wasn't a journal entry.

It opened to reveal a picture of two happy families in one photo. He recognized Rika because of her flaming strawberry hair, which he remembered recently today. Then something caught his eye. Beside Rika, a guy with blond hair and pale gray-blue eyes was happily holding her hand. He looked about 7 or 8. Below it read, Likee Hori, 7, has been missing ever since a car crash. No one knows his whereabouts. Weird, he thought. I've never remembered anything before 7 years old…my caretaker said I suffered amnesia.

But could it be?

That I am Hori?

He clicked back on one of Rika's journal entries.

Hi Journal,

Me and Hori have been playing in one of parks. It was great! Hori's the best friend ever. He even said my eyes were nice!

Ja mata,

Rika

Suddenly, memories filled his minds. He reminisced the moments they shared in laughter and joy. He paused, with no thoughts coming into his mind.

[Flashback]

"I've never noticed your eyes were so pretty," as Rika and Hori swung on the twirly, spin thing in the park. Hori chuckled sheepishly, ruffling his hair. He smiled at Rika.

"Shucks." He said, "so, Rika-kun. Your eyes are pretty too. The color of spring violets, tinted with azure." He sighed dreamily looking at her violet eyes that were twinkling with laughter in the sun. Her orange hair shone brightly and when she leaned back to turn the twirly thing, the essence of her hair tickled his nose, bringing the scent of roses.

"Don't be so dramatic," Rika laughed as they continued to spin in the afternoon sun.

[End Flashback]

I loved her before, didn't I? Ryuin thought, twiddling the steering wheel. I had a childhood crush on her. She was my best friend, and the love his life. He enjoyed every minute with her. His boss had sent him to kill his childhood love.

"This wasn't the way things were supposed to be," he said, tears pouring out of his eyes as he banged his head against the steering wheel.