Under The Sakura Tree With Him

Sadness

To me, the best gift ever is for my parents to be back together again. Mom and dad started dating ever since when their 18, then they got married. But it comes to one day, dad fell in love with another lady. Mom got mad and suggested divorce as the solution. Now, i have to live a bit with grandma until my parents got everything planned out. God, another dramatic year for me, I thought.

"Bye," mother said, with tears sparkling in her eyes. "You'll be back later, Sakura. Have fun and take care." I took a last look at her and got in the car. Goodbye mother and father. I sat quietly in the car, staring out the window.

Finally the car arrived in a crowded neighborhood. Unlike my street, this one is full with kids, adults elderly, and many more. "Where are we?" I asked the driver as we went into a narrow driveway.

"We are at Kanzoru Town, miss." He opened the door for me to . I took out my note and read what it said.

Dear Sakura,

Your are going to your grandma on your mom's side. I know u will do great.

Love Dad

If that makes you happy, dad, I thought. I reached for my heavy suitcase filled with my stuff. I nodded at the driver and he went away. I walked to the front door and knocked.

"Oh, hello, Sakura," grandma greeted. Out of my eyes, I could see tears at the corner of her eyes. I went inside, a strong smell of Sakura perfume fill the air. I glanced around, furniture, china tea sets, pictures, and a lot more. One thing caught me eyes. A strange figure (or a statue) is in the middle if the living room. Is this a type of tradition? "You may have an upstairs bedroom okay?"

"Okay," I answered. I went upstairs and lay on my bed. This isn't the type of life I want, I hate it here. The air is contained with sadness. Why am I here?.................