Thanks for all the amazing reviews and favs and follows. I appreciate it everytime.

There is a steamy lemon scene at the end of the chapter. You have been warned.

/

Sasuke's Pov

"Papa Do California has bigger buildings than our city?"

I puckered my eyebrow up as my daughter looked at me with big curious eyes before smiling in amusement.

"Not really."

She seemed happy by the information as she sighed with joy and told me that her city was the best. I picked her up from the leather couch and asked her if she wanted to go grab a drink from her favourite smoothie shop to which she reluctantly agreed. We both were the only ones here as my mother had to attend some event today and Itachi had gone to Hokkaido with his family to visit our relatives. I was glad in a way as I got some alone time with Sarada today. I started the ignition as we zoomed out and off.

It came as a total surprise to me when Sakura asked me to take Sarada for today. Usually she spent her off days with Sarada but apparently she had to visit a patient of her on outskirts of the city. Nonetheless I was more than happy to get to be with Sarada.

"Papa?"

I gave her a slight glance and hummed asking her to continue as she pursed her lips.

"Do you hate Mama?"

I was taken aback by her question as I never imagined in a hundred years that she would ask that. I knew that she was well aware of the tension between me and her mother but to voice it out was a different story. Did she ever ask Sakura the same thing? Guess I would never now. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel before addressing her.

" We…have some problems Sarada. I don't exactly hate her."

"Because she didn't tell you about me."

She muttered slowly as she looked in her lap and I clenched my teeth. It wasn't that easy to forget. I didn't know how to respond to that and I decided to change the topic all together.

"Sarada, that doesn't matter. We both will always love you. Ok?"

It was the first time I told her that I loved her as I wasn't more expressive about my feelings like Sakura was. She also seemed shocked by my declaration as her dark eyes widened for a split second before she gave me a small grin.

"I love you too Papa."

I just chuckled at her and turned my convertible round the corner. My eyes scanned the corner of street in search of the shop before I spotted a familiar figure on the pavement. It was Sakura. What was she doing on this part of the street? And she wasn't alone. A red haired guy was walking by her side as they both laughed and ate their ice cream. I looked sideways to see if Sarada noticed them but she was busy listening to the song in the stereo as she swayed her legs to and fro. I felt the familiar tell tales sign of anger building up in my stomach as I looked at them enjoying each other's company. Was this how she treated her patients? Or was she really on a date and lied to me? I stopped the car on the other side of the street as my eyes narrowed. They both were heading to the park now as I scoffed. If this was a date then he sucked at it. What was with treating her to the ice cream and taking to the park? How cheap could he get? I remembered the time when we both were together I always took her out to some expensive restaurant. I felt a tug at my shirt as I noticed Sarada looking at me questionably. She asked me why I stopped as I told her to take a walk from here to the smoothie shop as it was only one block away.

She nodded happily as I parked the car by the pavement carefully before getting out and taking her hand in mine. We walked briskly as I kept a keen eye on Sakura and that red freak in the park. They were barely visible now as they sat on the bench by the cherry blossom tree. This was ridiculous. I was supposed to enjoy this day with my daughter, not get all worked up because my ex-girlfriend/mother of my daughter was out with a guy. Sarada seemed obvious to all the tension as she bounced merrily on her feet. Soon we were into the shop as I took a seat by the window and told Sarada to sit there before moving to make the orders. I ordered the usual tomato one for me and Raspberry-beet for Sarada. It always bothered me that my own daughter hated tomatoes so much.

When our drinks arrived, she silently sipped on her as my mind was plagiarised by thoughts of her mother. I wondered if she was already seeing him from a long time? But won't Sarada know about it if that was the case. I couldn't help it.

"Sarada.."

She looked up at me as I decided to continue and scratched the back of my neck.

" Do your mother have a lot of friends here?"

This was stupid. She seemed to think so too as she gave me the weirdest look a five year old could muster. She seemed to be deep in thought before shrugging.

"Well there is Naruto Uncle and Ino Aunty and Shikamaru, Kiba, Chouji, Hinata Aunty, Sai, Temari. Those are from her high school. You should know them too."

She pointed out vaguely as I nodded to her.

"Then there is Karui and Karin from her clinic. They are pretty nice. Oh and yeah there is Sasori and Deidera. They are our neighbours. They are so cool Papa."

She seemed impressed by the guys as I wondered if they were the one who used to babysit her.

"So, this Sasori and Deidera. What do they look like?"

A part of me couldn't believe that I was interrogating my daughter about the possible suitors of her mother but the other part didn't seem to bother at all as I looked at Sarada expectantly. If she was bewildered by my questions she didn't say anything as she seemed to be lost in her thoughts, trying to picture them possibly.

"Deidera is tall like you. He have blond hairs like Ino aunty. But they are darker then hers. His hairs are even longer than Mama and he ties it in a ponytail. Mama thought he was a girl when she first met him."

She grinned at the memories as I crossed out this name. He was definitely out of question as he was blonde.

"Deidera is good but Sasori is the best. He always makes jokes and he sings very nicely. He is pretty like a girl. And his red hairs are much better than Deidera's."

I chocked on my drink as I coughed slightly before swallowing the information. This was the guy I was looking for. Sarada continued speaking though as she narrated some story about how Sasori used to take her to the amusement park and how much fun she had with him. I didn't pay much attention though as I crushed the plastic glass in my hand. So not only Sakura was possibly going out with this guy but my daughter seemed to love him too. The images of him being her step dad rose into my mind as I frowned deeply. Hell no. I won't let this happen.

"PAPA!"

I looked in front as I just realised she had been calling my name for a while as I looked at her finished drink before getting up and motioning her to do the same.

"Let's go the amusement park."

/

Sakura's POV

I rose on my toe as I pecked Sasori lightly on the cheek before he blushed and took my hands in his.

"I really had a great time with you Sakura."

"Me too."

I wasn't lying as it was true. I couldn't recall the last time I laughed so much and acted up my age. Sasori was really sweet and funny. I was secretly thankful that I didn't reject his proposal that day. It was just what I needed. I bid him goodbye as he walked into his apartment three doors away. I smiled as I saw him disappear into his flat before taking out my cellphone. I rang Sasuke immediately and told him that I was back as he said a simple okay in response before hanging up. Typical. I got inside and changed my clothes as quickly as I can just in time for the doorbell to ring. His house was good twenty kilometres away from here. How did he reach here so fast? I tied my hairs in a messy bun before scurrying off to the front door and unlocking it.

"Mama!"

Sarada hugged my waist tightly as I bowed down and kissed her cheeks before allowing her to come in. I was surprised when I saw Sasuke just standing silently by the door. Usually he would take off after dropping her. I asked him if he wanted to come in as he got inside without uttering a single syllable. He seemed to be preoccupied with his thoughts. He sat on the couch without a word as I got into the kitchen to prepare some coffee. I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with his presence. Seeing my ex-boyfriend after I just came back from an amazing date with an amazing guy was just too surreal. I got back into the drawing room after the coffee was made as I kept the tray and offered him.

"Thanks."

He gave a monosymbolic answer as I sat on the other couch.

"Mama we went to the amusement park today!"

Sarada exclaimed with joy as she gave Sasuke her adorable grin and he smirked in response. I smiled as I looked between the duo. This was really unexpected. I would have never tapped him to be the type to go to an amusement park ever.

"Really? Lucky you!"

I gushed as she giggled and told me that she also ate her favourite cotton candy and rode the Ferris wheel with him. I couldn't help but chuckle at the image of Sasuke riding in that as he glared at me. I bit my lip to stop but I couldn't help it as I burst into laughter. He rolled his eyes at me as he looked away.

"That's wonderful that you guys had so much fun. I could never get your Papa to go to the amusement park with…."

I paused as I realised the words coming out of my mouth. It was too late though. Both Sasuke and Sarada were giving me the look. Hers was an excited, curious one and his. His face was masked with an unreadable expression as I looked down. The wave of nostalgia hit me as I fisted my pajama before giving a smile to Sarada.

"Well it's great that you had so much fun today but honey you need to sleep now. It's getting late."

It was nine o'clock only but I wanted to break the icy atmosphere which loomed upon the room. If she would get to sleep Sasuke would leave and I could possibly be relieved. On the cue Sarada let out a big yawn as she rubbed her eyes sleepily and nodded. To my surprise she walked out into her room after giving us both a goodnight kiss. I didn't have to worry for her dinner as I was sure that Sasuke would have already fed her in some nice French cuisine.

A heavy silence donned upon the two of us as the only sound was the sipping of the coffee from the cup. I kept my gaze locked to the cup as I didn't want to look at him. Today was the first time we got a chance to have a light and pleasant conversation but I went further and ruined it. Why couldn't I keep my damned mouth shut?

"Who is Sasori?"

I almost spat out my coffee as it burned my tongue before a horrified expression crossed my face. Did he saw me today? Did Sarada tell him about him? I knew it was a bad idea to lie to him about that patient thing but Ino convinced me that if Sasuke knew I was going out on a date he would never let me live that down. In her words, he would probably label me as the irresponsible mother. I cooled myself as I stared back at him.

"He is my neighbour. The one who used to babysit Sarada."

"And?"

I was sure now that he knew about my date with Sasori. Maybe he was in the area today. That's why he got here so quickly. I didn't want him to give me a third degree as I gulped down the black liquid in one swift motion. He was already through with his.

"What do you mean?"

I asked bluntly as he looked straight into my eyes.

"I saw you with him."

I knew it. I sighed as I shook my head with disbelief. Ino was right. He was going to be all judgemental now and give me a lecture on good parenting.

"You didn't have to lie to me."

He spoke again to my sheer surprise as I looked up at him with confusion. He didn't seem angry though. Upset was the best word to put a label on to it.

"I don't mind."

Did I hear him correctly? My jaw practically dropped to the floor as he shrugged.

"It's your life. You can date whoever you want."

I couldn't have been more taken aback by his remark as I gulped and took a heavy breath. This was not what I imagined. But he was right in a way. We both had nothing in common except Sarada and we had no right whatsoever to mingle into each other's life. I just never imagined Sasuke to be so understanding.

"I am sorry. I should have told you. I didn't know how you will react."

"We are not together Sakura."

"Right."

I let out a shaky breath as his eyes seemed to say otherwise. It made me think he was not speaking the entire truth. I got up and picked up my cup as my hands trembled a little. The cup fell out of my grasp and shattered on the marble floor as it snapped Sasuke's attention towards me. I groaned and got down to pick up the broken pieces as I tried to ignore his piercing gaze.

"Ouch."

One of the tiny pieces broke into the skin of my palm as the trickle of blood started oozing out. This was just great.

"You are as clumsy as always."

I didn't realize he was by my side until I heard his voice as he took my palm in his. A shiver ran through my vein at his warm touch as he inspected the cut. I wondered if he felt the same too but before I could comprehend he spoke again.

"You need to clean this up."

He referred to my wound as I nodded to him before retracing my hand from his grip. I moved to pick up the fallen pieces before he stopped me.

"I will take care of it."

He said shortly as I got up and headed to the kitchen to wash it off with cold water. He followed me soon enough as he threw the broken glass into the bin. I turned and let out a gasp as I realised just how close he was to me. His eyes scanned me from top to bottom as I adjusted the tank top. Was he really checking me out? I licked my dry lip as his eyes stopped at them. I recognised that look. I have been on the receiving end of it a thousand of times before. My heart hammered wildly inside my rib cage at our close proximity. This was bad. Sarada was asleep. I was alone with him.

I also took the moment to admire his physique. All those years have done him good as he have gotten even more sexier than before. His shoulders were a lot broader and I could see his muscled form through his tight shirt.

'When did he take off his jacket?'

The dark stubble suited his broody personality and his lips. I bit my own as I stared at his pink ones which were drawn in a thin line. Lust was beginning to cloud my vision as I decided to leave before the situation went out of hand. But it was too late. One moment we were standing, the other he was kissing me as though his life depended on it. His lips molded perfectly with mine as I was almost knocked out of my feet by his fervent kiss but his arms encircled my waist and prevented me from falling. He flushed our bodies together as I felt butterflies exploding into my stomach. His touch was like electricity as he deepened the kiss and my hand involuntarily wrapped around his neck. I didn't have a single rational thought in my head right now.

He was overpowering me. And I loved it. He picked me up before slamming me against the wall as I gasped and he took the opportunity to shove his tongue inside my mouth. His hands were all over me as he squeezed and rubbed my clothed body. I yanked at his dark hairs as he bit my lip. He was pressing me further into the wall as our tongue battled for dominance. I was almost out of breath and I couldn't care less as it would probably be the best way to die.

I was just reminded of how good of a kisser he really was. Among other things. He finally broke from my lips as he moved his mouth towards my neck and started sucking on it. I moaned as I brought him close and wrapped my legs tightly around him. I didn't care about anything. It has been years since I felt this sensation. I didn't realise I needed it until this moment. I was aroused like hell and I didn't give a flying fuck if Sasuke decided to fuck me right against the wall. This was what I needed.

I wanted to be fucked mercilessly. I didn't care if we both hated each other. The endpoint was that we both wanted this. This was toxic. But sanity be damned. We were both far from being normal.

My hands moved to his belt and I started unbuckling it as he placed his hands on either side of my head and stared at me with heavy lust. I opened it and unzipped his pant and moved his boxers down in one swift motion as he slid my pajama shorts and panties. He moved his hand to grab himself as slid himself into me slowly. I moaned out aloud at the sensation of both pain and pleasure as he filled me up completely. It has been years after all. Was it just me or has he gotten bigger? I didn't ponder much as he started moving sensually within me. His lips found mine again to muffle my moans as I racked my nails at his shoulders. He increased his tempo as my head hit the wall and I hissed in his mouth. He cupped my bottom to pick me up before wrapping my legs around his waist once again. This gave him more leverage as he indeed fucked me senselessly. After a while I couldn't keep up with his insane speed and strength as I limped around him. He broke our kiss and his eyes met mine as he nestled my nose with his. His smouldering look pushed me off the edge as I saw stars and came hard around him. He didn't stop though as he kept staring at me wildly. He seemed just as insatiated as me. Was it possible that he too was never with someone all these years? I didn't think about it much as he kept hitting my sweet spot again and again. Did he still remember that? His left hand traced my backbone before it rested on a familiar area and he grazed his hand over it. His name was still inked over my body and I tried not to relish on his gentle touch there as he thrusted even more harder than before.

I didn't know if I would get this chance again as I brought my hand to lift his shirt shakingly. He caught my hand as he nestled his head in the crook of my neck and gave a fairly hard thrust as I gasped. I was about to come the second time. I tried to muster the last ounce of control as I pushed his head away lightly and succeeded in lifting his shirt up this time. I came again then as I dropped my hand and he crashed his lips on me once again. I saw white all over just as he reached his own climax. He thrusted a few times before he too was spent completely. I didn't dare look at him as I rested my face on his shoulder. Now that we both had come down from our high the reality was sinking in. I had sex with Sasuke. When our daughter was sleeping right next door. We both let out heavy breathes as we stayed in the same position. He was still inside me as I tried not to think about it right now. I didn't know who moved first but I felt him slipping from inside me as I unwrapped my legs and held the wall to balance myself. I was feeling very sore now that it was over. He wasn't gentle and it had been a really long time for me. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket as he wiped himself and passed it to me. I too cleaned myself up and returned it to him as he threw it into the trashcan. I saw the red marks of my nails on his neck and arms as he washed his hands in the sink before looking away.

"Are you ok?"

I almost jumped at his husky voice as he noticed me leaning by the wall and I nodded.

'No you jerk. You fucked me like an animal and I am pretty sure I can't walk straight tomorrow.'

He refused to meet my eyes as he looked at the ground.

"I should go."

You know what's the worse thing a guy could do? Leaving immediately after having sex with a girl. But our situation wasn't ideal. It was just a heat of moment thing. We were both driven by the lust. And now I wanted nothing more than him to leave as soon as possible.

"Yeah."

I mumbled as we both walked out of the kitchen. I would never be able to look at it the same way again. I peeked into Sarada's room to find her sleeping as a thought crept into my head. We didn't use protection. Shit! I mentally made a note to rush into the medical store early in the morning to take after pill. Sasuke pulled on his jacket as he gave me a brief glance. As I watched his retreating back I couldn't help but stop him as I asked.

"You kept it."

He paused but didn't look back as I was well aware that he knew what he was talking about. He looked over his shoulder as he gave a small smirk.

"I can say the same for you."

And he was gone in a moment as the door shut behind him and I let myself a moment of weakness and slumped on my knees. I didn't know what was more bothersome. The fact that I just had sex with Sasuke or the fact that my name was still tattoed over his chest after all these years.

/

Before anyone start to lash out on me over the last scene that it shouldn't have happened or it was not practical. Let me clarify something. Some relations borderline on love-hate. I say this from my own personal experience. One minute you can be mad at them the other you could be kissing the living daylights out of them. Sasusaku are like that in my story. They have a complex relationship. Yes they hate each other but that doesn't stop them from lusting each other. It is the human tendency. It was a sort of angry sex. You can see that all they do is fight in this story so it was a way to release tension. But that doesn't mean that they would be having sex all the time they meet. No. And NO She did not cheat on Sasori as he is not her boyfriend and they went on a single date. Their thoughts will be clarified in next chapter. This scene was necessary to progress the story and you will find later on.

As always read and review.

Positive criticism is always appreciated.