Been a while since Sasuke kun left me.

"You're annoying."

That's all he said before closing the door right on my face.

I continuously knocked,  shouted,  wept but all in vain. I heard him raising the sound of his music systems. I felt my heart sank. Everything was pointless now.

"Maybe he found someone more beautiful? Or was he craving for a sexy body? "

As far as I knew him, he never really showed any interest in girls. Even though he is pretty famous. I waited so long to propose him. I had a stupid crush on him since my school days. And we were dating for few months now... So what went wrong?

"Maybe he is gay?"

Weird thoughts stuck my mind.

"Nah it can't be. Or is it true? "

Picking myself up from his doorstep I somehow managed to drag my tired worn-out body towards my apartment.  Taking out the keys I pushed it against the keyhole unlocking it. Keeping the door wide open I tumbledown and fell on the floor feeling weak. 

I screamed not cause my knee was scratched and it was bleeding. But cause I felt a deeper pain somewhere else. It was my feelings which was made fun of.  I cried and screamed both at the same time.

Making a fist I banged it against the floor. My breathing was getting heavier due to all the overwhelming emotions. My vision was blurry. I felt something hard in my ring finger. And looked at it blankly for awhile before remembering what it actually was.

"Sign of my love. "

Taking it out I threw it as far as I could. I don't even remember in which direction. I laid there the whole night. Weeping until tears dried up. All old memories started popping up inside my brain. It was nothing less than a nightmare. I coughed. My voice was choked as my throat was getting scratched due to all the shouting. I was thirsty but I hardly cared. While thinking about all these when I drooped off to sleep I don't know.... But the next morning I woke up with a phone call. My eyes were all red and swollen. My mouth was dry. Somehow I managed to speak.

"Hello... Mom? How are you? "

The voice came out peculiar as I tried not to cry and stop my emotions getting better of me. I bite my lower lips as it shakes. I don't want to make them worry.

Mom :  Sakura are you alright?? Am so worried about you... You didn't even picked up my calls yesterday. God Child I gave you 20 missed calls!!

Me :  Really?... Sorry I felt asleep. Was too tired.

Mom :  How can you be so careless? You know we get worried. You're living all alone.

Me :  Gotta go and get ready for work mom. Bye.

Mom :  But....

I cut the call before she could complete.

"Sorry mom... "

I stood in front of the basin and  washed my face. And tidied myself up.

"Maybe I should try talking him today"

After changing my clothes I locked the main door I start climbing down the stairs. Didn't even felt like having breakfast. I had skipped yesterday's dinner as well. Everything was so dead inside me. I picked up my speed as I got closer to his house. I pressed the bell but no one answered. I found the door was locked. I thought of waiting before  a neighbor lady confirmed me that he left the town this morning.... Forever.... I was disheartened. I took a cab to the hospital. Even though it was 15-20 minutes walking distance. But today was different. Even 5 minutes was 5 hours to me. That what the cab took to reach the hospital. Though I was inside the cab for five minutes I felt it was forever. Using the small makeup mirror inside my bag I did a quick touch up. Before paying the driver and getting off. I didn't really wanted anyone to know what happened.... They would just pity me. None can help me.

The working hours seemed to be so long. Worst thoughts were coming in my tiny brain. Which was about to blast on anyone and everyone.

"So it was all true. Am indeed annoying for him"

I took my anger out on few nurses, ward boy and even fellow doctors. None was spared. And instead of reducing my anger went on increasing. Not on anyone but on myself.

"Am so useless."

I was busy scolding a nurse who came to ask me a simple question and was confused about something so wanted to clarify it. When our most senior doctor lady Tsunade entered the room. She was really disappointed with my behavior and heard complains against me. And now this....
She ordered the nurse to leave us alone before keeping her palms on my desk with a bang.

Lady Tsunade :  What's wrong with you?? She is a newbie! Can't you see that?

Me :  *annoyed* Am I the only doctor here?? *raising from my chair* To be disturbed??

Lady Tsunade :  No!  But you're the only doctor after Shisune whom I trust the most and my best student.

She felt proud and concerned at the same time while saying this. I was almost at the verge of crying.

"What did I do just now?"

I broke in tears only to be warmly hugged by her. I buried my face inside her breast. As tears rolled down from my eyes. Soon we both were hugging each other. Rubbing off my tears I looked into her eyes.

Me :  Am so sorry.....

Tsunade :  Care to tell me what exactly happened?

Me :  *trying to stop my emotions* S-Sasuke kun left me...

Tsunade :  Darn him! *makes a fist* and you're crying for an asshole like him?? My dear you're making yourself unworthy don't do that.

Me :  I-I need time.

Tsunade :  Take as much time as you need but get over it.

I nodded before hastily exiting the room. Soon I reached the apartment and was laying on my bed after eating some of the instant ramen. I moved around the bed trying to find a comfort spot. But failed. Getting up I sat down on the floor burying my head in my knees. My tears has changed into anger now. I started questioning the whole existence of Sasuke.

I heard my cell phone ring. I knew its my mom. I was not really up to it. I ignored the call. Until it started ringing again. Taking it in my hand I threw it against the wall breaking it. That sound was enough to snap me out of everything bringing me back to reality. I think the receive button got pressed by mistake cause of the crash. A voice came from the other side of the phone.

"Hello? Sakura? "

How can I do this? To my own people? Those who always cared about me? Why am I running away from them?? Cause of a piece of shit?! I graped hold of my cell phone. The screen was cracked. I put it against my ear. Before saying....

Me :  Yea mom?

Mom :  You alright? Lady Tsunade told me about your breakup.

Me :  I wasn't until now. Love you mom..

Mom :  Love you too.

After our chat was over I felt refreshed and renewed. No more running after the past. From now on I will live in the present. Sasuke was never worthy for my unconditional love. So why cry over him? Am going to love myself  from this very day.

"Shannaro!! "

Till now whatever I narrated took place three months ago. And I did keep my promise I almost forgot about the existence of Sasuke. Who never came back. I started enjoying my life with my friends. Though he remained somewhere inside a corner of my brain but only as hatred.

Current time....

In the morning I work with Ino, Miss Shisune and Lady Tsunade in the hospital. I give training to my juniors. Look after my patients and even try to research about new medicines. We even opened a special clinic for children where we deal with their psychological problems. Due do fast pace of the modern era the children are dealing with a large amount of mental pressure. Which are leading them to depression. The suicide cases are also increasing.

So I came up with the idea for mental therapy center for children. I discussed this with my seniors who happily accepted it. Soon a small clinic was opened and it indeed succeeded in its mission. Meanwhile we are planning of making more centers in different towns and cities of Japan. I was so proud of what we were doing. Soon enough we will reach every boys and girls of Japan and help them get over their problems.

That was my morning schedule. In the evening I hit the gyms with Hinata and Tenten. I even take classes of boxing and kick boxing for my safety purpose.

Even though it was tiring it was fun to be with friends. As for night I accompanied Lady Tsunade for her sake drinking in the bar. Sometimes we even go for gambling though she always loose money in the process.

Yesterday while I was going through all the paper works Ino's cell phone starts ringing. She excused herself and went out. When she came inside the room again her face was brightly lit.

Ino :  Sakura! Tomorrow is Kiba's basketball match! And he has invited Shino, you and me. I told him that am taking Sai with me as well it would be so much fun!

Me :  Yes! Shannaro!!!

Ever since Ino started dating Sai she seems to be genuinely happy.

"Lucky"

The next day.....

As we walked around to find a suitable seat we noticed Hinata. It was really surprising for us that a shy person like Hinata would be interested in sports. Ino shouted calling her name.

"Hinata chan!! "

Hinata looks around for a while before finally noticing us. She waved happily. We took the empty seats beside her.

Me :  Never knew you were interested in sports?

Hinata :  No.... It's just that.... Um.. *blushes*

"Why she acting weird? "

My eyes wondered until it fell on a yellow haired basketball player. Hinata was not even able to remove her eyes from him.

"He seems to be familiar"

                      To be continued...