Thanks for all the love you guys. You truly are the best.

Guest- You will know the reason why she didn't tell him. As I told in last chapter, there is a story behind it.

Mimi- I don't know if five years is a big gap or not but it is necessary for my story to play out. They are wrong but you will know soon enough why she is doing this.

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Five Years later

Sakura's POV

I adjust the hem of my purple shirt and smoothen its wrinkles before pulling over my strapless sandals. I take a quick glance in the mirror and smile. My reflection shows a confident woman who is sure about her life. I am dressed in stripped lavender shirt and white skinny jeans and my pink hairs are done in a high ponytail with few messy strands falling over my shoulder. I look sophisticated. I immediately check my wrist watch and pick up my handbag before rushing out of my room.

"Mama! You are late."

I smile sheepishly at my five year old daughter who is sitting by the dining table and eating her sandwich. I served her breakfast before going to get ready. She is dressed up in her school uniform. A pair of burgundy shirt and skirt. Her silky raven hairs are done in two tiny ponytails and I inwardly gush at how adorable she is.

"Sorry sweetie. I couldn't find my sandals."

I tell her as she looks at me with innocence and smiles. She then picks up her glass of milk and drinks from it. I pour myself a glass of orange juice from the jug and quickly grab the remaining cheese sandwich. It is 7:20. Her school starts at 8:00 and there is still a plenty of time. Unfortunately I have to report to my clinic at 7:30 and I am sure that I am going to be late today.

After we are done eating I pick up her bag and keys and lock the flat behind us. I still live in the apartments Ino and I rented all those years back. Ino moved out two years ago when her boyfriend Sai asked her to move in with him. At first she was adamant to stay with us but I told her that it will be fine and I have Sarada to keep me company. The rent was a bit high for single person but I assured her that I could afford it. It took us seven minute ride before her kindergarten came into view. I have enrolled her this April just after she turned five. She went to play school for two years before that so she didn't whine or cry unlike other kids her age. She was a bit reserved as compared to other children and didn't interact with strangers much. I am pretty sure she didn't inherit this trait from me. Sure I was shy as a kid but I never missed an opportunity to make friends. I was extremely lucky that my daughter was so smart and mature. She never cried for petty things or threw tantrums. But a part of me wished she would.

I kissed her on cheek and hugged her tightly not letting her go before she started squirming under my grip.

"Too tight Mama.."

Oops. I broke free from her as she gave me a toothy grin and I opened the car door to let her go. I stayed glued on the spot until she entered the premise of her building and out of my sight. It took me ten minutes to reach the clinic. I was fortunate enough to land a job nearby her school. I was a physiotherapist and worked in the three point physiotherapy clinic. It was one of the best clinics in Tokyo and I prided myself on working there.

"Good morning Matsuri."

I greeted my receptionist as she smiled and wished me back before I entered in my office. It was a traditional medium sized room, neither too fancy nor shabby but a suitable place for me. There was a knock on my door before it flung open to reveal my co-worker Karui. A dark complexioned twenty eight year old. A bit temperamental but soft hearted. She has been working here for four years and we got along quite well.

"Sak. You are late."

She pointed out firmly as I shrugged before checking my schedule for today. My first appointment was at eight so I didn't have much to worry about. She kept a red folder on my desk as she spoke.

"This is the file of Mr. Yukimura. You have to free a slot for him. He is our important patient."

"Why? Where are you going?"

I asked her as I flipped through the pages of his file. Fifty two age. Arthritis. Karui blushed slightly as she adjusted her throat.

"Well today is our first anniversary and Chouji have made reservations at seven."

Shit. I forgot it was her wedding anniversary. This was also one of the reason why we got along very well. She was wife of one of my oldest friend. Chouji have sprained his leg and came to get my help but I was busy with other patient and Karui attended to him. They went out for a year before getting married last year.

"Wow. Happy anniversary. I am so sorry. It slipped out of my mind."

"It's ok Sak. I know you have a lot going on. "

She convinced me with a smile as I nodded before beaming at her.

"As an apology, I will cover up your appointments after five. And don't you say otherwise."

I lifted a finger to shush her before she can protest and she threw her hands up in defeat.

"Fine. You win."

"Girls sorry to disturb this heart touching moment but we have got patients to attend to."

We both snapped our heads to find Karin standing by the door with folded hands as she glared at us. Karui immediately rushed towards her cabin and I picked up the file as I threw an apologetic smile at Karin. She may seem like a bitch with her tone and sarcastic remarks but she was a sweetheart. She was Naruto's cousin and it was he who introduced us at his birthday party three years back and I got an interview here. She was suspicious by nature and it took a lot of time before I was able to gain her trust and befriended her.

It was only us three who ran this place. Its founder Shizune was now working in Senju hospitals and left it in our hands a year back.

"Karin, what are you doing?"

It was my time to ask as I noticed her now sitting in the lobby with Forbes magazine. She raised her eyebrow as she turned the magazine towards me.

"How can somebody be so dreamy Sak?"

She has stars in her eyes now as I rolled my eyes at her. I didn't bother looking at the page as I already knew about whom she was taking about.

"Don't you have work to do?"

"Nah. My client cancelled on me due to some shitty function to attend to. I am free till eleven."

Lucky bitch. I didn't voice out my thought as she was engrossed in the magazine once again. Worshipping the man in black. Sasuke always had fangirls in school and in college but now when he was one of the top businessman of world his fan following have sky-rocketed. He was doing more than fine it seems as he was always in the news for some reason or other. He has made a generous fund for the UNICEF this year and those people won't stop gushing about him now. How ironic when he himself has a daughter he might never know about. I know that it was wrong of me to not tell him about his daughter. Even though he wasn't a good guy but he has every right to know. But in my defence, I tried to tell him.

"You have to tell him Sakura…"

I sat numbly on my sofa after my tears have dried out. It has been few hours since I learned about my pregnancy and I was still too shell shocked. I mentally agreed with Ino and decided to swallow my pride and talk to him. I know he was in touch with Naruto but this was something between us and I don't want a third persons interference in it. It was next morning when I ringed the number I have taken from Naruto. After few rings it was picked up and my heart skipped a bit.

"Hello Sasuke.."

It was silent for a while before I heard a voice. But it was definitely not his.

"Who is this?"

It was a female voice and my pulse increased rapidly. As far as I knew Sasuke never gave his phone to anybody. Not even me when we were together. I gathered myself and spoke.

"Is this Sasuke Uchiha's number?"

"Yes it is. And who might you be?"

She asked in an American accent and I took a deep breath as I spoke once again.

"I am Haruno Sakura. It's very urgent. Please let me talk to him once."

There were few muffled noise as I heard her calling out his name. My heard skipped a beat when I heard his voice in the background.

"Tell her to fuck off."

I felt as I have been stabbed in my heart at his words as my legs wobbled visibly. I knew that he won't exactly be delighted to hear from me but didn't he understand that if I called him after everything that went on, it must be really important.

"You heard him sweetie. Now please don't waste our time anymore."

I was pretty sure I heard her call him 'baby' before she hung up. I slipped on the ground and tried not to cry. Here I was alone scared and pregnant and there he was possibly fucking other woman. And it has only been a month since we broke up.

I ignored all this and tried calling him again after few days but everytime I tried, it was redirected to some secretary or assistant and they won't let me talk to him.

"Please sir. This is really important. I just need thirty seconds."

"Miss. He has specifically told us to not let a Sakura Haruno through. "

"I am fucking pregnant with his child!"

There. I said it. Tears were rolling down my cheek by now as I heard a low chuckle after few seconds.

"Geez. I knew you were crazy but to this extent. When will you sluts learn your place? Only after his money."

I didn't bother to listen anymore and cut the call as I couldn't believe it. Has Sasuke told them that I was desperate? Has he called me crazy? Does he think I was after his money?

And at that very moment I made my decision. I will never bother him again. Never. If he wants to do nothing with me then fine. I won't disturb him anymore. I gave him his chance. I sure as hell won't give him again.

I mentally smacked myself and shook my head to get rid of the old memories. Sasuke was a closed chapter in my life now. He wanted fame. He wanted money. He wanted status. He got it. I was probably just a time pass for him. But I have something which his money can never compete with. My daughter was worth more than anything he ever owned. And he will never have her. He had a chance and he blew it away. He won't be spared a second chance.

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Sasuke's POV

I tapped my finger rhythmically over the polished glass table as I listened to Mr So. and so as he presented a conference about some kind of device which will produce even cleaner water in household. If my board of members gave their approval then Uchiha tech. would produce it to the mass. I only half listened as I have the notion of what it was about. It was just another money making sham to fool unsuspecting people. What a waste of time. I motioned him to stop with my hand as he looked nervous and stopped his blabbering. I have rejected his proposal twice but my PA convinced me to atleast listen to his presentation once before making a final decision. Five minutes. Just five minute and I was done with his shit.

Without a word, I got up as nine pair of eyes stared at my retreating form. No one had the guts to stop me or say something as I walked out of the conference room. A moment later I heard footsteps and I didn't have to turn to know that it was my PA.

"That was rude, even for you Sasuke."

"It's Mr. Uchiha for you Kabuto."

I firmly told him as I entered into the elevator and pressed the eighteenth floor. Kabuto have been my father's PA before his death six years back. He was experienced so I decided not to bother with appointing a new one. I was glad I did that as I have no clue what was going on in the company when I have to takeover in the middle of college. I have to come to California all the way from Tokyo where the headquarters of Uchiha corporation were present. My parents were divorced when I was just eight and I lived with my mother all my life who was a famous interior designer in Japan. My elder brother lived with my father but when he refused to run our father's business and got into law school, then everything fell on me. I was to be the heir but after my father's sudden death I have to leave the country in abrupt hurry. From then on it is all a blur as I went to dozen of meetings, talked to a lot of people, got enrolled in business school here and dealt with the mess my father left. I was so busy these past few years that I haven't gone to my native country once. My mother visited me and my brother in holidays but I didn't have the timely leisure to go back to Japan.

I left quite a few things back there including my heart which will always belong to one annoying woman. She probably hates me now, but I didn't have another choice. I had no time to play romance when everything was a big mess. The company was on verge of bankruptcy then. Probably the reason why my father got heart attack. Thankfully my brother was a lawyer and he was good at his job. All that was in past now as our company is in top ten firms of the world. I feel a smug satisfaction on knowing that it was all my doing and effort.

I take a chance to glance at my phone and notice hundreds of messages. I ignore all and only reply to my brother who has invited me for dinner at his place.

Dinner at eight. Izumi insists. Saoki will be happy.

Ok.

I reply him shortly as I open another message. This one is from Naruto.

Bastard you are coming now no matter what. I will only get married once in my lifetime you know. It has been years. It will make Mikoto aunty happy too. Itachi always comes by unlike you, arrogant ass. And pick up the phone this time. You know how much I hate typing.

I snort. Typical Naruto. He told me a month back how he proposed to Hinata and she said yes. Despite myself, I feel sorry for her. She will be struck eating ramen for the rest of her life. I was happy for him though. Unlike me, Naruto was a bright, happy and loving person. I fucked up the only chance I had at love. I was bound to remain celibate for the rest of my life. I wonder if she found someone. Of course she would. She was always a head turner. She stole a lot of hearts in school, including mine. One of the main reason I never wanted to return was her. I was afraid of seeing her again. Meeting her again. I know it is very unlike me. The great Sasuke Uchiha scared? What has the world come to? Naruto will mock me if I ever tell him. Luckily no one knows how much influence she have on me. How much I love her. How weak I can be just for her. I don't know how I will react if I saw her with someone else. I have never bothered to ask Naruto about her. A couple of times when he tried to bring up her name, I snapped at him and he didn't risk it again.

My possessive selfish mind has always seen her as mine. She was mine even though we were in different continent. I scrolled up to the old messages and noticed that Naruto's wedding was just a week from now. I mentally checked my schedule and decided to make a few phone calls. This was ridiculous. I was Sasuke Uchiha and I won't let a girl rule my life anymore. It was all in the past. She can do whatever she wants. I have made my decision. I am going back to Japan.

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Little does Sasuke know the effect his decision will have on everyone. I know not much of baby Sarada but you will see more of her in next chapter. I will be mixing first person POV and general POV later on. I hope few things were clarified here but it isn't the full story.

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~Sora