CHERRY BLOSSOM

*5*

Tina came back to the hammock, she saw no one. So she sat on one of the hammock. She started swinging it slowly. Her head bent backward, closed eyes.

Her mind flashed those painful happy memories with Mil. How they used to spend time, how they kissed everytime they looked into each other's eyes, how Mil carried her in his strong arms, how they used to sit on a swing and laugh their hearts out.

Tina leaned on the string of the hammock and said "Are you happy now Mil? After staying with me for 6 years... You disappeared. You made my life so much happy then suddenly you broke me. You took away my smile, my heart everything. You only used me, and me being a dumb girl gave my entire soul to get back your love. Why you made me like this Mil? Why? Why it is so hard to accept new ones? Why did you arise the trust issues within me? I was not like this Mil... You... Only you made me this. A cold hearted stone. That day you promised me you'll look at me in my wedding outfit, I was so happy... I even had jitteries in me. But little did I know that those jitteries were only to realise you were cheating behind my back. You made a girl pregnant, you also cheated on her. Why Mil why... Why did you made me hate the word love? Why can't I have someone new in my life anymore?" Tina's tears rolled down from the doe eyes.

Her hammock stopped, she felt someone behind her. She immediately wiped away her tears, her head was locked by a hand.

"Don't... Stay like that"

The person pushed the hammock. It started swinging.

"Pour your heart out doctor"

It was Sara. Tina looked behind her, Sara was smiling at her. She glared at her

"I said na to stay away from me?"

"I can't... Maybe after listening to your story... I think I can't move away now"

"How dare you to invade my privacy"

"I didn't... It was you who didn't notice my presence.. I was here only sitting there the whole time. You came here and said those words. What can I do?"

Tina looked away. She stopped the hammock and stood up.

"From next time don't listen what am I saying... Just don't.. "

Tina went away. Sara sat on the hammock, she again looked up and smiled "Dad... She's stubborn right... My stubborn baby.. Don't worry I'll take all your pain in me and wash it away together. You and me."

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"Yah Tu... I'm sorry I was busy this week"

"It's ok love.. I was just worried about you... You ok na?"

"Hmm.. Let's meet na Tu.. I really miss you"

"Today I can't love.. Today actually my boss's mom invited me to have lunch with them"

"Huh? Boss?"

"Yah"

Ting Tong!!!

Tina went to open the door. Her eyes widened

"Tu!"

"Tina! Ho--How I mean oh my... I missed you love~~"

They both hugged each other. Tu smiled at the warm hug, but Tina was thinking something.

"Aren't you happy Tina?"

"Yes"

"Then why aren't you smiling?" Tu pouted.

"I guess she needs me.. " Sara said

"How do you know each other Tu?" Dew asked.

"She's my childhood bestie"

"Aow... That's why both are gorgeous" Sara said while looking at Tina.

Tina rolled her eyes. Cindy came and saw a girl. She's beautiful.

"Oh hello pretty girl... I guess you're the secretary of Dew?"

"Yes ma'am"

"Ohho silly girl don't call me ma'am... Call me mom"

Tu blushed. Dew shyly smiled. Sara smirked but Tina remained expressionless.

"So you're the one who stole my son's heart huh? Not going to lie, but my son is lucky that his heart went to you" Cindy giggled.

"Mom.. " Dew blushed. Tina looked at Dew, her heart was palpitating. And her fist tightened when she heard

"So when's the marriage?" Cindy teased

"Mom.... Shh" Dew hushed his mom. All giggled except Tina. Her eyes moistened, her memories flashed. She ran to the kitchen.
Sara followed her. Tu also saw that she was about to follow her but Cindy stopped her.

"Why can't they stop? Love... Love... Love.... I hate this fucking word. There's no love... No such thing exist... All are in delusion. It's just like a black magic that brainwash people." Tina grumbled, her eyes were raged in anger.

"Love is good" said a voice behind. Tina turned to see Sara. She stood straight and said "Love is a lie"

"Love is truth"

"Love is unbelievable"

"Love can be believed"

"Love makes a person hateful"

"Loves makes the bond grateful"

"Loves only means lust"

"Love means lust... Lust for soul... Cravings for purity, hungry for support, desire for honesty"

They didn't realised the position they're in. Both are so close, both staring at each other. Sara smiled "As I said doctor... Love is too pure to be fake. It doesn't matter whom you're loving... It depends on how that person is treating you. How the person is cherishing you.. How the person becoming possesive on you. Being possessive is bad but being a little jealous isn't bad right. You're thinking of your friend that she'll be heart broken same as you, open your eyes doctor see them how beautiful they're looking. See the eyes talks between them, I know it's easy to say but hard to do. But if we do it by calming our heart anything is possible. I'm not saying you're jealous.... You're concerned. Basic difference in it. Rude being rude showing rudeness all are the fundamental signs of how the person misbehaved with you. Love is a good thing if it's the right person"

Sara winked and whispered "Now go to your friend, she's waiting for you", she went away. Tina thought what she was doing. Exactly. She's not jealous, she's concerned about her friend's life but that doesn't mean she can snatch the happiness from her.

Tina came out to see Dew and Tu being smiley and blushy. Tina sighed. She was going on a wrong way, thanks good gracious Sara told her. Rather we can say Sara helped her.

"Tina!!" Tu ran to her and hugged her waist.

"I'm sorry my love... I hid it from you... I--"

"It's ok Tu... I don't mind. I'm happy that you're happy".

Both hugged together, Tina closed her eyes, Sara smiled feeling proud of Tina that she calmed herself finally. All smiled looking at the best friends, Tina's eyes opened it directly went to the person who made her realise her mistake.

Sara's doing good guys isn't it? I'm proud of Sara❤.