A Time to Remember – A CCS Fanfiction
Chapter 1: The Meeting
It was 8:00 AM on a Saturday when Sakura Kinomoto's phone went off. "Argh!" she thought, "Who could it be at this time of morning?" Sakura reached for her phone on her nightstand when she saw who was calling – her best friend, Tomoyo Daidouji. "Boy is she going to get it!" Sakura thought.
"Hello?" snapped Sakura
"Sakura-chan, it's me, Tomoyo-chan!" exclaimed Tomoyo
"Tomoyo-chan, why are you calling me at this time in the morning?" asked an exasperated Sakura
"Sakura-chan, have you not realized what day it is? It is the day of the big meeting with the corporate members of Li Corporations!"
"Oh man! I totally forgot girly-girl!" exclaimed Sakura. "I'll be over in twenty minutes."
"Hurry girl! Remember, I have the outfit that you are going to wear to the meeting?"
"Okay. Be over in a jiffy." At that, Sakura hung up the phone. How could she forget about the meeting? It was a meeting that could determine the future of her friend Tomoyo Daidouji and also of herself.
Twenty minutes later, Sakura rang Tomoyo's doorbell.
"Sakura-chan, is that you?" asked Tomoyo.
"Duh, who else is it? Hurry up and get done with whatever you need to do!" exclaimed an exasperated Sakura.
Tomoyo pulled Sakura into the house and into her studio and gave Sakura a beautiful outfit that she created, namely a gorgeous three piece suit made of satin and silk. The skirt and jacket were white and the top was white with cherry blossoms embroidered on it.
"Tomoyo-chan, you know that this is too much." Sighed Sakura
"Sakura Kinomoto! I refuse to have you going to that meeting not looking like an absolute diva. Now put that on – I have to finish your preparations." Cried Tomoyo.
"Okay, okay. As you wish!" Sakura said, knowing that she would not be able to defeat Tomoyo's reasoning.
Within ten minutes, Sakura emerged from the dressing room in the outfit that Tomoyo prepared. To state the truth, Sakura looked absolutely beautiful. Tomoyo gasped at how beautiful Sakura looked. Tomoyo was at a loss for words and simply said to Sakura, "Let's go do your hair and makeup."
Tomoyo did Sakura's hair and makeup and prepared herself. The two of them were heading out of the door when Sonomi Daidouji, Tomoyo's mom appeared. "Hey Tomoyo, hey Sakura! Good luck at the meeting today!"
"Thanks Mom!" Tomoyo said to her mom. "Sakura, let's go! We are going to be late."
Sakura and Tomoyo headed out of the door and into Tomoyo's limo. While they were on their way, Sakura asked Tomoyo "Tomoyo, why are we taking your limo instead of me driving us?"
"Well Sakura, there is so much I would love to tell you, but a lot of it cannot be told right now."
"Is that why you made the suit for me?"
"Part of the reason. You just have to make a good impression on the Senior members of the Corporation."
"Okay. As you say. But I do not get any of this."
"You will – once we arrive."
Tomoyo and Sakura arrived in front of Li Corporation and soon they were up at the meeting room.
Wei, Syaoran's butler asked the two girls who they were. Tomoyo quickly replied, "Tomoyo Daidouji and Sakura Kinomoto."
Wei turned around and said "Master Li, Master Hiragiizawa, Ms. Daidouji and Ms. Kinomoto to see you."
"Thank you Wei – you may leave" commanded Eriol.
Wei took his leave and closed the doors, leaving the four young people to themselves.
"Please take a seat" Syaoran said, and at that Tomoyo and Sakura took a seat.
"So Ms. Daidouji, Ms. Kinomoto, the reason why I invited you to this meeting along with Mr. Hiragiizawa was because we have some unfinished business." Replied Syaoran in a matter of fact way. "Mr. Hiragiizawa, Ms. Daidouji, would you be so kind so as to leave Ms. Kinomoto and myself alone until I say when the appropriate time is to come back?"
"Certainly Master Li." At that Eriol and Tomoyo left the room
"Who are you sir? What do you mean by unfinished business?"
"You know exactly who I am, just as I know who you are. Please do not ignore the obvious anymore. I know every detail about you. Nothing escapes my notice."
"Who are you? How do you know me?"
"I am the one who you loved yet denied existed because of others. I am your worst fear. I am…"
"Syaoran Li!" screamed Sakura in shock. "Why? Why must you come back to haunt me?"
"I am coming back to fulfill our destinies. Just as you have tried to ruin me, I shall make your life a living hell as they put it. No one tells me no and lives to see their wish come true."
"Li, I am sorry, but you have no control over me. It has been five years and there are better things to do with my life than bother with you." At that, Sakura got up and decided to walk to the door to leave.
"Oh, go ahead and try to leave. You won't get out of here until I am ready for you to leave. And, whether you like it or not, we are getting married in two months and you will move to Hong Kong with me. That way, we will definitely be together. There will be no escaping me this time Sakura Kinomoto." Syaoran said while laughing evilly.
"Syaoran, why are you doing this to me? Didn't we agree that we could live our lives the way we want to? Now you want to control me? Is that not too much to bear?"
"Not really. For five years I have been haunted by those tabloids that tried speculating on our separation. It has affected our family and their honor, while you were able to settle into a new life free of worry. Now is the time to pay up for what you did. There is nothing to do now except marry me – you are powerless." Syaoran said while drawing closer to Sakura.
"What are you-" asked Sakura before a pair of lips crashed into hers forcefully. "Syaoran, get off of me right now!"
"Nope, you are mine and shall be mine forever." Syaoran said before putting a gorgeous 10 carat diamond engagement ring on her finger. "You may leave me now Sakura."
"Goodbye Li. I am sorry that I ever met you." Replied Sakura
"Well Sakura, whether you like it or not, be prepared for our wedding two months from now. Make your days count. See you tomorrow."
Sakura stormed out of the room with Tomoyo following her silently. As soon as the two girls exited out the building, Tomoyo asked "What's wrong Sakura? Did he rape you?"
"What gave you that idea?"
"Well, Eriol and I heard the commotion – you are marrying him, right?"
"I have no choice. Not to mention, I am going to be stuck in Hong Kong."
"There's more to this than meets the eye. Let's go to a café, where you can tell me everything."
A/N: So that was the end of Chapter 1. How was it people? This is my first FanFic, so I am trying to have a interesting story line that is relative to what people have to go through sometimes. The story line is somewhat like Princess Hours, a Korean Drama, but different. That is, if anyone has seen the drama. Please read and review.
