Author's Note: Hi guys! This is the last and final series of Diary Trilogy. Have you noticed that there are always stories about the popular couples, like S+S? What about Meiling? Well, this is my first fan-fiction involving a minor character. Usually with fan-fiction written about Meiling, she rarely gets a happy ending. So, I decided to be nice, and make her a star of this story using a created character. I have a feeling you guys will love him just as much you love Syaoran! I hope you guys like it!
Additional Notes: Originally, this was a one-shot too, but the story itself was way too long. So once again, I broke it down into smaller chapters. I would want to thank Ryuuki for helping me with the original story. She helped me with the dialogue and the character's personality. Thanks Ryuuki! You're the best! And oh! Check out her story, "Forbidden Love" if you like raw, edgy, smutty, and lemony themes. It's the best ever!
Disclaimer: I really don't want to say it, but I guess I'll have too. I don't own CCS at all. Seriously! It doesn't belong to me! However, my made-up characters are mine!
Fan-Fiction Summary: A Story of how Meiling's life changed meeting a stranger at the store…
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Chapter 1: The Blue-Eyed Clerk
Dear Diary,
Everything and everyone has changed. Can you believe all of us are grown up now? How long has it been since I last written you? Five years? Ten years? But I have some good news to tell you though. Everyone has graduated from college, and is living successful lives. Tomoyo became a world renowned fashion designer and Eriol is president of Li Corporations. The company promotes the 'House of Daidouji' worldwide. The clothing line is not only affordable to the higher status, but also to the middle-class and the working-class as well. Currently, Tomoyo is preparing for her spring collection, and is now designing maternal clothing as well. You know why? Well, she and Eriol have been married for quite sometime, and the two are expecting in three months! I'm so happy for them! Now, the couple is just having trouble deciding who the godparents should be.
My favorite cousin, Syaoran and my best friend, Sakura are finally engaged. They're planning to tie the knot in April. I'm so happy for them! And I'm going to be the bride's maid too! Syaoran owns the Li Corporation and Sakura works part-time as Tomoyo's model. She's also a daycare instructor at a center she owns.
What about the others? Well, it's been a while since I last contacted them. The latest update is that Chiharu and Takashi are still dating. The two always bicker about Takashi's imprudent lies, but nevertheless they're in love. Takashi became an archeologist and Chiharu is a lawyer. I hear they both are currently living in Tokyo.
Rika and Terada-sensei are married and the first in our group to have a child. Who would've thought a student and a teacher in a marriage? Well, many of us knew that was gonna happen since Rika has a thing for older guys. Well, Terada-sensei is a good-lookin' teacher! I couldn't blame her! Good thing Rika has a good taste in older guys. From what I heard, Rika became an elementary school teacher, and Terada-sensei is a professor at Tokyo U.
Naoko has become the next J.K. Rowling of course. We're still a little unsure about her personal life since Naoko's always quiet when it comes to that. However, the last rumor I heard about was her being romantically linked with another famous writer named Kenta Takenata. But of course, Naoko's lips are sealed shut.
As for me, everything's fine. I'm the vice president of Li Enterprises, a smaller division of the Li Corporation. It's just a huge business that owns half of retail stores worldwide and promotes the latest electronics such as iPods. I'm happy where I am since I'm surrounded by great friends and family. But sometimes, living so independently can be lonely. I'm happy for my friends, but I always wanted someone to love me the way Syaoran loves Sakura, or the way Eriol loves Tomoyo. I have so much love in me, but I have no one to give it to.
As I walk through memory lane, thinking about how I was when I was younger, I thought Syao-kun and I would be a couple before Saku-chan came into the picture. But fate didn't plan it that way. Don't get me wrong! It wasn't like I hated Sakura, but I didn't want to loose Syaoran, despite the odds that were against me. But in the end, I realized those two were meant to be, and I couldn't be anymore happier.
For a while, I thought I wouldn't find someone like my friends. I always thought I'd be the only person with no one to share my love with. But one day, all that changed…
"Just my luck to forget. How perfect." Meiling sarcastically muttered. She searched through her pocketbook looking for a white sheet of paper. It was a list of things to do since today is Syaoran's engagement party and Meiling agreed to be the host. If only she thought about it sooner before assuming all the responsibilities.
She would've sent the maids to do the errands for her, but most of them were on vacation. Besides, she had nothing else to do and time was running out fast. She looked at the cart full of groceries and party items. She rubbed her head unsurely. "I hope this is what they want."
Just as Meiling got in line, she began putting the groceries down to get them scanned and priced. "Excuse me, ma'am." Meiling looked up to see a man with blue eyes and spiked brunette hair. He looks young, probably in his early twenties or so. He's tall, pretty lean and slightly cut with tan skin free of any blemishes. Admittedly, the clerk was handsome, but Meiling wouldn't say that out loud. "Are you hurt?" He asked.
Meiling looked at the man confusingly. What could he be talking about? "No…I'm not."
"Oh! I was sure for a moment you were an angel that fell from heaven and into my heart." He said with a seductive wink.
Meiling rolled her eyes. She emitted a soft chuckle. "That's such a pathetic pickup line. Whoever taught you how to pursue a woman, should give you your money back." She replied.
He chuckled a bit, letting a small grin spread across his face. "Hey, can't blame a healthy man for trying."
"Maybe you should try harder." Meiling said, giving away a sarcastic smile.
"Is that a challenge?" He spoke with a lazy drawl, obviously interested and perhaps a bit too anxious to take up that challenge.
"Do you think so?" Meiling asked. Her eyebrows lifted up, accepting his boldness.
"Would you like it to be?" The handsome boy grinned as his eyes scanned her clothing. Yes, she seemed perfect. The Mudd jeans and midriff quarter-length shirt exposed slender figure with a mini jacket coordinating the attire. He noticed her flat and toned stomach, and her toned arms and legs. Her flawless pale skin helped the glimmer in her sparkling ruby-brown eyes. Her long black tresses are tied into cute odangos.
Leaning in closer, he spoke with a softer tone. "I'm up for the challenge. The question is are you?" The man said.
"Please. I have better things to do than plan childish games."
"Oh really? Maybe I could show you how much of a man I can really be."
Meiling was obviously turned on by the man's charm. "Price my groceries please. You have a long line behind you." She said, pointing to dozens of people impatiently waiting to get checked out.
He smiled, obviously happed had scored a few points with such an alluring woman. He quickly checked out the items and placed them in bags. He then handed the bags to Meiling. "You still haven't answered my question you know." The man said.
"I'll give you one if I see you again." Meiling replied, handing the man her money.
"Since you're taking such sweet time, then why don't you give me a name?" The man gave her change.
"It's Meiling. And I take it your name is…" She glanced at his name tag. "Lin-Xiu."
"Correct." He said with a cheesy smile. "But I preferred to be called Lin."
"Well Lin, as I said before, you might see me again, but the odds are against you."
Shaking his head, he smiled ruefully. "If not here, then I'll make sure to catch you elsewhere. You'll have to give me an answer sooner or later. I'd say the sooner the better."
Meiling chuckled. "I don't know about that. I'm a busy woman. You'd have a hard time catching up. But I think you can take up the challenge. Well, Lin, I seriously gotta run. There's an engagement party for me to attend."
Lin's face frowned. "Ah man. And I thought I'd have my luck. Had I known you were getting married, I would've never put the moves on you."
Meiling giggled. "No silly. It's not my engagement party. It's my cousin's. You'll see me some other time."
The frown turned into a full-length smile. "Wow. For a moment, you had me scared. I guess I'll catch you later then. Be sure of it."
Meiling slowly shook her head. Lin's pathetic, but so charming and cute nevertheless. She picked up her bags and headed outside.
I never felt so intrigued by a stranger before. Lin's such a cheese-ball, but his smooth talking ways gets him 100 points. I admit he's cute—really cute. He has that sandalwood spiky brown hair with sparkling blue eyes. He's tall, lean, and got a bod on him. He's ultra-sexy. He's dressed in Western-styled clothing. I could tell with the faded denims and blue tight shirt with a work vest over it. He's flashy, but so clean cut.
Later on that evening, it was Syaoran's and Sakura's engagement party. Everyone from town was there and yeah, we had a blast. It was filled with laughter, lots of music, dancing, games, and a traditional toast. It wasn't those formal engagement parties where stuck-up people were invited. It was just a small get-together and everyone's in casual clothes. Many people bought gifts for the couple. Mine was most interesting. (I bought Sakura a skimpy lingerie outfit and Syaoran a Karma Sutra book for the fun of it. Man, you should see the looks on their faces!)
After all the fun, things began to wind down. Everyone was in their respective corners talking and laughing with their group of friends. In another corner, it's just me and the girls, talking about our love lives while holding a glass of champagne.
"Everyone has their beau, Mei." Tomoyo began. She was sipping on her tea rather than champagne. "What about you? Have you found that special someone?"
"No not yet. I'm still living the independent lifestyle as you can see." Meiling replied. She sipped on her champagne.
"You've been single for three years!" Sakura exclaimed. "There must be someone you've met by now."
"And don't give us 'I've been too busy' speech. We know you too well." Chiharu added.
All eyes stared intently at the ruby-eyed girl. "Well, I did meet someone. Today as a matter of fact." Meiling said.
The girls gasped. "Really? Who is it?" Rika asked, holding her newborn.
"Is he cute?" Naoko questioned. "Does he have a job?"
"Come on! Don't keep us in suspense!" Tomoyo cried.
"His name is Lin. He's a clerk at a store I go to quite frequently. I talked to him and we flirted. End of story." Meiling dully replied.
"What!? After the flirting, he didn't ask you out on a date?" Sakura inquired.
"What do you mean?" Meiling asked. "We just met! Besides, I doubt I'll see him again."
"At least tell us what he looks like." Chiharu added.
"He's tall, has brown hair, blue eyes, dresses in western styled clothing. What's so special about that?" Meiling asked.
"Ooh, he sounds like a cutie already." Rika said. "We should meet him."
"His name sounds so hot." Naoko said, giggling. "I would love to date somebody like him."
Meiling's mouth dropped. What are her friends thinking? "Girls! Get a grip! I just met him today! He's still a stranger! There's nothing going on!" Meiling felt red all over.
"So! Perfect time for you to start dating, Meiling. You're the only person that's single. You even said you flirted with him." Sakura said.
"Besides, the whole time since this party started, you've been out of a daze." Rika added. She smiled slyly. "I wonder if Lin's on your mind."
"Whatever. And FYI Rika, I have not been in a daze. I'm just merely exhausted from all the work I been having to do." Meiling objected. But deep down, Meiling knew that was a lie. If only she could go back to the store and talk to him once again.
"And having no time for you." Tomoyo said. "When will you start having fun?"
"When I feel like it." Meiling replied. "I'm only twenty-three-years-old. I have plenty of time to do that again. Besides, why are you guys on my case? I'm fine!"
"We're your friends and friends do that." Naoko said. She placed her champagne down. "Besides, you already know about our love lives, and we want to know yours. Is that so hard to ask?"
Meiling chuckled. Her friends are so silly sometimes. "Everything is still the same. All I did was meet a guy at the store whose name is Lin. And trust me, nothing's happening. If it was, you all would be informed long ago."
"Well, she does have a point." Sakura said.
"Thanks for being concerned, but I'm fine. You guys have your men to worry about. That's part of the reason why I like being single. But you guys will be the first one to know if anything does happen. Now end of story!"
Her friends faked a pout. "Ah, you're no fun. Party pooper." Tomoyo teased.
Meiling giggled. She gulped the remaining glass of champagne. Her friends are something. "You guys are just mad cause I can't give you good juicy details!" She laughed.
My friends are totally loony! I just met Lin and already they want to know if I'm marrying him or something. (Okay, I know I'm exaggerating, but still! That's how they think sometimes) Rika was right though. I have been out of a daze the whole time I hosted, but I couldn't help it. I mean, I've never been swept off my feet by a cheese-ball—a really cute, smooth-talking cheese-ball. The moment I met him we started clicking. That's something that rarely happens whenever I'm engaging in a flirtatious conversation with the opposite sex.
Author's Note: I think we all know who the blue-eyed boy is? Lin sounds so cute, doesn't he? Please review! I worked so hard on it! And this is one of my favorite stories to work on! Please! Please! Don't forget to review!
