Sigh. Sakura couldn't stop thinking about the interview yesterday. She keeps rolling back and forth on her bed. You would often hear her sigh. If it were to become raindrops, her room had been flooded. Then, she lay still and aimlessly looked at the ceiling.

"I'm screwed!"

She sighed again. This time she closed her eyes and allowed her mind to recall what happened.

"So Miss Kinomoto, let's start the interview. I've got two words for you. IMPRESS ME."

"Huh? Ah… Uhm… Mr. Li I don't think I'm ready for this interview. I was expecting to be questioned, interrogated even. But this, I mean you're asking me to impress you."

"Is there a problem Miss Kinomoto? What I'm asking you to do is simple. If you can't do that, then how do you expect me to think that you are fit for this job?"

"Well, I…"

I can't tell him that it was my father who sent the application. And I could never tell him that I did not even go through the proper process, which I do not understand myself.

"I'm waiting Miss Kinomoto."

Syaoran got really impatient. Earlier he thought she was dumb. Now he thinks she might be a retard. She had not said anything sensible since she came into the room. He has not gotten over his frustration from the other applicant and now this. Surely his father had a valid reason for recommending her. He looked at Sakura and almost instantly, his anger vanished. She is such a beauty he can't help but ignore her odd actions.

"Arrrggg! This is crazy!"

Sakura was startled when Syaoran suddenly shouted. His frustration is very evident in his voice. She knows he is not impressed at all. How could he? She had not said anything sensible at all. She'd rather leave the room and forget about her employment than further sink into the drainage of stupidity. Talk about impressing your future boss!

"I'm sorry Mr. Li. Will you allow me to assist Ms. Kinomoto out of this room?" The lady in suit intervened after seeing both her boss and Sakura's opposite expressions.

"No Meilin. We need to finish this interview. I don't want to ruin my schedules just because someone can't even talk properly. I wonder how she even passed the initial interview."

Sakura's eyes widened in horror. He said initial interview! Oh My God! This is it. I'm doomed. I should have not come.

"Meilin, please leave us. I'll call you once we are done."

"Certainly Mr. Li."

Meilin left the room. After the door was closed, the silence was deafening. She can even hear her own heartbeat. It's beating irregularly. Don't panic, she told herself.

"Now that we are alone Miss Kinomoto, or should I call you Sakura?"

"Either is fine Mr. Li."

"All right Sakura. Tell me, how did you know my father?"

"You're father? I… I… I don't."

Sakura looked confused at the question. She's still confused after answering it. How would she know his father?

"Cut the chase Sakura. Give me an honest answer. Now!"

Sakura almost jumped out of the seat when Syaoran shouted. When she heard footsteps she looked up. Syaoran left his chair and is walking towards her. His expression is unreadable. She can't see any emotion in his eyes. But she can feel the burning sensation by how he is staring at her. Syaoran came closer. He almost stopped in the middle of the room when he smelled Sakura's scent. Hmmm… Cherry blossoms… How rare. How enchanting. He closed his eyes tight to get rid of the sensation. He needs to know why this woman, this alluring yet stuttering woman, was recommended by his father. Surely, there is a great reason behind it. His father had never looked at another woman other than his mother. He must know. Syaoran stopped a few inches from where Sakura was seated. Then he leaned forward. He can feel Sakura's erratic breathing brushing against his cheek. So warm, so caressing, so… so… so… Stop! Focus Syaoran. Focus!

"Would you still deny knowing my father Sakura?"

Sakura's eyes blinked a couple of times. She does not understand what is going on. This is an interview. Is this how they interview people around here? Ah! His scent. It's making me feel dizzy. He is too close, it's suffocating. But I'm loving it. I want to touch him.

"Did you not hear my question?"

She's not hearing him. She can only hear her heart beating so fast, faster than her own breathing. Can I touch you Li? Will you hold me? Can I…

"Are you…" Touch. She placed her fingers on his cheek. So warm, she caressed his cheeks. Syaoran gasp at Sakura's action. He was taken aback. He did not expect this. She's a temptress. Is this why my father recommended her? But, her touch is tingling. This sensation, I want this. He closed his eyes to savor the unexplainable feeling. Sakura's vision was clouded. Li… He's allowing me to touch him. I… I… Why?... Syaoran could not take it anymore. He cupped Sakura's face and kissed her. The kiss was not intense but it wasn't a light kiss either. She kissed him back. He pulled her up to deepen the kiss.

Snap! Sakura's eyes flew open. No! She pushed Syaoran and she stepped back. No! What's going on? She looked at Syaoran. She saw compassion, hurt and surprise altogether in his eyes. I need to run away. This is wrong. Oh God why did this happen? Sakura headed towards the door. Her tears are about to fall. Why? Oh my god! This is… No!

Sakura sat up. She shook her head. It was my fault. If I had not touched him, if I had not stutter, if I had focused on the interview, it would not happen. I would not have seen the hurt in his eyes. Sigh. How should I tell Dad about this? He will surely ask me again since I did not tell him anything yesterday when he asked. This is crazy! No! The kiss was not crazy. I did not think a kiss would be that mind-blowing. Stop! I should stop thinking about it. Instead I should find another job. Yeah. I should do that.

Syaoran was reading his favorite book. His mother Yelan gave him this book as a gift on his 15th birthday. This is a special book. Whenever he is exhausted, frustrated or depressed he would run to the book's aid. It is his stress ball. Every negative feeling he has disappears after reading the book. Since the incident with Sakura, he had read the book 5 times. Still, he can't get rid of the emotion that he felt when he kissed Sakura.

"I hate that woman! This is stupid."

No, he does not hate her. He desired her the moment he set his eyes on her photo. But he won't give in. Not again. There is definitely something between her and his father. He is determined to find that out. He can't get the information from his father. He respects him that much so he won't force the information out from him. However, he can get it from Sakura. He had decided to hire her. The closer she is, the easier it would be for him to find out.

"I will find out everything Sakura and prove it to myself that you are not worth my time. You are not worth the attention that you're getting from me right now. This is purely nuisance. I will find out the truth."

Syoaran then continued reading the book. His emotions are all over the place again. Whenever he thinks or speaks of Sakura's name, his composure is wrecked. He pressed the intercom.

"Yes, Mr. Li?"

"Meilin, call the other applicants and thank them for their time. Then contact Kinomoto and inform her to start Monday next week. You know the rest so please take care of it."

Syaoran sighed after speaking to Meilin. He started massaging his temple. It's throbbing. And he is preparing himself to go through this ordeal everyday once Sakura will start.

"I will solve this and drop the topic. I might need a vacation soon."

Sigh.

That's it for the second chapter. Review please! Thanks!