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Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura. I don't own this story's basic plot – Emma Darcy with her story called 'The Italian's Stolen Bride'. I own my 'made up' characters! ;D (My note at the bottom will explain!)
And sorry, guys… there is going to be no magic for this story… because it will muck up the plot! And I'm using magic in my next story, which will be coming soon, maybe after I finish this story! Ok?
Enjoy! xxx
The Other Man
Chapter 6
The 'Cherry Blossom' restaurant was an excellent place to go and have a meal – even at any time of the day! It has been said that the food there was simply exquisite!
Syaoran led a tense Sakura to a private area where they could sit and have a nice long chat…. 'As if!' Syaoran thought heatedly. He went through the deep red curtains where a square table with a round table that rotates on top, and huge deep green chairs has been set up.
A young and attractive male waiter led them both to sit down, and placed elegant cherry blossom decorated menus in front of them. Sakura hid herself behind hers, and silent let curses fly out of her mouth, wishing that she were anywhere but here. 'Even a cinema full of scary movies seems much better!'
Once they ordered their delicious lunch, Syaoran focused his whole attention on the fiery angel of a woman seated in front of him. 'She looks so beautiful… yet so cold….'
Sakura was indeed not looking at Syaoran. She was looking at the cherry blossom trees outside swaying away with the gentle breeze… thinking about her relationship with Kiyoshi…. 'Why was he looking at me like that?'
"So tell me about this new man…." Syaoran cut in like a blade through her thought. Sakura turned to him face instantly. "I am quite curious…."
'Did he read my mind?' Sakura blinked. "It is none of your business, but mine. We are here to discuss only about the twins – nothing more."
Syaoran felt like he received a cold slap! "But Sakura, I want to know you too…." Syaoran looked at her sadly, glints of pain showing in his capturing gold amber orbs.
"No." Came a flat one-syllable reply.
"Lets talk business then." Syaoran said coolly, but bitterness tinted it. He was really unhappy about Sakura's refusal to talk about herself. 'No, about her new man!' Throwing that thought down the thrush can…. "I want to see our twins."
Sakura looked up at Syaoran reluctantly. She could already picture what effects he would have on them…. 'Not a good one… but do I even have a choice?'
"Alright – but on my terms." Sakura stated stiffly, looking at Syaoran directly. 'Am I doing the right thing?' She closed her eyes and took at deep breath. "You can see the twins every Sunday – or nothing. You choose."
Syaoran looked at her in disbelief. But no way in hell does he want to cause her anymore pain…. However – in the case of his twins….
"Sakura, that's outrageous and you know it!" Syaoran threw at her. "I want to be part of their lives completely! Not a one-day Daddy!"
Sakura sat up straighter, making her breasts bounce, and Syaoran's gaze snapped there… the sexual tension was definitely going up the scale….
"Remember, Li!" She threw at him with force. "The name is Kinomoto! And you have a company – no, Empire! – to run!"
Syaoran went blank. He completely forgot about the Li Clan and the Li company – no, Empire! – his work! "Ok, fair enough… but one day? That can't be it!"
"I have my reasons for making my decision." Sakura said calmly. "And if you comply… then I'll increase the time."
"Reasons?" Syaoran looked pretty puzzled, but with one look at Sakura's sharp gaze – he clocked onto it. 'She still doesn't trust me…. But then again, what have I done to make her trust me?'
"The main one as you've guessed by the stupid expression on your face – is correct." Sakura looked at Syaoran straight on. "I do not trust you, Li."
'Shit, that was a harsh blow….' Syaoran looked a bit hurt.
But Sakura brushed it off. 'There's more where that came from! I had to go through worse, so why the hell shouldn't you suffer?'
"So you are testing me?" Syaoran raised a sad, questioning dark eyebrow. "Seeing if I walk away again perhaps?"
"That among other things…." Sakura responded lightly as their lunch was being placed on the table. "Thank you." She smiled at the now blushing young and attractive male waiter.
While Syaoran glared at him. "Go – now." That was really cold. But the poor waited bowed nervously and scurried away.
"Why in the world did you say that for?" Sakura asked heatedly.
"He was looking down your sundress." He replied dryly.
Sakura blushed deeply. "No, he was placing my food in front of me!"
"Sticking up for another man now?" Syaoran responded mockingly.
"WHAT?" Sakura jumped up and exclaimed. "God! You are just an arrogant offensive bastard!" Sakura's emerald orbs turned dark and flared with flames! "I wish I never set my eyes on you! Ever!"
"Syaoran jumped up as well! "Well, I wish differently!"
"I wish I never got pregnant with – " Sakura shouted at his flushed face.
"What are you saying?" Syaoran's eyes now flared with gold fire dangerously. "Are you saying that our twins was a mistake?"
"Dear Lord, no!" Sakura exclaimed incredibly. "The mistake was I even slept and got pregnant with you!"
Syaoran looked at her coldly. "You don't want me to be our twins father? You would rather someone else – maybe even Arai – to be their father?"
"Yes! That's exactly what I am saying!" Sakura shouted back angrily. 'I hate you! I hate you! I hate you!'
"Too bad. Because I am!" Syaoran had to control his fury, or he can kiss the Sunday's she offered – 'Bye bye!' So he sat down and looked up at her. "And that's how it's going to be…." He picked up his knife and fork. "Eat your lunch, and then we'll talk."
Sakura glared at him, and finally she had quite enough. "I'll give you – 'Eat your lunch, and then we'll talk!'" And she picked up her plate, and then poured everything on top of Syaoran's head! 'Take that, you arrogant offensive bastard!'
Everyone in the restaurant gasped, staring at the shouting couple – and now… glaring couple….
"I'm out of here!" Sakura threw two twenty pound notes on the table and walked out.
Syaoran was furious…. 'How could she just – just…. Arg! For fuck's sake!'
Outside the restaurant, and walking tiredly away…. "Kiyoshi, can you please pick me up?"
"That was quick…." Some rustling in the background was heard…. "But sure, Sakura." Kiyoshi responded breathlessly. "Are you ok?"
"I will be…. Bye." Sakura closed her mobile and breathed deeply. Her whole small feminine frame was shaking with rage. 'Why was he breathless for? When I just came out of Hell in its prime!'
"So Sundays then?" Came a deep clear masculine voice behind her. Syaoran was standing completely rigid, but – and – he was completely clean! It looked like no food fell on him whatsoever! Sakura stood rooted with shock, and surprisingly amazement. 'And why did he follow me? Why is he so clean?'
"Aren't you supposed to be in court by now?" She mocked coldly. "Demanding the poor Judge to crumble under your arrogant ego?"
"No, I will accept your… ummm… reasons, and visit our twins every Sunday." Syaoran stood before her now. "Agreed?" He looked into her bright green globes, and for a second he felt himself wanting to surrender under those eyes… and… and –
"Yes, fine. Agreed." Sakura focused her eyes on a shiny silver car, which was now racing her way. "Now, if you will excuse me…."
"Not yet!" Syaoran replied instantly. "I wanted to apologise for what happened in the restaurant just a moment ago… and – "
"Apologise not and never will be accepted." Sakura started walking away from him. Her curvy hips swayed from side to side as she tried to control her anger.
"Sakura…." Syaoran said in pain and sadness. But one swift glance from her said it all – 'Start talking real sense and quick! Or just fuck off!' "When can I meet our twins?"
"Well, today is Friday, the twins are at kindergarten…." Sakura said dryly, looking at him with mocking jade eyes. "I would naturally guess on this Sunday, no?"
"Yes, Sakura… but I thought you would want some time to – " Syaoran began calmly.
'Oh no! Yes! Yes, I do want some time – but I… I was too dumb to think about it!' Sakura quickly looked towards the car that was now parking a few block away. Panicking, she hardened herself. "You will have to meet them sometime, Li. So why delay it?" She looked at him coldly, congratulating herself to be so cool! "Want to give me a chance to run away? Or rather walk away?"
"Certainly not!" Syaoran looked angry. "I would just come after you, and – "
"Sakura!" The new man, himself, entered the scene! "Sorry I'm late, honey."
Syaoran watched in horror as this new – 'BASTARD!'' – man walked over to Sakura's side, slipped his ugly arm around her beautiful waist, and planted a sick wet kiss on her rosy cheek! Syaoran growled angrily.
"Kiyoshi!" Sakura smiled happily at him before returning a reluctant kiss to his cheek. "No, it's alright. I've just finished."
They both looked at Syaoran. 'Oh, God!' Sakura thought alarmingly. Syaoran's glare hardened at Kiyoshi face as a surprised look passed over his tired red face.
"Ummm… Kiyoshi – " She looked at Kiyoshi, seeing he was a bit out of character. " – this is the twin's father." And then she wished for the ground to open up and eat her! For she began to blush severely! Obviously see that Kiyoshi was NOTHING compared to Syaoran… and that she made love with him… and had his babies too!
Kiyoshi Arai was a good-looking man, but not handsome. He looked average, but definitely no sex trap! Silver white blond hair was tied up in a short ponytail with a few stands falling down his face, and his watery dull blue eyes stayed behind black shades. A grey shirt was covering his average build, and faded blue jeans with grey trainers made his image sicken Syaoran to the core.
'Who the fuck is this low life mother fucker?' Syaoran thought heatedly, as Kiyoshi tightened his grip on Sakura's waist.
"Well, hello there." Kiyoshi said with a sick mocking attitude, even his voice was irritable! "I'm Kiyoshi Arai. Sakura's boyfriend."
"I know very well who you are." Syaoran replied back in a cold hard deep tone that made horrible shivers run down Kiyoshi and Sakura's spine. 'Well, I know his name at least! I'll bloody find out more!'
'Oh, he's pissed!' Kiyoshi smirked. "Great! So who are – "
"Kiyoshi, may we go please?" Sakura slipped out of his arm, and turned towards the car. "Sunday, right?"
Syaoran snapped his dangerous angry eyes to Sakura and suddenly they softened completely. He looked at her, she staring back with eyes that looked so innocent, and so closed up. He sighed. "Yes, of 'course." Syaoran faced her now. "What time would you like me to come?" He ignored Kiyoshi who was looking from Sakura to Syaoran as they spoke.
"Ummm… eight in the morning?" Sakura looked thoughtful. 'Ryu wakes up very early… it would be unfair to Ryo if Ryu saw Syaoran first, so….' "You see, Ryu wakes up early everyday, he loves watching the sunrise… Ryo wakes up late…." Sakura blushed deeply at that comment. She was remembering how Syaoran loved to watch the sunrise everyday… and her….
'Ryu is just like me in the mornings… and Ryo is just like Sakura.…' Syaoran thought in wonder and happiness. "Yes, that would be great, Sakura…."
"Then I'll see you at my house at eight." And she began to walk away, her beige handbag hitting her right hip softly.
Kiyoshi was just about to go after her, when he turned around, smirked evilly and said. "Nice to meet the competition isn't that so?"
"What competition? I see no competition. I see the winner – who is me." Syaoran gave Kiyoshi a hard look. "And it is not nice to meet you." And with that he left, walking elegantly and swiftly to his fantastic dark green Ferrari.
"But it was nice to meet you… Syaoran Li…." And Kiyoshi walked off towards his car. "We will meet again…."
Syaoran zoomed off in the opposite direction compared to Sakura. Kiyoshi was taking her to school to pick up the twins, while Syaoran raced to his company in Japan.
The first thing he was going to do when he got there was talk to Eriol and Tomoyo – pronto!
Two weeks ago Syaoran was in a frenzy state! He was trying so hard to remove himself from Hong Kong and stay here – here in Japan. The Li Clan and the Li Empire Company back home were furious, but calmed down a bit when he told them that he actually had heirs! 'Like Sakura would agree to that!'
Eriol and Tomoyo immediately packed up and went to Japan with Syaoran as soon as he told them everything the next morning after their previous nighttime teary conversation….
Both of his best friends were furious with the deception of the family, and how Sakura was treated, and how everything went completely wrong when she was pregnant… but they more grief stricken about that night when Sakura left… especially about that night….
The Hiiragizawas were only too happy to help Syaoran on his new and permanent mission: to get his newfound family back! So the next thing they did was devising plans and dates of what they wanted to do surrounding Sakura… and the twins….
So here he was… racing like a stupid lunatic down to his company – just to talk to Eriol and Tomoyo!
As he hit a traffic light, he paused to think…. 'Sunday… Sunday… this Sunday! I'm actually going to meet my twins properly!' Syaoran grinned in a boyish manner, than stepped on the acceleration. 'Thank you so much, Sakura….'
Finally, Syaoran reached his company, and swung out of his car like lighting! He raced it to his private lift and took a glance at the mirror – 'Oh… I just had to open my big mouth and provoke her… that she had to throw her food on me!'
The lift doors opened, and immediately his employees started to bow at his presence as he raced through them, not even taking notice. Syaoran opened his office door and slammed it shut behind him with a deep sigh. Then he zipped out his expensive mobile. "Get me the Hiiragizawas – "
"You should look before you speak, my Cute Little Cousin!" Eriol said cheerfully as he walked from the sofas to stand in front of him.
"Never mind that order. Thanks." Syaoran cut the line with a snap. "Eriol, I am looking. I saw you before you even opened your big mouth!"
"Not true." Tomoyo was now standing in front of Syaoran too with a grin on her face. "Now, tell us and quick!" Smiling, Tomoyo pushed the men to the green huge sofas. Then went into Syaoran's apartment that was attached to his office. "Do you want a drink? Syaoran? Eriol?"
"Sure, a coke is good!" Syaoran called from his comfy position on the sofa.
"Make the two, beautiful!" Eriol called next.
"Well, I make that three." She came back, handed the men their drinks while planting herself next to Eriol, and looked at Syaoran. Then she took a tiny sip, placed the drink on the table, and…. "Tell us! Tell us! Tell us!"
"Ok, ok – " Syaoran put his drink down as well, and he paused for effect. "I can meet them!"
"That's more like it, man!" Eriol clapped his hands together and smiled happily. "So what happened? Does she know we are here?"
Syaoran smile dropped. "No… I didn't tell her… because I thought she would freak out. I mean… she did when she first saw me!"
"Hai… that's true… she needs time, and we'll get round to that, Eriol." Tomoyo frowned sadly. "So, what has she agreed to?"
"Well, she agreed that I can meet the twins… but its only on Sundays, every Sunday…." Syaoran smiled faintly.
"At least its something… did you have to tell her about the courts?" Eriol asked curiously.
"Unfortunately, yes. But somehow – not very well though – we agreed on the Sundays…."
"So we got some ground to work on, yes?" Tomoyo's eyes sparkled. "That means me and Eriol can work on our bit soon…."
"Hai, that's true… but guys there is something else…." Syaoran face darkened with a shady emotion.
"What is it?" Eriol and Tomoyo saw the change and immediately were on alert on what could have happened now! "What's wrong?"
"Sakura has… someone – " Syaoran closed his eyes and rested his heavy head back into the sofa. " – someone else, a new man in her life…."
Silence….
"Oh no!" Tomoyo said in shock. "He is going to ruin our plan!"
"Who is this person?" Eriol asked calmly. "Does he have a name?"
"Kiyoshi Arai." Syaoran spat the name out like venom. 'I hate Arai since Sakura first mentioned him!'
"Yo, Takashi!" Eriol's voice filled in the silence that settled in after Syaoran spoke the new man's name. "Can you do me a favour?" Eriol spoke in his blue mobile.
"Sure, Eriol! What's up, man?" Takashi Yamazaki answered. Even though he was Syaoran's solicitor, he was great mates with Syaoran and Eriol.
"I want you dig up anything on a guy called Kiyoshi Arai." Eriol spoke seriously. "Is that ok?"
"Come on, Eriol!" Takashi laughed. "You know me! Piece of cake! I'll get it to you asap!"
"Cool, man. Later." Eriol shut his mobile and sat back. "My job is done."
"Good work, Eriol!" Tomoyo laughed. "I always wanted to play detective!"
"Do you think this is a good idea?" Syaoran raised his head up to look at them. "She specifically told me to stay out of her personal life."
"You are her personal life, Syaoran." Eriol said dryly.
"Hai, but just where the twins are concerned." Syaoran frowned deeply, linked his hands together, and rested his strong arms on his knees.
"That's not true…." Tomoyo said quietly. "Ok, maybe now… but certainly not later!"
"I don't know…." Syaoran stood up and walked to his huge window, which showed him that the sun was setting. "Sakura doesn't trust me…."
Eriol and Tomoyo looked at each other and back up at Syaoran. "Syaoran… that is to be expected." Eriol said calmly. "Sakura won't want to trust any of us."
"We just have to stick our plan…." Tomoyo smiled evilly, and Syaoran felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up!
"Spit it out, Tomoyo!" Syaoran ordered half-heartedly.
"Did you sense that evil smile, Syaoran like I did – ouch!" Eriol rubbed the back of his head where Tomoyo slapped it!
"I got the perfect idea!" Tomoyo's smiles broaden. "I know how to get Sakura back into your arms, and make that new man… old news…."
Syaoran turned around and smiled, his friends were great… but he felt he was missing something big here…. 'But if it will get rid of Arai… what have I got to lose?' He shrugged, then looking at his sparkly eyes best friends. He instantly knew they were going to talk about this for a long time…. "Alright, lets hear this new plan!"
Near Penguin Park, Sakura and her twins were taking a long walk. The orange sun was setting in front of Sakura as she made her way to the swings with the twins happily bouncing behind her.
"Mummy! Ryo drew a cat today! It was so kawaii and big!" Ryu sat down on one of the swings, smiling cheerfully. "Tell Mummy, Ryo!"
"Hai… I did, Mummy." Ryo began. "But it not cute!"
Sakura laughed as she lifted Ryo up and placed him in a swing next to his bigger brother. "Can you draw a cat for me when we get home?" Sakura smiled sweetly at Ryo. "Please, my little bear?" She pouted cutely and began kissing Ryo on the face, tickling him.
Ryo laughed and screamed with joy. Then suddenly, he jumped and hugged Sakura really hard. "Yes, I draw you a big cute cat!" He smiled looking at her sweetly, red from his laughing. "I love you, Mummy!"
Sakura felt tears drag into her eyes, but she held them back. "Thank you, Ryo…I love you too. I love you both!"
Ryu smiled, and looked at his Mother and little brother. 'I'm very happy!' But then Ryu's eyes focused on his Mother and he frowned. 'She has been unhappy lately….'
"Mummy, what's wrong?" Ryu jumped off the swing and placed a small hand on her arm.
"Nothing, my busy bees… but I have something to tell you…." Sakura placed Ryo back into the swing, then picked up Ryu, kissed his cute cheek and placed him on the swing next to his little brother. Then she crouched down in front of them, holding their little hands in hers. "Both of you…."
"Mummy… what happen?" Ryo said curiously.
"Today… today, I met with that person who was at our house two weeks ago. Remember that man?" Sakura blinked carefully, giving her twins eye contact each. "Remember that – ummm – big man?"
"Hai, Mummy." The twins replied in unison.
"It not easy to forget him, Mummy!" Ryo put in again. "He was big big!"
Sakura sweat dropped as she made an amused face. 'Silly Ryo.' She giggled a little to herself. "Ummm… well, our – our Sundays are going to be changing from now on."
"What is going to happen this Sunday, Mummy?" Ryu asked, as he tightened his grip on Sakura's hand. She felt it. 'Its now or never.'
"You are going to meet that man…." Sakura took a breath and looked at her twins full on. "He is your father, boys…."
Yay! I finished that chapter! Phew! It was so long… I hopeits good!I don't think so...
So what do you think?
Tell me! I need to know because I'm thinking of discontinuing this story because of a 'mistake' with the disclaiming part.
There has been a bit of a misunderstanding with this story's basic plot… and someone informed me of it. I never knew about it before. I didn'teven know it belonged to a book!So, I did my research and indeed my story's main plot belongs to Emma Darcy – The Italian's Stolen Bride. I give her full credit for her wonderful work and I do not own it!
But… :( I'm a bit disheartened… because I've made a huge mistake, but I'm correcting here and now. So, I'm considering if I should stop….
What should I do?
Love, MzEvilBlossoms xxx
P.S. Thank you for all your support guys! xxx