To xXSakuraBlossomsXx, they are not an official couple yet. They just found out that they are childhood friends, there is no need to hurry things up right? I am just going to spice up things a little bit, haha :) Thanks for the review anyways.
Hi guys! It seems that most of you are anticipating for the next chapter. Sorry if I had to leave a cliffhanger there, you see, I suddenly lacked time… :) hehe… sorry guys! Anyway, here is the next chapter!
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Chapter 11 Revelations
The girls are feeling the beads of cold sweat running down their faces. The room may be air-conditioned but their bodies are seemingly on oven, ready to be roasted. They watched agonizingly as the bottle spun and spun, slowly its movements became short and it suddenly stopped.
"It looks like it is your lucky day today Mei," smirked Naoko. The girls sighed in relief. It is a good thing that they were not the one who got the bottle pointed; however, they still cannot relax yet. After all, what Naoko will ask to Meiling would also be answered by them.
"So, I heard from a reliable source that you visited the Kurosawa Manor. Care to elaborate what happened?" asked Naoko while pushing up her glasses. The girls were suddenly blinded by the glinting of her glasses that they didn't notice Meiling blushing, however, Naoko saw it clearly and smirked.
"There is nothing that happened. I just got cu-curious on the Kurosawa Manor that is why I fo-forced him to tour me there. As if something will happen, ha-ha," said Meiling while nervously laughing. The girls can very well tell that she is trying to cover up something. And that something is truly intriguing.
Meiling nervously laughed. Her voice sounded like a croaking beetle but she ignored it. She would never, ever, admit to them about what happened inside the Kurosawa Manor that day (if you are wondering what is it all about please refer to Chapter 6 : The Greatest Shock of All), she would absolutely die in humiliation.
"Oh? But it seems that there are things that you didn't tell us Mei ," said Naoko, squinting her eyes.
"Like what?" asked Meiling, her voice sounding challenging but she is definitely sweating profusely. Who knows what Naoko would ask her? Naoko is not the Queen of Blackmailing for nothing. She even heard that the girl has a blackmailing material all over Japan. Who knows if she even has some at the overseas? Meiling inwardly shuddered.
"Are you sure you want me to go that far?" asked Naoko. Meiling immediately shook her head when she saw Naoko whipping up her laptop. It is not a secret that Naoko does everything, as in everything connected in business in her trusty laptop. Nobody touched that cursed thing yet.
"Good. So are you going to say it first or should I show them that?" asked Naoko. Meiling wondered what that was when Naoko tapped a few keys and showed Meiling something. Meiling had her jaw dropped on what she saw.
"Ok! Ok! Just do not show them that! Geez! If you're not my friend, I would use all of the power of Li Clan just to exterminate you. You are definitely and irrevocably dangerous," exclaimed Meiling while shaking her head.
Naoko lifted her eyebrows in amusement. She is fully aware that Meiling is serious on what she said even though she made it sound like a joke. It's not that she is not aware of the fact that her friends feared her but they are just damn good in hiding it. One needs to be careful these days, especially if you have five smart, rich, gorgeous friends who had men throwing themselves at their feet. She needs to protect them, even if it goes as far as blackmailing everyone.
"So are you finished threatening me? Would you like to continue your story or should I just show that to them?" asked Naoko.
"Fine, as if I can even escape your evil clutches. We went up to his room and he excused himself to take a shower. I wandered on his room and I saw what it seemed his family picture. One thing lead to another and in the end, I saw myself trapped on his arms, kissing me furiously," said Meiling while turning into a beautiful shade of red. The girls had their mouths hanging open. They are completely shocked of what Meiling just told them. Naoko just smirked. Of course, she already knew it beforehand. She just wanted Meiling to be the one to say that in front of her friends.
"Oh, one more thing. No one is allowed to say a reaction with what one answered. Let us save each other from further embarrassment ok?" Naoko smiled a little. At least, let others have some time to relinquish their smashed honor. The girls nodded in affirmation. At least, that was fair enough.
"So what's the question for all of us?" asked Rika. Since Rika is the most mature of them all, she is not that shocked of what she heard. Just a little surprised, that's all.
"Oh that. So here's the question for all. Have you gone to the house of your slaves? Yes or no is enough," said Naoko. The girls sighed in relief. It is not that hard. Unknown to them, Naoko is just starting the fun.
(AN: Saku will be the first to answer, followed by Tomoyo, Rika, Chiharu, Meiling then Naoko. Don't get confused with the order ok?)
"Yes."
"No."
"No."
"Yes. He is my childhood friend you know."
(Meiling already gave her answer and Naoko is exempted to answer the question.)
The girls held their tongue to ask to each other about what happened when each other went to the guy's house. Better play by Naoko's rules or you might regret it.
"I choose Saku to ask me a question," said Naoko. She was confident Sakura would never ask her an embarrassing question. Boy, she is definitely wrong because an evil, sinister, and devilish smile graced upon Sakura's once kind face.
"Ohohoho. I would make you realize that you chose the wrong person Naoko-chan," said Sakura while letting out a spine-chilling laugh. Naoko really regretted her choice this time. She forgot the saying 'Looks can be deceiving.' Che, might as well get on with it.
"So what is the question Miss-Devil-in-disguise?" asked Naoko. Dreading what would happen if Sakura would ask something about a certain someone.
"Oh, it is a very simple question Naoko-chan. A very reliable source of mine, told me some time ago that you and Yamada Masato-kun are seen together in the Yamada Publishing Company. So any comment/ reaction with that?" smirked Sakura. The devil that resides within her is cackling loudly. She already went easy with Naoko. She didn't even ask what she found out about with Kazuki-ojii-san.
"Oh that. Masato-kun just accompanied me in passing my manuscript to his father's company that is all. You are making it sound like we are doing something inappropriate," shrugged Naoko. The question is actually easy. It is not as if Sakura would ask what they did after passing her manuscript. Oh, let me rephrase that what she did is more accurate.
"Masato-kun eh? So, you are now on first-name basis. Quite fast turn out of events don't you think? Then, will you please explain what this is?" inquired Sakura while holding up a picture in front of them.
Naoko's eyes visibly widened. The color on her face drained as she stared at the horrifying picture. Well, it is not that scary. It does not contain any ghost, monster, a scary creature or anything that can best describe horror.
But for Naoko, this picture is scarier than all of the horrifying stories combined all together.
It's just a picture of her and Masato when she kissed him at the front of her house. The camera was zoomed that it captured the kiss perfectly. The girls stared at the picture as they wondered if the picture whether it is true or fraud.
"Whe-where did you get such picture Sakura?" asked Naoko while stuttering nervously. The girls are now grinning from ear to ear and only God knows what is happening on each other's head. Sakura was the one who had the biggest smile on her face. Her smile is too wide that Naoko is wondering whether her face will start to crack any moment now.
"Eh? This? Let us just say that I got this from my very reliable source," smirked Sakura while watching Naoko's eyes squint dangerously. Sakura need not to guess what Naoko is thinking and another evil grin escaped her face. 'Be ready to face hell Kazuki-ojii-san when Naoko-chan find out about this!'
Naoko let out a very cruel smile. Whoever captured that picture will surely go to hell. Just thinking about the 1001 ways to torture someone makes Naoko shiver in anticipation.
Meanwhile, Kazuki is currently having a pleasant conversation with his friend Takuya when he felt a sudden chill running down his spine. He felt cold sweat run down his face and he suddenly gulped in nervousness.
"Is anything amiss?" asked Takuya worriedly, seeing his best friends break into cold sweat.
"No-nothing. Please do not mind me," smiled Kazuki reassuringly. Takuya was a bit hesitant but let it off. He continued his animated talk with Kazuki while making wild gestures along way. Kazuki smiled at his best friend's enthusiasm but he keeps on thinking about the chill awhile ago. I really have a bad feeling about this. It feels like someone is thirsting for my blood.'
Back to the Girl's Wild Night Out
"So what is your question for us Sakura-chan?" asked Tomoyo.
"Hmm, let's see. Ah! Have you went somewhere together with your slave? Anywhere would be accepted, and please state where have you gone to," said Sakura.
(Sakura is exempted and Naoko already answered)
"Yes. We went to the Tokyo Theater and later to the amusement park."
"Yes. To the tennis courts and later to my sponsoring charity party."
"Yes. To the Yamazaki Art Gallery."
"Yes. To my dojo."
The girls are all itching to ask why did they go together to such places but they bit their tongue to prevent them from voicing their question. It is bad to cross the line especially now that Naoko is obviously pissed off.
"Okay, so I choose Tomoyo-chan to ask me a question," smiled Sakura. Tomoyo closed her eyes for awhile to ask for a good question when her eyes snapped open and her eyes shone with a sudden rush of excitement.
"Ok, so here's my question. What happened during your visit to the Li Manor?" asked Tomoyo while beaming excitedly. Her eyes are sparkling and her hands are clasped tightly in front or her as she awaits for Sakura's answer. The girls sweat dropped. Trust Tomoyo to get so pumped up when it concerns to her dear Sakura-chan's life.
"I will tell everything to all of you just stop that sparkling eyes Tomoyo, it freaks me out," cringed Sakura. Tomoyo's eyes returned to normal in a few seconds that made the girls sweat drop more. Anyways, Sakura told them all about that happened. How she was welcomed by Yelan-san, how she found out about Xiao-xiao's past, how she faced the elders and breaking the news to him. Sakura ended her story with a laugh when she told the girls how he fainted when she told him about her true identity.
The girls had their mouths drop open as she further retold what happened in the Li Manor. What shocked them further is to find out that Sakura's nemesis, Li Syaoran is actually her childhood best friend! These night's revelations is definitely mind-blowing.
"But how-," Chiharu was about to ask something when she felt Naoko's evil glare towards her. Chiharu gulped nervously as she felt a certain pair of eyes burning a hole on the back of her head.
"Didn't I say that no reactions are allowed? This is your first warning Chiharu, if you are going to make another reaction, I will be forced to let the others see that," threatened Naoko. She is still pissed off about the picture awhile ago that is why her temper is not that good now. Chiharu shut her mouth immediately, not wanting to further agitate Naoko.
"Okay guys, enough with that. My question is did you find something personalabout your slave? Yes or no are the only answers however, you should at least state that something that you found out about your partner,"
stated Tomoyo.
(Tomoyo is exempted to answer and Sakura already answered)
"Yes. He is my fiance. (Rika is blushing madly while she said this.)
"Yes. He is already in love with me when I was still 15 years old. He even went as far as to change girlfriends every week just to gather up courage to confess to me. (Chiharu is smiling faintly here as she said this.)
"Yes. He one of a hell kisser. (Meiling is smirking here as she said this.)
"Yes. He is my #1 fan. He read all of my books. (Naoko is also smirking identically with Meiling as she said this.)
"I choose Rika to ask me the question," said Tomoyo. Rika's head snapped back when she heard her name but she smile nonetheless. She is actually praying that Tomoyo will choose her. She is dying to ask that question to Tomoyo anyways.
"Ok, I have been thinking to ask you this question for quite a time now but the chance is not coming. Why did you choose Hiiragizawa-kun to be your slave? What I mean is why him of all of them? You can choose Yamada-kun or Hamano-kun since they look kinder than the rest. Something is bothering me Tomoyo-chan, I just don't know what it is," said Rika while looking at Tomoyo straight at the eye.
Tomoyo held gazes with Rika. It is true that Rika-chan is the most mature of all of them. She can sense it very well when something is off.
"You are correct Rika-chan. There is a reason why I chose him instead of the others. You see, I have been watching him all the time. Oh, stop that teasing looks and let me finish. Anyway, I have been watching him all the time because I noticed something strange. His smiles are faked. It is as if he is putting an act just to hide from the others his true feelings. Good thing I found out the cause and helped him move on. I assure you, he is capable of smiling for real now," said Tomoyo while smiling angelically at all of them.
The girls shook their heads at Tomoyo's explanation to them. It is a common thing for Tomoyo to say such things. 'I guess that it is all thanks to you that he is able to smile for real now Tomoyo.'
"Thank for that honest reply Tomoyo-chan. For my question to everyone, do you find you slave cute?" asked Rika while letting out a mischievous smile for once. It is very rare that you see the gentle Rika show that kind of smile.
(Rika is exempted to answer while Tomoyo already answered.)
"Yes. Especially when he is smiling! He is adorable!"
"No. He is so handsome!"
"Yes. That punk is damn gorgeous but I will die first before I say it face-to face with him."
"No."
The girls sweat dropped at Naoko's straightforward answer but shut their mouth. They pity Yamada-kun now because of what Naoko thought of him. Unknown to them, Naoko is just lying. She actually finds Masato a bit charming. He has this kind of charisma that makes Naoko drawn to him. She will never tell it to them of course. Her reputation would be tainted.
"And now, since I have no option, I will choose Chiharu," said Rika. Chiharu scowled at her.
"You make it sound that you don't want me to ask you a question," said Chiharu while still scowling. Rika just smiled at her and apologized. She is just playing with her of course.
"Whatever. I would just ask you about your beloved fiancé. So care to fill us why did this happen anyways?" inquired Chiharu. Rika reddened in the memory but told it to them nonetheless.
She told them about the reporters, the tennis match, the party, and the announcement. The girls clapped their hands in congratulations while Rika reddened more, if that is possible.
"Ha-ha. Thanks for telling us Rika. Ok guys, my question for you are very simple. Yes or no would be sufficient, however, I would like for all of you to answer me truthfully. I, myself would answer this question so that it would be fair for everyone," said Chiharu seriously.
The girls are confused with Chiharu's seriousness but they promised to answer her truthfully. Chiharu nodded her appreciation.
"Are you in love with your slave?" asked Chiharu in a serious voice. The girls froze for awhile, afraid of what to answer. However, their fears were dissolved by Sakura's confident answer.
"Yes."
"How about you Tomoyo?" asked Sakura. Tomoyo looked unsure but she remembered Eriol's smiling face and she has found her resolve.
"Yes. How about you Rika-chan?" asked Tomoyo while looking at Rika.
"Yes. Chiharu?" Rika glanced at Chiharu.
"Of course I am! I love my boyfriend for Pete's sake! How about you Mei?" Chiharu glanced at Meiling. Meiling is struggling for an answer. Her face shows it all.
"I don't know."
"It is only a matter of yes or no Meiling," said Chiharu, devoid of any emotion. Meiling looked at her friends confusedly. She is not very sure of her feelings for Hayate. They are just together for a week but Meiling found herself attached to him. It is very hard to say if it is love, or just fondness.
"I am not sure yet. I learned my lesson from Syaoran. I fell in love with him once but he rejected me. I need to know more about him before I can say what I feel," said Meiling. Meiling glanced to Naoko.
"Hmmm, don't you think you should find out yourself Masato?" said Naoko while facing her laptop. The girls were confused about Naoko's answer and they soon followed her gaze. Their eyes widened on what they saw.
Naoko's laptop is open and there is a camera blinking on the top of it. There was a sound of shattering glass and a few things falling on the floor. It seems that the guys are watching the whole time. The girls wished that the ground would just open up and swallow them alive.
Ha-ha. So how is it? Please continue your reviews and tune in for more updates. The fun is just starting.
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