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She was unsure what happened but it was clear that it was about Sakura. She hushed him, comforted him. Syaoran, in his current form and state, was no where near the Syaoran that she knows. He is proud, strong-willed, brilliant, and righteous.

"She's… my… sister…"

That's all he said and his shoulders started shaking. And she cried with him.

"…"

Sakura kept glancing at the clock. Syaoran sure is late. He didn't call to inform her that he will be late. She had been calling his phone but he is not answering it. The door opened and Meilin came in. She looked sleepless. "Problem sleeping?"

"Yeah. Sort of."

"Something wrong?"

Meilin looked intently at her. She was unsure if Sakura knew what she knows. It looks like she doesn't. If she did she wouldn't be here. "Syaoran might not come to office today."

"Is he still upset about the trip?"

"I'm not sure Sakura. Better talk to him about that. I should go back." She left after pulling out some files in one of the drawers.

A few minutes after Meilin left, Syaoran came in. She immediately stood up to greet him. "Good morning Mr. Li."

"Nothing is good this morning." Syaoran walked passed her with a sour look. He looked sleepless as well. In fact he looked like he didn't sleep at all. Was it because of what she did to him during the trip? It can't be. Something else is bothering him. She followed him into his office.

Syaoran was standing near the glass window. He didn't want to work today. He just wanted to rest, to stop thinking. But it's not working. Nothing seems to work for him nowadays, especially, anything about Sakura. Sakura. Well, he came here to see her. Its better that he sees and ignores her than not see her at all.

"Syaoran?" she called in her soft voice.

He froze. He didn't realize that she's already in his office. He clenched his fists. Just the sound of her voice is enough to melt all his resolve.

When Sakura didn't hear any response from him, her heart sunk. Her actions must have hurt him badly. She called his name again but he didn't move an inch. So she gathered all her courage and walked towards him. She stood behind him and she wrapped her arms around him.

"I'm sorry Syaoran. Your father had a point and I decided to listen to him. But last night I thought about it… about us. And figured… I love you so much that I can't just drop it like that. And I'm keeping my promise."

Right. She promised him that she won't let go, unless he says it's over. So she's not letting go yet. Whatever the odds are, she'll hold on.

Syaoran's heart melted at her words. Her confession was so true that he wished he would just die right there. And she said she'd keep their promise. But it's over. In the end, he can't keep his promise. He will break it together with his heart and his will. "It's over."

"Hmmmm?" Sakura murmured in confusion.

"As promised, I will tell you when it's over. Well… its over." He tugged her arms that were wrapped around him urging her to let go. And she did. He faced her. He did his best to hide his emotions and said it again. "It's over."

Hurt was all over her face. Her eyes had shown him the saddest emotion ever. Then, it showed suffering, pain, agony, despair… He looked away. Those eyes had so much in it that he can't bear looking at her. "I… I… I'm sorry."

She turned around and walked out of his office. She walked out of his life. She's gone, forever.

"…"

Sakura placed her hand over her chest while she slowly sat down. She's having difficulty breathing. She wanted to cry. But this time nothing came out. It seemed that the fountain in her eyes had dried up. It was getting harder for her to breathe. She softly punched her chest to ease out the pain. But the more she punched it the harder it is for her to breathe. No! This can't happen. She gasps for air. No! Relax Sakura. Relax. Breathe. Breathe.

As she calmed herself, the pain on her chest slowly disappeared, until her breathing went back to normal. She went to the pantry to get something to drink. She suddenly felt thirsty. When she felt a lot better she decided to head back to her office. Regardless of what happened between them, she's still professional enough to continue her job.

"Hello Sakura. Missed me?"

"Eriol? Uh Hi!" She was too absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't realize someone came in.

"You look pale. Are you sick?"

"No. It's nothing."

"Good. Want to join me for lunch?"

"Uh…" She looked at Syaoran's door. She's hoping that he won't come out. She didn't want him to see her with Eriol and think that she had moved on. Stop! Just stop it!

"Tomoyo's in their. If I were you I won't go there. Tomoyo is really upset that she wasn't invited to the little island trip." Sakura's eyes flew back to where Eriol was seated. He knew? "Uncle Ling said it was an exclusive get together for the Li's. Upon hearing this Tomoyo fumed and stormed here. She really thinks she's a Li. But she can't get mad at Uncle Ling so she'll be venting it out on Syaoran."

Eriol seemed to be too familiar with them. Is he a family as well? "You might be wondering why I know a lot. Well, I'm mainly Tomoyo's personal assistant and secretary. But before that I am her cousin. My mom and her dad are cousins."

"I see." was all she said. Nothing made sense to her right now.

"So? Lunch?"

"Uhmm. Can we invite Meilin?"

"Consider it done. I'll go see her. I'll be right back."

Eriol went out from her office at the same time Syaoran's door opened. He and Tomoyo came out. She was clinging to Syaoran's arm while plastered on her face was a victorious smile. They walked passed her and went out. But before the door closed, Tomoyo's head turned towards her and she gave her the 'I-won-you-loose-bitch' look.

"…"

Tomoyo guided Syaoran's hand towards her breast. She and Syaoran are in a five star hotel. She had literally begged Syaoran to have dinner with her. Every time she demands Syaoran's attention she would beg non-stop to make him say yes. But today was different. She begged a little before getting a 'yes' from him.

They had eaten dinner and she immediately took a shower. Syaoran was always spacing out. But she didn't mind. This was a chance she had been waiting for. And it came without her sacrificing anything important. Syaoran was still seated on the sofa watching tv or more like spacing out. She hurriedly stood in front of him. He was staring blankly at her. She sat on his lap and kissed him. At first he didn't respond but when her kiss got more intense, he responded.

He gripped unto her waist while they kissed. She had felt his manliness. He seems ready. With that she grabbed one of his hands and inserted it on her robe and guided it towards her breast. Syaoran pulled her closer as he massaged her breast. How long has it been since he kissed her. He missed her so much. His body was aching so much to touch her again. All this time he was holding back. He wants everything to be special for her. But he wants her now. 'She needs to be mine. Maybe then, she'll come back.'

Syaoran opened her robe and cupped her breasts. He caressed one while sucking the other. He felt weird while doing it but he didn't mind. He won't let her go until their bodies are united tonight. And he will love her again and again until she can no longer move. That way she won't be able to leave.

Tomoyo felt so much pleasure. This is the first time Syaoran reacted to her advances. And his reaction was heavenly. He wasn't holding back. She moaned in pleasure as Syaoran caressed her breasts. "Aaah! Love me Babe. Aah!"

The heat he felt all over his body, his inhibitions, and his desire went stone cold. When she spoke it felt like every melted ice on this planet was poured unto him. Everything died down. She isn't Sakura. She will never be his Sakura. He grabbed both her hands and looked at her. "Stop. We're not doing this."

"Babe. We are already doing it." Tomoyo attempted to kiss him again. He shuns his face, avoiding her kiss. She tried again but he avoided it again.

"I said stop it Tomoyo."

"What's wrong with you?! One thing you're all hot and ready. Next thing you're cold as ice."

"We are not doing it."

"Fuck you Syaoran." Tomoyo stood up and lighted a cigarette. She walked back and forth not minding one of her breasts popping out. "You know what? I won't wait for you to develop feelings for me. It will eventually happen once were married."

"Not going to happen." Syaoran was tired. He had no energy left to argue with Tomoyo. He's already too occupied thinking about Sakura. Hmmmm. Where could she be? She might be home right now. He missed her so much. "You can stay here if you want. I'm leaving."

Tomoyo didn't stop him from leaving. She just looked at him with hatred. When Syaoran left the room, she puffed three more sticks before getting her phone. "Let's see if you can walk away this time Syaoran. Let's see."

"…"

"Here. Take this. It will help." Sakura had invited Meilin to grab some drinks. She agreed but she didn't expect that Sakura was planning to get drunk. When she was about to pass out, she offered to drive her home. But she went crazy and begged not to take her home yet.

"What's this?" Sakura asked in her half awake, half asleep state.

"It's tea. It will calm you down."

"Okay." Sakura tried drinking it but her fingers couldn't hold the cup firmly. It slipped and almost burned her skin if Meilin hadn't been fast enough to catch it.

"Whao Sakura. You're really a mess. Come let's get those clothes off you so you can rest." She helped her up and guided her towards Syaoran's room. She had slept here and had used his clothes. So it wouldn't hurt if she uses them again. Anyways, Syaoran already went home. So he won't know. She helped Sakura change into Syaoran's clothes. She immediately fell asleep after her body hit the bed.

"What do I do with you both? First my cousin, now you. If the situation had been different, by now both of you will be sharing the same bed. Goodnight Sakura."

Meilin was dozing off when she heard the door opened and footsteps walked in. Her sleepiness flew as she panicked and hurriedly went out. "Syaoran!"

"Sorry Mei. I felt like staying here for tonight." Syaoran didn't wait for her answer and started walking towards his room. Oh no! No! No! No!

"Syaoran wait!"

"Yeah?"

"Well, you can't sleep there. If you want you can stay with me."

Syaoran laughed. "Mei we're no longer kids. We can't sleep in the same bed."

"But you really can't sleep there."

"And why is that?" Syaoran is now half amused half irritated with her. It seemed like she's hiding something, rather someone. "Don't tell me your man is sleeping on my bed?" He was smiling, joking. Then he ran towards his room.

"Syaoran no! You can't!" She was too late. He got to the door and opened it. And there he saw the woman he had been yearning, sound asleep on his bed.

"Sakura?" It really wasn't a question of why she was in his bed. Rather he was asking if it wasn't his imagination.

"Syao, she got drunk while we're in a bar. She went crazy and didn't want to go home. So I brought her here thinking you won't be coming."

"I see. So you plan to let her use my clothes, sleep on my bed without telling me?"

"Yes. I mean no. I was going to tell you but not while she's here."

"You're mean, don't you know that?"

"I'm sorry. She looked so sad and helpless and lost. It felt like she needed me. So…"

"It's okay Mei. I'm glad you brought her here."

"Syao, if it's true that she is your sister, then please don't do anything stupid. You will regret it."

"I know Mei. I'll… I'll do my best."

Meilin took a deep breath. This is as far as she can interfere. The rest is up to them. "Then I'll go to my room. And Syao, please don't do anything stupid. Okay?"

"Yeah. Thanks." Syaoran entered his room. The smell of alcohol is hang in the air, but he can still smell the sweetness of Sakura's fragrance, cherry blossoms. She will always be his little wild flower. He sat beside her and stared at her sleeping form. In her sleep she looked peaceful no trace of pain. He caressed her face with his fingers. He studied every inch of her face, memorizing it. So he can always remember her wherever he goes. "Love, why did it have to be us?"

Sakura moved. She frowned. She moaned, almost like a sob. "Don't leave. Please."

Syaoran felt the world crumble. She sounded so desperate. She's hurting even in her sleep.

"Even if we're apart, we both feel the same pain Love. When will it end, I wonder?"

He kissed her forehead and stood up. He should leave now before his emotions take over. He took out some clothes in the drawer and went out of his room. He left a note for Meilin before leaving the penthouse.

As much as he wanted to stay with her, his love for her will always be pure and true. It's his time now to walk out of her life. She did her part. He will no longer desire her, but he will continue to love her from afar. 'Farewell Love'