Model to the Heart

Chapter 8: HongKong to the Rescue

Ever since Sakura's awakening, Ariel had been sulky. He trailed everywhere with a curved back instead of his usual straight back. When they went to Fabienne to model, he never argued about modelling with Sakura. He stayed very quiet until Sakura announced that they were heading off to HongKong in three days. Then he was back to his usual self. He bustled around his home packing his luggage and occasionally came to visit Sakura. This all happened until it was the day of the flight.

"People attending flight CP416 please go to boarding gate 4. People attending [etc]," boomed a ladies voice over the speakers.

"That's us. Let's go." said Sakura.

They hurried to gate 4 only to see Fabienne there as well.

"Fabienne."

"Hi, Ariel." Fabienne turned around, "Hi Li hi Sakura. Going to HK as well?"

"You bet," replied Sakura.

"Well, let's go then."

The group boarded the plane but they had to seperate from Fabienne. They had first class seats but Fabinne had business class.

"Oh well. We're close enough anyway."

The flight to HK was uneventful. Sakura fell asleep, Li was too busy reading, Ariel was contemplating, Eli was watching a lifeless Madison [only an expression.] After four [made up] hours, the plane landed safely at Hong Kong airport.

"Sakura. SAKURA."

Li's scream pierced through Sakura's ears and she woke, with a start.

"We are here."

Another ten minutes passed as Sakura found herself walking into Hong Kong airport.

"It's beautiful here. I can't believe you live here."

Li smiled. "I know though I like Japan better."

Ariel, Madison and Eli trailed behind Li and Sakura. They followed them [Li and Sakura] to a limo.

"Is this yours?" asked a very surprised Ariel.

"Yeah but this is only the smallest one." Li smirked as he watched Ariel hang his mouth wide open.

"Let's go, shall we?"

"Count us in."

The drive to the Showron family mansion was, like the plane trip, uneventful. When they arrived, Ariel was even more shocked. His rival was so rich.

"Master Li, you're home." said Wei as he came to the limo offering to carry the luggage. Before long, Li's four sisters came rushing through the door.

"Wow, little brother has an extremely cute girlfriend," exclaimed on of Li's sisters.

"Shut up, Fuutie."

"Don't be rude to you older sister," said a familiar voice from the doorway. The attention was turned to a ruby-eyed girl with two buns on her head. She walked, gracefully, towards Li and hugged Madison.

"Long time no see, buddy." Then a miracle happened. Madison slowly became aware of the background and livened up. She was no longer so lifeless.

"OMG! Meilin how did you do that?" asked Eli.

"She just wants to be loved and cared for," answered Meilin simply. Meilin walked to Skaura and gave her another hug. "Nice to see you. Don't give up Li, he's a very good guy."

Li blushed and so did Sakura.

"Ahh. Li, I see you have come back with your cherry blossom. Take good care."

"I will, Meilin."

Meilin's eyes moved from Li to Ariel. Her eyes sparkled at his blonde hair and she went starry [like Madison when she sees Sakura wear her costumes].

"Hello, my name is Meilin. What's yours?"

Ariel started to melt but his eyes never left the ruby-eyed beauty. 'Ahh. She's prettier than Sakura.'

"Ar-ar-iel." he stammered. He then picked up Meilin's hand and gave her a kiss. This time Meilin melted.

"Master Li, do you wish to go inside."

"Yes please."

After a talk with Mrs Showron and dinner, Ariel and Meilin left the dinner table early. Sakura and Li continued to talk to Mrs Showron and Eli made Madison really embarrased by continously talking about her when she was tranced.

"Sakura, you know you're my favourite model and I wish to have to marry Li. I'm really sorry about my earlier plans to get you killed, I didn't know you were her. You'll make an excellent addition to the family."

"Mother!"

Sakura laughed at Li's anger. Li fidgeted around a little.

"Back in a second." Li raced upstairs to his room and came down. He was dressed more formally and had a small red box in his hand. He knelt by Sakura and kissed her hand.

"Will you marry me?" he proposed.

Sakura was white with shock. She didn't expect this.

"Su-ur-re." Li slid the half diamond, half emerald ring onto her finger and then kissed her, right on the centre of her lips. An applause rose from the other diners.

Li's mother glowed with pleasure. "Why don't you two take a walk in the garden." she turned, "and you two too." she said to Madison and Eli.

The four walked to the garden and were surprised to see Ariel leaning over someone. Meilin.

"Meilin?"

"Ariel?"

The two snapped into reality and turned to face Li, Sakura, Eli and Madison. "We were....uh." They blushed.

"Don't worry. Li's already proposed to Sakura." said Madison. Li and Sakura burnt up faster than Meilin and Ariel.

"Kawaii!"

"At least I don't have Ariel after me any more." said Sakura.

Ariel laughed and everyone joined in.

Author's Notes: Hi folks. This is not the last chapter but please review. There's only one chapter left. Please review. Thanks.

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