Chapter four: "Sakura's first business venture"
"OOF" Rika choked out as she landed in the Dumpster. Luckily for her it was filled with soft garbage bags, even so her entire body ached from her fall and she felt like she was paralyzed.
"Takashi please don't let go" Chiharu sobbed. The ladder had caught on the building's wall that was next door to the club. They hadn't fallen off when it caught but Chiharu had lost her grip and was now hanging from the ladder.
"I won't baby, just try to reach for the ladder when I swing you" Takashi explained getting tired. He was holding both of them up by his one hand. She merely nodded yes as he began to swing her. She missed it the two first tries but got it on the third. "Good girl now go on down slowly" he added as she started to descend. After reaching the bottom she looked and watched as he made his was to the ladder as if he were on monkey bars.
"I love you soo much" Chiharu said hugging him tightly. She never wanted to go through that again ever.
"I love you too, come lets go see if Rika is ok" Takashi replied still hugging her as they made their way to the Dumpster. He let go of her and climbed inside. "Are you ok? Can you move?" he asked looking down at her.
"Yeah I'm ok. I never thought that I would be glad to fall in trash" Rika replied smiling through her tears as he helped her up and out. When they got out two firefighter came running up to them, one lifted Rika up as they walked back the front to get them medical attention.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Yang and Naoko~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Hey guys there's two over here and they're still alive" a firefighter yelled to his two partners who were checking up ahead.
"Come on lets get back there is no way to get inside there" another said looking at the pile of rubble that was once the entrance of the club's entrance as he heard his partner yell about finding two survivors.
"I sure hope no one is inside there," one said sadly as they walked away.
"Yang? Where are you" Naoko said as her eyes slowly opened to see an unfamiliar face.
"The girl is coming around, what about the boy?" the first fire fighter asked picking Naoko up.
"No he's still out. From the looks of it I'd say he took the fall for her" one answer as he picked up Yang and placed him over his shoulder before they headed out.
"Wait my friend and her fiancé are still inside there, you have to go back to get them" Tomoyo yelled as the firefighter came out with Yang and Naoko.
"I'm sorry but we looked everywhere and we didn't see anyone else" he replied as the medics took Yang and Naoko.
"It's obvious that you didn't look good enough" Tomoyo argued as Takashi and Eriol came by her.
"Don't worry they'll be all right" Eriol reassured hugging her.
"I sure hope your right. Sakura wont leave him and he wont leave her" Tomoyo replied worriedly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sakura/Syaoran~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~
Syaoran sat in complete darkness, it seemed as if he had been there for all eternity. He was frustrated because he didn't know where he was or how to get out at that all he knew was that he had to get back to Sakura the only problem was 'HOW'.
"PLEASE WAKE UP!" A voice screamed breaking the deafening silence a voice that he knew belonged to Sakura.
"Sakura?" he whispered feeling the hurting in her voice. "Sakura!!!!" he yelled to no one in particular getting up.
"Syaoran please just wake up" Sakura whispered her voice hoarse from all her screaming and coughing from the smoke it was becoming hard to breath but she wasn't going to leave him. The others that got caught under the debris weren't as lucky as Syaoran at least he was still breathing if only he would wake up. "Watery, put out the flames" Sakura ordered mentally summoning the card. It came out and obeyed its master; she put out the flames in no time and returned.
"That should make the firefighters able to get them" Sakura said sadly glancing at the bodies as she held tightly onto Syaoran's still form.
"Mistress?" Yue said walking up to her, he had gotten in through the back, with Yukito's doctor's bag in his hand.
"Sakura what's wrong with the gaki?" Kero asked hovering beside Yue both had come as quickly as they could when they felt their mistress's distress.
"He won't wake up and I don't know how to make him" Sakura said as her tears started again.
"Come we must get him home so that Yukito can look at him" Yue said taking Syaoran from her before starting to the back.
"Can you use the time and fly so we can get out" Kero asked not sure if they would be able to get out with out being seen like they did coming in.
"Hai kero. Fly card grant me wings" Sakura said "Time stop time so we can leave" she ordered time. Kero went through the window first followed by Sakura then finally Yue. All three took off to the apartment, Sakura made a slight detour after she got Syaoran's car keys from his pocket, she dropped them off in Eriol's hand.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Outside~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~
"Sir the fire seemed to have miraculously stopped" a firefighter yelled, when time was resumed, to his chief. Who gave orders for the men to go back inside.
"They're out" Eriol stated fingering Syaoran's keys.
"What are we waiting for lets go and see how they are doing" Tomoyo exclaimed "but how are we going to explain them leaving unnoticed"
"Simple" Eriol replied chanting a spell as Takashi and Chiharu walked up, the others were taken to the hospital to have x-rays done.
"It's a good thing Sakura and Syaoran decided not to come after all" Takashi said looking at the scene before him. Tomoyo saw the smile on his face and knew that it was his doing.
"Yeah. We're heading out. We'll see you later," Eriol said taking their leave.
"Yeah man, I guess we should be going too. Yang will probably have to stay over night, Naoko said shed call us and tell us the news," Takashi said to them before they went separate ways. Eriol drove Syaoran's SUV while Tomoyo drove her car. She glanced sadly at the sight before her before she drove off behind Eriol.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Apartment~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~
"He is all right," Sakura asked nervously when Yukito finished checking him over.
"Yeah. He has no broken bones just a minor concussion he should wake up in no time," Yukito said as the doorbell rang "I'll get that for you and bring you a bowl of warm water to get him cleaned up"
"Arigato Yuki" Sakura said hugging him before he and kero left. Sakura took one last glance at Syaoran before she went into the bathroom to fetch the first aid kit.
"Here you go Sakura. Tomoyo and Eriol said that they'll see you tomorrow and since as I'm not needed I'll be going too," Yukito said handing Sakura the bowl of warm water.
"Thank you. Is kero still here?" Sakura asked taking the bowl.
"No Tomoyo thought that it would be better if he left you two alone, she bribed him with food" Yukito answered smiling.
"That's kero for ya. I guess I'll see you tomorrow," Sakura said to him before he left. She had to cut his clothes off because she couldn't move him so she could tend to his cuts. "Thank god your ok, I never want to go through that again" she whispered as she wiped the blood and dirt off his face. After she finished she took the stuff back to the bathroom to put away. "I need a bath" Sakura said looking at herself in the mirror, she had dirt marks on her face, her eyes were puffy from all her crying lets just say that she was a disaster zone. She took one last glance at Syaoran before she headed to the room that was considered hers after all it had her clothes and practically everything she needed.
"Sakura? Sakura…." Syaoran whispered coming to, he glanced at his clock and noticed that it was passed midnight. He looked around to see that he was in his room and he could feel that Sakura was in the next. He got up and went to the bathroom (his bathroom) to get some Advil for his thumping headache. Sakura came into his room wearing a big t-shirt and underwear, she glanced at the bed and started to panic because Syaoran wasn't there.
"Sakura?" Syaoran asked making her jumped as he came out of the bathroom. "What's wrong?" he asked worriedly seeing her start to cry.
" What's wrong? Kami you scared me. I thought that I had lost you and I come inside here to check on you and your not there. What are you doing out of bed" Sakura exclaimed not able to hold back her tears "Don't ever do that again. I sat there with you thinking that I had lost you before we even had a chance at a life together and that I could never live without you. I love you so much," she added hugging him tightly.
"I'm sorry. Please don't cry, I would do anything to make sure that you are safe from any harm, if that means getting hurt then so be it" Syaoran stated returning the hug as he ran his hand through her damped tresses.
"No. What's the use of saving me if you get hurt or even worst doing so? I rather us dying together then to have to live without you" came her muffled response.
"I won't ever leave you. And I promise that I'll be careful not to get hurt while protecting you" Syaoran replied smiling as he wiped her tears away.
"Ok" Sakura said smiling "Put a shirt on before you get a cold" Sakura added he was only in his boxers. He nodded and went to put a shirt on as Sakura closed the balcony door and pulled the curtains.
"Night my love" Syaoran whispered giving her a kiss.
"Night" Sakura said resting her head on his warm chest, she fell asleep in no time listening to the steady beating of his heart, the one thing that told her he was a alive and well.
Syaoran awoke to find that Sakura was still asleep, he didn't move afraid that he would wake her cause their legs were intertwined and she was still resting on his chest. He didn't mind just laying there feeling her warmth against him. Little did he know that she woke up a little after him but didn't move either until she started to make shapes in his chest.
"Your awake?" he asked looking down at her.
"Hmmm…Morning" Sakura said as she rolled unto her back and rubbed her eyes.
"Is that all I get?" Syaoran asked as he pulled the shirts over their heads.
"What else do you have in mind?" Sakura asked smiling up at him since as he was on top of her.
"How bout this" he answered as he attacked her sides with tickling.
"Haha… Syaoran… Please… Haha…Stop" Sakura said through laughing as she squirmed under him.
"Why would I do that when I have the upper hand?" He asked smiling. She looked up at him and before he knew it he was on his back.
"As you were saying," Sakura said smiling down at him proudly.
"Hey no fair" Syaoran whined. He had taught her that trick and now she was using it on him.
"Don't like being on the bottom" Sakura asked.
"Actually I like being on the bottom besides the view down here is some what better" he answered.
"Is that so" Sakura spoke in a low voice as bent down.
"Yeah" he said before giving her a feather-light kiss.
"Is that all I got" Sakura teased repeating what he said but yelped in surprise when he switched places with her.
"Nope" was all he said as he attacked her neck with kisses.
"Hmmm that's more like it" Sakura murmured as he confined her lips in a passionate kiss. Sakura wrapped her legs around his waist as she ran her hands through his hair. Some how her hands found their way under his shirt, she ran them slowly across his perfectly toned chest, feeling the curvature of each Abe. She was able to get his shirt off, slowly she started to place soft butterfly kiss along his neck and down his shoulder when the phone started to ring naturally they ignored it. But then his cell started to ring and they could here hear his laptop beeping in his office.
"It'll stop" Syaoran whispered between kisses but after a while it didn't stop the only thing that happened was the house phone started to ring along with the others (imagine how annoying that must have been).
"What if it's the clan or an emergency?" Sakura asked. He knew she was right.
"Fine. You answer the phone here and I will get one in my office" Syaoran said giving her on last kiss before getting up with a regretful look on his face. Sakura couldn't help but smile at how cute he could be.
"Moshi. Moshi" Sakura said in a cheerful voice.
"Hello Ying Fa" a woman's firm voice came through the phone. Sakura had no idea who it was and how she knew her name well her name in manderin anyways.
"I'm sorry may I ask who is calling?" Sakura asked in manderin figuring that the person was Chinese, thanking god that she had taken it in school.
1 "Li's mother Yelen" Yelen answered firmly smiling at how cheerful the girls voice was.
2 "Gomen I didn't it was you Mrs. Li" Sakura said nervously. She had never spoken to her before.
"It's quite alright. I just called to see if you and my son were all right. I heard about the terrible earthquake last night" Yelen spoke surprising Sakura.
"Hai Mrs. Li we're ok thank you" Sakura said fingering the phone cord. Yelen voice made Sakura relaxed she had the same calm voice as Syaoran.
"That's good to know. This is your last year of school is it not?" Yelen asked
"Yes it is" was all Sakura said.
"Everyone here is looking forward to seeing you and Syaoran soon especially his sisters and I" Yelen stated.
"I can't wait to meet all of you either. I hope that I live up to everyone's expectations" Sakura spoke.
"I'm sure you will. My son it far too stubborn to fall in love with someone who isn't truly wonderful in everyway possible" Yelen answered making Sakura blush. She had to admit that it was a lot easier to talk to Yelen then she had expected.
"I hope so. I've been meaning to ask you something important" Sakura said twisting the cord into knots.
"Yes what is it? There is no need to be afraid" Yelen reassured.
"Since as you know that I'm graduating soon along with Syaoran. I was wondering if you and your daughters would like to attend. I know that Syaoran would love for you to be there, this way we could meet each other" Sakura said hopeful. Yelen had never really been to a graduation her children were taught by the best tutors' money could buy and trust me they were the best.
"We would love to attend. I think its about time I met your father and family especially you" Yelen finally answered.
"Arigato this means so much to me and Syaoran. It will be held on Thursday" Sakura said sighing with relief.
"No it means a lot to me that you would ask. My son is very lucky. I will call you wit hour flight information, we will most likely be on a mourning flight Wednesday and what hotel we will be staying at" Yelen said
"Iie. It wouldn't be right for you to stay in a hotel, I'll get a house for you" Sakura reasoned.
"That would be nice, Please tell my son not to work too hard. Until we speak again" Yelen said as Syaoran walked into the room and too his closet giving her, a weird look. Sakura just stuck her tongue out at him.
"Hai. Till then" Sakura said before hanging up. She couldn't believe that in three days she would be meeting Syaoran's family. She was nervous and excited at the same time.
"Mother why the happy face" Xiefia asked as she and her sisters sat in the grass beside Yelen who was cutting white roses.
"I was on the Phone with Ying Fa, she had a wonderful idea" Yelen replied taking off her sun hat.
"What is that" Fuutie asked getting interested like all the other sisters. They like the entire clan couldn't wait to meet her.
"Are they finally coming?" Fiemie asked anxiously as if she were a child.
"No but we are going there for their graduation" Yelen answered making her daughters scream in delight. "Fanfren tell we Wei to book six tickets to Tomoeda for Wednesday mourning, the earliest flight possible"
"Mother why are we buying tickets what happened to the Jet?" Fanfren asked.
"No one is to know that we are traveling, if we were to blend in with regulars then Syaoran will have a normal graduation. I want us to be like any other family" she answered. Fanfren nodded and left to tell Wei the news.
"That must have been one great phone call, who was it?" Syaoran asked looking at the smiling girl as he took out a pair of Khaki pants, a white under shirt and a green long sleeve one to go over it with black shoes.
"Are you going somewhere?" Sakura asked raising a brow " and that was your mother" when she said that he stopped what he was doing.
"Really what'd she say?" he asked
"She wanted to know if we were all right, she also said that I should tell you not to work too hard. Now answer my question, are you going somewhere?" Sakura replied getting out of the bed.
"Oh. I'm going to the breakfast meeting I had this morning and to one of our factories, it seems that the locals aren't too happy. It won't take long," Syaoran said walking to the bathroom.
"But Yukito said that you should rest. You need your rest" Sakura stated not believing what he was saying.
"Sakura I'm fine I heal fast. I can't miss this meeting these people are leaving tomorrow" Syaoran replied he was tired and Sakura could see it. She could careless about these meetings.
"Syaoran please just one day of resting that's all I ask" Sakura stated firmly ' why does he have to be soo stubborn'
"Sakura please I have to go" he replied
"Let Eriol go. He's always with you he knows what to do" Sakura exclaimed.
"He doesn't know what I like. He can't use my signature and besides he has a meeting today for the Toy company" Syaoran stated calmly. He really didn't want them to start arguing they never did before.
"Syaoran stop making excuses. You had better come up with something better or your not going anywhere. I don't care if I have to use the lock card on the doors and windows" Sakura stated standing her ground.
"You wouldn't" Syaoran asked firmly looking at her seriously most people would feel inferior under his stare but not Sakura.
"Try me" Sakura replied giving him the same look that he gave her.
" Fine, there's no point in arguing with you we'll be here all day. How about you come with me to make sure that I don't work too hard," Syaoran said sighing. "Go shower and get ready"
"See that wasn't so hard" Sakura said hugging him before she left to shower.
"I know that this is going to be a real challenge" Syaoran muttered as he put his files together "Sakura let's go" he yelled from down stairs.
"Hai. Hai. I'm coming" Sakura yelled back as she put her shoes on. She was wearing a pink floral skirt that went just below her knees and a v-neck pink top with matching shoes and a hat to wear for their trip to the town. "Is this ok?"
"Yeah you look great. Come on lets get going" Syaoran said trying to focus. Naturally they took Syaoran's car because Sakura's was still at Tomoyo's house. The drive to the restaurant wasn't that long and during that time they decided that Sakura was going to play his assistant.
" Li" Syaoran said to the hostess who nodded and took them to a table that was in the back. There was two guys who were already there waiting for them. Sakura guessed that they were in their late twenties.
" Xu, I can't believe that we're doing business with a kid in high school" a guy said in an angry tone to his partner.
"Ruijang Calm down, he might be young well really young at that but he knows his business" Xu answered seeing that Syaoran and a girl walking towards them "Besides here he comes and he has company and a cute one at that" he added getting up. When Ruijang heard that he quickly got up and turned around coming face to face with a goddess.
"Mourning Mr. Li and who may this lovely lady be" Xu said as he and his partner eyed Sakura, which Syaoran didn't like one bit.
"Yes she is quite lovely in deed," Ruijang added looking Sakura up and down which she didn't like at all. Syaoran was about to answer but Sakura beat him to it.
"Kinomoto Sakura, Mr. Li's personal secretary. It's a pleasure" Sakura said smiling at them, she made sure to out stretch the hand her ring on so that they saw and stopped but them seeing her ring didn't help.
"If you two would like to get down to business, we could be out of here in no time, miss Kinomoto this is Mister Xu and Ruijang" Syaoran cut in. He was about to pull out Sakura's chair but Ruijang beat him to it. Sakura felt an uneasy under Ruijang's stare but soon forgot about it as she got caught up in the business.
"So what do you think?" Xu asked after all the explaining, Sakura thought that their price was bit too high so she did the only thing she could.
"I personally think that your price is too high, it would be fare if you lowered it to about 15%" Sakura spoke up. Syaoran gave her a questioning look wondering what the hell she was doing; she only smiled a reassuring smile.
"Mr. Li please tell her that's it worth the original price" Xu said
"Iie I agree with Miss Kinomoto" Syaoran replied encouraging Sakura to continue.
"So do we have deal" Sakura asked retrieving the contracts.
"Hai it's a deal Xu will sign" Ruijang stated smiling at Sakura as she passed the papers across the table. Xu reluctantly signed then Syaoran after him; he couldn't help but smile slightly that Sakura had just cheated them by 15%.
"It was a pleasure doing business with you" Sakura said smiling as she put the papers away. She had to say it cause Syaoran would never.
"Indeed it was" Ruijang said as they shook hands "Miss Kinomoto is there some way I could get in contact with you if there's a problem with the contract?"
"If there is a problem which I doubt will be you can contact Syaoran" Sakura replied slipping.
"Tell Mr. Hark that I'll see him on Tuesday" Syaoran said before they left.
"Wait Mr. Li will Miss Kinomoto be attending?" Ruijang asked
"Yes she will" Syaoran answered before he resumed walking.
"I think I've meet my soul mate" Ruijang stated looking at sakuras fading figure.
"I think we've just meet a con artist, if I must say so Li and her belong together" Xu stated
"No way she's too sweet of a person for that brat" Ruijang replied.
"You were really great in there" Syaoran complemented as they drove off towards the small town next to Tomoeda. It was about a 30-min. drive.
"Thank You" Sakura replied smiling.
"But from now on you're my fiancée not my assistant, I don't think it would look good if I knocked out someone" Syaoran stated smiling.
"Yeah. I guess so," Sakura said giggling. She couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful the scenery was. She could see the factory that seemed as if it were towering over the small town.
"Do you want to look around while I go see what the problem is?" Syaoran asked as they drove in the town.
"Sure. I wouldn't mind, it seems like a nice town" Sakura replied getting her hat and purse from the back seat.
"Have fun, if you get tired come to the factory. I wouldn't suggest you telling them who you are" Syaoran said pulling over to a market.
"Yeah. Don't over do it" Sakura said kissing him bye before getting out "I have my phone"
She added before he pulled off. Sakura put on her shades and looked around to see that everyone was looking at her. 'So much for not sticking out' she thought heading towards the market. It wasn't the cleanest place, it seemed as if it had rained because there were mud puddles everywhere but kids were still having fun as they ran through the stalls and the fruits looked delicious. Sakura bought a basket so that she could buy fruits to bring home. They didn't get fresh fruits like this in Tomoeda. She stopped to rest her feet at a small café, where she over heard something important.
"They said that the owner of the company is suppose to be coming today so everyone is looking out for him. I heard that Mr. Zhigang said he was in his mid fifties" a man said to a group of people. Sakura couldn't help but smile at how they expected Syaoran to look.
"What will you be having" a young guy said smiling.
"Ice tea please" Sakura said taking off her shades.
"Ok" he said walking off.
"Well we must talk to him or all he'll hear is lies. We need that new school for the children, we were promised that we would get one" an elderly voice spoke up.
"I heard that he's not even Japanese but Chinese and has ten wives"
"I bet that Li guy is an old hag, don't get your hopes up. Rich guys only want money what would they care about us peasants as they say" A man yelled angrily. Sakura got upset hearing that remark
And was about to turn around when she felt water dripping on her. She looked up just in time to see the covering over the porch split and the water collected from the rain pour through soaking her.
"Hoeeee…" Sakura exclaimed as she was drenched. The people around there and the waiter rushed to help her up.
"Tsao go and get some towels" the old lady ordered, he nodded and left.
"I'm so very sorry ma'am," She said apologizing.
"It's ok really. I was a little hot" Sakura said giggling as she took off her hat that was covering her face and her shoes that were making squeaking sounds at her movement.
"Here you go miss" Tsao said marveling at her beauty.
"Arigato"
"Are you from out of town?" Tsao asked
"Hai"
"My name May, I own this place. Ting Ting give this miss some change of clothes since as you are about the same size.
"Yes Grand ma, right this way…." Ting Ting said
"I'm sorry, I name is Sakura" Sakura said to them before she followed her to change. She changed into an old fashion dress and sandals. She just left her hair out.
"Here you go, it isn't mush but it keeps the sun off your face" May said, handing Sakura a old fashion hat made out of bamboo.
"Arigato. I over heard your conversation earlier, it seems quite serious" Sakura said sitting down at a table with May, when Tsao brought her the ice tea. "Thank you"
"It's on the house" Tsao said, he blushed when Sakura smiled at him.
"It seems that my grandson has taken a liking to you, and yes it is quite serious" May answered, "Whoever this Mister Li is, he wont be hearing anything near the truth"
"Then why don't you make him hear the truth. You need a school if you don't speak to him you wont get a school" Sakura stated not liking the sound of the guy in charge of the factory.
"We've tried everything but we can't even get close to the gates because of guards and Zhigang only has his family members in the high positions" a guy said that seemed to be in his thirties. "I know a lot about this factory a lot of us do but we can't get any higher then working in the factory, my name is Roman by the way"
" Hi. Could you bring me to the factory" Sakura said looking at her dead cell "is seems that I'll be need a new phone"
"We're sorry and yes we'll be more then glad it's the least I can do. Tsao come take Miss Sakura basket" May yell as they got up. "You don't mind walking right?"
"Thank you Tsao and No not at all and Sakura is fine" Sakura replied smiling as they made their way out the door.
"It's so beautiful here" Sakura complemented as they walked up the path.
"That's one good thing about the Li's they take care of their surroundings" Roman said as they got closer the factory. Sakura could feel Syaoran's aura and he was bored to death but he got a happier when their auras brushed. She could tell that he was closer then the factory she looked around and spotted him coming out of the field.
"Here comes your chance but I must warn you yelling wont get you any where" Sakura clarified.
"But I only see a mere boy with Zhigang" May said.
"Watch, Mister Li can we have a word with you" Sakura yelled Syaoran turned around recognizing the voice, he could feel her but couldn't see her.
"Come on Mr. Li they will only fill your ears with Lies" A fat guy said, Sakura guessed that it was Zhigang.
"Here's your chance" Sakura said urging them on.
"We were promised a school and better payments but haven't gotten anything. We are hard workers and we don't complain much but we cant live off what we make here" May yell walking up to them but stopped when two guards stepped forward.
"Don't listen to these peasants, lies" Zhigang.
"If they are lies then why are you so defensive, what do you really do with the Li's Money and how come it's only your family that has the high positions" Sakura asked walking closer to them ignoring the guards.
"Shut up before I make you sorry" Zhigang threatened.
"Calm yourself, why are you so defensive" Syaoran asked in serious tone "Li's don't like to be deceived" he added in an angrier tone making everyone except Sakura nervous.
"This little wrench and her passé are speaking rubbish"
"Please watch what you say you might regret it. And you why doesn't your phone work and what are you wearing?" Syaoran asked walking up to Sakura as she took her hat off.
"I got drenched at Miss May's café and she was nice enough to lend me some clothes" Sakura answered. Everyone was confused now.
"Mr. Li you know this girl?" Zhigang asked
"Hai. I would like for you to meet Kinomoto Sakura my FIANCEE" Syaoran answered.
"How could we have been so blind?" Roman said to the others.
"I can't believe my café soaked her" May said
"How come all the beautiful ones are taken" Tsao said sadly
"Syaoran I think you should hear them out" Sakura said.
"Yeah, I didn't believe a word he was saying anyways and the fact that mostly everyone had the same last name didn't help" Syaoran replied playing with her hat. "Some of your clothes is in the car"
"Ok. The person you should talk to is Roman" Sakura added.
"Well why don't we go back Miss May's café, Zhigang please have my car driven to the café" he added tossing him his keys. Everyone crowded around the small café as news spread that the owner of the factory was there. Sakura got her clothes from the car and took a shower while Syaoran talk business. She gave ting ting the outfit that she was wearing early that day for the ones that she had given her, she changed into a halter top, a jeans skirt and sandals, she twisted her hair into a bun cause it was hot even though it was getting dark. Miss may was even nice enough to cook a meal for them insisting that they stay for dinner.
"I'll send someone down here to assist you with the work until your settled and the building of the school will start immediately" Syaoran said getting up.
"I guess Mr. Li doesn't really have ten wives" Ting ting said to Sakura as she put the fruits and her new clothes in the back.
"No and I'm glad too," Sakura said giggling.
"Who would have thought that my troublesome roof would answer our prayers" May said, smiling as she stood on the porch. Luckily the car was able to fit through the small street.
"Hai. Who would have thought? It was nice meeting you all and I'll make sure to drop by and see how everything is going" Sakura said when Syaoran came through the doors.
"He might be young but don't let that fool ya" Roman said as people stared at Syaoran not believing his age.
"It was an interesting visit, it was nice meeting you" Syaoran said getting in.
"Bye Miss May, tell Tsao bye for me" Sakura said as Syaoran started the ignition.
"Hai. Drive safe" Miss May said as Tsao came running with flowers.
"This for you Miss Sakura and it was nice meeting you," Tsao said giving Sakura a bouquet of flowers.
"Arigato" Sakura said giving him a hug before she got in. Syaoran honked the horn once before they pulled off.
"That wasn't so bad," Sakura said yawning as they drove down the long stretch of a road.
"Yeah I guess. I should bring you along more often, why don't you sleep since you're tired" Syaoran suggested. She nodded and was out in five. When they arrived at his apartment Sakura was still asleep so he brought her up and into her room (yes she has her own room). He placed her in bed taking off her shoes and pulled the covers up before leaving to his room. Sakura work up later that night cold, it was so cold that she could see her breathe which made her scared. She got out of bed and went to Syaoran's room, which was warm, noticing that she was still in her day clothes she changed into one of his big shirts. She slowly pulled the sheets down as not to wake him.
"Sakura? Is something wrong?" Syaoran asked sitting up. 'So much for not waking him'
"Iie I was just cold so I came inside here, you don't mind right?" Sakura spoke dropping the sheets.
"Of course not, you don't even have to ask" he replied smiling.
"Gomen I just cant stop" Sakura stated getting in.
"I hope when we do get married you wont ask to sleep in the same bed as me" He teased wrapping his hands round her.
"Mou don't make fun of me," Sakura said giggling.
"But I love teasing you"
"I know you do" she replied resting her head on his chest. Sakura for got about the unnatural coldness in her room now being wrapped in warmth.
Authors note: I hoped you like this chapter. I got a review saying that she didn't understand the part with the tomb but as I said before that a plot will start to develop later in my story and it's starting. PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK
"OOF" Rika choked out as she landed in the Dumpster. Luckily for her it was filled with soft garbage bags, even so her entire body ached from her fall and she felt like she was paralyzed.
"Takashi please don't let go" Chiharu sobbed. The ladder had caught on the building's wall that was next door to the club. They hadn't fallen off when it caught but Chiharu had lost her grip and was now hanging from the ladder.
"I won't baby, just try to reach for the ladder when I swing you" Takashi explained getting tired. He was holding both of them up by his one hand. She merely nodded yes as he began to swing her. She missed it the two first tries but got it on the third. "Good girl now go on down slowly" he added as she started to descend. After reaching the bottom she looked and watched as he made his was to the ladder as if he were on monkey bars.
"I love you soo much" Chiharu said hugging him tightly. She never wanted to go through that again ever.
"I love you too, come lets go see if Rika is ok" Takashi replied still hugging her as they made their way to the Dumpster. He let go of her and climbed inside. "Are you ok? Can you move?" he asked looking down at her.
"Yeah I'm ok. I never thought that I would be glad to fall in trash" Rika replied smiling through her tears as he helped her up and out. When they got out two firefighter came running up to them, one lifted Rika up as they walked back the front to get them medical attention.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Yang and Naoko~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Hey guys there's two over here and they're still alive" a firefighter yelled to his two partners who were checking up ahead.
"Come on lets get back there is no way to get inside there" another said looking at the pile of rubble that was once the entrance of the club's entrance as he heard his partner yell about finding two survivors.
"I sure hope no one is inside there," one said sadly as they walked away.
"Yang? Where are you" Naoko said as her eyes slowly opened to see an unfamiliar face.
"The girl is coming around, what about the boy?" the first fire fighter asked picking Naoko up.
"No he's still out. From the looks of it I'd say he took the fall for her" one answer as he picked up Yang and placed him over his shoulder before they headed out.
"Wait my friend and her fiancé are still inside there, you have to go back to get them" Tomoyo yelled as the firefighter came out with Yang and Naoko.
"I'm sorry but we looked everywhere and we didn't see anyone else" he replied as the medics took Yang and Naoko.
"It's obvious that you didn't look good enough" Tomoyo argued as Takashi and Eriol came by her.
"Don't worry they'll be all right" Eriol reassured hugging her.
"I sure hope your right. Sakura wont leave him and he wont leave her" Tomoyo replied worriedly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sakura/Syaoran~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~
Syaoran sat in complete darkness, it seemed as if he had been there for all eternity. He was frustrated because he didn't know where he was or how to get out at that all he knew was that he had to get back to Sakura the only problem was 'HOW'.
"PLEASE WAKE UP!" A voice screamed breaking the deafening silence a voice that he knew belonged to Sakura.
"Sakura?" he whispered feeling the hurting in her voice. "Sakura!!!!" he yelled to no one in particular getting up.
"Syaoran please just wake up" Sakura whispered her voice hoarse from all her screaming and coughing from the smoke it was becoming hard to breath but she wasn't going to leave him. The others that got caught under the debris weren't as lucky as Syaoran at least he was still breathing if only he would wake up. "Watery, put out the flames" Sakura ordered mentally summoning the card. It came out and obeyed its master; she put out the flames in no time and returned.
"That should make the firefighters able to get them" Sakura said sadly glancing at the bodies as she held tightly onto Syaoran's still form.
"Mistress?" Yue said walking up to her, he had gotten in through the back, with Yukito's doctor's bag in his hand.
"Sakura what's wrong with the gaki?" Kero asked hovering beside Yue both had come as quickly as they could when they felt their mistress's distress.
"He won't wake up and I don't know how to make him" Sakura said as her tears started again.
"Come we must get him home so that Yukito can look at him" Yue said taking Syaoran from her before starting to the back.
"Can you use the time and fly so we can get out" Kero asked not sure if they would be able to get out with out being seen like they did coming in.
"Hai kero. Fly card grant me wings" Sakura said "Time stop time so we can leave" she ordered time. Kero went through the window first followed by Sakura then finally Yue. All three took off to the apartment, Sakura made a slight detour after she got Syaoran's car keys from his pocket, she dropped them off in Eriol's hand.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Outside~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~
"Sir the fire seemed to have miraculously stopped" a firefighter yelled, when time was resumed, to his chief. Who gave orders for the men to go back inside.
"They're out" Eriol stated fingering Syaoran's keys.
"What are we waiting for lets go and see how they are doing" Tomoyo exclaimed "but how are we going to explain them leaving unnoticed"
"Simple" Eriol replied chanting a spell as Takashi and Chiharu walked up, the others were taken to the hospital to have x-rays done.
"It's a good thing Sakura and Syaoran decided not to come after all" Takashi said looking at the scene before him. Tomoyo saw the smile on his face and knew that it was his doing.
"Yeah. We're heading out. We'll see you later," Eriol said taking their leave.
"Yeah man, I guess we should be going too. Yang will probably have to stay over night, Naoko said shed call us and tell us the news," Takashi said to them before they went separate ways. Eriol drove Syaoran's SUV while Tomoyo drove her car. She glanced sadly at the sight before her before she drove off behind Eriol.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Apartment~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~
"He is all right," Sakura asked nervously when Yukito finished checking him over.
"Yeah. He has no broken bones just a minor concussion he should wake up in no time," Yukito said as the doorbell rang "I'll get that for you and bring you a bowl of warm water to get him cleaned up"
"Arigato Yuki" Sakura said hugging him before he and kero left. Sakura took one last glance at Syaoran before she went into the bathroom to fetch the first aid kit.
"Here you go Sakura. Tomoyo and Eriol said that they'll see you tomorrow and since as I'm not needed I'll be going too," Yukito said handing Sakura the bowl of warm water.
"Thank you. Is kero still here?" Sakura asked taking the bowl.
"No Tomoyo thought that it would be better if he left you two alone, she bribed him with food" Yukito answered smiling.
"That's kero for ya. I guess I'll see you tomorrow," Sakura said to him before he left. She had to cut his clothes off because she couldn't move him so she could tend to his cuts. "Thank god your ok, I never want to go through that again" she whispered as she wiped the blood and dirt off his face. After she finished she took the stuff back to the bathroom to put away. "I need a bath" Sakura said looking at herself in the mirror, she had dirt marks on her face, her eyes were puffy from all her crying lets just say that she was a disaster zone. She took one last glance at Syaoran before she headed to the room that was considered hers after all it had her clothes and practically everything she needed.
"Sakura? Sakura…." Syaoran whispered coming to, he glanced at his clock and noticed that it was passed midnight. He looked around to see that he was in his room and he could feel that Sakura was in the next. He got up and went to the bathroom (his bathroom) to get some Advil for his thumping headache. Sakura came into his room wearing a big t-shirt and underwear, she glanced at the bed and started to panic because Syaoran wasn't there.
"Sakura?" Syaoran asked making her jumped as he came out of the bathroom. "What's wrong?" he asked worriedly seeing her start to cry.
" What's wrong? Kami you scared me. I thought that I had lost you and I come inside here to check on you and your not there. What are you doing out of bed" Sakura exclaimed not able to hold back her tears "Don't ever do that again. I sat there with you thinking that I had lost you before we even had a chance at a life together and that I could never live without you. I love you so much," she added hugging him tightly.
"I'm sorry. Please don't cry, I would do anything to make sure that you are safe from any harm, if that means getting hurt then so be it" Syaoran stated returning the hug as he ran his hand through her damped tresses.
"No. What's the use of saving me if you get hurt or even worst doing so? I rather us dying together then to have to live without you" came her muffled response.
"I won't ever leave you. And I promise that I'll be careful not to get hurt while protecting you" Syaoran replied smiling as he wiped her tears away.
"Ok" Sakura said smiling "Put a shirt on before you get a cold" Sakura added he was only in his boxers. He nodded and went to put a shirt on as Sakura closed the balcony door and pulled the curtains.
"Night my love" Syaoran whispered giving her a kiss.
"Night" Sakura said resting her head on his warm chest, she fell asleep in no time listening to the steady beating of his heart, the one thing that told her he was a alive and well.
Syaoran awoke to find that Sakura was still asleep, he didn't move afraid that he would wake her cause their legs were intertwined and she was still resting on his chest. He didn't mind just laying there feeling her warmth against him. Little did he know that she woke up a little after him but didn't move either until she started to make shapes in his chest.
"Your awake?" he asked looking down at her.
"Hmmm…Morning" Sakura said as she rolled unto her back and rubbed her eyes.
"Is that all I get?" Syaoran asked as he pulled the shirts over their heads.
"What else do you have in mind?" Sakura asked smiling up at him since as he was on top of her.
"How bout this" he answered as he attacked her sides with tickling.
"Haha… Syaoran… Please… Haha…Stop" Sakura said through laughing as she squirmed under him.
"Why would I do that when I have the upper hand?" He asked smiling. She looked up at him and before he knew it he was on his back.
"As you were saying," Sakura said smiling down at him proudly.
"Hey no fair" Syaoran whined. He had taught her that trick and now she was using it on him.
"Don't like being on the bottom" Sakura asked.
"Actually I like being on the bottom besides the view down here is some what better" he answered.
"Is that so" Sakura spoke in a low voice as bent down.
"Yeah" he said before giving her a feather-light kiss.
"Is that all I got" Sakura teased repeating what he said but yelped in surprise when he switched places with her.
"Nope" was all he said as he attacked her neck with kisses.
"Hmmm that's more like it" Sakura murmured as he confined her lips in a passionate kiss. Sakura wrapped her legs around his waist as she ran her hands through his hair. Some how her hands found their way under his shirt, she ran them slowly across his perfectly toned chest, feeling the curvature of each Abe. She was able to get his shirt off, slowly she started to place soft butterfly kiss along his neck and down his shoulder when the phone started to ring naturally they ignored it. But then his cell started to ring and they could here hear his laptop beeping in his office.
"It'll stop" Syaoran whispered between kisses but after a while it didn't stop the only thing that happened was the house phone started to ring along with the others (imagine how annoying that must have been).
"What if it's the clan or an emergency?" Sakura asked. He knew she was right.
"Fine. You answer the phone here and I will get one in my office" Syaoran said giving her on last kiss before getting up with a regretful look on his face. Sakura couldn't help but smile at how cute he could be.
"Moshi. Moshi" Sakura said in a cheerful voice.
"Hello Ying Fa" a woman's firm voice came through the phone. Sakura had no idea who it was and how she knew her name well her name in manderin anyways.
"I'm sorry may I ask who is calling?" Sakura asked in manderin figuring that the person was Chinese, thanking god that she had taken it in school.
1 "Li's mother Yelen" Yelen answered firmly smiling at how cheerful the girls voice was.
2 "Gomen I didn't it was you Mrs. Li" Sakura said nervously. She had never spoken to her before.
"It's quite alright. I just called to see if you and my son were all right. I heard about the terrible earthquake last night" Yelen spoke surprising Sakura.
"Hai Mrs. Li we're ok thank you" Sakura said fingering the phone cord. Yelen voice made Sakura relaxed she had the same calm voice as Syaoran.
"That's good to know. This is your last year of school is it not?" Yelen asked
"Yes it is" was all Sakura said.
"Everyone here is looking forward to seeing you and Syaoran soon especially his sisters and I" Yelen stated.
"I can't wait to meet all of you either. I hope that I live up to everyone's expectations" Sakura spoke.
"I'm sure you will. My son it far too stubborn to fall in love with someone who isn't truly wonderful in everyway possible" Yelen answered making Sakura blush. She had to admit that it was a lot easier to talk to Yelen then she had expected.
"I hope so. I've been meaning to ask you something important" Sakura said twisting the cord into knots.
"Yes what is it? There is no need to be afraid" Yelen reassured.
"Since as you know that I'm graduating soon along with Syaoran. I was wondering if you and your daughters would like to attend. I know that Syaoran would love for you to be there, this way we could meet each other" Sakura said hopeful. Yelen had never really been to a graduation her children were taught by the best tutors' money could buy and trust me they were the best.
"We would love to attend. I think its about time I met your father and family especially you" Yelen finally answered.
"Arigato this means so much to me and Syaoran. It will be held on Thursday" Sakura said sighing with relief.
"No it means a lot to me that you would ask. My son is very lucky. I will call you wit hour flight information, we will most likely be on a mourning flight Wednesday and what hotel we will be staying at" Yelen said
"Iie. It wouldn't be right for you to stay in a hotel, I'll get a house for you" Sakura reasoned.
"That would be nice, Please tell my son not to work too hard. Until we speak again" Yelen said as Syaoran walked into the room and too his closet giving her, a weird look. Sakura just stuck her tongue out at him.
"Hai. Till then" Sakura said before hanging up. She couldn't believe that in three days she would be meeting Syaoran's family. She was nervous and excited at the same time.
"Mother why the happy face" Xiefia asked as she and her sisters sat in the grass beside Yelen who was cutting white roses.
"I was on the Phone with Ying Fa, she had a wonderful idea" Yelen replied taking off her sun hat.
"What is that" Fuutie asked getting interested like all the other sisters. They like the entire clan couldn't wait to meet her.
"Are they finally coming?" Fiemie asked anxiously as if she were a child.
"No but we are going there for their graduation" Yelen answered making her daughters scream in delight. "Fanfren tell we Wei to book six tickets to Tomoeda for Wednesday mourning, the earliest flight possible"
"Mother why are we buying tickets what happened to the Jet?" Fanfren asked.
"No one is to know that we are traveling, if we were to blend in with regulars then Syaoran will have a normal graduation. I want us to be like any other family" she answered. Fanfren nodded and left to tell Wei the news.
"That must have been one great phone call, who was it?" Syaoran asked looking at the smiling girl as he took out a pair of Khaki pants, a white under shirt and a green long sleeve one to go over it with black shoes.
"Are you going somewhere?" Sakura asked raising a brow " and that was your mother" when she said that he stopped what he was doing.
"Really what'd she say?" he asked
"She wanted to know if we were all right, she also said that I should tell you not to work too hard. Now answer my question, are you going somewhere?" Sakura replied getting out of the bed.
"Oh. I'm going to the breakfast meeting I had this morning and to one of our factories, it seems that the locals aren't too happy. It won't take long," Syaoran said walking to the bathroom.
"But Yukito said that you should rest. You need your rest" Sakura stated not believing what he was saying.
"Sakura I'm fine I heal fast. I can't miss this meeting these people are leaving tomorrow" Syaoran replied he was tired and Sakura could see it. She could careless about these meetings.
"Syaoran please just one day of resting that's all I ask" Sakura stated firmly ' why does he have to be soo stubborn'
"Sakura please I have to go" he replied
"Let Eriol go. He's always with you he knows what to do" Sakura exclaimed.
"He doesn't know what I like. He can't use my signature and besides he has a meeting today for the Toy company" Syaoran stated calmly. He really didn't want them to start arguing they never did before.
"Syaoran stop making excuses. You had better come up with something better or your not going anywhere. I don't care if I have to use the lock card on the doors and windows" Sakura stated standing her ground.
"You wouldn't" Syaoran asked firmly looking at her seriously most people would feel inferior under his stare but not Sakura.
"Try me" Sakura replied giving him the same look that he gave her.
" Fine, there's no point in arguing with you we'll be here all day. How about you come with me to make sure that I don't work too hard," Syaoran said sighing. "Go shower and get ready"
"See that wasn't so hard" Sakura said hugging him before she left to shower.
"I know that this is going to be a real challenge" Syaoran muttered as he put his files together "Sakura let's go" he yelled from down stairs.
"Hai. Hai. I'm coming" Sakura yelled back as she put her shoes on. She was wearing a pink floral skirt that went just below her knees and a v-neck pink top with matching shoes and a hat to wear for their trip to the town. "Is this ok?"
"Yeah you look great. Come on lets get going" Syaoran said trying to focus. Naturally they took Syaoran's car because Sakura's was still at Tomoyo's house. The drive to the restaurant wasn't that long and during that time they decided that Sakura was going to play his assistant.
" Li" Syaoran said to the hostess who nodded and took them to a table that was in the back. There was two guys who were already there waiting for them. Sakura guessed that they were in their late twenties.
" Xu, I can't believe that we're doing business with a kid in high school" a guy said in an angry tone to his partner.
"Ruijang Calm down, he might be young well really young at that but he knows his business" Xu answered seeing that Syaoran and a girl walking towards them "Besides here he comes and he has company and a cute one at that" he added getting up. When Ruijang heard that he quickly got up and turned around coming face to face with a goddess.
"Mourning Mr. Li and who may this lovely lady be" Xu said as he and his partner eyed Sakura, which Syaoran didn't like one bit.
"Yes she is quite lovely in deed," Ruijang added looking Sakura up and down which she didn't like at all. Syaoran was about to answer but Sakura beat him to it.
"Kinomoto Sakura, Mr. Li's personal secretary. It's a pleasure" Sakura said smiling at them, she made sure to out stretch the hand her ring on so that they saw and stopped but them seeing her ring didn't help.
"If you two would like to get down to business, we could be out of here in no time, miss Kinomoto this is Mister Xu and Ruijang" Syaoran cut in. He was about to pull out Sakura's chair but Ruijang beat him to it. Sakura felt an uneasy under Ruijang's stare but soon forgot about it as she got caught up in the business.
"So what do you think?" Xu asked after all the explaining, Sakura thought that their price was bit too high so she did the only thing she could.
"I personally think that your price is too high, it would be fare if you lowered it to about 15%" Sakura spoke up. Syaoran gave her a questioning look wondering what the hell she was doing; she only smiled a reassuring smile.
"Mr. Li please tell her that's it worth the original price" Xu said
"Iie I agree with Miss Kinomoto" Syaoran replied encouraging Sakura to continue.
"So do we have deal" Sakura asked retrieving the contracts.
"Hai it's a deal Xu will sign" Ruijang stated smiling at Sakura as she passed the papers across the table. Xu reluctantly signed then Syaoran after him; he couldn't help but smile slightly that Sakura had just cheated them by 15%.
"It was a pleasure doing business with you" Sakura said smiling as she put the papers away. She had to say it cause Syaoran would never.
"Indeed it was" Ruijang said as they shook hands "Miss Kinomoto is there some way I could get in contact with you if there's a problem with the contract?"
"If there is a problem which I doubt will be you can contact Syaoran" Sakura replied slipping.
"Tell Mr. Hark that I'll see him on Tuesday" Syaoran said before they left.
"Wait Mr. Li will Miss Kinomoto be attending?" Ruijang asked
"Yes she will" Syaoran answered before he resumed walking.
"I think I've meet my soul mate" Ruijang stated looking at sakuras fading figure.
"I think we've just meet a con artist, if I must say so Li and her belong together" Xu stated
"No way she's too sweet of a person for that brat" Ruijang replied.
"You were really great in there" Syaoran complemented as they drove off towards the small town next to Tomoeda. It was about a 30-min. drive.
"Thank You" Sakura replied smiling.
"But from now on you're my fiancée not my assistant, I don't think it would look good if I knocked out someone" Syaoran stated smiling.
"Yeah. I guess so," Sakura said giggling. She couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful the scenery was. She could see the factory that seemed as if it were towering over the small town.
"Do you want to look around while I go see what the problem is?" Syaoran asked as they drove in the town.
"Sure. I wouldn't mind, it seems like a nice town" Sakura replied getting her hat and purse from the back seat.
"Have fun, if you get tired come to the factory. I wouldn't suggest you telling them who you are" Syaoran said pulling over to a market.
"Yeah. Don't over do it" Sakura said kissing him bye before getting out "I have my phone"
She added before he pulled off. Sakura put on her shades and looked around to see that everyone was looking at her. 'So much for not sticking out' she thought heading towards the market. It wasn't the cleanest place, it seemed as if it had rained because there were mud puddles everywhere but kids were still having fun as they ran through the stalls and the fruits looked delicious. Sakura bought a basket so that she could buy fruits to bring home. They didn't get fresh fruits like this in Tomoeda. She stopped to rest her feet at a small café, where she over heard something important.
"They said that the owner of the company is suppose to be coming today so everyone is looking out for him. I heard that Mr. Zhigang said he was in his mid fifties" a man said to a group of people. Sakura couldn't help but smile at how they expected Syaoran to look.
"What will you be having" a young guy said smiling.
"Ice tea please" Sakura said taking off her shades.
"Ok" he said walking off.
"Well we must talk to him or all he'll hear is lies. We need that new school for the children, we were promised that we would get one" an elderly voice spoke up.
"I heard that he's not even Japanese but Chinese and has ten wives"
"I bet that Li guy is an old hag, don't get your hopes up. Rich guys only want money what would they care about us peasants as they say" A man yelled angrily. Sakura got upset hearing that remark
And was about to turn around when she felt water dripping on her. She looked up just in time to see the covering over the porch split and the water collected from the rain pour through soaking her.
"Hoeeee…" Sakura exclaimed as she was drenched. The people around there and the waiter rushed to help her up.
"Tsao go and get some towels" the old lady ordered, he nodded and left.
"I'm so very sorry ma'am," She said apologizing.
"It's ok really. I was a little hot" Sakura said giggling as she took off her hat that was covering her face and her shoes that were making squeaking sounds at her movement.
"Here you go miss" Tsao said marveling at her beauty.
"Arigato"
"Are you from out of town?" Tsao asked
"Hai"
"My name May, I own this place. Ting Ting give this miss some change of clothes since as you are about the same size.
"Yes Grand ma, right this way…." Ting Ting said
"I'm sorry, I name is Sakura" Sakura said to them before she followed her to change. She changed into an old fashion dress and sandals. She just left her hair out.
"Here you go, it isn't mush but it keeps the sun off your face" May said, handing Sakura a old fashion hat made out of bamboo.
"Arigato. I over heard your conversation earlier, it seems quite serious" Sakura said sitting down at a table with May, when Tsao brought her the ice tea. "Thank you"
"It's on the house" Tsao said, he blushed when Sakura smiled at him.
"It seems that my grandson has taken a liking to you, and yes it is quite serious" May answered, "Whoever this Mister Li is, he wont be hearing anything near the truth"
"Then why don't you make him hear the truth. You need a school if you don't speak to him you wont get a school" Sakura stated not liking the sound of the guy in charge of the factory.
"We've tried everything but we can't even get close to the gates because of guards and Zhigang only has his family members in the high positions" a guy said that seemed to be in his thirties. "I know a lot about this factory a lot of us do but we can't get any higher then working in the factory, my name is Roman by the way"
" Hi. Could you bring me to the factory" Sakura said looking at her dead cell "is seems that I'll be need a new phone"
"We're sorry and yes we'll be more then glad it's the least I can do. Tsao come take Miss Sakura basket" May yell as they got up. "You don't mind walking right?"
"Thank you Tsao and No not at all and Sakura is fine" Sakura replied smiling as they made their way out the door.
"It's so beautiful here" Sakura complemented as they walked up the path.
"That's one good thing about the Li's they take care of their surroundings" Roman said as they got closer the factory. Sakura could feel Syaoran's aura and he was bored to death but he got a happier when their auras brushed. She could tell that he was closer then the factory she looked around and spotted him coming out of the field.
"Here comes your chance but I must warn you yelling wont get you any where" Sakura clarified.
"But I only see a mere boy with Zhigang" May said.
"Watch, Mister Li can we have a word with you" Sakura yelled Syaoran turned around recognizing the voice, he could feel her but couldn't see her.
"Come on Mr. Li they will only fill your ears with Lies" A fat guy said, Sakura guessed that it was Zhigang.
"Here's your chance" Sakura said urging them on.
"We were promised a school and better payments but haven't gotten anything. We are hard workers and we don't complain much but we cant live off what we make here" May yell walking up to them but stopped when two guards stepped forward.
"Don't listen to these peasants, lies" Zhigang.
"If they are lies then why are you so defensive, what do you really do with the Li's Money and how come it's only your family that has the high positions" Sakura asked walking closer to them ignoring the guards.
"Shut up before I make you sorry" Zhigang threatened.
"Calm yourself, why are you so defensive" Syaoran asked in serious tone "Li's don't like to be deceived" he added in an angrier tone making everyone except Sakura nervous.
"This little wrench and her passé are speaking rubbish"
"Please watch what you say you might regret it. And you why doesn't your phone work and what are you wearing?" Syaoran asked walking up to Sakura as she took her hat off.
"I got drenched at Miss May's café and she was nice enough to lend me some clothes" Sakura answered. Everyone was confused now.
"Mr. Li you know this girl?" Zhigang asked
"Hai. I would like for you to meet Kinomoto Sakura my FIANCEE" Syaoran answered.
"How could we have been so blind?" Roman said to the others.
"I can't believe my café soaked her" May said
"How come all the beautiful ones are taken" Tsao said sadly
"Syaoran I think you should hear them out" Sakura said.
"Yeah, I didn't believe a word he was saying anyways and the fact that mostly everyone had the same last name didn't help" Syaoran replied playing with her hat. "Some of your clothes is in the car"
"Ok. The person you should talk to is Roman" Sakura added.
"Well why don't we go back Miss May's café, Zhigang please have my car driven to the café" he added tossing him his keys. Everyone crowded around the small café as news spread that the owner of the factory was there. Sakura got her clothes from the car and took a shower while Syaoran talk business. She gave ting ting the outfit that she was wearing early that day for the ones that she had given her, she changed into a halter top, a jeans skirt and sandals, she twisted her hair into a bun cause it was hot even though it was getting dark. Miss may was even nice enough to cook a meal for them insisting that they stay for dinner.
"I'll send someone down here to assist you with the work until your settled and the building of the school will start immediately" Syaoran said getting up.
"I guess Mr. Li doesn't really have ten wives" Ting ting said to Sakura as she put the fruits and her new clothes in the back.
"No and I'm glad too," Sakura said giggling.
"Who would have thought that my troublesome roof would answer our prayers" May said, smiling as she stood on the porch. Luckily the car was able to fit through the small street.
"Hai. Who would have thought? It was nice meeting you all and I'll make sure to drop by and see how everything is going" Sakura said when Syaoran came through the doors.
"He might be young but don't let that fool ya" Roman said as people stared at Syaoran not believing his age.
"It was an interesting visit, it was nice meeting you" Syaoran said getting in.
"Bye Miss May, tell Tsao bye for me" Sakura said as Syaoran started the ignition.
"Hai. Drive safe" Miss May said as Tsao came running with flowers.
"This for you Miss Sakura and it was nice meeting you," Tsao said giving Sakura a bouquet of flowers.
"Arigato" Sakura said giving him a hug before she got in. Syaoran honked the horn once before they pulled off.
"That wasn't so bad," Sakura said yawning as they drove down the long stretch of a road.
"Yeah I guess. I should bring you along more often, why don't you sleep since you're tired" Syaoran suggested. She nodded and was out in five. When they arrived at his apartment Sakura was still asleep so he brought her up and into her room (yes she has her own room). He placed her in bed taking off her shoes and pulled the covers up before leaving to his room. Sakura work up later that night cold, it was so cold that she could see her breathe which made her scared. She got out of bed and went to Syaoran's room, which was warm, noticing that she was still in her day clothes she changed into one of his big shirts. She slowly pulled the sheets down as not to wake him.
"Sakura? Is something wrong?" Syaoran asked sitting up. 'So much for not waking him'
"Iie I was just cold so I came inside here, you don't mind right?" Sakura spoke dropping the sheets.
"Of course not, you don't even have to ask" he replied smiling.
"Gomen I just cant stop" Sakura stated getting in.
"I hope when we do get married you wont ask to sleep in the same bed as me" He teased wrapping his hands round her.
"Mou don't make fun of me," Sakura said giggling.
"But I love teasing you"
"I know you do" she replied resting her head on his chest. Sakura for got about the unnatural coldness in her room now being wrapped in warmth.
Authors note: I hoped you like this chapter. I got a review saying that she didn't understand the part with the tomb but as I said before that a plot will start to develop later in my story and it's starting. PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK
