Chap. 7: "Could it possibly get any worse.N' Lin's Entrance"
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Well she was definitely wrong with her concept it wasn't the same actually it was a total disaster. The first thing that happened was Maria got sick so they had to cancel until the next week, then on the night they were going out all things went from bad to worst starting when Derek insisted on driving Syaoran's car so they ended up late and everyone saw him pull in and Hitoshi had to burst out laughing. Then when they got the booth it was the same one they had the first time then came the talking and interrogations.plus Sakura was still feeling sick and throwing up she didn't know what she had eaten that was bad and she couldn't keep her mind from Syaoran which was torture knowing that he had Gwen warming his bed.
"So Ashiwa I hear you're a teacher like Sakura, is the money good?" Hitoshi asked all ready knowing the answer, he smiled brightly when Sakura glared at him, and he was openly enjoying it.
"Not really but its what I want to do like Ying Fa" Derek answered politely making Sakura smile. "What do you do?"
"I'm finishing up law school like my bro, he and Eriol are my mentors" he answered exaggerating which earned him a kick from Sakura.
"SO is Ying Fa taking you to the Banquet in two weeks? She was supposed to take me but I've found my self a date. I would love to see you there and introduce you to everyone are you up for it?" Hitoshi asked and before Sakura could say no Derek answered.
"That must have been what she wanted to ask me I'd love to go" Derek said brightly not even asking Sakura, she saw the expressions on everyone's faces and felt like she wanted to die is isn't how it was suppose to be.she was getting the strangest feeling the Derek was only interested in what she had but she didn't want to think about that. "Is it some kind of family gathering?"
"Something like that everyone's going to have a blast, come on Angel let's dance" Hitoshi stated winking at Sakura before he left with her. Sakura wanted to tear him to threads but her inner being told her it would only make her feel somewhat better but it wouldn't do.
"I'll have a rum and coke" Sakura said to the waitress ignoring the looks she got, she needed to forget about everything, "Strong please,"
"So is there anything happening at school?" Eriol asked trying to break through the silence, well at least the silence in the booth.
"My class and I wrote a note to Xiao Lang asking permission to use the estate for your Senior trip, he can't say no because he gave me his word that I could use it anytime and you all heard him" Sakura answered sadly. "I want them to have something nice before they graduate"
"I see, well I'll remind him of it so he can't say no" Sakura smiled gratefully at Eriol as she sip on her drink.
"We're also doing a singing performance for talent show right before leave for the estate. I hope that everything goes according to plan" Sakura stated smiling, it seemed as if it was the only thing she had to smile about these days.
"By the way the lady has finished your dress and Mrs. Honda and her husband is in town, they wanted to see you but couldn't get a hold of Xiao Lang so she's expecting to see the both of you at the banquet" Mei Lin stated making Sakura gulp, could it possibly get any worse.
"All right I've missed her company she was really nice" Sakura said trying to smile.
"Ying Fa, are you all right?" Derek asked looking at her pale who followed her gaze and saw a woman and the man who he met as Li Xiao Lang walking towards them.
"Xiao Lang, what are you doing here?" Mei Lin gasped then glared at Gwen who smiled back hanging on his arm.
"I called your house and the nanny told me you were here so I came with Gwen. We got back two hours ago" Xiao Lang answered taking a seat his hand wrapped around her waist, looking right through Sakura as if she wasn't there. Not only Sakura felt uncomfortable but Renzo, Mei Lin and everyone else except of course Derek.
"It's good to see you.both" Eriol said smiling when they ordered drinks, Sakura ordered another drink doubling the alcohol she would need it to survive this night and to make matters worst Hitoshi and Angel came back.
"Hey Li, Ying Fa has a boyfriend" he exclaimed brightly.
"SO I can see, I met him before I left but I didn't know she moved so fast" Syaoran stated bitterly making Sakura cringe.
"Xiao Lang please she's just growing up, every girl must grow up" Gwen said slapping him playfully, casting Sakura as haughty look of triumph. "Isn't that right Daidouji?" she added looking directly at Sakura.
"You would know maybe I could ask you for advise since as your way ahead of me" Sakura replied brightly making Mei Lin, Tomoyo and their husbands hide their smile.
"She would be a wonderful teacher for you, Ying Fa" Syaoran stated looking harshly at her.
"Wouldn't she after all she has a lot of experience, but frankly I all ready have my mentors my sister Tomoyo and Mei Lin my best friend" Sakura retorted innocently. "And it's Daidouji to you Li"
"I think, she's going for the more respectable female if you know what I mean" Mei Lin stated making Sakura and Tomoyo laugh. Sakura took her glass to her head and drink half of it wanting to drown in her sorrows, it seemed as if everywhere she went she would never be happy.
"I dear say, Tomoyo watch out if you catch my drift or should I have hold unto what is yours," Sakura laughed casting a meaning full glance at Eriol knowing how Gwen had an affair with Renzo prior to Mei Lin, "Hitoshi you owe me a dance" Sakura stated shocking Tomoyo.
"You are acting like an infant," Syaoran snapped glaring at Sakura.
"You shouldn't care how I act Li, since I'm the infant you have the older more developed model to please you" Sakura yelled towering over him well that was until he stood up making her feel like a child but she would cower beneath no man.
"You will watch what you say" Syaoran growled through clenched teeth, he wanted to wring her neck but his eyes drop instead to her lips that begged to be kissed. And he hated himself for letting a mere child tie him into such tight binding knots, whatever he thought he was winning he was wrong. And no matter how much he tried to forget about her, the more he was pulled towards her, like a moth to fire.
"Your not my boss or my father or anything else to me like I thought you once were. Let me tell you what you are.you are the most obnoxious, cold hearted.BASTARD I have ever in my entire life, which according to you hasn't been long," Sakura screamed working her self into a fine rage but she saw the brief smile the crossed Syaoran's face and grew even angrier.
"You've all ready told me all those can't you find any other words infant?" Syaoran asked in a silky smooth voice, Sakura had the same urge to slap him but the more over powering one was to kiss him and god only knew how bad she wanted to. (I WOULD SAY THEY HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS)
"Your impossible, I feel like the stupidest fool that ever walked the earth" Sakura screeched feeling the need to kick him in the chin, Syaoran was the only one who understood what she said.
"That too" Syaoran spat sitting back down. He wasn't able to let lose all his anger and frustration on her no matter how far she pushed him.
"Well I have one more thing to say.I don't see why any female would want you. I wouldn't care for you even if you were last human alive, I should have stayed where I was because least I was a little happier there. I'm leaving and I hope you enjoy the rest of the night come on Derek" getting up Sakura grabbed her purse but stumbled almost feeling light headed she held unto to Derek's arm for support but passed out anyways.
"Oh god, Ying Fa" Mei Lin exclaimed trying to get to Sakura who was going in and out of consciousness getting a slight fever. Syaoran was also worried about her but could not get close enough to pick her up. "Somebody call an ambulance"
"NO Mei Lin I'm fine just get me out of here, I feel exhausted," Sakura whispered pleadingly holding unto her arms.
"Okay Xiao Lang pick her up" Mei Lin stated much to her amazement Sakura shuddered.
"NO not him I don't want to be in his arms, he did this to me" Sakura screamed crying, shocking everyone including Syaoran who had no idea how he hurt her.
"All right Eriol take her, bring her to your house my house is farther away. Renzo take her car keys and dropped Ashiwa home. I'll call our private doctor" Mei Lin said shouting orders; Eriol nodded and scooped Sakura into his arms.
"Here take my ride. its bigger" Syaoran said handing Eriol his keys while Tomoyo gave him Eriol's before following him with Sakura's jackets and purse.
"What'd ya do to her to cause her that much pain?" Hitoshi asked getting a death glare from Syaoran who was currently wondering the same thing, Hitoshi was only teasing Sakura and hoped that she was all right. "It doesn't matter, come on Angel lets go and see if Ying Fa will be all right" he added taking his girl-friends hand leaving him and Gwen who was sitting calmly drinking her drinks with a smile on her face.
"Lets go" Syaoran snapped walking off pissed, he wanted to knock something or someone out very badly. Since he met Ying Fa, his carefully planned life had been turned upside down and he wasn't sure if he wanted any other way.
Sakura.
She had been in and out of consciousness on the way to Tomoyo's house and Tomoyo tried her best to make sure, she stayed awake by cracking jokes and reminiscing about the old days. When they reached the house the doctor and an ambulance for safety was all ready there waiting, Eriol brought Sakura into the guest room and joined the others down stairs.
"Any news?" Renzo asked walking in the room by the look on everyone's face he all ready knew the answer.
"Nothing but the ambulance is gone so that's a good sign" Mei Lin answered moving into his arms. "I still don't understand why she blames Xiao Lang there is something she isn't telling us and I intend to find out"
"You found the Ashiwa's house without trouble?" Tomoyo asked from across them.
"Yeah but he insisted that he be here to comfort Sakura" Renzo answered making them laugh. "I think he has feelings for her but it's not love more like lust and he can tell that she has money"
"Yep we all know. your brother was here but his girl friend got tired so he brought her home promising to come back and see how she's doing" Eriol stated, when the doctor walked into the room everyone jumped to their feet.
"IS.is she all right?" Tomoyo asked holding Eriol's hand tightly.
"Well yes she's fine I hope you'll be happier about the news then she was," He answered sighing. He was starting to really wonder about these young kids these days; god only knew what made them happy.
"What news?" Mei Lin asked not wanting to know but had to.
"Well Mrs. Hirragizawa your sister is with child" everyone's eyes bugled showing their shock, Eriol and Renzo walked to the decanter while Mei Lin and Tomoyo looked at each other and screamed racing up the stairs.
"I'm going to kill that Ashiwa, if it was him and then Sakura" Mei Lin growled angrily.
"Would you like a drink?" Eriol asked politely looking at the doctor apologetically.
"I think I definitely need one," he answered walking over to him.
Sakura winced when she heard the scream and hurriedly wiped her tears away. Naturally she wanted children but didn't want them like this and with him of all person but it was her own fault.
"Oh god Sakura how did this happen" Mei Lin asked flying through the door. "Stupid question.but I mean it's not for well Ashiwa is it?" she said asking the first thing that popped into her mind.
"NO it's not for him," Sakura cried brokenly not seeing Mei Lin and Tomoyo sigh. "But I wish it was because at least he would love me"
"Sakura who is it for? Baby tell me," Tomoyo pleaded brushing stray hair off her face. " Please"
"It doesn't matter because I'm not keeping it" Sakura whispered shocking Mei Lin and Tomoyo.
"You certainly will not are you out of your mind, you will not kill Xiao Lang's baby, he needs a son" Mei Lin yelled realizing that the baby was Syaoran's that why she didn't want him to touch her.
"I didn't mean it, I'm sorry I would never do that no matter who the father is. Its just this isn't how I wanted to have a child and he doesn't even treat Lin right" Sakura cried when Tomoyo pulled her into her arms rocking her back and forth like a baby.
"I know this happened when he brought you home after we all went out, didn't it" Tomoyo asked when Sakura nodded she added worriedly. "Did you want it to happen.I mean he didn't?" she added not able to finish because she couldn't believe he would do that. Mei Lin's mind was racing how could Syaoran be soo careless? And she knew what they would have to do now that it did happen but would Sakura accept it?
"NO I wanted it.I was the one" Sakura whispered tears streaming down her face. "Tomoyo what am I going to do?" she asked looking up, Tomoyo looked down at her younger sibling and smiled slightly.
"Sakura you have to tell Syaoran, and the both of you have to decide what to do. But remember my words when you make your decision you make it thinking only for the best of your baby, you understand me?" Tomoyo stated playing the role of big sister, one she had always wanted to play.
"Yes but I don't want to tell him, I don't want to cause problems between him and Gwen" Sakura stated this was one thing Mei Lin and Tomoyo liked and disliked about her.
"Sakura listen to me" Mei Lin said turning her face towards her, "Don't think about Gwen they're not serious, Baby Gwen can't give him what he really wants but you have. And I know you care for him and he you, if you would both get over the stubbornness. Please promise me you'll tell him"
"I promise but not until I'm ready" Sakura whispered trying to smile. "You know maybe I'm just cursed to have a miserable life"
"No, don't say that at all" Tomoyo said when Sakura started to dose off.
"I think the doctors the pills are starting to take effect. You know what?" Sakura giggled innocently.
"What?" they asked thinking it was important.
"It was soo good that I didn't think it was real. (giggles) I thought I was dreaming everything up I started to get worried when I was late but that was normal but then the morning sickness.I should have known." she answered making them laugh as she fell into a deep sleep.
"We should go and tell the guys not to say anything," Mei Lin said drawing the sheets over Sakura.
"Yeah this has been one heck of a night, things aren't going the way we wanted them to go but maybe this is the only way" Tomoyo stated turning off the light.
"Yep, they need each other they just don't know it yet" Mei Lin answered.
Syaoran.
Gwen stirred in his arms but he didn't notice, his mind was somewhere, it was on the honey haired emerald eyes beauty who gave him a fight 'someone who would never bore me' he thought smiling. Only when he got a call from Eriol that she was fine was he able to go to bed with Gwen but he wished he could have at least been there to see for himself. "Foolish thoughts" he mumbled closing his eyes but sleep would not come not until dawn.
Sakura's mother.
"We've looked everywhere there's not a single trace of her," a man stated looking at the old witch who he was employed to and was now regretting it.
"I don't care if you have to search all of China I won't her found, she's a star and needs to know her place. She needs to come back to her life here with me, I'm all she's got she needs me FIND HER" Mrs. Kamisaka yelled but the truth behind the words were she was all ready running out of money. And the blasted Lawyer won't give her the combination for the storage, or tell her where the damned thing is only he and Sakura knew which meant she was close by if only she could figure out where.
"Hai ma'am, she won't live wealthy then it would be too easy so that means she's leaving as a regular person which makes our job harder. Is there anything she was interested in?"
"Yes she loves singing and dancing and loved to learn"
"Well that will be of help we'll update you if we find anything. Does she have any family?"
"No it was only me and her" she answered the man nodded and left the large house 'No wonder she ran away' he thought sadly but it was his job to find her at all costs.
"She's going to need a lot of discipline when I get her back."
Sakura.
Sakura closed her eyes tightly not wanting to wake up, flashes of what happened last night flashed through her mind. "Why god is this happening to me?" she asked hiding her head in the pillows but quickly jumped up and rushed to the bathroom slamming the door shit.
"Sakura?" Tomoyo said looking at the empty bed, when she didn't get a reply she placed the clothes on the bed and knocked on the bathroom door. "Sakura?" she repeated
"Hai Tomoyo" Sakura answered flushing the toilet; she opened the door with a washcloth pressed to her mouth.
"How you feeling?" Tomoyo asked smiling at Sakura's flushed face.
"Horrible I hate it, I think I just lost my stomach" Sakura answered leaning against the doorframe. "How long have I been out?"
"This is the third day don't worry we called the school and they said they hope to have you back soon and get well, your class also sent over a bouquet and teddy for you and Ashiwa sent you a card. Syaoran called repeatedly wanting to know how you are but I didn't allow him to come over which made him upset" Tomoyo answered pointing at the window, Sakura looked and saw a beautifully assorted flowers and the white teddy. "They most really love you"
"I love them their the best I'll go back tomorrow even though it's Friday" Sakura stated when she saw the disapproving look of Tomoyo she added. "I'm fine it was just when I got angry. Syaoran made me really furious I'm glad you didn't let him come here because I'm not ready to see him yet. I'll see him at the banquet"
"All right but don't take too long to tell him or he'll believe its Ashiwa's, you made a foolish choice there" Tomoyo chided.
"I know but I didn't do anything with Ashiwa and if he doesn't believe me that's his problem" Sakura replied looking at Tomoyo but in truth it would hurt really bad if he thought it was Ashiwa's.
"Good now go shower I'll have Tilley make you breakfast you need something healthy in your stomach. I went to your apartment and picked up some stuff for you to wear to work, I want you to stay here with me until your over the morning sickness" Tomoyo stated motherly Sakura nodded absently going into the bathroom. "I'll be down stairs take your time and we're going by Mei Lin, "
"Okay" Sakura called when Tomoyo left.
Eriol.
"Tomoyo called me, she's on her way over to Mei Lin's, Ying Fa is awake and can't wait to go back to school" Renzo stated sitting down in front of his very good friends and business partners.
"That's good to know since as Tomoyo has barricaded me from her house, she says its not good to make Ying Fa upset" Syaoran said casually looking down at the road from his office.
"She's right the doctors orders, its not good for her health" Eriol replied smiling.
"Well at least she has that teacher there to comfort her" Syaoran stated making Eriol and Renzo smile at his obvious irritation, Ying Fa actually had Li Xiao Lang jealous.
"He's not allowed there either but he'll get to see her tomorrow at school and I'm sure it'll be differently between them. He only wants her for what she has, I don't like him near her but there is nothing I can do" Eriol sighed cleaning his glasses.
"That's her problem not my mine now back to business. We have to at least get our three targets to come to the party. Their wives are the around the same age as Tomoyo and Mei Lin, so tell them to be nice. If the wives are interested and believe it's a good investment then they will tell their husbands" Syaoran explained sitting down.
"What about you?" Renzo asked.
"Well I had intended on bringing Ying Fa because everyone loves her but now I'm taking Gwen. She'll just have to be with her friends while I talk, I know her reputation and it wouldn't help me" he answered simply making it sound as if that was the only reason he wanted to go with her.
"I could have Sakura be with the girls, I know she'll do it for me besides we'll get Hitoshi to take Ashiwa somewhere to mingle" Eriol said confidently.
"If you're sure she'll do it but if she does anything wrong." Syaoran replied leaving the sentence hanging.
"I'm sure she'll love to do it besides if I tell her you've agreed on her using your house then she'll be glad to repay me that way" Eriol explained, Syaoran raised a brow at Eriol who smiled innocently.
"All right she can use the dam house but if anything is missing I hold her responsible" Syaoran said in his voice of authority.
"Great that should lift her spirits, she's dedicated to her class and the children she teaches" Eriol said matter-of-factly.
"We have to get going soon, Mei Lin wants us to be home early since this is the first time we're all seeing Lin after so long" Renzo said standing up, Syaoran cringed hearing his daughters name, he had totally forgotten that he was suppose to go and pick her up, his mother had argued that he wasn't spending enough time with her.
"We'll see you there later?" Eriol said hoping he would show up and not be late, Syaoran turned and nodded but something in his eyes told Eriol differently.
Sakura.
"Mei Lin where are all the kids?" Sakura asked when they walked through the door.
"They are all outside, I must warn you now Lin isn't in the best of moods even with some of the neighbors kids over" Mei Lin said leading them outside, Sakura frowned knowing why 'Poor thing' she thought searching for the child but it wasn't at all hard to spot Lin, for she looked just like her father with vivid amber eyes and brown hair that was braided down her back and unlike all the children in the yard, she was the only one without a smile on her face.
"She looks so sad and lonely" Sakura whispered brokenly 'how could he be soo cruel' she thought angrily.
"She is come on let me introduce you" Mei Lin said smiling slightly "She's very quiet like Xiao Lang was when he was younger" as they walked through the kids "Lin sweetie?" she said to the little girl who was sitting on a swing watching everyone play.
"Yes Auntie?" Lin said looking up, her eyes held the power she had and her status; she glanced quickly at Sakura but didn't say anything.
"I want you to meet Auntie Tomoyo's sister Ying Fa, Ying Fa Lin" Mei Lin introduced smiling, Sakura smiled doing a curtsy which brought a reluctant smile on Lin's face.
"It's a pleasure mi lady" Sakura happily liking how she was at least smiling and such a beautiful smile too.
"Excuse me for a moment" Mei Lin said leaving them, Sakura nodded trying to decide how to make conversation.
"Can I sit?" Lin nodded so Sakura just took a seat not liking the silence. "Why aren't you playing?" Sakura asked looking at all the children.
"I don't know anyone I rather keeping to my self, besides I'm waiting for my father he should be here soon he promised he would come, he's taking me home with him for the whole week" Lin answered Sakura could tell that she loved Syaoran by the way she just talked about him.
"That's wonderful, I don't know anyone here either but we could meet them together," Sakura suggested but Lin shook her head.
"I don't want to get my dress dirty father wouldn't like that and I want to make him happy" she answered making Sakura frown.
"But your soo beautiful your dress wouldn't at all matter besides I know you have your suit case here so you can change"
"I'm not beautiful I'm plain everyone has pretty hair and eyes all I have is plain brown. I wish I was blonde or have pretty eyes then maybe father would want me to stay with him forever" Sakura's heart ached hearing a five year old talking like this when she should be having fun playing.
"All right then you win, but do you mind if I stay here with you just to keep your company?"
"I would like that Miss Ying Fa," Lin said smiling brightly. Sakura didn't understand how anyone could think she was rude, she was a doll but she wished Lin would at least play. Sakura didn't know how long they sat on the swings but little by little the children started to leave and the sun was going down when Mei Lin called them inside for dinner.
"DO you think something's wrong? I mean did he call?" Tomoyo asked Mei Lin in the kitchen.
"He didn't call did he?" Sakura said angrily not believing the nerve of him.
"I'm sure he'll be here he probably got caught up" Mei Lin assured but didn't at all believe her words.
"Mei Lin it's been eight hours Eriol and Renzo had long ago arrived I bet he just didn't want to come. I don't know if you've noticed but she's going to wait all night for him" Sakura stated softly, sitting down.
"I know and when she realizes that he's not going to come she'll get angry and push everyone away. I've seen it a lot" Mei Lin sighed as they went into the living room.
"Sakura we have to get going, I don't want Maria staying up too late and you have class tomorrow. I wish we could wait longer," Tomoyo said picking up her bag.
"I understand let me go and say bye to Lin" Sakura said walking outside to the swings, "Lin?" she called and Lin looked up expectantly.
"Is he here?"
"No, I came to say good bye we're going home now why don't you come and say bye to Maria" Sakura said holding out her hand, Lin nodded and took her hand. "How would you like it if we, me, you and Maria go to the mall or to the park tomorrow?"
"I would like that, I like you Ying Fa your nice" Lin said softly, after saying good bye Sakura and the others left saying that Tomoyo would drop Lin and Maria off at Sakura's work tomorrow. Mei Lin sat on the sofa watching Lin who was looking out the window, she sighed irritably it was after 10 and her children were all ready asleep Syaoran had better have a good excuse but deep down she knew better.
"Daddy is here he just pulled up" Lin exclaimed happily straightening out her blue dress, Mei Lin smiled getting up when the doorbell rang.
"Renzo get Lin's bags for me" Mei Lin said looking at her husband who nodded as she went to the door. When she opened it she was Syaoran in a black tux not looking like someone who was in an accident but someone who was coming from a party. "How was the party?" she asked angrily.
"It was a bore, where's Lin we have to get going" Syaoran said casually, Lin ran outside and hugged him tightly around the waist and all Syaoran could do was pat her on the head Mei Lin looked at him disgustingly.
"Daddy I'm so glad to see you" Lin exclaimed happily wishing he would pick her up like Eriol did Maria but he didn't he only reached for her suitcase.
"Its good to see you again Lin" Syaoran said taking her hand "Good night" he added looking at Mei Lin before leaving.
"See you tomorrow Auntie" Lin called waving but when she saw who was in the car she stopped twisting out of Syaoran's grasp.
"Lin stop it" Syaoran ordered firmly stopping beside her "Come on I don't have all night"
"NO I don't want to go, I hate her. She's a witch," Lin yelled angrily glaring at Gwen who was in the front seat.
"Lin that's enough" Syaoran snapped dragging her to the SUV, opening the door he put her suitcase in then went to lift her inside but Lin slapped his hand away.
"Don't touch me, I hate you. I want to go home to grandmother this is why you were late. I want to go home" Lin yelled running back to Mei Lin but Syaoran caught her lifting her he buckled her in the seat and slammed the door leaving a fuming Lin who kicked the seat Gwen was in yelling.
"Lin stop that now" Syaoran ordered looking at how she was getting red in the face, "Lin stop before I slap you"
"I . I hate you." Lin yelled breathing heavily feeling her left side; she took deep breaths to calm her racing heart. Why did her father have to do this to her, why couldn't he be like other father's.
Author's note: Whelp, what did ya'll like think? I hope ya'll like and see I finally put Lin in and hope that ya'll like her. Isn't she a great character? I think so and you guys will when you get to meet her more.
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Well she was definitely wrong with her concept it wasn't the same actually it was a total disaster. The first thing that happened was Maria got sick so they had to cancel until the next week, then on the night they were going out all things went from bad to worst starting when Derek insisted on driving Syaoran's car so they ended up late and everyone saw him pull in and Hitoshi had to burst out laughing. Then when they got the booth it was the same one they had the first time then came the talking and interrogations.plus Sakura was still feeling sick and throwing up she didn't know what she had eaten that was bad and she couldn't keep her mind from Syaoran which was torture knowing that he had Gwen warming his bed.
"So Ashiwa I hear you're a teacher like Sakura, is the money good?" Hitoshi asked all ready knowing the answer, he smiled brightly when Sakura glared at him, and he was openly enjoying it.
"Not really but its what I want to do like Ying Fa" Derek answered politely making Sakura smile. "What do you do?"
"I'm finishing up law school like my bro, he and Eriol are my mentors" he answered exaggerating which earned him a kick from Sakura.
"SO is Ying Fa taking you to the Banquet in two weeks? She was supposed to take me but I've found my self a date. I would love to see you there and introduce you to everyone are you up for it?" Hitoshi asked and before Sakura could say no Derek answered.
"That must have been what she wanted to ask me I'd love to go" Derek said brightly not even asking Sakura, she saw the expressions on everyone's faces and felt like she wanted to die is isn't how it was suppose to be.she was getting the strangest feeling the Derek was only interested in what she had but she didn't want to think about that. "Is it some kind of family gathering?"
"Something like that everyone's going to have a blast, come on Angel let's dance" Hitoshi stated winking at Sakura before he left with her. Sakura wanted to tear him to threads but her inner being told her it would only make her feel somewhat better but it wouldn't do.
"I'll have a rum and coke" Sakura said to the waitress ignoring the looks she got, she needed to forget about everything, "Strong please,"
"So is there anything happening at school?" Eriol asked trying to break through the silence, well at least the silence in the booth.
"My class and I wrote a note to Xiao Lang asking permission to use the estate for your Senior trip, he can't say no because he gave me his word that I could use it anytime and you all heard him" Sakura answered sadly. "I want them to have something nice before they graduate"
"I see, well I'll remind him of it so he can't say no" Sakura smiled gratefully at Eriol as she sip on her drink.
"We're also doing a singing performance for talent show right before leave for the estate. I hope that everything goes according to plan" Sakura stated smiling, it seemed as if it was the only thing she had to smile about these days.
"By the way the lady has finished your dress and Mrs. Honda and her husband is in town, they wanted to see you but couldn't get a hold of Xiao Lang so she's expecting to see the both of you at the banquet" Mei Lin stated making Sakura gulp, could it possibly get any worse.
"All right I've missed her company she was really nice" Sakura said trying to smile.
"Ying Fa, are you all right?" Derek asked looking at her pale who followed her gaze and saw a woman and the man who he met as Li Xiao Lang walking towards them.
"Xiao Lang, what are you doing here?" Mei Lin gasped then glared at Gwen who smiled back hanging on his arm.
"I called your house and the nanny told me you were here so I came with Gwen. We got back two hours ago" Xiao Lang answered taking a seat his hand wrapped around her waist, looking right through Sakura as if she wasn't there. Not only Sakura felt uncomfortable but Renzo, Mei Lin and everyone else except of course Derek.
"It's good to see you.both" Eriol said smiling when they ordered drinks, Sakura ordered another drink doubling the alcohol she would need it to survive this night and to make matters worst Hitoshi and Angel came back.
"Hey Li, Ying Fa has a boyfriend" he exclaimed brightly.
"SO I can see, I met him before I left but I didn't know she moved so fast" Syaoran stated bitterly making Sakura cringe.
"Xiao Lang please she's just growing up, every girl must grow up" Gwen said slapping him playfully, casting Sakura as haughty look of triumph. "Isn't that right Daidouji?" she added looking directly at Sakura.
"You would know maybe I could ask you for advise since as your way ahead of me" Sakura replied brightly making Mei Lin, Tomoyo and their husbands hide their smile.
"She would be a wonderful teacher for you, Ying Fa" Syaoran stated looking harshly at her.
"Wouldn't she after all she has a lot of experience, but frankly I all ready have my mentors my sister Tomoyo and Mei Lin my best friend" Sakura retorted innocently. "And it's Daidouji to you Li"
"I think, she's going for the more respectable female if you know what I mean" Mei Lin stated making Sakura and Tomoyo laugh. Sakura took her glass to her head and drink half of it wanting to drown in her sorrows, it seemed as if everywhere she went she would never be happy.
"I dear say, Tomoyo watch out if you catch my drift or should I have hold unto what is yours," Sakura laughed casting a meaning full glance at Eriol knowing how Gwen had an affair with Renzo prior to Mei Lin, "Hitoshi you owe me a dance" Sakura stated shocking Tomoyo.
"You are acting like an infant," Syaoran snapped glaring at Sakura.
"You shouldn't care how I act Li, since I'm the infant you have the older more developed model to please you" Sakura yelled towering over him well that was until he stood up making her feel like a child but she would cower beneath no man.
"You will watch what you say" Syaoran growled through clenched teeth, he wanted to wring her neck but his eyes drop instead to her lips that begged to be kissed. And he hated himself for letting a mere child tie him into such tight binding knots, whatever he thought he was winning he was wrong. And no matter how much he tried to forget about her, the more he was pulled towards her, like a moth to fire.
"Your not my boss or my father or anything else to me like I thought you once were. Let me tell you what you are.you are the most obnoxious, cold hearted.BASTARD I have ever in my entire life, which according to you hasn't been long," Sakura screamed working her self into a fine rage but she saw the brief smile the crossed Syaoran's face and grew even angrier.
"You've all ready told me all those can't you find any other words infant?" Syaoran asked in a silky smooth voice, Sakura had the same urge to slap him but the more over powering one was to kiss him and god only knew how bad she wanted to. (I WOULD SAY THEY HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS)
"Your impossible, I feel like the stupidest fool that ever walked the earth" Sakura screeched feeling the need to kick him in the chin, Syaoran was the only one who understood what she said.
"That too" Syaoran spat sitting back down. He wasn't able to let lose all his anger and frustration on her no matter how far she pushed him.
"Well I have one more thing to say.I don't see why any female would want you. I wouldn't care for you even if you were last human alive, I should have stayed where I was because least I was a little happier there. I'm leaving and I hope you enjoy the rest of the night come on Derek" getting up Sakura grabbed her purse but stumbled almost feeling light headed she held unto to Derek's arm for support but passed out anyways.
"Oh god, Ying Fa" Mei Lin exclaimed trying to get to Sakura who was going in and out of consciousness getting a slight fever. Syaoran was also worried about her but could not get close enough to pick her up. "Somebody call an ambulance"
"NO Mei Lin I'm fine just get me out of here, I feel exhausted," Sakura whispered pleadingly holding unto her arms.
"Okay Xiao Lang pick her up" Mei Lin stated much to her amazement Sakura shuddered.
"NO not him I don't want to be in his arms, he did this to me" Sakura screamed crying, shocking everyone including Syaoran who had no idea how he hurt her.
"All right Eriol take her, bring her to your house my house is farther away. Renzo take her car keys and dropped Ashiwa home. I'll call our private doctor" Mei Lin said shouting orders; Eriol nodded and scooped Sakura into his arms.
"Here take my ride. its bigger" Syaoran said handing Eriol his keys while Tomoyo gave him Eriol's before following him with Sakura's jackets and purse.
"What'd ya do to her to cause her that much pain?" Hitoshi asked getting a death glare from Syaoran who was currently wondering the same thing, Hitoshi was only teasing Sakura and hoped that she was all right. "It doesn't matter, come on Angel lets go and see if Ying Fa will be all right" he added taking his girl-friends hand leaving him and Gwen who was sitting calmly drinking her drinks with a smile on her face.
"Lets go" Syaoran snapped walking off pissed, he wanted to knock something or someone out very badly. Since he met Ying Fa, his carefully planned life had been turned upside down and he wasn't sure if he wanted any other way.
Sakura.
She had been in and out of consciousness on the way to Tomoyo's house and Tomoyo tried her best to make sure, she stayed awake by cracking jokes and reminiscing about the old days. When they reached the house the doctor and an ambulance for safety was all ready there waiting, Eriol brought Sakura into the guest room and joined the others down stairs.
"Any news?" Renzo asked walking in the room by the look on everyone's face he all ready knew the answer.
"Nothing but the ambulance is gone so that's a good sign" Mei Lin answered moving into his arms. "I still don't understand why she blames Xiao Lang there is something she isn't telling us and I intend to find out"
"You found the Ashiwa's house without trouble?" Tomoyo asked from across them.
"Yeah but he insisted that he be here to comfort Sakura" Renzo answered making them laugh. "I think he has feelings for her but it's not love more like lust and he can tell that she has money"
"Yep we all know. your brother was here but his girl friend got tired so he brought her home promising to come back and see how she's doing" Eriol stated, when the doctor walked into the room everyone jumped to their feet.
"IS.is she all right?" Tomoyo asked holding Eriol's hand tightly.
"Well yes she's fine I hope you'll be happier about the news then she was," He answered sighing. He was starting to really wonder about these young kids these days; god only knew what made them happy.
"What news?" Mei Lin asked not wanting to know but had to.
"Well Mrs. Hirragizawa your sister is with child" everyone's eyes bugled showing their shock, Eriol and Renzo walked to the decanter while Mei Lin and Tomoyo looked at each other and screamed racing up the stairs.
"I'm going to kill that Ashiwa, if it was him and then Sakura" Mei Lin growled angrily.
"Would you like a drink?" Eriol asked politely looking at the doctor apologetically.
"I think I definitely need one," he answered walking over to him.
Sakura winced when she heard the scream and hurriedly wiped her tears away. Naturally she wanted children but didn't want them like this and with him of all person but it was her own fault.
"Oh god Sakura how did this happen" Mei Lin asked flying through the door. "Stupid question.but I mean it's not for well Ashiwa is it?" she said asking the first thing that popped into her mind.
"NO it's not for him," Sakura cried brokenly not seeing Mei Lin and Tomoyo sigh. "But I wish it was because at least he would love me"
"Sakura who is it for? Baby tell me," Tomoyo pleaded brushing stray hair off her face. " Please"
"It doesn't matter because I'm not keeping it" Sakura whispered shocking Mei Lin and Tomoyo.
"You certainly will not are you out of your mind, you will not kill Xiao Lang's baby, he needs a son" Mei Lin yelled realizing that the baby was Syaoran's that why she didn't want him to touch her.
"I didn't mean it, I'm sorry I would never do that no matter who the father is. Its just this isn't how I wanted to have a child and he doesn't even treat Lin right" Sakura cried when Tomoyo pulled her into her arms rocking her back and forth like a baby.
"I know this happened when he brought you home after we all went out, didn't it" Tomoyo asked when Sakura nodded she added worriedly. "Did you want it to happen.I mean he didn't?" she added not able to finish because she couldn't believe he would do that. Mei Lin's mind was racing how could Syaoran be soo careless? And she knew what they would have to do now that it did happen but would Sakura accept it?
"NO I wanted it.I was the one" Sakura whispered tears streaming down her face. "Tomoyo what am I going to do?" she asked looking up, Tomoyo looked down at her younger sibling and smiled slightly.
"Sakura you have to tell Syaoran, and the both of you have to decide what to do. But remember my words when you make your decision you make it thinking only for the best of your baby, you understand me?" Tomoyo stated playing the role of big sister, one she had always wanted to play.
"Yes but I don't want to tell him, I don't want to cause problems between him and Gwen" Sakura stated this was one thing Mei Lin and Tomoyo liked and disliked about her.
"Sakura listen to me" Mei Lin said turning her face towards her, "Don't think about Gwen they're not serious, Baby Gwen can't give him what he really wants but you have. And I know you care for him and he you, if you would both get over the stubbornness. Please promise me you'll tell him"
"I promise but not until I'm ready" Sakura whispered trying to smile. "You know maybe I'm just cursed to have a miserable life"
"No, don't say that at all" Tomoyo said when Sakura started to dose off.
"I think the doctors the pills are starting to take effect. You know what?" Sakura giggled innocently.
"What?" they asked thinking it was important.
"It was soo good that I didn't think it was real. (giggles) I thought I was dreaming everything up I started to get worried when I was late but that was normal but then the morning sickness.I should have known." she answered making them laugh as she fell into a deep sleep.
"We should go and tell the guys not to say anything," Mei Lin said drawing the sheets over Sakura.
"Yeah this has been one heck of a night, things aren't going the way we wanted them to go but maybe this is the only way" Tomoyo stated turning off the light.
"Yep, they need each other they just don't know it yet" Mei Lin answered.
Syaoran.
Gwen stirred in his arms but he didn't notice, his mind was somewhere, it was on the honey haired emerald eyes beauty who gave him a fight 'someone who would never bore me' he thought smiling. Only when he got a call from Eriol that she was fine was he able to go to bed with Gwen but he wished he could have at least been there to see for himself. "Foolish thoughts" he mumbled closing his eyes but sleep would not come not until dawn.
Sakura's mother.
"We've looked everywhere there's not a single trace of her," a man stated looking at the old witch who he was employed to and was now regretting it.
"I don't care if you have to search all of China I won't her found, she's a star and needs to know her place. She needs to come back to her life here with me, I'm all she's got she needs me FIND HER" Mrs. Kamisaka yelled but the truth behind the words were she was all ready running out of money. And the blasted Lawyer won't give her the combination for the storage, or tell her where the damned thing is only he and Sakura knew which meant she was close by if only she could figure out where.
"Hai ma'am, she won't live wealthy then it would be too easy so that means she's leaving as a regular person which makes our job harder. Is there anything she was interested in?"
"Yes she loves singing and dancing and loved to learn"
"Well that will be of help we'll update you if we find anything. Does she have any family?"
"No it was only me and her" she answered the man nodded and left the large house 'No wonder she ran away' he thought sadly but it was his job to find her at all costs.
"She's going to need a lot of discipline when I get her back."
Sakura.
Sakura closed her eyes tightly not wanting to wake up, flashes of what happened last night flashed through her mind. "Why god is this happening to me?" she asked hiding her head in the pillows but quickly jumped up and rushed to the bathroom slamming the door shit.
"Sakura?" Tomoyo said looking at the empty bed, when she didn't get a reply she placed the clothes on the bed and knocked on the bathroom door. "Sakura?" she repeated
"Hai Tomoyo" Sakura answered flushing the toilet; she opened the door with a washcloth pressed to her mouth.
"How you feeling?" Tomoyo asked smiling at Sakura's flushed face.
"Horrible I hate it, I think I just lost my stomach" Sakura answered leaning against the doorframe. "How long have I been out?"
"This is the third day don't worry we called the school and they said they hope to have you back soon and get well, your class also sent over a bouquet and teddy for you and Ashiwa sent you a card. Syaoran called repeatedly wanting to know how you are but I didn't allow him to come over which made him upset" Tomoyo answered pointing at the window, Sakura looked and saw a beautifully assorted flowers and the white teddy. "They most really love you"
"I love them their the best I'll go back tomorrow even though it's Friday" Sakura stated when she saw the disapproving look of Tomoyo she added. "I'm fine it was just when I got angry. Syaoran made me really furious I'm glad you didn't let him come here because I'm not ready to see him yet. I'll see him at the banquet"
"All right but don't take too long to tell him or he'll believe its Ashiwa's, you made a foolish choice there" Tomoyo chided.
"I know but I didn't do anything with Ashiwa and if he doesn't believe me that's his problem" Sakura replied looking at Tomoyo but in truth it would hurt really bad if he thought it was Ashiwa's.
"Good now go shower I'll have Tilley make you breakfast you need something healthy in your stomach. I went to your apartment and picked up some stuff for you to wear to work, I want you to stay here with me until your over the morning sickness" Tomoyo stated motherly Sakura nodded absently going into the bathroom. "I'll be down stairs take your time and we're going by Mei Lin, "
"Okay" Sakura called when Tomoyo left.
Eriol.
"Tomoyo called me, she's on her way over to Mei Lin's, Ying Fa is awake and can't wait to go back to school" Renzo stated sitting down in front of his very good friends and business partners.
"That's good to know since as Tomoyo has barricaded me from her house, she says its not good to make Ying Fa upset" Syaoran said casually looking down at the road from his office.
"She's right the doctors orders, its not good for her health" Eriol replied smiling.
"Well at least she has that teacher there to comfort her" Syaoran stated making Eriol and Renzo smile at his obvious irritation, Ying Fa actually had Li Xiao Lang jealous.
"He's not allowed there either but he'll get to see her tomorrow at school and I'm sure it'll be differently between them. He only wants her for what she has, I don't like him near her but there is nothing I can do" Eriol sighed cleaning his glasses.
"That's her problem not my mine now back to business. We have to at least get our three targets to come to the party. Their wives are the around the same age as Tomoyo and Mei Lin, so tell them to be nice. If the wives are interested and believe it's a good investment then they will tell their husbands" Syaoran explained sitting down.
"What about you?" Renzo asked.
"Well I had intended on bringing Ying Fa because everyone loves her but now I'm taking Gwen. She'll just have to be with her friends while I talk, I know her reputation and it wouldn't help me" he answered simply making it sound as if that was the only reason he wanted to go with her.
"I could have Sakura be with the girls, I know she'll do it for me besides we'll get Hitoshi to take Ashiwa somewhere to mingle" Eriol said confidently.
"If you're sure she'll do it but if she does anything wrong." Syaoran replied leaving the sentence hanging.
"I'm sure she'll love to do it besides if I tell her you've agreed on her using your house then she'll be glad to repay me that way" Eriol explained, Syaoran raised a brow at Eriol who smiled innocently.
"All right she can use the dam house but if anything is missing I hold her responsible" Syaoran said in his voice of authority.
"Great that should lift her spirits, she's dedicated to her class and the children she teaches" Eriol said matter-of-factly.
"We have to get going soon, Mei Lin wants us to be home early since this is the first time we're all seeing Lin after so long" Renzo said standing up, Syaoran cringed hearing his daughters name, he had totally forgotten that he was suppose to go and pick her up, his mother had argued that he wasn't spending enough time with her.
"We'll see you there later?" Eriol said hoping he would show up and not be late, Syaoran turned and nodded but something in his eyes told Eriol differently.
Sakura.
"Mei Lin where are all the kids?" Sakura asked when they walked through the door.
"They are all outside, I must warn you now Lin isn't in the best of moods even with some of the neighbors kids over" Mei Lin said leading them outside, Sakura frowned knowing why 'Poor thing' she thought searching for the child but it wasn't at all hard to spot Lin, for she looked just like her father with vivid amber eyes and brown hair that was braided down her back and unlike all the children in the yard, she was the only one without a smile on her face.
"She looks so sad and lonely" Sakura whispered brokenly 'how could he be soo cruel' she thought angrily.
"She is come on let me introduce you" Mei Lin said smiling slightly "She's very quiet like Xiao Lang was when he was younger" as they walked through the kids "Lin sweetie?" she said to the little girl who was sitting on a swing watching everyone play.
"Yes Auntie?" Lin said looking up, her eyes held the power she had and her status; she glanced quickly at Sakura but didn't say anything.
"I want you to meet Auntie Tomoyo's sister Ying Fa, Ying Fa Lin" Mei Lin introduced smiling, Sakura smiled doing a curtsy which brought a reluctant smile on Lin's face.
"It's a pleasure mi lady" Sakura happily liking how she was at least smiling and such a beautiful smile too.
"Excuse me for a moment" Mei Lin said leaving them, Sakura nodded trying to decide how to make conversation.
"Can I sit?" Lin nodded so Sakura just took a seat not liking the silence. "Why aren't you playing?" Sakura asked looking at all the children.
"I don't know anyone I rather keeping to my self, besides I'm waiting for my father he should be here soon he promised he would come, he's taking me home with him for the whole week" Lin answered Sakura could tell that she loved Syaoran by the way she just talked about him.
"That's wonderful, I don't know anyone here either but we could meet them together," Sakura suggested but Lin shook her head.
"I don't want to get my dress dirty father wouldn't like that and I want to make him happy" she answered making Sakura frown.
"But your soo beautiful your dress wouldn't at all matter besides I know you have your suit case here so you can change"
"I'm not beautiful I'm plain everyone has pretty hair and eyes all I have is plain brown. I wish I was blonde or have pretty eyes then maybe father would want me to stay with him forever" Sakura's heart ached hearing a five year old talking like this when she should be having fun playing.
"All right then you win, but do you mind if I stay here with you just to keep your company?"
"I would like that Miss Ying Fa," Lin said smiling brightly. Sakura didn't understand how anyone could think she was rude, she was a doll but she wished Lin would at least play. Sakura didn't know how long they sat on the swings but little by little the children started to leave and the sun was going down when Mei Lin called them inside for dinner.
"DO you think something's wrong? I mean did he call?" Tomoyo asked Mei Lin in the kitchen.
"He didn't call did he?" Sakura said angrily not believing the nerve of him.
"I'm sure he'll be here he probably got caught up" Mei Lin assured but didn't at all believe her words.
"Mei Lin it's been eight hours Eriol and Renzo had long ago arrived I bet he just didn't want to come. I don't know if you've noticed but she's going to wait all night for him" Sakura stated softly, sitting down.
"I know and when she realizes that he's not going to come she'll get angry and push everyone away. I've seen it a lot" Mei Lin sighed as they went into the living room.
"Sakura we have to get going, I don't want Maria staying up too late and you have class tomorrow. I wish we could wait longer," Tomoyo said picking up her bag.
"I understand let me go and say bye to Lin" Sakura said walking outside to the swings, "Lin?" she called and Lin looked up expectantly.
"Is he here?"
"No, I came to say good bye we're going home now why don't you come and say bye to Maria" Sakura said holding out her hand, Lin nodded and took her hand. "How would you like it if we, me, you and Maria go to the mall or to the park tomorrow?"
"I would like that, I like you Ying Fa your nice" Lin said softly, after saying good bye Sakura and the others left saying that Tomoyo would drop Lin and Maria off at Sakura's work tomorrow. Mei Lin sat on the sofa watching Lin who was looking out the window, she sighed irritably it was after 10 and her children were all ready asleep Syaoran had better have a good excuse but deep down she knew better.
"Daddy is here he just pulled up" Lin exclaimed happily straightening out her blue dress, Mei Lin smiled getting up when the doorbell rang.
"Renzo get Lin's bags for me" Mei Lin said looking at her husband who nodded as she went to the door. When she opened it she was Syaoran in a black tux not looking like someone who was in an accident but someone who was coming from a party. "How was the party?" she asked angrily.
"It was a bore, where's Lin we have to get going" Syaoran said casually, Lin ran outside and hugged him tightly around the waist and all Syaoran could do was pat her on the head Mei Lin looked at him disgustingly.
"Daddy I'm so glad to see you" Lin exclaimed happily wishing he would pick her up like Eriol did Maria but he didn't he only reached for her suitcase.
"Its good to see you again Lin" Syaoran said taking her hand "Good night" he added looking at Mei Lin before leaving.
"See you tomorrow Auntie" Lin called waving but when she saw who was in the car she stopped twisting out of Syaoran's grasp.
"Lin stop it" Syaoran ordered firmly stopping beside her "Come on I don't have all night"
"NO I don't want to go, I hate her. She's a witch," Lin yelled angrily glaring at Gwen who was in the front seat.
"Lin that's enough" Syaoran snapped dragging her to the SUV, opening the door he put her suitcase in then went to lift her inside but Lin slapped his hand away.
"Don't touch me, I hate you. I want to go home to grandmother this is why you were late. I want to go home" Lin yelled running back to Mei Lin but Syaoran caught her lifting her he buckled her in the seat and slammed the door leaving a fuming Lin who kicked the seat Gwen was in yelling.
"Lin stop that now" Syaoran ordered looking at how she was getting red in the face, "Lin stop before I slap you"
"I . I hate you." Lin yelled breathing heavily feeling her left side; she took deep breaths to calm her racing heart. Why did her father have to do this to her, why couldn't he be like other father's.
Author's note: Whelp, what did ya'll like think? I hope ya'll like and see I finally put Lin in and hope that ya'll like her. Isn't she a great character? I think so and you guys will when you get to meet her more.