Chap. 12: "Oh, Lin you little devil"
Author's note: Well here's chap 12, I hope ya'll enjoy. And I'm glad ya'll now like Syaoran LOL but you see how well it fits into the story? ^_^ I know the proposal came out of the nowhere but that's just me, I'm unpredictable LOL.
Isn't Lin the cutest? I love her, she's how I want my daughter to be one I have one. This story I think have small actions that will lead up to the climax, which hasn't happened to yet. And there are still a lot of things that have to come out of the dark, some things still hidden.
Oh and those who have read my story 'family' I'm currently working on a small sequel like I'm doing with Wild Things but its not that easy.
Ne ways on wit the story.ENJOY _
Ne ways on with the story.
Sakura jumped when the door flew open revealing three large guys who she didn't know. "Get away from Miss Daidouji before you regret it" one of their voices boomed, his arms folded over his large chest.
"Who the hell are you?" Derek snapped glaring at them. "Can't you see this is private?"
"We were given our orders, take him out of here and don't break anything, unless he gives you trouble" the obvious leader said to the other men who nodded and lifted Derek off his feet and carried him out of the room.
"W---who are you?" Sakura whispered calming down, she had guards when she was a singer but she didn't recall hiring any.
"Your body guards ma'am, orders from master Li. If we see that guy come too close to you, we attack unless you say not to, my name is Tiny or T" he said proudly, Sakura giggled hearing his name which made him smile. "I knew that would make you laugh"
"You can call me Ying Fa or Miss Ying Fa Mr. T, when did Xiao Lang do this? This morning?" Sakura asked when the bell rang. Tiny moved out of the door when the students cautiously started to come in.
"No Miss Ying Fa last night before ya'll left the party, we was at your apartment all night too" he answered shocking Sakura. "We was given specific orders to take care of any threatening male"
"I see well all you're doing right now is scaring my poor students. You can stay for class or go wherever you feel. How did you know to come?"
"We saw him through the window, next time we'll be on him before you even know he's in the same area, good day" he said before leaving.
"Who was that Miss Ying Fa?" Lila asked smiling.
"One of my friends don't worry about him, now how was your weekend?" Sakura asked smiling.
"Mine was the best I got to see my teacher on the news attending one of Hong Kong's most important gatherings" a girl answered drawing all the attention to Sakura.
"Had no idea you hung out with rich peeps teach," Ben said smiling
"Well my family is kindda well rich I guess, so it can't be help, my sister is married to a lawyer and it goes on like that" Sakura answered smiling.
"I liked your gown it was beautiful and the jewels you had on they did a close up of it I could by a house with it" a girl exclaimed clasping her hands. "I wish I could go to a ball like the one you went to" she added dreamily.
"Oh but it wasn't a ball well not exactly" Sakura objected not wanting to stray away from what she wanted to say.
"Oh can you tell us about some of the things that happened there?" Lila asked anxiously more people nodding.
"Fine but only a brief one, well everyone was dressed elegantly woman in fine gowns of every style and color with magnificent jewelry. Man dressed in finely tailored suits, chandeliers lightening the room with a small orchestra, who by the way only played waltz and other slow music. Woman and men either dance, stroll in the gardens to the lake, talked in groups. Most couples leave each others side, woman to talk to friends and other acquaintances and men go to the room which I call the smoky room because they play cards, have conversations and smoke cigars. And no one knew who was who because we are all wearing masks" Sakura concluded smiling.
"How many dances did you have?"
"Well not many, I danced with friends or talked" Sakura answered smiling.
"Are you a good dancer?" Ben asked
"I would say so but it is mostly up to the man whom you're dancing with. Remember in a dance the man is the leader not the woman and if he knows what he's doing then the lady just floats around the room. I've had all perfect dancers" Sakura answered making them laugh. "But the truth, the first time I did a waltz was when I first moved here three weeks before school started thank goodness I had a great partner"
"And who was that?" Ben asked
"Li Xiao Lang" Sakura said simply getting her book for the lesson.
Syaoran.later
"Cancel any meeting I have for today" Syaoran said getting out of his chair, he glanced at his watch seeing that he had only one hour before Sakura was off work.
"Yes Sir, if you have any calls should I pass them on to you?" his secretary asked
"No not unless its family, Susie" Syaoran answered getting his cell. "Did T call?"
"Yes sir, he said only once what ever that is suppose to mean"
"I know what it means, don't stay after hours again, put the phone so it rings to your cell and go home" Syaoran ordered leaving her at his door, she smiled before doing exactly what he said.
"Whatever's got him in this good of a mood please let it remain" Susie whispered happily dancing around the room.
Sakura.later
"One more time and this time from your stomach, not your throat" Sakura ordered to her class, who wall nodded and did it perfectly, squealed with delight making them laugh.
"Miss Ying Fa if I had known singing was this fun I would have done it a long time ago" Ben stated smiling. He was the most popular boy in school with brown hair and crystal blue eyes (I wonder if it shows that I love blue?)
"Its just because she's our teacher, everything is a blast with her. I wish I had a older brother for you," a girl said brightly making Sakura laugh.
"What kind of guy do you like Miss Ying Fa?" Lila asked as Sakura looked over the words for the song.
"Well looks doesn't really matter how they look but he must be smart, strong, have a nice smile and a even better laugh, one that comes from deep within him" Sakura answered going back to the piano with her reading glasses.
"Does he have to have messy brown hair?" Lila asked ingeniously
"Not really but that would be nice" Sakura answered absently.
"How about broad shoulders, amazing amber eyes and strong arms?" another girl asked giggling.
"Nope but the person your describing sounds handsome, now can we go over that song one more time?" Sakura said not paying attention to how quite the class went. She thought it was because they were getting ready to sing. "Okay Lila you and me" she said playing.
Lila: one soundless mid-day.the wind was so cheerful (Music)
Class: Flower petals sway in the breeze. As if they were sleepy
Sakura: This is serene feeling. Tell me, what the word people use for it?
Sakura stopped playing when the class missed where they were suppose to start singing. "You know you guys have to concentrate on the song for it to sound good" she explained in an annoyed tone.
"But how can we?" Lila asked since that forbidden figure stood in the door way none of the girls had been able to pay attention.
"Well you can---" Sakura started to say turning around but what ever else she was going to say was lost to her.
"It seems to me that you don't like one thing about me ma'am" Syaoran said leaning against the doorframe.
"Don't be silly" Sakura replied casually ignoring the smiles on her student's faces. "What are you doing here?" she looked down briefly feeling self-conscious because Syaoran's eyes were roaming her body.
"I recall telling you last night that I would see you today, you know how hard it is to get inside this school if you don't have a child going here?" Syaoran answered pushing his hands deep into his pockets. "How come you never sing for me?"
"You never asked" Sakura replied bluntly.
"Fair enough I'll remember that" Syaoran stated flashing her a smile, Sakura couldn't help but smile back all that time she was describing him and no one else, he was handsome and everything else in one.
"What are you doing?" Sakura stuttered when he walked over to her, she started to stand but he made her sit and got one knee in front of her. Every student in the class was on the edge of their seats waiting for what was about to happened. "Syaoran your drawing attention to us"
"Last night when I asked you to marry me you said I did it like a business deal now I'm making up for it my dear. I have to admit this is the first time I've gotten on my knee" Syaoran stated making Sakura laugh momentarily forgetting everyone else. "Will you Daidouji Ying Fa the most beautiful, sophisticated, strong willed woman I have laid eyes on, take me the arrogant, cold hearted beast to be your husband? And make me the proudest man alive?" Sakura smiled sweetly at him as if thinking about her answer. "You wouldn't have the nerves to turn me down in front of your class right?" he added in hurt tone making Sakura giggle.
"As I recall sir I told you 'yes' last night after your business proposal. I wouldn't dare change my answer" Sakura stated the tingling sensation running through her body. "But I'll do it again, yes I'll marry you" she jumped when the room was filled with applause and her breath caught when he placed the engagement ring on her tiny finger, it was platinum with a large diamond with smaller brick shaped diamonds and emeralds covering the front half of the ring. "Its beautiful" she whispered smiling.
"Hey man kiss her" Ben yelled making everyone cheer making Sakura blush and Syaoran chuckle standing with Sakura.
"You have to have the best" Syaoran whispered brushing his lips against hers, Sakura locked eyes with his teasing ones before his lips captured hers in a powerful lip lock that made fire rage in her body but he pulled away before she could get a good grip on him. "We can't give your students too much of a show"
"Yes, yes right" Sakura mumbled making him smile. "Are you leaving now because I have appointment today if you want to come with me that is---I mean if you're not busy" she whispered absently straightening his tie.
"I'll wait for you outside do you need anything out of your car?" Syaoran asked taking hold of her hands when she nodded 'no' he added. "Give me the keys and we'll let T drive it to your apartment,"
"Okay let me get my bag" Sakura said turning around, she had to search for them but finally found them and handed it to him. "Ten minutes"
"All right don't take too long," Syaoran said giving her a kiss on the forehead before leaving her standing beside the piano, she gasped when he took a camcorder from one of the students. "For Tomoyo" she giggled nervously trying to get control over her body.
"All right now where were we?" Sakura said looking at her students, she could see that they all wanted to ask her a question and wouldn't be able to pay attention other wise. "Okay what?" she sighed sitting on the chair.
"Can we see your ring?" Lila asked when Sakura nodded they all broke lose from their chairs heading for her.
Doctor.
"Miss Daidouji?" a nurse called holding a clipboard.
"We're coming" Sakura said standing up with Syaoran who was glad that it was there turn is he was tired of getting looked at by everyone in the waiting room. "Come on" she whispered pulling him along.
"Its good to see you again Miss Ying Fa, how are you feeling?" the same doctor who told her she was pregnant asked.
"I'm feeling great but I still get morning sickness and sick at the site of some food" Sakura answered sitting on the bed.
"Good, good and who's this?" he asked looking at Syaoran who look uncomfortable.
"I'm Li Xiao Lang, Ying Fa's fiancé" Syaoran said shaking the man's hand.
"I'm doctor Black," he replied smiling. "Okay all we're going to do today is take blood tests and other check up before we begin you regular visits, here go in that room and change in this"
"Okay here Syaoran" Sakura said handing him her bag before leaving to change.
"I take it you're the father of the child" Black alleged eyeing Syaoran carefully who nodded looking around the room. "I'm glad to see that you have pride and is marrying the lady"
"I'm not only marrying her because of the baby" Syaoran replied firmly the man nodded in approval.
"I don't think you'll want to be inside here for the test most woman don't want their husbands in here for the first visit. You can go and in the waiting room this won't be long"
"If you say so" Syaoran shrugged walking to the door when Sakura came out.
"Where are you going?" she asked in a scared tone
"I'll be in the waiting room the doctor doesn't think I should be in here for the first visit. If you need me just yell" Syaoran answered smiling.
"Can you just wait until after he takes my blood, I don't like needles," she said pleadingly clutching her gown.
"All right" Syaoran smiled sitting beside her, Sakura smiled and took his hand in hers swinging her legs back and forth like a child.
Lin.
"You lie Li, everyone knows your father never spends time with you. I can't believe you actually asked for another seat watch they'll be empty like always" a girl snob standing before Lin who was sitting on the stairs, in front of building where she had ballet classes and school. She and Maria were waiting for Wei to pick them up.
"She's not lying, Ying Fa's my auntie and her father will come next week you'll see" Maria defended, even though Lin was older then her Maria was taller.
"Stay out of this Hirragizawa, we all know full well that Lin is your best friend" the girl replied brushing back her sandy blonde hair. "My mommy and daddy will be here soon, my daddy canceled a trip so he could see me dance. Your father doesn't care about you"
"You take that back my daddy loves me," Lin warned standing up, ignoring that fact that the girl was at least a foot taller then her and Maria. "And Ying Fa is a lot prettier then your mother and she can sing too"
"More lies?" she mocked making her friends laugh.
"Take it back Aria" Maria said standing up beside Lin.
"Her father doesn't love her and your father is a geek" Sara yelled but screamed when Lin and Maria pounced on her and her friend.
"Take it back," Lin screams scrapping at Sara, who was screaming. Parents picking up their daughters rushed to stop the fight but when a lady pulled Lin off Sara, she also pulled out a handful of the girl's hair. "You take it back" Lin shrieked kicking as the lady held her back, her breathing became labored but she ignored it.
"She pulled my hair out," Sara cried when Aria's mother came running up.
"They are crazy, they attacked us," Aria sobbed hugging her tightly, flashing Lin and Maria a smile.
"Where is the principal?" Aria's mother demanded clutching her daughter.
"I sent for the lady," a woman said holding unto Maria. "I know that this one is a trouble maker but the Li kid is a new one"
"Great another meeting." the principal sighed brushing her hair back.
Tomoyo.later
"They're late---" Tomoyo sighs watching all the children play in Yelen's back yard.
"Only by five minutes, I also want to know what news they have to tell us" Xiefia said smiling as she watched her older son actually have fun.
"By the way I heard that that singer um Cherry, her mother has investigators all over China looking for her. I feel sorry for the child she must really want to get away from her mother to just disappear. Her manager said that the child needed love and a family but she never got any of those. He said that she told him good bye before she disappeared but he took nothing of it" Fiemie said frowning. "You know how looks a lot like her"
"Who Fiemie?" Fanfren asked looking up from her baby girl.
"Ying Fa" Fiemie answered making Tomoyo and Mei Lin chocked but only Yelen noticed. "But only a slight resemblance Cherry was more wild, Ying Fa is gentle plus we've never heard her sing so---" she wasn't able to finish because the butler announced that Sakura and Syaoran arrived.
"Its about time you two arrive I was getting uneasy" Eriol joked smiling when they sat down. "Are you okay Ying Fa?" he asked looking at Sakura who looked pale.
"Sorry we're late Ying Fa got sick twice on the way over here then we had to stop at the store" Syaoran explained resting back in the chair with Sakura's head on his shoulder, her hand on his making her ring visible.
"IS there something you two want to tell us?" Fuutie asked smiling, a small smile found its way on Sakura's face but when the butler brought tuna sandwiches for the kids and smell attacked Sakura's nostrils, she got sick again.
"Tomoyo---" Sakura whispered placing her hand over her mouth, Tomoyo got the idea and rushed her to the bathroom leaving Syaoran the center of attention.
"IS there something you want to tell us little brother?" Xiefia asked raising a brow.
"I don't think she likes tuna" Syaoran answered getting a slap from her when all his nieces and nephews ran up for snack time. "Where's Lin?" he asked looking around for his daughter.
"You know exactly what I mean and she's in her room. Maria and her got in a fight so you have a meeting at 2:30 with the principal on Friday" Xiefia stated when Sakura and Tomoyo came back, Syaoran sighed this was the first time, he would have to have a talk with Lin.
"I'm sorry about that" Sakura apologized sitting down with a glass of water. She looked at all of them and for the first time realizing that Fuutie and Fanfren were twins and identical twins at that. She couldn't tell at the masque because of their makeup and masks.
"Not at all my son was just about to answer Xiefia's question" Yelen said holding one of her many grandchildren. Sakura made a mental note that they had a lot of children and twins too.in fact identical twins. She must have counted about twenty children then with Mei Lin and Tomoyo's kids twenty- three and it was only Syaoran's sisters.
"Yes mother we're getting married and Ying Fa's is over three months pregnant---" Syaoran answered, making everyone who didn't know squeal in delight before hugging Sakura. (She isn't suppose to be this far along but I made a big mistake when I made it Halloween in the last chapter but I guess no one noticed LOL, technically she's supposed to be three weeks but at least it'll go faster ^_^)
"This is wonderful we have a little sister" Fiemie exclaimed hugging Sakura tightly.
"When is the wedding date?" Fanfren asked.
"We haven't set one yet, where's Lin?" Sakura answered sitting down; everyone seemed to consider a good date for a wedding.
"She's in her room apparently she and Maria got in a fight we'll go and see her when we're finished here" Syaoran whispered Sakura nodded wondering what had caused it. "We need to have the wedding when Ying Fa can still fit in a wedding dress" Syaoran said getting a glare from Sakura.
"And it has to be before or after the first week of this month because I'm taking my class on a trip for the weekend" Sakura added getting a worried look from Yelen.
"Are you sure you should work?" she asked not approving.
"I'll work until I can no longer walk on my own. I won't over do it my students are very sweet" Sakura stated proudly.
"I see, stand up child let me see you" Yelen said getting up like Sakura, Sakura turned red when Yelen started to feel her belly just like the doctor did. "We'll have the wedding as soon as possible her belly will be noticeable in a month or so"
"But my belly didn't really show until the middle month" Mei Lin inputted smiling.
"She's smaller then you Mei Lin, we'll just have to invite our closest family and friends and that's all ready a lot. We have a really big family" Xiefia said sending the butler for a pen and paper.
"And how its Xiao Lang's wedding there's a lot of people who are going to want to come, so we'll have to find some where large for everyone" Renzo pointed out everyone nodded. "Then there are the papers and news crews" at that Sakura paled. And Mei Lin and Tomoyo knew why something like this would make her mother find her in no time and they didn't want that woman would only ruin Sakura's new life.
"We'll just have to have more security we want this to be only family and friends" Syaoran said mistaking Sakura's paleness for the news people.
"But it'll have to be the greatest most extravagant rushed wedding ever, the Li's never settle for anything but the best. But this time we'll have to do it in the third week of November no later" Fanfren stated, they all thought that it was about time that he got married again.
"That give us three whole weeks" Mei Lin sighed resting against Renzo's shoulder, this was going to take a lot out of them.
"Okay we'll have to decide on who to invite once we have the guest list done then we can get the caterers, decorators and everything else. Then we'll have to call our mother and have her fly over, get Ying Fa's bridesmaids, flower maiden, ring bearer and Ying Fa's dress" Tomoyo counted listing everything that came to mind.
"We can have the wedding here" Yelen said making Xiefia write it down.
"You guys and two of my students can be bridesmaids, Tommy ring bearer, Maria, Lin and some of the others girls flower girls" Sakura added smiling.
"Then we only have more problem" Mei Lin interrupted frowning when everyone looked at her she continued sadly. "Who's going to give you away?" Sakura looked down desolately, she never knew her father according to her mother he died when she was a child. And Tomoyo's father was dead along with grandfather.
"Well I'll give her away, I'd love to do the job if it's okay with you Ying Fa" Eriol offered smiling, Sakura looked up and nodded returning the smile.
"Then I'll call the dress maker, I have a sketch of the perfect dress but I'll have to make some adjustments. I'll be in charge of the wardrobe" Tomoyo stated giving Eriol a kiss, she could always count on him.
"Mother, little brother and I will be in charge of the guest list" Xiefia beamed.
"I'll do all the legal stuff, getting the wedding contract" Renzo stated smiling.
"Fanfren and I will get the caterers since Ying Fa doesn't do good around food" Fuutie said making Sakura flush.
"And that leaves Ying Fa and I to deal with the decorators and entertainment which I consider the most fun. We can pick out flowers and colors and the best small orchestra" Fiemie said excitedly.
"That was easy enough" Syaoran commented smirking.
"We'll do the best we can to make this a most amazing day" Yelen confirmed picking up a little girl.
"Lets all hope that by then Sakura get over this sickness" Mei Lin continued smiling.
"Of course I will---uh excuse me" Sakura said running into the house with her hand over her mouth making everyone laugh.
Lin.
Lin was lying on her bed studying the ceiling; she missed Ying Fa and her pets. She knew she was going to get in trouble when her dad found out about the fight but they deserved it. Maria had already gotten lectured, her turned was to come. A knock on the door broke her out of her concentration; she quickly jumped off the bed and hid under it when the door opened. "I guess she's not in here" she heard Sakura's voice as she put down Kero and Spinal.
"I know she would have loved to hear the news" Syaoran said walking in the room. "Man I need to stop buying her dolls and bears or she's going to need another room soon" Sakura laughed sitting on the bed right where Lin was hiding.
"I think that's a good idea but at least she'll soon have a play mate, do you think she'll be happy?" Sakura asked when Syaoran picked up an ugly looking doll and laughed. "What's so funny?"
"Lin will be happy trust me, guess who this is?" Sakura looked at the ugly looking doll and shrugged. "Gwen the witch" he said amusingly Sakura laughed looking at it, that was Lin.
"Oh my, the only thing that looks familiar is the hair" Sakura pointed out. "I almost died when I saw Lin's hair that I rushed to the salon to cover it up" Lin covered her mouth trying not to laugh.
"It was a dreadful color wasn't it, she surprises me everyday" Syaoran said sitting on the bed right above Lin. "Right now I want to tell her great news but she's hiding" Lin screamed when his hands shot out and grabbed her arms pulling her out from under the bed.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to but she asked for it" Lin babbled squirming under her father's stare. She looked at Sakura with pleading eyes, her feet dangling beneath her. "I told her to stop but she didn't and then she said you didn't care about me and I was making Ying Fa up. And you wouldn't come to see me dance because you didn't care about me"
"Lin stop, please calm down" Sakura warned worriedly, the doctors words repeating in her mind but Lin didn't listen.
"And then she called uncle Eriol a geek and said you didn't love me and she wouldn't apologize and said how her father canceled a trip just to come. I didn't mean to do it" Syaoran raised a brow at her and she quickly amended her mistake. "Okay I wanted to do it, she made me mad talking about you and Ying Fa and uncle Eriol. Please don't be mad at me" she finished holding her head down.
"And here all I wanted to do was tell you some good news but thank you for defending me and Ying Fa. That girl is wrong because we'll both be there to see you dance" Syaoran stated placing her on his lap much to Lin amazement and not wanting to have a sore butt.
"That's it?" she asked cautiously getting ready to bolt if necessary.
"All right then since as you want more" Syaoran said turning her over his legs.
"NO. no I don't want more please father that was enough" Lin exclaimed almost falling off his legs.
"Xiao Lang stop teasing her" Sakura laughed placing her hand on Lin's leg. "You didn't hurt her badly did you?"
"NO I just kindda sort of took some of her hair with me when the lady pulled me off, but I gave it back" Lin answered making them laugh. "And there's a bit mark on her arm but that was only on Sara I don't know what happened to Aria, Maria was on her"
"And you're okay?" Sakura asked motherly making Lin smile and nod yes eagerly. "Good"
"What is it that you wanted to tell me?" Lin asked slipping off Syaoran's lap to play with the pups, still in her uniform. Her mind at ease that she had gotten off this easily, she cringes thinking of how much it would hurt if she got a spanking. (NOT that Syaoran would spank her)
"Well, how would you like leaving with me permanently?" Syaoran asked first watching for a reaction.
"I would love that I've always wanted to live with you" Lin answered happily which was a good sign. "But your guest room is small my stuff wouldn't fit in it"
"We're getting a bigger house of course, my place is nowhere to have children" Syaoran stated getting Lin's attention as her face paled.
"How could you?" she yelled angrily catching Syaoran and Sakura off guard. "How could you marry her?" she continued tears starting. "I won't live with you and her, I hate her she's mean to me I don't love her. I'll live with Ying Fa or grandmother but I won't live with that witch I won't and you can't make me," she warned folding her arms. Syaoran laughed hearing what she said shaking his head and Sakura looked amused placing her hands on her mouth. Lin was lost, she didn't know what to do and she didn't want to cry or pass out so she ran out of the room ignoring Sakura's call.
Downstairs.
"What's wrong with Lin?" Yelen asked looking Sakura and Syaoran when they walked outside where everyone was.
"She thought I was marrying Gwen and made a big speech about not living with me and the witch before running out" Syaoran answered making them laugh. "Where is she?"
"Over there in the tree she's a great climber" Eriol said pointing in the direction, Syaoran nodded taking Sakura's hand they walked over to the large oak.
"Lin come down" Syaoran sighed looking for her through the branches, "Lin?" no answer, "Lin I'm losing my patience"
"Lin you misunderstood what we were saying, Xiao Lang's not marrying Gwen" she heard Sakura but she wasn't going to fall for that.
"We know you're up there and if you don't get down and go take a shower and get ready we can't go out to celebrate. Ying Fa still has to go home and change" Syaoran stated louder, he said the only thing that would prevent him from going up after her. "Lin why don't you come down and say hello to your mother Ying Fa?" When Lin heard that she nearly fell but held on.
"That was the news Lin we're getting married and we're going to have a baby, you are going to have a baby sister or brother" Sakura helped out, a crack was heard and Lin screamed falling right into Syaoran's arms.
"Hello daddy" she laughed nervously picking out the leaves and twigs out of her hair. Syaoran and Sakura laughed at her cuteness as he placed her on the ground. "This is wonderful I get a mommy and a brother or sister" she exclaimed clasping her hands together before hugging Sakura tightly then Syaoran. "They are going to be so jealous I'll have the best family ever"
Night.
Syaoran took them to a very expensive restaurant, Sakura and Lin enjoyed listening to his jokes or just simply talking for this was the man they knew was truly under all that coldness. "Where are we going now father?" Lin asked when they had finished eating.
"Your going to bed" he answered making her frown.
"But I'm not tired, please could we just stay out a little longer" she pleaded pouting making Sakura and Syaoran laugh.
"Ying Fa and I have work tomorrow plus we have to put the wedding together and you have school and dance rehearsal. I don't think your teacher will like to have you falling asleep" Syaoran replied softly. She nodding knowing that she wouldn't win in this argument for her father was more then serious about her schooling even though she was advance in her studies.
"Oh all right" she mumbled looking at the fountain. "Mother can we go and see the fountain?" This was the first time Syaoran had heard her call Sakura mother and was surprised by it, Sakura looked at him and smiled sweetly.
"Okay, we'll be right over there" Sakura said giving him a kiss before they got up from the table, Syaoran watched them go as he waited for his receipt and credit card. He groaned inwardly seeing Hugh's and his wife walking towards him, he and Ying Fa wouldn't be able to go to his daughter's birthday.
Gwen.
She felt anger build in her when she and her date walked into the same restaurant where Syaoran and his child wife where having dinner with the brat. "Is something wrong dear?" her companion asked while the host check the reservations.
"Nothing at all I just see an old friend, I'll be right back" she smiled sweetly kissing him on the cheek before walking off. She walked slowly over to them as they looked into the fountain; her mind was racing with all the things she could say to them. "Fancy how I find you here" she commented dryly making them turn around.
Lin glared hard her while Sakura just smiled. "Hello Chin" she said friendly but Gwen didn't smile.
"We're here celebrating father and Ying Fa's engagement" Lin burst out, seeing the look that crossed Gwen's face, she smiled triumphantly. Gwen walked over to the fountain and looked into it before turning to face them.
"He doesn't love you ya know" she spat angrily. "He doesn't know how to love anyone, that's why Lin's mother left him"
"You have no right" Sakura said cutting her off.
"I have all the right, he was supposed to be mine" Gwen cried angrily. "But instead he wants a mere child like you, tell me how did you get him? Did you give him your innocence?" she laughed seeing the look that crossed Sakura's face. Lin didn't like this at all; she wouldn't allow anyone to talk about her father and Ying Fa like this.
"You know nothing Gwen, your just filled with anger" Sakura clarified brushing all she had said across, she knew that Syaoran must have some feelings for her. She could feel it in the way he spoke and touched her.
"Hah your delusional, you just wait he'll leave you too the same way he left all the others. Your just another young thing that he wants to own but when he's finished with your body he'll just toss you aside like trash" Gwen laughed hysterically. "The same way you stole him from me is the same way some one else will steal him from you, Xiao Lang is a heatless beast"
"Don't you say that you witch" Lin screamed pushing Gwen, who stumbled back.
Syaoran and everyone in the restaurant looked when they heard a woman scream, they all gasped seeing Gwen fall into the fountain making a huge splash that soaked Sakura and Lin. "Ying Fa, Lin" he yelled running over to them with Hugh, his wife and Gwen's horrified date with the manager tagging along. "What happened?" he asked looking at their shocked faces.
"Nothing happened, let's go," Sakura answered holding Lin by the shoulder both trying to keep in their laughter. "We need to get out of these wet clothing. Syaoran nodded placing his arm around her shoulder, not even bothering to look at Gwen.
"We'll catch up Li, hello Ying Fa. My is this Lin?" Hugh asked smiling at Lin, who smiled back.
"Yeah, this is my daughter. We'll talk tomorrow" Syaoran said before they left. Sakura and Lin just wanted to get out of the restaurant as fast as they could before Syaoran heard that Lin was the one to push Gwen in.
Gwen moved her hair out of her face when they help her up, only to see them leave. She growled splashing the water in frustration. She would get that brat if it were the last thing she did for making her a laughing stock.
Author's note: SO what did ya'll think? Did you like the Gwen part? The new proposal? And Lin's bedroom scene? LOL I did, remember to review and I'm going to try and update early then one week but it depends on how things go.
Author's note: Well here's chap 12, I hope ya'll enjoy. And I'm glad ya'll now like Syaoran LOL but you see how well it fits into the story? ^_^ I know the proposal came out of the nowhere but that's just me, I'm unpredictable LOL.
Isn't Lin the cutest? I love her, she's how I want my daughter to be one I have one. This story I think have small actions that will lead up to the climax, which hasn't happened to yet. And there are still a lot of things that have to come out of the dark, some things still hidden.
Oh and those who have read my story 'family' I'm currently working on a small sequel like I'm doing with Wild Things but its not that easy.
Ne ways on wit the story.ENJOY _
Ne ways on with the story.
Sakura jumped when the door flew open revealing three large guys who she didn't know. "Get away from Miss Daidouji before you regret it" one of their voices boomed, his arms folded over his large chest.
"Who the hell are you?" Derek snapped glaring at them. "Can't you see this is private?"
"We were given our orders, take him out of here and don't break anything, unless he gives you trouble" the obvious leader said to the other men who nodded and lifted Derek off his feet and carried him out of the room.
"W---who are you?" Sakura whispered calming down, she had guards when she was a singer but she didn't recall hiring any.
"Your body guards ma'am, orders from master Li. If we see that guy come too close to you, we attack unless you say not to, my name is Tiny or T" he said proudly, Sakura giggled hearing his name which made him smile. "I knew that would make you laugh"
"You can call me Ying Fa or Miss Ying Fa Mr. T, when did Xiao Lang do this? This morning?" Sakura asked when the bell rang. Tiny moved out of the door when the students cautiously started to come in.
"No Miss Ying Fa last night before ya'll left the party, we was at your apartment all night too" he answered shocking Sakura. "We was given specific orders to take care of any threatening male"
"I see well all you're doing right now is scaring my poor students. You can stay for class or go wherever you feel. How did you know to come?"
"We saw him through the window, next time we'll be on him before you even know he's in the same area, good day" he said before leaving.
"Who was that Miss Ying Fa?" Lila asked smiling.
"One of my friends don't worry about him, now how was your weekend?" Sakura asked smiling.
"Mine was the best I got to see my teacher on the news attending one of Hong Kong's most important gatherings" a girl answered drawing all the attention to Sakura.
"Had no idea you hung out with rich peeps teach," Ben said smiling
"Well my family is kindda well rich I guess, so it can't be help, my sister is married to a lawyer and it goes on like that" Sakura answered smiling.
"I liked your gown it was beautiful and the jewels you had on they did a close up of it I could by a house with it" a girl exclaimed clasping her hands. "I wish I could go to a ball like the one you went to" she added dreamily.
"Oh but it wasn't a ball well not exactly" Sakura objected not wanting to stray away from what she wanted to say.
"Oh can you tell us about some of the things that happened there?" Lila asked anxiously more people nodding.
"Fine but only a brief one, well everyone was dressed elegantly woman in fine gowns of every style and color with magnificent jewelry. Man dressed in finely tailored suits, chandeliers lightening the room with a small orchestra, who by the way only played waltz and other slow music. Woman and men either dance, stroll in the gardens to the lake, talked in groups. Most couples leave each others side, woman to talk to friends and other acquaintances and men go to the room which I call the smoky room because they play cards, have conversations and smoke cigars. And no one knew who was who because we are all wearing masks" Sakura concluded smiling.
"How many dances did you have?"
"Well not many, I danced with friends or talked" Sakura answered smiling.
"Are you a good dancer?" Ben asked
"I would say so but it is mostly up to the man whom you're dancing with. Remember in a dance the man is the leader not the woman and if he knows what he's doing then the lady just floats around the room. I've had all perfect dancers" Sakura answered making them laugh. "But the truth, the first time I did a waltz was when I first moved here three weeks before school started thank goodness I had a great partner"
"And who was that?" Ben asked
"Li Xiao Lang" Sakura said simply getting her book for the lesson.
Syaoran.later
"Cancel any meeting I have for today" Syaoran said getting out of his chair, he glanced at his watch seeing that he had only one hour before Sakura was off work.
"Yes Sir, if you have any calls should I pass them on to you?" his secretary asked
"No not unless its family, Susie" Syaoran answered getting his cell. "Did T call?"
"Yes sir, he said only once what ever that is suppose to mean"
"I know what it means, don't stay after hours again, put the phone so it rings to your cell and go home" Syaoran ordered leaving her at his door, she smiled before doing exactly what he said.
"Whatever's got him in this good of a mood please let it remain" Susie whispered happily dancing around the room.
Sakura.later
"One more time and this time from your stomach, not your throat" Sakura ordered to her class, who wall nodded and did it perfectly, squealed with delight making them laugh.
"Miss Ying Fa if I had known singing was this fun I would have done it a long time ago" Ben stated smiling. He was the most popular boy in school with brown hair and crystal blue eyes (I wonder if it shows that I love blue?)
"Its just because she's our teacher, everything is a blast with her. I wish I had a older brother for you," a girl said brightly making Sakura laugh.
"What kind of guy do you like Miss Ying Fa?" Lila asked as Sakura looked over the words for the song.
"Well looks doesn't really matter how they look but he must be smart, strong, have a nice smile and a even better laugh, one that comes from deep within him" Sakura answered going back to the piano with her reading glasses.
"Does he have to have messy brown hair?" Lila asked ingeniously
"Not really but that would be nice" Sakura answered absently.
"How about broad shoulders, amazing amber eyes and strong arms?" another girl asked giggling.
"Nope but the person your describing sounds handsome, now can we go over that song one more time?" Sakura said not paying attention to how quite the class went. She thought it was because they were getting ready to sing. "Okay Lila you and me" she said playing.
Lila: one soundless mid-day.the wind was so cheerful (Music)
Class: Flower petals sway in the breeze. As if they were sleepy
Sakura: This is serene feeling. Tell me, what the word people use for it?
Sakura stopped playing when the class missed where they were suppose to start singing. "You know you guys have to concentrate on the song for it to sound good" she explained in an annoyed tone.
"But how can we?" Lila asked since that forbidden figure stood in the door way none of the girls had been able to pay attention.
"Well you can---" Sakura started to say turning around but what ever else she was going to say was lost to her.
"It seems to me that you don't like one thing about me ma'am" Syaoran said leaning against the doorframe.
"Don't be silly" Sakura replied casually ignoring the smiles on her student's faces. "What are you doing here?" she looked down briefly feeling self-conscious because Syaoran's eyes were roaming her body.
"I recall telling you last night that I would see you today, you know how hard it is to get inside this school if you don't have a child going here?" Syaoran answered pushing his hands deep into his pockets. "How come you never sing for me?"
"You never asked" Sakura replied bluntly.
"Fair enough I'll remember that" Syaoran stated flashing her a smile, Sakura couldn't help but smile back all that time she was describing him and no one else, he was handsome and everything else in one.
"What are you doing?" Sakura stuttered when he walked over to her, she started to stand but he made her sit and got one knee in front of her. Every student in the class was on the edge of their seats waiting for what was about to happened. "Syaoran your drawing attention to us"
"Last night when I asked you to marry me you said I did it like a business deal now I'm making up for it my dear. I have to admit this is the first time I've gotten on my knee" Syaoran stated making Sakura laugh momentarily forgetting everyone else. "Will you Daidouji Ying Fa the most beautiful, sophisticated, strong willed woman I have laid eyes on, take me the arrogant, cold hearted beast to be your husband? And make me the proudest man alive?" Sakura smiled sweetly at him as if thinking about her answer. "You wouldn't have the nerves to turn me down in front of your class right?" he added in hurt tone making Sakura giggle.
"As I recall sir I told you 'yes' last night after your business proposal. I wouldn't dare change my answer" Sakura stated the tingling sensation running through her body. "But I'll do it again, yes I'll marry you" she jumped when the room was filled with applause and her breath caught when he placed the engagement ring on her tiny finger, it was platinum with a large diamond with smaller brick shaped diamonds and emeralds covering the front half of the ring. "Its beautiful" she whispered smiling.
"Hey man kiss her" Ben yelled making everyone cheer making Sakura blush and Syaoran chuckle standing with Sakura.
"You have to have the best" Syaoran whispered brushing his lips against hers, Sakura locked eyes with his teasing ones before his lips captured hers in a powerful lip lock that made fire rage in her body but he pulled away before she could get a good grip on him. "We can't give your students too much of a show"
"Yes, yes right" Sakura mumbled making him smile. "Are you leaving now because I have appointment today if you want to come with me that is---I mean if you're not busy" she whispered absently straightening his tie.
"I'll wait for you outside do you need anything out of your car?" Syaoran asked taking hold of her hands when she nodded 'no' he added. "Give me the keys and we'll let T drive it to your apartment,"
"Okay let me get my bag" Sakura said turning around, she had to search for them but finally found them and handed it to him. "Ten minutes"
"All right don't take too long," Syaoran said giving her a kiss on the forehead before leaving her standing beside the piano, she gasped when he took a camcorder from one of the students. "For Tomoyo" she giggled nervously trying to get control over her body.
"All right now where were we?" Sakura said looking at her students, she could see that they all wanted to ask her a question and wouldn't be able to pay attention other wise. "Okay what?" she sighed sitting on the chair.
"Can we see your ring?" Lila asked when Sakura nodded they all broke lose from their chairs heading for her.
Doctor.
"Miss Daidouji?" a nurse called holding a clipboard.
"We're coming" Sakura said standing up with Syaoran who was glad that it was there turn is he was tired of getting looked at by everyone in the waiting room. "Come on" she whispered pulling him along.
"Its good to see you again Miss Ying Fa, how are you feeling?" the same doctor who told her she was pregnant asked.
"I'm feeling great but I still get morning sickness and sick at the site of some food" Sakura answered sitting on the bed.
"Good, good and who's this?" he asked looking at Syaoran who look uncomfortable.
"I'm Li Xiao Lang, Ying Fa's fiancé" Syaoran said shaking the man's hand.
"I'm doctor Black," he replied smiling. "Okay all we're going to do today is take blood tests and other check up before we begin you regular visits, here go in that room and change in this"
"Okay here Syaoran" Sakura said handing him her bag before leaving to change.
"I take it you're the father of the child" Black alleged eyeing Syaoran carefully who nodded looking around the room. "I'm glad to see that you have pride and is marrying the lady"
"I'm not only marrying her because of the baby" Syaoran replied firmly the man nodded in approval.
"I don't think you'll want to be inside here for the test most woman don't want their husbands in here for the first visit. You can go and in the waiting room this won't be long"
"If you say so" Syaoran shrugged walking to the door when Sakura came out.
"Where are you going?" she asked in a scared tone
"I'll be in the waiting room the doctor doesn't think I should be in here for the first visit. If you need me just yell" Syaoran answered smiling.
"Can you just wait until after he takes my blood, I don't like needles," she said pleadingly clutching her gown.
"All right" Syaoran smiled sitting beside her, Sakura smiled and took his hand in hers swinging her legs back and forth like a child.
Lin.
"You lie Li, everyone knows your father never spends time with you. I can't believe you actually asked for another seat watch they'll be empty like always" a girl snob standing before Lin who was sitting on the stairs, in front of building where she had ballet classes and school. She and Maria were waiting for Wei to pick them up.
"She's not lying, Ying Fa's my auntie and her father will come next week you'll see" Maria defended, even though Lin was older then her Maria was taller.
"Stay out of this Hirragizawa, we all know full well that Lin is your best friend" the girl replied brushing back her sandy blonde hair. "My mommy and daddy will be here soon, my daddy canceled a trip so he could see me dance. Your father doesn't care about you"
"You take that back my daddy loves me," Lin warned standing up, ignoring that fact that the girl was at least a foot taller then her and Maria. "And Ying Fa is a lot prettier then your mother and she can sing too"
"More lies?" she mocked making her friends laugh.
"Take it back Aria" Maria said standing up beside Lin.
"Her father doesn't love her and your father is a geek" Sara yelled but screamed when Lin and Maria pounced on her and her friend.
"Take it back," Lin screams scrapping at Sara, who was screaming. Parents picking up their daughters rushed to stop the fight but when a lady pulled Lin off Sara, she also pulled out a handful of the girl's hair. "You take it back" Lin shrieked kicking as the lady held her back, her breathing became labored but she ignored it.
"She pulled my hair out," Sara cried when Aria's mother came running up.
"They are crazy, they attacked us," Aria sobbed hugging her tightly, flashing Lin and Maria a smile.
"Where is the principal?" Aria's mother demanded clutching her daughter.
"I sent for the lady," a woman said holding unto Maria. "I know that this one is a trouble maker but the Li kid is a new one"
"Great another meeting." the principal sighed brushing her hair back.
Tomoyo.later
"They're late---" Tomoyo sighs watching all the children play in Yelen's back yard.
"Only by five minutes, I also want to know what news they have to tell us" Xiefia said smiling as she watched her older son actually have fun.
"By the way I heard that that singer um Cherry, her mother has investigators all over China looking for her. I feel sorry for the child she must really want to get away from her mother to just disappear. Her manager said that the child needed love and a family but she never got any of those. He said that she told him good bye before she disappeared but he took nothing of it" Fiemie said frowning. "You know how looks a lot like her"
"Who Fiemie?" Fanfren asked looking up from her baby girl.
"Ying Fa" Fiemie answered making Tomoyo and Mei Lin chocked but only Yelen noticed. "But only a slight resemblance Cherry was more wild, Ying Fa is gentle plus we've never heard her sing so---" she wasn't able to finish because the butler announced that Sakura and Syaoran arrived.
"Its about time you two arrive I was getting uneasy" Eriol joked smiling when they sat down. "Are you okay Ying Fa?" he asked looking at Sakura who looked pale.
"Sorry we're late Ying Fa got sick twice on the way over here then we had to stop at the store" Syaoran explained resting back in the chair with Sakura's head on his shoulder, her hand on his making her ring visible.
"IS there something you two want to tell us?" Fuutie asked smiling, a small smile found its way on Sakura's face but when the butler brought tuna sandwiches for the kids and smell attacked Sakura's nostrils, she got sick again.
"Tomoyo---" Sakura whispered placing her hand over her mouth, Tomoyo got the idea and rushed her to the bathroom leaving Syaoran the center of attention.
"IS there something you want to tell us little brother?" Xiefia asked raising a brow.
"I don't think she likes tuna" Syaoran answered getting a slap from her when all his nieces and nephews ran up for snack time. "Where's Lin?" he asked looking around for his daughter.
"You know exactly what I mean and she's in her room. Maria and her got in a fight so you have a meeting at 2:30 with the principal on Friday" Xiefia stated when Sakura and Tomoyo came back, Syaoran sighed this was the first time, he would have to have a talk with Lin.
"I'm sorry about that" Sakura apologized sitting down with a glass of water. She looked at all of them and for the first time realizing that Fuutie and Fanfren were twins and identical twins at that. She couldn't tell at the masque because of their makeup and masks.
"Not at all my son was just about to answer Xiefia's question" Yelen said holding one of her many grandchildren. Sakura made a mental note that they had a lot of children and twins too.in fact identical twins. She must have counted about twenty children then with Mei Lin and Tomoyo's kids twenty- three and it was only Syaoran's sisters.
"Yes mother we're getting married and Ying Fa's is over three months pregnant---" Syaoran answered, making everyone who didn't know squeal in delight before hugging Sakura. (She isn't suppose to be this far along but I made a big mistake when I made it Halloween in the last chapter but I guess no one noticed LOL, technically she's supposed to be three weeks but at least it'll go faster ^_^)
"This is wonderful we have a little sister" Fiemie exclaimed hugging Sakura tightly.
"When is the wedding date?" Fanfren asked.
"We haven't set one yet, where's Lin?" Sakura answered sitting down; everyone seemed to consider a good date for a wedding.
"She's in her room apparently she and Maria got in a fight we'll go and see her when we're finished here" Syaoran whispered Sakura nodded wondering what had caused it. "We need to have the wedding when Ying Fa can still fit in a wedding dress" Syaoran said getting a glare from Sakura.
"And it has to be before or after the first week of this month because I'm taking my class on a trip for the weekend" Sakura added getting a worried look from Yelen.
"Are you sure you should work?" she asked not approving.
"I'll work until I can no longer walk on my own. I won't over do it my students are very sweet" Sakura stated proudly.
"I see, stand up child let me see you" Yelen said getting up like Sakura, Sakura turned red when Yelen started to feel her belly just like the doctor did. "We'll have the wedding as soon as possible her belly will be noticeable in a month or so"
"But my belly didn't really show until the middle month" Mei Lin inputted smiling.
"She's smaller then you Mei Lin, we'll just have to invite our closest family and friends and that's all ready a lot. We have a really big family" Xiefia said sending the butler for a pen and paper.
"And how its Xiao Lang's wedding there's a lot of people who are going to want to come, so we'll have to find some where large for everyone" Renzo pointed out everyone nodded. "Then there are the papers and news crews" at that Sakura paled. And Mei Lin and Tomoyo knew why something like this would make her mother find her in no time and they didn't want that woman would only ruin Sakura's new life.
"We'll just have to have more security we want this to be only family and friends" Syaoran said mistaking Sakura's paleness for the news people.
"But it'll have to be the greatest most extravagant rushed wedding ever, the Li's never settle for anything but the best. But this time we'll have to do it in the third week of November no later" Fanfren stated, they all thought that it was about time that he got married again.
"That give us three whole weeks" Mei Lin sighed resting against Renzo's shoulder, this was going to take a lot out of them.
"Okay we'll have to decide on who to invite once we have the guest list done then we can get the caterers, decorators and everything else. Then we'll have to call our mother and have her fly over, get Ying Fa's bridesmaids, flower maiden, ring bearer and Ying Fa's dress" Tomoyo counted listing everything that came to mind.
"We can have the wedding here" Yelen said making Xiefia write it down.
"You guys and two of my students can be bridesmaids, Tommy ring bearer, Maria, Lin and some of the others girls flower girls" Sakura added smiling.
"Then we only have more problem" Mei Lin interrupted frowning when everyone looked at her she continued sadly. "Who's going to give you away?" Sakura looked down desolately, she never knew her father according to her mother he died when she was a child. And Tomoyo's father was dead along with grandfather.
"Well I'll give her away, I'd love to do the job if it's okay with you Ying Fa" Eriol offered smiling, Sakura looked up and nodded returning the smile.
"Then I'll call the dress maker, I have a sketch of the perfect dress but I'll have to make some adjustments. I'll be in charge of the wardrobe" Tomoyo stated giving Eriol a kiss, she could always count on him.
"Mother, little brother and I will be in charge of the guest list" Xiefia beamed.
"I'll do all the legal stuff, getting the wedding contract" Renzo stated smiling.
"Fanfren and I will get the caterers since Ying Fa doesn't do good around food" Fuutie said making Sakura flush.
"And that leaves Ying Fa and I to deal with the decorators and entertainment which I consider the most fun. We can pick out flowers and colors and the best small orchestra" Fiemie said excitedly.
"That was easy enough" Syaoran commented smirking.
"We'll do the best we can to make this a most amazing day" Yelen confirmed picking up a little girl.
"Lets all hope that by then Sakura get over this sickness" Mei Lin continued smiling.
"Of course I will---uh excuse me" Sakura said running into the house with her hand over her mouth making everyone laugh.
Lin.
Lin was lying on her bed studying the ceiling; she missed Ying Fa and her pets. She knew she was going to get in trouble when her dad found out about the fight but they deserved it. Maria had already gotten lectured, her turned was to come. A knock on the door broke her out of her concentration; she quickly jumped off the bed and hid under it when the door opened. "I guess she's not in here" she heard Sakura's voice as she put down Kero and Spinal.
"I know she would have loved to hear the news" Syaoran said walking in the room. "Man I need to stop buying her dolls and bears or she's going to need another room soon" Sakura laughed sitting on the bed right where Lin was hiding.
"I think that's a good idea but at least she'll soon have a play mate, do you think she'll be happy?" Sakura asked when Syaoran picked up an ugly looking doll and laughed. "What's so funny?"
"Lin will be happy trust me, guess who this is?" Sakura looked at the ugly looking doll and shrugged. "Gwen the witch" he said amusingly Sakura laughed looking at it, that was Lin.
"Oh my, the only thing that looks familiar is the hair" Sakura pointed out. "I almost died when I saw Lin's hair that I rushed to the salon to cover it up" Lin covered her mouth trying not to laugh.
"It was a dreadful color wasn't it, she surprises me everyday" Syaoran said sitting on the bed right above Lin. "Right now I want to tell her great news but she's hiding" Lin screamed when his hands shot out and grabbed her arms pulling her out from under the bed.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to but she asked for it" Lin babbled squirming under her father's stare. She looked at Sakura with pleading eyes, her feet dangling beneath her. "I told her to stop but she didn't and then she said you didn't care about me and I was making Ying Fa up. And you wouldn't come to see me dance because you didn't care about me"
"Lin stop, please calm down" Sakura warned worriedly, the doctors words repeating in her mind but Lin didn't listen.
"And then she called uncle Eriol a geek and said you didn't love me and she wouldn't apologize and said how her father canceled a trip just to come. I didn't mean to do it" Syaoran raised a brow at her and she quickly amended her mistake. "Okay I wanted to do it, she made me mad talking about you and Ying Fa and uncle Eriol. Please don't be mad at me" she finished holding her head down.
"And here all I wanted to do was tell you some good news but thank you for defending me and Ying Fa. That girl is wrong because we'll both be there to see you dance" Syaoran stated placing her on his lap much to Lin amazement and not wanting to have a sore butt.
"That's it?" she asked cautiously getting ready to bolt if necessary.
"All right then since as you want more" Syaoran said turning her over his legs.
"NO. no I don't want more please father that was enough" Lin exclaimed almost falling off his legs.
"Xiao Lang stop teasing her" Sakura laughed placing her hand on Lin's leg. "You didn't hurt her badly did you?"
"NO I just kindda sort of took some of her hair with me when the lady pulled me off, but I gave it back" Lin answered making them laugh. "And there's a bit mark on her arm but that was only on Sara I don't know what happened to Aria, Maria was on her"
"And you're okay?" Sakura asked motherly making Lin smile and nod yes eagerly. "Good"
"What is it that you wanted to tell me?" Lin asked slipping off Syaoran's lap to play with the pups, still in her uniform. Her mind at ease that she had gotten off this easily, she cringes thinking of how much it would hurt if she got a spanking. (NOT that Syaoran would spank her)
"Well, how would you like leaving with me permanently?" Syaoran asked first watching for a reaction.
"I would love that I've always wanted to live with you" Lin answered happily which was a good sign. "But your guest room is small my stuff wouldn't fit in it"
"We're getting a bigger house of course, my place is nowhere to have children" Syaoran stated getting Lin's attention as her face paled.
"How could you?" she yelled angrily catching Syaoran and Sakura off guard. "How could you marry her?" she continued tears starting. "I won't live with you and her, I hate her she's mean to me I don't love her. I'll live with Ying Fa or grandmother but I won't live with that witch I won't and you can't make me," she warned folding her arms. Syaoran laughed hearing what she said shaking his head and Sakura looked amused placing her hands on her mouth. Lin was lost, she didn't know what to do and she didn't want to cry or pass out so she ran out of the room ignoring Sakura's call.
Downstairs.
"What's wrong with Lin?" Yelen asked looking Sakura and Syaoran when they walked outside where everyone was.
"She thought I was marrying Gwen and made a big speech about not living with me and the witch before running out" Syaoran answered making them laugh. "Where is she?"
"Over there in the tree she's a great climber" Eriol said pointing in the direction, Syaoran nodded taking Sakura's hand they walked over to the large oak.
"Lin come down" Syaoran sighed looking for her through the branches, "Lin?" no answer, "Lin I'm losing my patience"
"Lin you misunderstood what we were saying, Xiao Lang's not marrying Gwen" she heard Sakura but she wasn't going to fall for that.
"We know you're up there and if you don't get down and go take a shower and get ready we can't go out to celebrate. Ying Fa still has to go home and change" Syaoran stated louder, he said the only thing that would prevent him from going up after her. "Lin why don't you come down and say hello to your mother Ying Fa?" When Lin heard that she nearly fell but held on.
"That was the news Lin we're getting married and we're going to have a baby, you are going to have a baby sister or brother" Sakura helped out, a crack was heard and Lin screamed falling right into Syaoran's arms.
"Hello daddy" she laughed nervously picking out the leaves and twigs out of her hair. Syaoran and Sakura laughed at her cuteness as he placed her on the ground. "This is wonderful I get a mommy and a brother or sister" she exclaimed clasping her hands together before hugging Sakura tightly then Syaoran. "They are going to be so jealous I'll have the best family ever"
Night.
Syaoran took them to a very expensive restaurant, Sakura and Lin enjoyed listening to his jokes or just simply talking for this was the man they knew was truly under all that coldness. "Where are we going now father?" Lin asked when they had finished eating.
"Your going to bed" he answered making her frown.
"But I'm not tired, please could we just stay out a little longer" she pleaded pouting making Sakura and Syaoran laugh.
"Ying Fa and I have work tomorrow plus we have to put the wedding together and you have school and dance rehearsal. I don't think your teacher will like to have you falling asleep" Syaoran replied softly. She nodding knowing that she wouldn't win in this argument for her father was more then serious about her schooling even though she was advance in her studies.
"Oh all right" she mumbled looking at the fountain. "Mother can we go and see the fountain?" This was the first time Syaoran had heard her call Sakura mother and was surprised by it, Sakura looked at him and smiled sweetly.
"Okay, we'll be right over there" Sakura said giving him a kiss before they got up from the table, Syaoran watched them go as he waited for his receipt and credit card. He groaned inwardly seeing Hugh's and his wife walking towards him, he and Ying Fa wouldn't be able to go to his daughter's birthday.
Gwen.
She felt anger build in her when she and her date walked into the same restaurant where Syaoran and his child wife where having dinner with the brat. "Is something wrong dear?" her companion asked while the host check the reservations.
"Nothing at all I just see an old friend, I'll be right back" she smiled sweetly kissing him on the cheek before walking off. She walked slowly over to them as they looked into the fountain; her mind was racing with all the things she could say to them. "Fancy how I find you here" she commented dryly making them turn around.
Lin glared hard her while Sakura just smiled. "Hello Chin" she said friendly but Gwen didn't smile.
"We're here celebrating father and Ying Fa's engagement" Lin burst out, seeing the look that crossed Gwen's face, she smiled triumphantly. Gwen walked over to the fountain and looked into it before turning to face them.
"He doesn't love you ya know" she spat angrily. "He doesn't know how to love anyone, that's why Lin's mother left him"
"You have no right" Sakura said cutting her off.
"I have all the right, he was supposed to be mine" Gwen cried angrily. "But instead he wants a mere child like you, tell me how did you get him? Did you give him your innocence?" she laughed seeing the look that crossed Sakura's face. Lin didn't like this at all; she wouldn't allow anyone to talk about her father and Ying Fa like this.
"You know nothing Gwen, your just filled with anger" Sakura clarified brushing all she had said across, she knew that Syaoran must have some feelings for her. She could feel it in the way he spoke and touched her.
"Hah your delusional, you just wait he'll leave you too the same way he left all the others. Your just another young thing that he wants to own but when he's finished with your body he'll just toss you aside like trash" Gwen laughed hysterically. "The same way you stole him from me is the same way some one else will steal him from you, Xiao Lang is a heatless beast"
"Don't you say that you witch" Lin screamed pushing Gwen, who stumbled back.
Syaoran and everyone in the restaurant looked when they heard a woman scream, they all gasped seeing Gwen fall into the fountain making a huge splash that soaked Sakura and Lin. "Ying Fa, Lin" he yelled running over to them with Hugh, his wife and Gwen's horrified date with the manager tagging along. "What happened?" he asked looking at their shocked faces.
"Nothing happened, let's go," Sakura answered holding Lin by the shoulder both trying to keep in their laughter. "We need to get out of these wet clothing. Syaoran nodded placing his arm around her shoulder, not even bothering to look at Gwen.
"We'll catch up Li, hello Ying Fa. My is this Lin?" Hugh asked smiling at Lin, who smiled back.
"Yeah, this is my daughter. We'll talk tomorrow" Syaoran said before they left. Sakura and Lin just wanted to get out of the restaurant as fast as they could before Syaoran heard that Lin was the one to push Gwen in.
Gwen moved her hair out of her face when they help her up, only to see them leave. She growled splashing the water in frustration. She would get that brat if it were the last thing she did for making her a laughing stock.
Author's note: SO what did ya'll think? Did you like the Gwen part? The new proposal? And Lin's bedroom scene? LOL I did, remember to review and I'm going to try and update early then one week but it depends on how things go.