Chap. "Life."
Author's note: hey ya'll thank you for all the reviews I got, if I don't answer any questions ya'll asked I'm sorry but my flu is still with me and I have a lot of homework. Um after this there will only be one last chapter then this story is completed Kay?
LOL I hope that ya'll like that last one and enjoy this one as well, Peace until tomorrow. If there are any mistakes please tell me, my eyes hurt like a B*tch.
Oh I wanted to tie up the loose ends in this chapter about the other characters that I kind of left hanging.
"This is the life that I've missed but now I have another chance"
Tomoyo and Mei Lin's thoughts.
"Not now, not now, not now" Sakura mumbled burying her head in the pillows. She felt her husband's arms tighten around her waist signaling that he was also awake. Oh she couldn't handle this, she hadn't gotten a good nights rest since, well since the quads got home. Yelen had been kind enough to move in to help until they were settled and Lin helped out too.
"Sakura we have to get up, come on" Syaoran urged wiping the sleep out of his eyes. He thanked god that he was now doing his work at home so he wouldn't fall asleep during a conference.
"But its only two in the morning" came her response, nodding his head he got out of bed and put his robe on. Sakura felt her self being dragged out of bed like a sack of rice, sighing she let him take her to the nursery.
"We need to hire three more nannies" she whined making him laugh nodding in agreement.
"We'll send out applications as soon as possible" Syaoran replied when they came to the source of the loud noise.
"Oh I'm so sorry but Mei Hua woke up and started hollering waking up the others" Rosa exclaimed trying to hush Mei Hua. And Yelen did the same with Rui Lin. "I sent Kitty to get their bottles she'll be here in no time"
"I don't think it was a good idea that they got your vocal cords my dear" Yelen commented holding her grandson lovingly making Sakura blush.
"I agree" Syaoran sighed entering the room.
"I'm sorry," Sakura waved off waking up fully. They walked over to the other two and took them up trying to hush them as well but it was no use. "Shhh.mommies here" Sakura soothed rubbing Mei Ren's back while Syaoran did the same with Xiao Hu. "Hush darling" she continued over the loud racket.
"Do you think the entire household is awake?" Rosa asked as they all walked around the room going 'Shhhh'.
"Most likely," Sakura answered when kitty came hurrying in with the four bottles. Each took one and sat on the rocking chairs provided. The babies getting what they wanted quickly quieted and sucked hungrily.
"God bless milk," Syaoran praised making them laugh looking at him in amusement.
"I don't think my son can handle parenthood" Yelen mused making him look down at his son's face.
"He's doing better then me, I think I would have stayed in bed," Sakura said nervously blushing from embarrassment. (This is hard; I have to keep on back tracking to see who has which baby LOL). "Don't worry you guys are officially mommy's alarm clocks, isn't that right Mei Ren" she giggled looking into Mei Ren's eyes. The quads were now two months old and they had everyone on their toes. She and Syaoran so far were the only ones who could tell the quads apart and if was funny watching people get them mixed up.
"Mei Hua is off to dream land" Rosa smiled getting up the baby girl; they were still wearing their tags so people could tell them apart. "Hopefully they'll sleep till morning"
"Hopefully, I have to go out and visit with Gina tomorrow. I don't want to fall asleep in my soup" Yelen added lightheartedly getting up with a sleeping Rui Lin. Mei Ren and Xiao Hu were still wide-awake greedily sucking all the contents of their bottles.
"One would think these two are in a race," Syaoran laughed tugging at the bottle but he wouldn't let go.
"You two can go back to bed, don't worry" Sakura spoke looking at Rosa and Yelen.
"Are you sure mistress?" Rosa asked pushing her hands into her robe pockets. She was in the room connecting the quads room so she could be with them all the time.
"Hai I'm sure, besides we can't all be falling asleep tomorrow" Yelen and Rosa smiled nodding as they headed for the door.
"Don't stay up too late because they are going to have you two on your toes tomorrow" Yelen stated walking out the door. "I'll check on Lin to make sure she is still sleeping"
"Thank you mother" Syaoran said appreciatively winking at her, Yelen nodding leaving them alone. "I think they are lacking in sleep more then us"
"Yeah you're right, I don't like that. They are our babies we should be the ones lacking in sleep. They are going to wake up again this morning you just watch" Sakura sighed moving the bottle from Mei Ren's lips.
"Do you want to take them into our room?" Syaoran inquired getting up, Sakura looked at him thoughtfully before she nodded. "And let's pray that they don't wake up"
"Let's pray, what do you have planned tomorrow?" Sakura asked, getting a hold of the crib that was on wheels (ya'll know those frilly ones that are small and have fabric around it?). Looking at it she knew they would have to buy bigger ones in soon.
"I don't know yet. Paul and some clients are supposed to come over," Syaoran answered. They rolled the sleepers out of the nursery while carrying Mei Ren and Xiao Hu in their arms since as the other two were in bed. "Maybe the quads will bless me and keep it down but that's wishful thinking"
"No it's not, I'm sure we'll think of something" Sakura laughed softly. They placed the two sleeping babes on the bed before Syaoran went for the two remaining sleepers. "I know you guys will be good for your father," she whispered as she checked their diapers.
"Do they need changing?" Syaoran asked closing the door before he rolled the beds over to her. Sakura nodded no picking up Xiao Hu, she snuggled him to her feeling his warmth.
"When are we going to have more?" she giggled making Syaoran smile.
"When they are off to school" was his answer as he picked up his daughter and placed her in bed. "But I don't know, mother said it'll get even worst when they start putting out teeth"
"Oh don't even mention that," Sakura groaned making sure they were all tucked in before she walked past her husband and into bed. "Aren't you going to come to bed?" she whispered turning to look at him. She smiled seeing him caress Rui Lin's head as smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "What's on your mind?"
"Just thinking about how I'm going to train my boys to be a real Li man" he answered making her laugh looking at him.
"Just like you ay?" she mused making him turn to look at her as he took off his robe.
"Like me but knowing how to love" he replied surprising her as he got in bed. Sakura moved into her husband's arms, having seen the brief sadness that passed through his eyes.
"But you do know how to love" she countered resting her hand over his heart. He looked down at her thoughtfully with a charming smile on his face before he stole a kiss.
"I didn't until I meet you sweet infant," he breathed against her lips making Sakura shiver moving closer to him.
"That's all in the past what matters now is that you do. And I love you" Taking in the hypnotic pull of her emerald poles, Syaoran wanted nothing more then to bury himself in her warmth.
Next Morning.
"It's mighty quiet here Li what did you do to your lovely wife and children?" Paul laughed as he and two men walked into Syaoran's office. Syaoran got up from his chair and smiled listening to how quiet the house really was.
"They're in Sakura's studio, sound proof" he answered when the men sat down. They had added a record and dancing studio for Sakura so she could continue to work at home.
"Well, I must see them before I leave. Gina has been telling me how lovely they have gotten. You know" Paul said turning to his good friends who wanted to get into business with Syaoran. "We all made a bet that he would marry the gorgeous Ying Fa" they nodded wanting to meet his wife since as everyone was talking about her so much.
"And you won Paul, now what's your offer?" Syaoran stated looking at the men before him. He wanted to get this out of the way so he could spend the rest of the day with his family.
The other side of the house.
Pop music could be heard coming from a room in the back, entering seven pairs of eyes watched excitedly as their mothers danced. The quads were in their swings that were currently rocking them back and forth while Danny was lying on his belly. Lin and Maria sitting next to them on the sofa with Lila. "Oh cool I want to learn to do that" Lila smiled watching them do a fast sequence of moves.
"I know" Lin and Maria agreed eagerly. When the song came to an end Sakura, Mei Lin and Tomoyo laughed catching their breaths. They walked over to the chair were Sam and their chorographer was sitting for their towels.
"Oh you three are the best students I have ever had" the man known as Charlie beamed praising them. They all looked at each other and burst out laughing like little children.
"And you are a slave driver" Mei Lin laughed. When they started to work out again she and Tomoyo ached all over but know they are okay.
"What can I say, I have to get the best out of my students. Isn't that right Sakura-chan?" Charlie smiles having worked with Sakura before.
"Definitely, I remember sleepless night because of you" Sakura laughed taking a drink of her water.
"Oh but I must have you three up to date with the latest moves. Besides I have a whole year or more to work on ya'll" Charlie beamed making them groan.
"Since that's it for the day, we'll see you guys tomorrow before the performance" Sam stated getting up. He walked over to Sakura and kissed her on the forehead like a father would. "You ladies are fantastic"
"Thank you Sam" they all chorused like children kissing him on his cheeks, making him laugh.
They walked over to their other occupants in the room smiling. "You guys were great. Everyone is going to be so surprised" Lila beamed clasping her hands together.
"Let's hope so" Sakura smiled. Since as she had left them with a mean teacher for the rest of the year she was going to make up by doing a surprise performance at their prom.
"Of course they will, by the way did you get an answer from Hong Kong University?" Mei Lin asked Lila.
"Ben and I are waiting patiently for the response but you know how everyone wants to go there too" Lila sighed. "Plus I have to get another job for the school fee"
"You can work for me, I think Sam needs another assistant" Sakura spoke making Lila brighten.
"Really?" she asked clasping her hands together. Sakura smiled nodding making Lila hug her tightly. "Oh you are the best Ying Fa"
"No problem," Sakura smiled after they broke the hug. She walked over to her children and bent down.
"I think we're going to need more workers when we launched our group again. As long as you want to work we'll always have a good job out for you" Mei Lin continued picking Danny up. Lin and Maria ran over to the mirror and started to do ballet moves clowning around.
"Why isn't Ben here with you? I thought you two were inseparable?" Tomoyo teased making Lila flush as she took Mei Ren when Sakura handed to the girl to her. "Come on, don't be shy" she cooed taking Xiao Hu.
"Well he's ah he's helping with the final adjustments for tomorrow" Lila answered making them laugh.
"How long have you loved him?" Sakura asked getting up with the other two babies. Lila seeing that she was trap and there was no way she was going to get out of this unless she answered sighed.
"Since forever but I didn't act on it because of mother. We started going out after you left," she answered making them nod.
"You should tell him how you feel," Tomoyo suggested as they headed for the door.
"Come on girls, its time to go" Sakura called making Lin and Maria stop and ran after them. Sakura turned the lights out as they walked to the front talking about tomorrow night.
"I insist, since as we are now going to be partners it is only right that you attend this dinner party" one of the man was saying to Syaoran are they all walked to the door. Paul looked at Syaoran's face and knew that he didn't want to go anywhere but how was he going to turn down Xin's offer.
"I don't know, its such short notice" Syaoran replied softly when they stopped in the hall by the door.
"Oh come on Li, you and your lovely wife must attend" Xin's brother Teko laughed friendlily. "Think of it as a way to seal our new business arrangements" he continued when talking could be heard from behind them.
"And this will be a good way for you to meet some of the men who are also going to be working with us" Xin pointed out when Sakura and the girls rounded the corner laughing. All four of the men and looked at them; Xin and his brother enjoyed seeing how they were dressed.
"Oh my Paul, how are you doing" Sakura greeted walking over to them. "I'm sorry that I can't hug you but my arms are full," she continued making Paul grin nodding.
"Not a problem, well hello there" Paul beamed taking Mei Hua from Sakura. "Who are you?"
"That's Mei Hua" Sakura smiled handing Rui Lin to Syaoran. "Hello, sorry about my appearance" she greeted the other two men.
"Oh Ying Fa I don't know how you can tell them apart" Paul said turning to face the men. "Oh this is Sadamoto Xin and his brother Teko, gentlemen may I introduce the lovely Ying Fa, Tomoyo and Mei Lin. I think you know their husbands, Hirragizawa and Sekigawa"
"It's a pleasure, and yes we know Hirragizawa and Sekigawa" Xin smiled like his brother.
"Hello" Mei Lin, Tomoyo and Sakura all said smiling at them.
"We were currently trying to get your husband to come to our little get together on my yacht but he keeps on refusing" Teko spoke making Sakura look at Syaoran.
"Oh well let me get out of your way" Sakura said reaching for Mei Hua from Paul, who handed her the baby.
"I'll keep Rui" Syaoran said to his wife who nodded when Rosa and Kitty came in to take the other two from Tomoyo and Lila.
"Okay," Sakura smiled giving him a quick kiss. "If you'll excuse me," she said before going over to Lila where Mei Lin and the others were.
"I guess we should be going. We'll come over in the afternoon to practice okay?" Mei Lin said taking out her car keys.
"Okay," Sakura answered following them to the door. "Rosa take them upstairs and prepare a bath. Its time for their nap" she called to Rosa who nodded going up the stairs with Lin and Kitty.
Xin made sure to leave the address and time before he and his brother left leaving a Syaoran frowning. "You don't have to go Li but it'll be a chance to know the men who are in on this deal before you actually agree" Paul claimed making Syaoran nod. "I know you always make sure you know who you are getting a partnership with"
"Yeah your right. I'll ask Sakura and if she wants to go then I'll see you and Gina there later" Syaoran sighed running his hand through his hair.
"All right, bye Rui be as stubborn as your father" Paul joked to the eldest boy before he took his leave. Rui looked at the man's retreating back wondering what he had just said.
"Those two men are what you are going to encounter when you start to run the business with your brother" Syaoran stated to his son when Sakura walked through the door.
"What's on your mind?" she whispered kissing on softly on the lips.
"A lot" he mused kissing her again even though they were holding the two babies. Sakura smiled in the kiss before they pulled back. "Paul thinks I should go and see how these men are when they are drunk. What do you think?" he asked his wife as they headed up the stairs.
"It's up to you, if you want to go then its fine by me" Sakura replied making him frown looking down at her. "Okay, okay" she laughed defensively. "I think he is right, I know you always make sure you are doing the right thing with contracts. Therefore you shouldn't make an exception because of me and the quads, I'm your wife and I'll follow you anywhere"
"Do you have anything to wear?" Sakura had to think about that. She hadn't been out in so long that she didn't know if she had a dress to wear. "And your not wearing something you already have"
"I don't know I have to check" she sighed when they came to quads room. "There's that dress I'm supposed to wear to the Hughes's party next month" she murmured handing Rosa Mei Hua then taking Xiao Hu while Syaoran did the same with Rui and Mei Ren.
"Wear that you can get another for the party" Syaoran said drying his daughter off. He had done this so much that he was now an expert at changing, bathing, dressing and making a bottle for his kids. "Jumper, besides I don't know if we're going" he held out his hand catching the simple clothing Lin tossed to him before tossing a matching one to Sakura.
"We can't miss their gathering again, remember we missed the birthday party last year. That would be really rude Xiao Lang" Sakura laughed, picking up Xiao Hu and placing him in the large playpen were they took their naps.
"So?" was her husband response as he did the same. Sakura looked at him after taking Mei Hua.
"Kitty please go and get their bottles for me" Sakura said Kitty nodded and left drying her hands on her apron. "Xiao Lang you can't be serious"
"I am, I want to spend time with my family" he replied picking up Lin since as Rosa was drying off Rui.
"Father you are and mother going out?" Lin asked softly not wanting them to go out tonight.
"Hai we have to go to a party" he answered tugging at her braid playfully making her giggle.
"Oh why? You'd have more fun staying home with us" she whined pouting cutely. Sure they spent most of the day together but that didn't mean a thing, the nights were also important in her eyes.
"Because we have to go and listen to boring people talk about boring things," he answered ticking her sides making her burst into fits of giggles.
"Father no" she got out through laughter struggling to get out of his grasp. She screamed when he turned her upside down holding her by her ankles. "Don't drop me," she laughed swaying back and forth over Mei Ren and Xiao Hu who started to giggle reaching out to grab her hair.
"Syaoran she's turning red" Sakura laughed looking at them helplessly. He looked at her winked making her smiled widen.
"Don't worry infant your turn is next" he teased making her blush turning her attention back to Mei Hua.
"Who said I wanted a turn" she huffed playing brushing Mei Hua's growing hair.
Later.
Syaoran walked out of the bathroom fixing his tie, a smiled formed on his lips watching Rosa help Sakura fix her hair, her gown already on the bed. "Oh this is not working" Sakura whined trying to pin her hair up.
"Then leave it down" Syaoran suggest making her look at him through the mirror, he smiled walking up behind her. "It's already naturally curled at the ends so leave it down. Besides mostly every female will have her hair up"
"Are sure?" Sakura asked nodding at Rosa to pull the hairpins out. Syaoran smiled nodding and winked.. "Thank you Rosa you may now go" she sighed finishing up what little make up she put on.
"Yes ma'am" Rosa said going to the door, she closed it leaving them alone. Sakura got up and took her robe leaving her only in her bra and underwear.
"Help me" Sakura said picking up her gown. Syaoran nodded helping her get into it then pulled up the zipper. Her gown was light icy lavender chiffon dress that had a flutter sleeves drapneck top hugging to her every upper curve.
"Wow" he got out looking his wife slowly. "I'm trying to decide which I love more seeing you in it or out of it. You look beautiful both ways," he praised making her blush. "Naw I love you out of it"
"Hentai" Sakura joked putting on her strapless heels. "Let's hope that it's not cold out"
"Don't worry I'll warm both of us up" Sakura shook her head at her husband as he went over to her jewelry box. "Let's hope that this isn't a long party" he sighed putting on her diamond-covered choker as Sakura put the earrings in then he put on her diamond-covered bracelet. "You'll have every single men looking at you longingly and everyone women looking at you in envy" Sakura flushed deeply looking into her husband's eyes.
"It doesn't matter, my arrogant beast," she whispered kissing him; Syaoran wrapped his arms around her waist pulling him to her. Moaning Sakura wrapped her arms around his neck as she parted her lips surrendering to his powerful kiss.
"Yeah, let's hope the quads stay go to sleep right after we leave" she added as
Downstairs.
"Lin come say good bye to your parents" Rosa called out in the hall holding Mei Ren and Xiao Hu while Kitty held Rui and Mei Hua. Sakura smiled seeing Lin run out of the living room in her night gown when Giles showed up with Sakura's matching cape and Syaoran's jacket.
"Are you sure you have to go?" Lin asked again sadly when Syaoran picked her up.
"Yes but not for long," Sakura said giving her a good night kiss, Lin nodded giving her one father also.
"That's my girl" Syaoran grin looking into his daughter's vivid brown eyes before he sat her down.
"Make sure they are in bed on time" Sakura was saying to Rosa as she kissed each of the quads goodnight. She wasn't sure if she wanted to leave them so soon, but she knew she had to go with her husband. And from the look in his eyes as he said bye he didn't want to leave either.
"They'll be and we'll have Miss Lin sing them their lullaby" Rosa answered making Sakura smile before they headed to the door.
"Bye mom, dad" Lin waved running up to the door. They waved before they got in; Wei closed the door and walked to his side smiling at Lin. She watched as they pulled off and sighed going back into the house.
"Don't worry Lin sweetie they'll be home before you know it. Come on its time for bed" Kitty smiled making Lin nod.
"Come on Kero, Spinal, Snowy" she called making her three companions come running.
When they arrived only a few more people were heading on the yacht since as it was about to set sail for the night cruise. Sakura looked at the large yacht sighing in resignation and getting into her happy mode. Sakura and Syaoran had secretly hoped they would have been late but no such luck. Getting on board they saw that everyone sneaked a look at them before going back to conversation.
"Well its great that you decided to come" Xin greeted popping up out of nowhere, with his brother and surprisingly Hughes.
"It's more like barely made it" Hughes commented in a sour tone making Sakura almost wrinkle her nose. "It's good to see you Li and Ying Fa" Sakura nodded her head like Xiao Lang not saying anything.
"Come right this way, everyone is at the back" Xin smiled looking Sakura over which made her hold unto her husband's arm tighter. "You looked heavenly Li-san,"
"Thank you, Sadamoto-san" Sakura smiled as they followed him to the back. Sakura knew that Hughes like many was not happy about her and Xiao Lang's union but she really didn't care. And the only reason they had agreed to go his party was because Yelen was attending. She knew he was sour because he wanted Xiao Lang for one of his still three unwed daughters.
Sakura didn't feel at home because there was no one she knew at this function. And so far the females were not giving her good looks; she knew it had to the do with the big scandal months ago. "Don't worry, they're just stuck up" her husband whispered in her ear making her smile. "I think that Paul and Gina are here"
"I hope so" Sakura replied when they came to the back. Syaoran took two glass of champagne from a passing waiter and handed one to Sakura.
"Oh Ying Fa dear" Gina waved walking over on Paul's arm. Sakura smiled brightly at the woman who like Yelen always kept up with the latest fashion.
"Hello Gina-san" Sakura smiled when Gina held her hands in hers. "It's good to see you again"
"Likewise dear, you look fantastic for a woman who just had babies" Gina complimented making Sakura flush. "Yelen wouldn't stop showing me pictures of them, she's the most proudest grandmother there is. We're all proud of you Xiao Lang for having such a amiable soul for a wife" she teased.
"I'm proud of my self as well" he replied making them laugh.
"We'll be right back, I have some ladies I want Sakura to meet" Gina said happily.
"I'll see you, ay?" Sakura said to Syaoran who nodded kissing her softly on the lips.
"Stay away from the water" he teased making Sakura giggle walking away from him. "Now where are off to?" getting into his business like character.
"You know me too well Xiao Lang. Come on I want you to meet some men who want to transfer from Tokyo to here" Paul laughed leading Xiao Lang along.
Sakura..
She was talking with a group of woman in their mid fifties along with Gina when two familiar faces showed up. One was Magu Sara's mother and amazingly Gwen, Gina noticed Gwen and tried to hide her frown. "Well hello Ying Fa-san, it's been long time" Magu smiled greeting everyone. Sakura watched as she and Gwen took in her gown and jewelry.
"Hello Magu-san and Chin" Sakura said formally making them smile.
"Well how's life been treating you?" Gwen asked conversation wise, Sakura wasn't sure if she should answer.
"Wonderful, you?" was all she said.
"Oh it's been great, in fact I'm getting married to Sadamoto Teko. I'm sure you met him," Gwen stated making her ring show. Sure it was bigger then Sakura's but she knew that it was only for show when her ring meant something deeper.
"Congrats, yes I've met your husband he's the reason why we're here tonight" Sakura replied taking a sip of her champagne. Gwen smiled devilishly knowing that what she was going say would hurt terribly.
"Everyone was talking about the whole incident over five months ago. I don't think anyone has seen a scandal that size in well, well ages," she chorused carelessly making Sakura wince and Gina frown.
"Oh it was a dreadful thing, why I don't know how I could remain sane if my mother did that to me and my children. But then again I know she wouldn't" Magu continued making Sakura's grip on her glass tighten; it was a wonder it hadn't broken yet. Sakura was now in Lin mode contemplating weather or not to toss Gwen and Magu over board.
"That is all in the past and as you know my mother's name is Daidouji Sonomi. Sekigawa Vanessa is of no relations to me. Besides I have my wonderful husband, Lin, the quads who are heavenly and my family. There isn't much more a woman could ask for," Sakura stated smiling ever so sweetly, if they wanted to play nasty there was no reason she couldn't either. "Why my husband is the best ever, he gives me all I need and more as you can see. Forget about me, I heard that you got laid off, it's a shame really Magu. The fashion business if a killer, I'm happy for you Gwen. Gina dear, if you'll excuse me" Sakura said to all the women who nodded.
"If you try to call home and check on the quads you won't get through the phones don't work out here" Gina stated as if reading Sakura's mind.
"Oh, am I that transparent?" she giggled making the older ladies laugh nodding.
"Don't worry dear, everyone women knows how it feels to have a child to care for. And you was blessed with four at the same time plus sweet Lin" Jennifer one of Gina's friend explained.
"Yes, yes having a child is the most amazing feeling ever" Sakura agreed looking directly at Gwen. She smirked like her husband would, seeing rage in Gwen's eyes before she walked away. 'That's a girl' Gina thought laughing on the inside.
She walked around people getting another glass of champagne as she headed to the front. Stupid Gwen and Magu, what did they know. They knew nothing and were just selfish stuck up women, "They know nothing," Sakura whispered looking out at ocean.
"You shouldn't be by yourself," a voice said from behind making Sakura turn around. She smiled slightly seeing Xin behind her, he walked up to her side resting his hand on the railing.
"I was going leave, I just needed some time alone" Sakura replied softly. "It's a beautiful night out"
"I would say so myself" Xin commented looking at the rising and falling of Sakura's chest. "You and your husband have been married so a couple of months no?" he asked making Sakura look at him nodding. "Your very beautiful you know, sweet Ying Fa"
"And you are too forward Sadamoto" was her response making him laugh taking a drink of his champagne.
"What would I have to do to get you in my bed? It's already clear that your husband showers you with jewelry. What is it that you want, hmmm?" He continued when he touched Sakura's arm she moved away from him.
"There is nothing you can give me, I love you my husband. You sir had better refrain from touching me if you wish to continue your business with my husband. He's very protective of me, I wouldn't want anything to happen to you even though you deserve it you scoundrel" Sakura spat somberly glaring at him.
"Is he?"
"He is very," came a cold voice from behind him making Sakura sigh and Xin stiffen. "I suggest that you step away from my wife before you accidentally fall over board"
"Xiao Lang" Sakura breathed when Xin turned around cautiously. She moved from beside Xin and over to her husband's arms of security.
"Li you're taking this the wrong way, you know how young wives are" Xin said trying to turn it the other way. The only answer Syaoran gave him was a swift punch in the eye making him stumble backs almost falling over the railing if Syaoran hadn't caught him.
"Next time I won't catch you, any dealing we have is off," Syaoran said curtly before they walked away leaving Xin nursing his eye.
Everyone looked around when the yacht slowed to a stop and a nice size speedboat neared. They were all wondering what was going on when Syaoran and Sakura passed by them heading towards the stairs. "What happened?" Gina asked from beside them.
"Oh nothing" Sakura smiled weakly. "We'll see you soon" she hugged Gina before being helped down into the boat by the driver.
"What happened Li?" Paul asked seriously looking at Syaoran hard face. He could see clearly that something had happened to get on Syaoran's nerve badly.
"Sadamoto tried to come unto Sakura," was his answer before he followed Sakura's suit. Paul waved by to Sakura making sure to have a word or two with that Sadamoto before they left.
Home.
Sakura walked into the Quads room after looking in on Lin. She brushed her fingers across Rui's head smiling softly. "I missed you guys," she whispered bending to kiss each of them. She looked at the door when Syaoran walked in loosening his tie.
"Are you all right?" he asked again for god only knows how many times. Sakura smiled brightly nodding. "Good" he whispered wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Come let's go to bed it's still early---" Sakura murmured against his neck making him smile, she moved up to his lips capturing them in a sweet lingering kiss. "And the kids are asleep"
"All right you lead the way" he smiled making Sakura giggle at his lips. She gave him a quick kiss and dragged him out of the room. Tonight they were going to have a little fun.
Next night.
Teenager's danced wildly to the music that was being mixed by the DJ. Ben and Lila were standing on the sides with Mrs. Morrison the principal, Chloe, Syaoran, Eriol, Renzo and Sam. "Do you think everyone will be surprised?" Lila asked no one in particular.
"I'm sure they will, this will be a good test to see how they like the group performance" Sam replied smiling. The guys were begging the girls to hurry up; since they had arrived they had been getting nothing but seductive looks from the girls.
"I think you should go and get ready to bring them on," Ben whispered to Lila who nodded. He gave her a kiss for good luck making her walk off blushing. She walked up on the stage that was set up for the performance, the curtain hiding the layout. She nodded to the DJ who was actually one of Sakura's workers. "Good night everyone" she said when it quieted. "I know that ya'll remember our teacher Miss Ying Fa from so many months ago. And many of us miss her dearly"
"Yeah Lila give it to me, give it to me" Tai shouted making everyone laugh and Becky slap him.
"Anyways, tonight we have a very special performance. Please put your hands together for Cherry" Lila yelled making everyone gasp in total shock.
"I don't think that's a good sign" Sakura smiled adjusting her headset, Mei Lin and Tomoyo laughed nodding in agreement. "We'll see you guys in a few" she smiled winking at them before walked out on the stage. She smiled waving at her dancers that had flown in just for tonight's performance. She, Tomoyo and Mei Lin were dressed in tight black leather pants and boots with different color halter-tops. Sakura's was hot pink, Mei Lin dark blue and Tomoyo's dark purple.
"Ah guys," Lila blinked sweat dropping at the silence of the room. Syaoran and the others looked on in mute fascination. Lila looked at the DJ who waved her off signaling that they were ready. "You guys are lame" she sighed walking off the steady.
Slowly music started to play softly, and then giggling could be heard along with tapping. Everyone watched as the curtain rose but saw nothing because the room had gone black. "Ah so now you can be quiet for me" came Sakura's seductive voice.
Back up singers: li da di---li da di, li da di da di da li" they repeated over and over along with the techno music.
Sakura: don't you know that when you touch me baby that it's torture.brush up against me I get chills all down my spine" came Sakura's strong voice making everyone start to believe but they still couldn't see her. "When you talk to me it's painful. you don't know what you do to this heart of mine, ehh" she sang louder and faster walking over to the front of the stage. The music speeding up as the lights flashed on making everyone gasp then cheer seeing her standing her with her legs apart.
Sakura and back up singers: don't make this one dimensional the way I feel is sexual the way I feel is sexual. It can't just be intellectual the way I feel is sexual the way I feel is sexual---
Sakura: when you're next to me"
Back up singers (Repeat): li da di---li da di ----li da di da di da li
Sakura and her dancers were now moving the fast techno beat of the song making everyone go wild. She did a sequence of moves smiling brightly.
Sakura: I confess I watch your mouth move baby when you're speaking--- study your body when you walk out of the room. You'll see how much you--- value my friendship ehhh" she voice got serous liked she was talking to a man telling him what she wanted " but I want you addicted to my perfume, ehh"
Syaoran and the guys watched in silence looking at Sakura do what she loved the best perform for a crowd.
Sakura and back up singers: Don't make this one dimensional the way I feel is sexual; the way I feel is sexual. It can't just be intellectual the way I feel is sexual the way I feel is sexual
Sakura: when you're next to me
Back up singers: li da di---li da di ---li da di da di da li
By now everyone was going crazy listening and watching her move in person, you could literally feel the temperature in the room rise. Sakura didn't noticed as she sang hypnotizing the crowd with her strong emotional voice.
Sakura: baby talk to me and let me kiss you let me show you the things i can do for you, ehh
Back up singers: don't make this one dimensional, the way I feel is sexual; the way I feel is sexual. It can't just be intellectual the way I feel I sexual the way I feel is sexual.
Sakura: when you're next to me
Back up singers: li da di- li da di---li da di da di da li
Sakura: When your next to me, ooh yeah" she concluded making everyone clap wildly some whistling. Sakura smiled waving at them as she tried to catch her breath.
"See now that's how you're supposed to be" she yelled laughing. "Your seniors, some of you finding you new love while others are going out in the crazy world," they cheered telling her that she was right. "Well I've written a song going out to two very special friends of mine. And I'm going to sing it with the two other members of 'Soul', Tomoyo my sister and best friend Mei Lin"
Everyone looked on when Mei Lin and Tomoyo walked on smiling. Three guys came out with stool for them to sit on while singing. Sakura handed one her headset taking the mic from him. "You are the fist to hear us sing together and we hope you enjoy"
They cheered waiting eagerly for the performance. Sakura sat in the middle of Mei Lin and Tomoyo as they waited for the music to start. Ben and Lila smiled wanting to hear what the song was about.
The music started to play slowly as the lights dimmed giving the room a soft light feeling. The piano and violin started to play joined in by the other instruments
Sakura: You've been the first in my life. Who has ever made me feel this way-- And I will not deny I'm gonna need you right here---By my side" came her melodic voice as she looked lovingly at her husband who was all the way in the back.
Mei Lin and Tomoyo: Baby, I can wait
Sakura: (come and hold my hand and let me lead the way)
Tomoyo and Mei Lin: Let me take your breathe away
Sakura: by holdin' and kissin' and lovin' and touchin' you" Lila moved into Ben's arms lovingly making him smile.
Tomoyo and Mei Lin: Never will be too late
Sakura: (see myself through your eyes)
Tomoyo and Mei Lin: Baby, I can wait
Sakura: (until the day I hear you say)
All of them: You are mine--- there's no other one for me Keep in mind. You make my life complete. And tonight We'll make love endlessly cuz you're mine. You're the one that I'll keep----For all time
Eriol and Renzo were now beaming with pride as they listened and watched they wives show apart of them they had never seem before.
Tomoyo, she looked at her husband feeling the music drive through her: Now that you're here, boy I'm never gonna let you go. Can I touch you there, oh Do you mind if we kiss real slow. You're my everything you're my hopes and dreams. Baby you know it ain't no lie, I'm gonna be with you till the day I die
By the looks in everyone's Sam could see that the girl's voices had won them over and this was going to be great. His smile got wider and wider with each word Tomoyo sang but his smile couldn't beat Eriol's as Tomoyo sang to him.
Mei Lin and Sakura: Baby, I can wait
Tomoyo: (come and hold my hand and let me lead the way)
Sakura and Mei Lin: Let me take your breathe away
Tomoyo: (holdin' and kissin' and lovin' and touchin' you)
Sakura and Mei Lin: Never will be too late
Tomoyo: (see myself through your eyes)
Sakura and Mei Lin: Baby, I can wait
Tomoyo: (no no, til the day I hear you say)
All of them: You are mine there's no other one for me keep in mind you make my life complete. And tonight we'll make love endlessly, cuz you're mine. Your the one that I'll keep---for all time
Renzo waited patiently for his wife to sing, he knew Mei Lin's voice was wonderful from all the times she sang to the boys. But tonight was different he knew.
Mei Lin:You're the one that lights my fire. You're the one that keeps me strong. You're the one that I depend on when my world is goin' wrong. You're the one that I hold closer. You're the man I'm dreaming of And I really really love you I just want you to know that.
Three husbands were smiling like they were crazy listening to their lovely wives sing and enchant the crowd of teacher and students who were now dancing. They all closed their eyes knowing that the end was coming and they sang higher feeling like they were flying.
All of them (sang twice): you are mine there's not other one for me keep in mind you make my life complete. And tonight we'll make love endlessly cuz you're mind. Your the one that I'll keep---for all time.
The music slowed as their voices lowered, opening their eyes they sang the last verse.
I can't wait till the day I hear you say You're the one that I need You're the one that I'll keep For all time.
Derek watched Sakura sing from the distance hidden by the darkness. All sorts of emotions were emitting from him as he listened to them sing. He knew that h. loved her very much; too bad she didn't return his feelings. And he had been stupid to enough to think that he could get her. Deep down he was glad that she was okay and her beast of a mother hadn't hurt her. He was happy now that he said his final good bye, he turned and walked out the door to find his own happiness.
Two figures in the corner proclaimed their love and sealed it with a kiss when the last note was played..
Author's note: OKAY THIS IS NOT THE END. LOL I have one more chapter to go before I close this story off, remember to review and tell me all hehehe chao until next time.
Author's note: hey ya'll thank you for all the reviews I got, if I don't answer any questions ya'll asked I'm sorry but my flu is still with me and I have a lot of homework. Um after this there will only be one last chapter then this story is completed Kay?
LOL I hope that ya'll like that last one and enjoy this one as well, Peace until tomorrow. If there are any mistakes please tell me, my eyes hurt like a B*tch.
Oh I wanted to tie up the loose ends in this chapter about the other characters that I kind of left hanging.
"This is the life that I've missed but now I have another chance"
Tomoyo and Mei Lin's thoughts.
"Not now, not now, not now" Sakura mumbled burying her head in the pillows. She felt her husband's arms tighten around her waist signaling that he was also awake. Oh she couldn't handle this, she hadn't gotten a good nights rest since, well since the quads got home. Yelen had been kind enough to move in to help until they were settled and Lin helped out too.
"Sakura we have to get up, come on" Syaoran urged wiping the sleep out of his eyes. He thanked god that he was now doing his work at home so he wouldn't fall asleep during a conference.
"But its only two in the morning" came her response, nodding his head he got out of bed and put his robe on. Sakura felt her self being dragged out of bed like a sack of rice, sighing she let him take her to the nursery.
"We need to hire three more nannies" she whined making him laugh nodding in agreement.
"We'll send out applications as soon as possible" Syaoran replied when they came to the source of the loud noise.
"Oh I'm so sorry but Mei Hua woke up and started hollering waking up the others" Rosa exclaimed trying to hush Mei Hua. And Yelen did the same with Rui Lin. "I sent Kitty to get their bottles she'll be here in no time"
"I don't think it was a good idea that they got your vocal cords my dear" Yelen commented holding her grandson lovingly making Sakura blush.
"I agree" Syaoran sighed entering the room.
"I'm sorry," Sakura waved off waking up fully. They walked over to the other two and took them up trying to hush them as well but it was no use. "Shhh.mommies here" Sakura soothed rubbing Mei Ren's back while Syaoran did the same with Xiao Hu. "Hush darling" she continued over the loud racket.
"Do you think the entire household is awake?" Rosa asked as they all walked around the room going 'Shhhh'.
"Most likely," Sakura answered when kitty came hurrying in with the four bottles. Each took one and sat on the rocking chairs provided. The babies getting what they wanted quickly quieted and sucked hungrily.
"God bless milk," Syaoran praised making them laugh looking at him in amusement.
"I don't think my son can handle parenthood" Yelen mused making him look down at his son's face.
"He's doing better then me, I think I would have stayed in bed," Sakura said nervously blushing from embarrassment. (This is hard; I have to keep on back tracking to see who has which baby LOL). "Don't worry you guys are officially mommy's alarm clocks, isn't that right Mei Ren" she giggled looking into Mei Ren's eyes. The quads were now two months old and they had everyone on their toes. She and Syaoran so far were the only ones who could tell the quads apart and if was funny watching people get them mixed up.
"Mei Hua is off to dream land" Rosa smiled getting up the baby girl; they were still wearing their tags so people could tell them apart. "Hopefully they'll sleep till morning"
"Hopefully, I have to go out and visit with Gina tomorrow. I don't want to fall asleep in my soup" Yelen added lightheartedly getting up with a sleeping Rui Lin. Mei Ren and Xiao Hu were still wide-awake greedily sucking all the contents of their bottles.
"One would think these two are in a race," Syaoran laughed tugging at the bottle but he wouldn't let go.
"You two can go back to bed, don't worry" Sakura spoke looking at Rosa and Yelen.
"Are you sure mistress?" Rosa asked pushing her hands into her robe pockets. She was in the room connecting the quads room so she could be with them all the time.
"Hai I'm sure, besides we can't all be falling asleep tomorrow" Yelen and Rosa smiled nodding as they headed for the door.
"Don't stay up too late because they are going to have you two on your toes tomorrow" Yelen stated walking out the door. "I'll check on Lin to make sure she is still sleeping"
"Thank you mother" Syaoran said appreciatively winking at her, Yelen nodding leaving them alone. "I think they are lacking in sleep more then us"
"Yeah you're right, I don't like that. They are our babies we should be the ones lacking in sleep. They are going to wake up again this morning you just watch" Sakura sighed moving the bottle from Mei Ren's lips.
"Do you want to take them into our room?" Syaoran inquired getting up, Sakura looked at him thoughtfully before she nodded. "And let's pray that they don't wake up"
"Let's pray, what do you have planned tomorrow?" Sakura asked, getting a hold of the crib that was on wheels (ya'll know those frilly ones that are small and have fabric around it?). Looking at it she knew they would have to buy bigger ones in soon.
"I don't know yet. Paul and some clients are supposed to come over," Syaoran answered. They rolled the sleepers out of the nursery while carrying Mei Ren and Xiao Hu in their arms since as the other two were in bed. "Maybe the quads will bless me and keep it down but that's wishful thinking"
"No it's not, I'm sure we'll think of something" Sakura laughed softly. They placed the two sleeping babes on the bed before Syaoran went for the two remaining sleepers. "I know you guys will be good for your father," she whispered as she checked their diapers.
"Do they need changing?" Syaoran asked closing the door before he rolled the beds over to her. Sakura nodded no picking up Xiao Hu, she snuggled him to her feeling his warmth.
"When are we going to have more?" she giggled making Syaoran smile.
"When they are off to school" was his answer as he picked up his daughter and placed her in bed. "But I don't know, mother said it'll get even worst when they start putting out teeth"
"Oh don't even mention that," Sakura groaned making sure they were all tucked in before she walked past her husband and into bed. "Aren't you going to come to bed?" she whispered turning to look at him. She smiled seeing him caress Rui Lin's head as smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "What's on your mind?"
"Just thinking about how I'm going to train my boys to be a real Li man" he answered making her laugh looking at him.
"Just like you ay?" she mused making him turn to look at her as he took off his robe.
"Like me but knowing how to love" he replied surprising her as he got in bed. Sakura moved into her husband's arms, having seen the brief sadness that passed through his eyes.
"But you do know how to love" she countered resting her hand over his heart. He looked down at her thoughtfully with a charming smile on his face before he stole a kiss.
"I didn't until I meet you sweet infant," he breathed against her lips making Sakura shiver moving closer to him.
"That's all in the past what matters now is that you do. And I love you" Taking in the hypnotic pull of her emerald poles, Syaoran wanted nothing more then to bury himself in her warmth.
Next Morning.
"It's mighty quiet here Li what did you do to your lovely wife and children?" Paul laughed as he and two men walked into Syaoran's office. Syaoran got up from his chair and smiled listening to how quiet the house really was.
"They're in Sakura's studio, sound proof" he answered when the men sat down. They had added a record and dancing studio for Sakura so she could continue to work at home.
"Well, I must see them before I leave. Gina has been telling me how lovely they have gotten. You know" Paul said turning to his good friends who wanted to get into business with Syaoran. "We all made a bet that he would marry the gorgeous Ying Fa" they nodded wanting to meet his wife since as everyone was talking about her so much.
"And you won Paul, now what's your offer?" Syaoran stated looking at the men before him. He wanted to get this out of the way so he could spend the rest of the day with his family.
The other side of the house.
Pop music could be heard coming from a room in the back, entering seven pairs of eyes watched excitedly as their mothers danced. The quads were in their swings that were currently rocking them back and forth while Danny was lying on his belly. Lin and Maria sitting next to them on the sofa with Lila. "Oh cool I want to learn to do that" Lila smiled watching them do a fast sequence of moves.
"I know" Lin and Maria agreed eagerly. When the song came to an end Sakura, Mei Lin and Tomoyo laughed catching their breaths. They walked over to the chair were Sam and their chorographer was sitting for their towels.
"Oh you three are the best students I have ever had" the man known as Charlie beamed praising them. They all looked at each other and burst out laughing like little children.
"And you are a slave driver" Mei Lin laughed. When they started to work out again she and Tomoyo ached all over but know they are okay.
"What can I say, I have to get the best out of my students. Isn't that right Sakura-chan?" Charlie smiles having worked with Sakura before.
"Definitely, I remember sleepless night because of you" Sakura laughed taking a drink of her water.
"Oh but I must have you three up to date with the latest moves. Besides I have a whole year or more to work on ya'll" Charlie beamed making them groan.
"Since that's it for the day, we'll see you guys tomorrow before the performance" Sam stated getting up. He walked over to Sakura and kissed her on the forehead like a father would. "You ladies are fantastic"
"Thank you Sam" they all chorused like children kissing him on his cheeks, making him laugh.
They walked over to their other occupants in the room smiling. "You guys were great. Everyone is going to be so surprised" Lila beamed clasping her hands together.
"Let's hope so" Sakura smiled. Since as she had left them with a mean teacher for the rest of the year she was going to make up by doing a surprise performance at their prom.
"Of course they will, by the way did you get an answer from Hong Kong University?" Mei Lin asked Lila.
"Ben and I are waiting patiently for the response but you know how everyone wants to go there too" Lila sighed. "Plus I have to get another job for the school fee"
"You can work for me, I think Sam needs another assistant" Sakura spoke making Lila brighten.
"Really?" she asked clasping her hands together. Sakura smiled nodding making Lila hug her tightly. "Oh you are the best Ying Fa"
"No problem," Sakura smiled after they broke the hug. She walked over to her children and bent down.
"I think we're going to need more workers when we launched our group again. As long as you want to work we'll always have a good job out for you" Mei Lin continued picking Danny up. Lin and Maria ran over to the mirror and started to do ballet moves clowning around.
"Why isn't Ben here with you? I thought you two were inseparable?" Tomoyo teased making Lila flush as she took Mei Ren when Sakura handed to the girl to her. "Come on, don't be shy" she cooed taking Xiao Hu.
"Well he's ah he's helping with the final adjustments for tomorrow" Lila answered making them laugh.
"How long have you loved him?" Sakura asked getting up with the other two babies. Lila seeing that she was trap and there was no way she was going to get out of this unless she answered sighed.
"Since forever but I didn't act on it because of mother. We started going out after you left," she answered making them nod.
"You should tell him how you feel," Tomoyo suggested as they headed for the door.
"Come on girls, its time to go" Sakura called making Lin and Maria stop and ran after them. Sakura turned the lights out as they walked to the front talking about tomorrow night.
"I insist, since as we are now going to be partners it is only right that you attend this dinner party" one of the man was saying to Syaoran are they all walked to the door. Paul looked at Syaoran's face and knew that he didn't want to go anywhere but how was he going to turn down Xin's offer.
"I don't know, its such short notice" Syaoran replied softly when they stopped in the hall by the door.
"Oh come on Li, you and your lovely wife must attend" Xin's brother Teko laughed friendlily. "Think of it as a way to seal our new business arrangements" he continued when talking could be heard from behind them.
"And this will be a good way for you to meet some of the men who are also going to be working with us" Xin pointed out when Sakura and the girls rounded the corner laughing. All four of the men and looked at them; Xin and his brother enjoyed seeing how they were dressed.
"Oh my Paul, how are you doing" Sakura greeted walking over to them. "I'm sorry that I can't hug you but my arms are full," she continued making Paul grin nodding.
"Not a problem, well hello there" Paul beamed taking Mei Hua from Sakura. "Who are you?"
"That's Mei Hua" Sakura smiled handing Rui Lin to Syaoran. "Hello, sorry about my appearance" she greeted the other two men.
"Oh Ying Fa I don't know how you can tell them apart" Paul said turning to face the men. "Oh this is Sadamoto Xin and his brother Teko, gentlemen may I introduce the lovely Ying Fa, Tomoyo and Mei Lin. I think you know their husbands, Hirragizawa and Sekigawa"
"It's a pleasure, and yes we know Hirragizawa and Sekigawa" Xin smiled like his brother.
"Hello" Mei Lin, Tomoyo and Sakura all said smiling at them.
"We were currently trying to get your husband to come to our little get together on my yacht but he keeps on refusing" Teko spoke making Sakura look at Syaoran.
"Oh well let me get out of your way" Sakura said reaching for Mei Hua from Paul, who handed her the baby.
"I'll keep Rui" Syaoran said to his wife who nodded when Rosa and Kitty came in to take the other two from Tomoyo and Lila.
"Okay," Sakura smiled giving him a quick kiss. "If you'll excuse me," she said before going over to Lila where Mei Lin and the others were.
"I guess we should be going. We'll come over in the afternoon to practice okay?" Mei Lin said taking out her car keys.
"Okay," Sakura answered following them to the door. "Rosa take them upstairs and prepare a bath. Its time for their nap" she called to Rosa who nodded going up the stairs with Lin and Kitty.
Xin made sure to leave the address and time before he and his brother left leaving a Syaoran frowning. "You don't have to go Li but it'll be a chance to know the men who are in on this deal before you actually agree" Paul claimed making Syaoran nod. "I know you always make sure you know who you are getting a partnership with"
"Yeah your right. I'll ask Sakura and if she wants to go then I'll see you and Gina there later" Syaoran sighed running his hand through his hair.
"All right, bye Rui be as stubborn as your father" Paul joked to the eldest boy before he took his leave. Rui looked at the man's retreating back wondering what he had just said.
"Those two men are what you are going to encounter when you start to run the business with your brother" Syaoran stated to his son when Sakura walked through the door.
"What's on your mind?" she whispered kissing on softly on the lips.
"A lot" he mused kissing her again even though they were holding the two babies. Sakura smiled in the kiss before they pulled back. "Paul thinks I should go and see how these men are when they are drunk. What do you think?" he asked his wife as they headed up the stairs.
"It's up to you, if you want to go then its fine by me" Sakura replied making him frown looking down at her. "Okay, okay" she laughed defensively. "I think he is right, I know you always make sure you are doing the right thing with contracts. Therefore you shouldn't make an exception because of me and the quads, I'm your wife and I'll follow you anywhere"
"Do you have anything to wear?" Sakura had to think about that. She hadn't been out in so long that she didn't know if she had a dress to wear. "And your not wearing something you already have"
"I don't know I have to check" she sighed when they came to quads room. "There's that dress I'm supposed to wear to the Hughes's party next month" she murmured handing Rosa Mei Hua then taking Xiao Hu while Syaoran did the same with Rui and Mei Ren.
"Wear that you can get another for the party" Syaoran said drying his daughter off. He had done this so much that he was now an expert at changing, bathing, dressing and making a bottle for his kids. "Jumper, besides I don't know if we're going" he held out his hand catching the simple clothing Lin tossed to him before tossing a matching one to Sakura.
"We can't miss their gathering again, remember we missed the birthday party last year. That would be really rude Xiao Lang" Sakura laughed, picking up Xiao Hu and placing him in the large playpen were they took their naps.
"So?" was her husband response as he did the same. Sakura looked at him after taking Mei Hua.
"Kitty please go and get their bottles for me" Sakura said Kitty nodded and left drying her hands on her apron. "Xiao Lang you can't be serious"
"I am, I want to spend time with my family" he replied picking up Lin since as Rosa was drying off Rui.
"Father you are and mother going out?" Lin asked softly not wanting them to go out tonight.
"Hai we have to go to a party" he answered tugging at her braid playfully making her giggle.
"Oh why? You'd have more fun staying home with us" she whined pouting cutely. Sure they spent most of the day together but that didn't mean a thing, the nights were also important in her eyes.
"Because we have to go and listen to boring people talk about boring things," he answered ticking her sides making her burst into fits of giggles.
"Father no" she got out through laughter struggling to get out of his grasp. She screamed when he turned her upside down holding her by her ankles. "Don't drop me," she laughed swaying back and forth over Mei Ren and Xiao Hu who started to giggle reaching out to grab her hair.
"Syaoran she's turning red" Sakura laughed looking at them helplessly. He looked at her winked making her smiled widen.
"Don't worry infant your turn is next" he teased making her blush turning her attention back to Mei Hua.
"Who said I wanted a turn" she huffed playing brushing Mei Hua's growing hair.
Later.
Syaoran walked out of the bathroom fixing his tie, a smiled formed on his lips watching Rosa help Sakura fix her hair, her gown already on the bed. "Oh this is not working" Sakura whined trying to pin her hair up.
"Then leave it down" Syaoran suggest making her look at him through the mirror, he smiled walking up behind her. "It's already naturally curled at the ends so leave it down. Besides mostly every female will have her hair up"
"Are sure?" Sakura asked nodding at Rosa to pull the hairpins out. Syaoran smiled nodding and winked.. "Thank you Rosa you may now go" she sighed finishing up what little make up she put on.
"Yes ma'am" Rosa said going to the door, she closed it leaving them alone. Sakura got up and took her robe leaving her only in her bra and underwear.
"Help me" Sakura said picking up her gown. Syaoran nodded helping her get into it then pulled up the zipper. Her gown was light icy lavender chiffon dress that had a flutter sleeves drapneck top hugging to her every upper curve.
"Wow" he got out looking his wife slowly. "I'm trying to decide which I love more seeing you in it or out of it. You look beautiful both ways," he praised making her blush. "Naw I love you out of it"
"Hentai" Sakura joked putting on her strapless heels. "Let's hope that it's not cold out"
"Don't worry I'll warm both of us up" Sakura shook her head at her husband as he went over to her jewelry box. "Let's hope that this isn't a long party" he sighed putting on her diamond-covered choker as Sakura put the earrings in then he put on her diamond-covered bracelet. "You'll have every single men looking at you longingly and everyone women looking at you in envy" Sakura flushed deeply looking into her husband's eyes.
"It doesn't matter, my arrogant beast," she whispered kissing him; Syaoran wrapped his arms around her waist pulling him to her. Moaning Sakura wrapped her arms around his neck as she parted her lips surrendering to his powerful kiss.
"Yeah, let's hope the quads stay go to sleep right after we leave" she added as
Downstairs.
"Lin come say good bye to your parents" Rosa called out in the hall holding Mei Ren and Xiao Hu while Kitty held Rui and Mei Hua. Sakura smiled seeing Lin run out of the living room in her night gown when Giles showed up with Sakura's matching cape and Syaoran's jacket.
"Are you sure you have to go?" Lin asked again sadly when Syaoran picked her up.
"Yes but not for long," Sakura said giving her a good night kiss, Lin nodded giving her one father also.
"That's my girl" Syaoran grin looking into his daughter's vivid brown eyes before he sat her down.
"Make sure they are in bed on time" Sakura was saying to Rosa as she kissed each of the quads goodnight. She wasn't sure if she wanted to leave them so soon, but she knew she had to go with her husband. And from the look in his eyes as he said bye he didn't want to leave either.
"They'll be and we'll have Miss Lin sing them their lullaby" Rosa answered making Sakura smile before they headed to the door.
"Bye mom, dad" Lin waved running up to the door. They waved before they got in; Wei closed the door and walked to his side smiling at Lin. She watched as they pulled off and sighed going back into the house.
"Don't worry Lin sweetie they'll be home before you know it. Come on its time for bed" Kitty smiled making Lin nod.
"Come on Kero, Spinal, Snowy" she called making her three companions come running.
When they arrived only a few more people were heading on the yacht since as it was about to set sail for the night cruise. Sakura looked at the large yacht sighing in resignation and getting into her happy mode. Sakura and Syaoran had secretly hoped they would have been late but no such luck. Getting on board they saw that everyone sneaked a look at them before going back to conversation.
"Well its great that you decided to come" Xin greeted popping up out of nowhere, with his brother and surprisingly Hughes.
"It's more like barely made it" Hughes commented in a sour tone making Sakura almost wrinkle her nose. "It's good to see you Li and Ying Fa" Sakura nodded her head like Xiao Lang not saying anything.
"Come right this way, everyone is at the back" Xin smiled looking Sakura over which made her hold unto her husband's arm tighter. "You looked heavenly Li-san,"
"Thank you, Sadamoto-san" Sakura smiled as they followed him to the back. Sakura knew that Hughes like many was not happy about her and Xiao Lang's union but she really didn't care. And the only reason they had agreed to go his party was because Yelen was attending. She knew he was sour because he wanted Xiao Lang for one of his still three unwed daughters.
Sakura didn't feel at home because there was no one she knew at this function. And so far the females were not giving her good looks; she knew it had to the do with the big scandal months ago. "Don't worry, they're just stuck up" her husband whispered in her ear making her smile. "I think that Paul and Gina are here"
"I hope so" Sakura replied when they came to the back. Syaoran took two glass of champagne from a passing waiter and handed one to Sakura.
"Oh Ying Fa dear" Gina waved walking over on Paul's arm. Sakura smiled brightly at the woman who like Yelen always kept up with the latest fashion.
"Hello Gina-san" Sakura smiled when Gina held her hands in hers. "It's good to see you again"
"Likewise dear, you look fantastic for a woman who just had babies" Gina complimented making Sakura flush. "Yelen wouldn't stop showing me pictures of them, she's the most proudest grandmother there is. We're all proud of you Xiao Lang for having such a amiable soul for a wife" she teased.
"I'm proud of my self as well" he replied making them laugh.
"We'll be right back, I have some ladies I want Sakura to meet" Gina said happily.
"I'll see you, ay?" Sakura said to Syaoran who nodded kissing her softly on the lips.
"Stay away from the water" he teased making Sakura giggle walking away from him. "Now where are off to?" getting into his business like character.
"You know me too well Xiao Lang. Come on I want you to meet some men who want to transfer from Tokyo to here" Paul laughed leading Xiao Lang along.
Sakura..
She was talking with a group of woman in their mid fifties along with Gina when two familiar faces showed up. One was Magu Sara's mother and amazingly Gwen, Gina noticed Gwen and tried to hide her frown. "Well hello Ying Fa-san, it's been long time" Magu smiled greeting everyone. Sakura watched as she and Gwen took in her gown and jewelry.
"Hello Magu-san and Chin" Sakura said formally making them smile.
"Well how's life been treating you?" Gwen asked conversation wise, Sakura wasn't sure if she should answer.
"Wonderful, you?" was all she said.
"Oh it's been great, in fact I'm getting married to Sadamoto Teko. I'm sure you met him," Gwen stated making her ring show. Sure it was bigger then Sakura's but she knew that it was only for show when her ring meant something deeper.
"Congrats, yes I've met your husband he's the reason why we're here tonight" Sakura replied taking a sip of her champagne. Gwen smiled devilishly knowing that what she was going say would hurt terribly.
"Everyone was talking about the whole incident over five months ago. I don't think anyone has seen a scandal that size in well, well ages," she chorused carelessly making Sakura wince and Gina frown.
"Oh it was a dreadful thing, why I don't know how I could remain sane if my mother did that to me and my children. But then again I know she wouldn't" Magu continued making Sakura's grip on her glass tighten; it was a wonder it hadn't broken yet. Sakura was now in Lin mode contemplating weather or not to toss Gwen and Magu over board.
"That is all in the past and as you know my mother's name is Daidouji Sonomi. Sekigawa Vanessa is of no relations to me. Besides I have my wonderful husband, Lin, the quads who are heavenly and my family. There isn't much more a woman could ask for," Sakura stated smiling ever so sweetly, if they wanted to play nasty there was no reason she couldn't either. "Why my husband is the best ever, he gives me all I need and more as you can see. Forget about me, I heard that you got laid off, it's a shame really Magu. The fashion business if a killer, I'm happy for you Gwen. Gina dear, if you'll excuse me" Sakura said to all the women who nodded.
"If you try to call home and check on the quads you won't get through the phones don't work out here" Gina stated as if reading Sakura's mind.
"Oh, am I that transparent?" she giggled making the older ladies laugh nodding.
"Don't worry dear, everyone women knows how it feels to have a child to care for. And you was blessed with four at the same time plus sweet Lin" Jennifer one of Gina's friend explained.
"Yes, yes having a child is the most amazing feeling ever" Sakura agreed looking directly at Gwen. She smirked like her husband would, seeing rage in Gwen's eyes before she walked away. 'That's a girl' Gina thought laughing on the inside.
She walked around people getting another glass of champagne as she headed to the front. Stupid Gwen and Magu, what did they know. They knew nothing and were just selfish stuck up women, "They know nothing," Sakura whispered looking out at ocean.
"You shouldn't be by yourself," a voice said from behind making Sakura turn around. She smiled slightly seeing Xin behind her, he walked up to her side resting his hand on the railing.
"I was going leave, I just needed some time alone" Sakura replied softly. "It's a beautiful night out"
"I would say so myself" Xin commented looking at the rising and falling of Sakura's chest. "You and your husband have been married so a couple of months no?" he asked making Sakura look at him nodding. "Your very beautiful you know, sweet Ying Fa"
"And you are too forward Sadamoto" was her response making him laugh taking a drink of his champagne.
"What would I have to do to get you in my bed? It's already clear that your husband showers you with jewelry. What is it that you want, hmmm?" He continued when he touched Sakura's arm she moved away from him.
"There is nothing you can give me, I love you my husband. You sir had better refrain from touching me if you wish to continue your business with my husband. He's very protective of me, I wouldn't want anything to happen to you even though you deserve it you scoundrel" Sakura spat somberly glaring at him.
"Is he?"
"He is very," came a cold voice from behind him making Sakura sigh and Xin stiffen. "I suggest that you step away from my wife before you accidentally fall over board"
"Xiao Lang" Sakura breathed when Xin turned around cautiously. She moved from beside Xin and over to her husband's arms of security.
"Li you're taking this the wrong way, you know how young wives are" Xin said trying to turn it the other way. The only answer Syaoran gave him was a swift punch in the eye making him stumble backs almost falling over the railing if Syaoran hadn't caught him.
"Next time I won't catch you, any dealing we have is off," Syaoran said curtly before they walked away leaving Xin nursing his eye.
Everyone looked around when the yacht slowed to a stop and a nice size speedboat neared. They were all wondering what was going on when Syaoran and Sakura passed by them heading towards the stairs. "What happened?" Gina asked from beside them.
"Oh nothing" Sakura smiled weakly. "We'll see you soon" she hugged Gina before being helped down into the boat by the driver.
"What happened Li?" Paul asked seriously looking at Syaoran hard face. He could see clearly that something had happened to get on Syaoran's nerve badly.
"Sadamoto tried to come unto Sakura," was his answer before he followed Sakura's suit. Paul waved by to Sakura making sure to have a word or two with that Sadamoto before they left.
Home.
Sakura walked into the Quads room after looking in on Lin. She brushed her fingers across Rui's head smiling softly. "I missed you guys," she whispered bending to kiss each of them. She looked at the door when Syaoran walked in loosening his tie.
"Are you all right?" he asked again for god only knows how many times. Sakura smiled brightly nodding. "Good" he whispered wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Come let's go to bed it's still early---" Sakura murmured against his neck making him smile, she moved up to his lips capturing them in a sweet lingering kiss. "And the kids are asleep"
"All right you lead the way" he smiled making Sakura giggle at his lips. She gave him a quick kiss and dragged him out of the room. Tonight they were going to have a little fun.
Next night.
Teenager's danced wildly to the music that was being mixed by the DJ. Ben and Lila were standing on the sides with Mrs. Morrison the principal, Chloe, Syaoran, Eriol, Renzo and Sam. "Do you think everyone will be surprised?" Lila asked no one in particular.
"I'm sure they will, this will be a good test to see how they like the group performance" Sam replied smiling. The guys were begging the girls to hurry up; since they had arrived they had been getting nothing but seductive looks from the girls.
"I think you should go and get ready to bring them on," Ben whispered to Lila who nodded. He gave her a kiss for good luck making her walk off blushing. She walked up on the stage that was set up for the performance, the curtain hiding the layout. She nodded to the DJ who was actually one of Sakura's workers. "Good night everyone" she said when it quieted. "I know that ya'll remember our teacher Miss Ying Fa from so many months ago. And many of us miss her dearly"
"Yeah Lila give it to me, give it to me" Tai shouted making everyone laugh and Becky slap him.
"Anyways, tonight we have a very special performance. Please put your hands together for Cherry" Lila yelled making everyone gasp in total shock.
"I don't think that's a good sign" Sakura smiled adjusting her headset, Mei Lin and Tomoyo laughed nodding in agreement. "We'll see you guys in a few" she smiled winking at them before walked out on the stage. She smiled waving at her dancers that had flown in just for tonight's performance. She, Tomoyo and Mei Lin were dressed in tight black leather pants and boots with different color halter-tops. Sakura's was hot pink, Mei Lin dark blue and Tomoyo's dark purple.
"Ah guys," Lila blinked sweat dropping at the silence of the room. Syaoran and the others looked on in mute fascination. Lila looked at the DJ who waved her off signaling that they were ready. "You guys are lame" she sighed walking off the steady.
Slowly music started to play softly, and then giggling could be heard along with tapping. Everyone watched as the curtain rose but saw nothing because the room had gone black. "Ah so now you can be quiet for me" came Sakura's seductive voice.
Back up singers: li da di---li da di, li da di da di da li" they repeated over and over along with the techno music.
Sakura: don't you know that when you touch me baby that it's torture.brush up against me I get chills all down my spine" came Sakura's strong voice making everyone start to believe but they still couldn't see her. "When you talk to me it's painful. you don't know what you do to this heart of mine, ehh" she sang louder and faster walking over to the front of the stage. The music speeding up as the lights flashed on making everyone gasp then cheer seeing her standing her with her legs apart.
Sakura and back up singers: don't make this one dimensional the way I feel is sexual the way I feel is sexual. It can't just be intellectual the way I feel is sexual the way I feel is sexual---
Sakura: when you're next to me"
Back up singers (Repeat): li da di---li da di ----li da di da di da li
Sakura and her dancers were now moving the fast techno beat of the song making everyone go wild. She did a sequence of moves smiling brightly.
Sakura: I confess I watch your mouth move baby when you're speaking--- study your body when you walk out of the room. You'll see how much you--- value my friendship ehhh" she voice got serous liked she was talking to a man telling him what she wanted " but I want you addicted to my perfume, ehh"
Syaoran and the guys watched in silence looking at Sakura do what she loved the best perform for a crowd.
Sakura and back up singers: Don't make this one dimensional the way I feel is sexual; the way I feel is sexual. It can't just be intellectual the way I feel is sexual the way I feel is sexual
Sakura: when you're next to me
Back up singers: li da di---li da di ---li da di da di da li
By now everyone was going crazy listening and watching her move in person, you could literally feel the temperature in the room rise. Sakura didn't noticed as she sang hypnotizing the crowd with her strong emotional voice.
Sakura: baby talk to me and let me kiss you let me show you the things i can do for you, ehh
Back up singers: don't make this one dimensional, the way I feel is sexual; the way I feel is sexual. It can't just be intellectual the way I feel I sexual the way I feel is sexual.
Sakura: when you're next to me
Back up singers: li da di- li da di---li da di da di da li
Sakura: When your next to me, ooh yeah" she concluded making everyone clap wildly some whistling. Sakura smiled waving at them as she tried to catch her breath.
"See now that's how you're supposed to be" she yelled laughing. "Your seniors, some of you finding you new love while others are going out in the crazy world," they cheered telling her that she was right. "Well I've written a song going out to two very special friends of mine. And I'm going to sing it with the two other members of 'Soul', Tomoyo my sister and best friend Mei Lin"
Everyone looked on when Mei Lin and Tomoyo walked on smiling. Three guys came out with stool for them to sit on while singing. Sakura handed one her headset taking the mic from him. "You are the fist to hear us sing together and we hope you enjoy"
They cheered waiting eagerly for the performance. Sakura sat in the middle of Mei Lin and Tomoyo as they waited for the music to start. Ben and Lila smiled wanting to hear what the song was about.
The music started to play slowly as the lights dimmed giving the room a soft light feeling. The piano and violin started to play joined in by the other instruments
Sakura: You've been the first in my life. Who has ever made me feel this way-- And I will not deny I'm gonna need you right here---By my side" came her melodic voice as she looked lovingly at her husband who was all the way in the back.
Mei Lin and Tomoyo: Baby, I can wait
Sakura: (come and hold my hand and let me lead the way)
Tomoyo and Mei Lin: Let me take your breathe away
Sakura: by holdin' and kissin' and lovin' and touchin' you" Lila moved into Ben's arms lovingly making him smile.
Tomoyo and Mei Lin: Never will be too late
Sakura: (see myself through your eyes)
Tomoyo and Mei Lin: Baby, I can wait
Sakura: (until the day I hear you say)
All of them: You are mine--- there's no other one for me Keep in mind. You make my life complete. And tonight We'll make love endlessly cuz you're mine. You're the one that I'll keep----For all time
Eriol and Renzo were now beaming with pride as they listened and watched they wives show apart of them they had never seem before.
Tomoyo, she looked at her husband feeling the music drive through her: Now that you're here, boy I'm never gonna let you go. Can I touch you there, oh Do you mind if we kiss real slow. You're my everything you're my hopes and dreams. Baby you know it ain't no lie, I'm gonna be with you till the day I die
By the looks in everyone's Sam could see that the girl's voices had won them over and this was going to be great. His smile got wider and wider with each word Tomoyo sang but his smile couldn't beat Eriol's as Tomoyo sang to him.
Mei Lin and Sakura: Baby, I can wait
Tomoyo: (come and hold my hand and let me lead the way)
Sakura and Mei Lin: Let me take your breathe away
Tomoyo: (holdin' and kissin' and lovin' and touchin' you)
Sakura and Mei Lin: Never will be too late
Tomoyo: (see myself through your eyes)
Sakura and Mei Lin: Baby, I can wait
Tomoyo: (no no, til the day I hear you say)
All of them: You are mine there's no other one for me keep in mind you make my life complete. And tonight we'll make love endlessly, cuz you're mine. Your the one that I'll keep---for all time
Renzo waited patiently for his wife to sing, he knew Mei Lin's voice was wonderful from all the times she sang to the boys. But tonight was different he knew.
Mei Lin:You're the one that lights my fire. You're the one that keeps me strong. You're the one that I depend on when my world is goin' wrong. You're the one that I hold closer. You're the man I'm dreaming of And I really really love you I just want you to know that.
Three husbands were smiling like they were crazy listening to their lovely wives sing and enchant the crowd of teacher and students who were now dancing. They all closed their eyes knowing that the end was coming and they sang higher feeling like they were flying.
All of them (sang twice): you are mine there's not other one for me keep in mind you make my life complete. And tonight we'll make love endlessly cuz you're mind. Your the one that I'll keep---for all time.
The music slowed as their voices lowered, opening their eyes they sang the last verse.
I can't wait till the day I hear you say You're the one that I need You're the one that I'll keep For all time.
Derek watched Sakura sing from the distance hidden by the darkness. All sorts of emotions were emitting from him as he listened to them sing. He knew that h. loved her very much; too bad she didn't return his feelings. And he had been stupid to enough to think that he could get her. Deep down he was glad that she was okay and her beast of a mother hadn't hurt her. He was happy now that he said his final good bye, he turned and walked out the door to find his own happiness.
Two figures in the corner proclaimed their love and sealed it with a kiss when the last note was played..
Author's note: OKAY THIS IS NOT THE END. LOL I have one more chapter to go before I close this story off, remember to review and tell me all hehehe chao until next time.