It's a Wonderful Life
Hi…I'm really, really sorry about the delay…hopefully you all don't mind. (^,^*) By the way, Merry belated Christmas and a happy new year!
Chapter 9
Syaoran stared at Eriol for a long, quivering moment. Eriol daringly returned another glare. Anger boiled in Syaoran's veins as he stalked off to his office, throwing the bouquet of flowers into the wastepaper basket.
Sakura shifted her gaze from Syaoran to Eriol and was getting more and more confused as the seconds went by. Eriol turned back to Sakura and asked sweetly "So, Sakura-chan, you will still go out with me right? I'll pick you up at your desk after work."
Sakura returned a weak smile as she reassured him.
*Sakura's desk*
Sakura picked up the bouquet of roses from the basket which were now crumpled and crushed.(a/n looking a little like Syaoran now.) She placed them on her table and looked from one bouquet to another.
"Looks like Xiao Lang and Eriol are having a love war over our dear Sakura here." Aoshi said as she patted Sakura's head. Yukino and Hikira joined in. "Sakura-chan, that means you'll be the center of attention. We have a few new shades that will look absolutely great on you. How about it?" "Yeah. We have new scents that would make men die for." "C'mon Sakura-chan."
"Oh no, not another of those. The last thing I need now is a makeover." "Hurry Sakura Kinomoto.Think of an excuse."
"Hoe…uh, pardon me, but I think I have to use the washroom if you don't mind." Sakura told the girls. Sakura jumped out of her seat and locked herself in a cubicle. "Peace at last. But I still have a problem to solve. Why are Eriol and Syaoran behaving so strangely?" Sakura sighed as she leaned against the toilet seat. "More importantly, who do I choose? Syaoran-kun or Eriol-kun?"
"Someone please tell me what to do?"
After her talk with her conscience, Sakura splashed her face with cold water and braced herself as she returned to her desk. The paperwork she had in front of her just seemed to be a big mess of words. Sakura gently picked up the rose bouquet and picked out the roses which were still in good shape and placed them in a vase. She placed the lilies on a far end of her table. Sakura leaned back to look at her work and took a big whiff of the roses' scent. She felt just a little better.
*Syaoran's office*
Syaoran couldn't help but watch Sakura secretly from his office. "She looks so sweet and innocent, just like the flowers." He couldn't help but gloat over his mini "victory" over Eriol as he saw that Sakura had chosen his bouquet over Eriol's.
"That doesn't prove anything you baka. The fact that Sakura agreed to go out with him doesn't make you feel any better…" Syaoran had unknowingly crushed a piece of paper into a ball out of anger and jealousy.
" Li Syaoran! Stop thinking about Sakura Kinomoto ! You still have work to do!"
*Meanwhile…in cunning Eriol's office…the masked man himself is plotting*
"Ha! My cute little descendent is mad at me." "I know you can hear me Li Syaoran."
"Stop reading my mind you baka! All this happened because of you." "Well, all's fair in love and war. I dated Sakura first. AND…you, Syaoran Li, can do nothing about it."
"Why you little…!"
"Catch you later, my cute little descendant." With that, Eriol smirked.
"Things are getting more and more interesting…" Eriol said aloud.
*Narita Airport (Japan)*
"First class passengers, you may begin boarding now." The public address system announced. A certain girl with long violet hair and amethyst eyes picked up her only suitcase and headed for the door.
"I'm sure Sakura-chan will be surprised at my visit! I've brought my newly designed clothes for her to try on too." The girl said with stars in her eyes. "She will look so kawaii!!!"
"Miss, may I have your ticket please?" Tomoyo followed the flight stewardess to her seat.
"Thank you. Enjoy your flight."
"I'm feeling so bored… I know! I'll send an email to Sakura-chan."
Dear Sakura-chan,
How have you been? I've missed you… But the worst thing is, there's no one around to try on my clothes. Oh, never mind. I hope that you enjoy life in Hong Kong. Chiharu, Yamazaki and the gang send their regards too.
p.s- I have a surprise for you and I'm sure you'll like it!
Love, Tomoyo
"Ahh…now for a nice nap." Tomoyo sighed contentedly. "I can't wait to see Sakura-chan again. Maybe…maybe…she may know some cute guy to introduce to me…" And she fell asleep with a secret smile on her face.
*Sakura's desk*
Sakura glanced at her watch nervously as 7 o'clock drew nearer. Her pretty face was posed into a frown. "I don't think going out with Eriol is a good idea. Syaoran-kun doesn't like it, I know. But I can't just disappoint Eriol like the last time, can I?"
"My dear Sakura-chan, are you ready to go?" Sakura glanced up to see Eriol smiling at her. Sakura clumsily fumbled and gathered her stuff into her bag as Eriol waited patiently.
"I…I…uh…I'm ready. Let's go."
"He's so handsome and so sweet. Now I'll have an even more difficult time choosing. I wish Tomoyo-chan were here…she would know what to do."
"Ja, Syaoran-kun.
*Syaoran's office*
"Oh no. Sakura and that baka are going out. How am I going to win Sakura when he's advancing so easily and quickly? Sakura probably even hates me now, for being mean to her. I mean face it, Syaoran Li. Eriol Hiiragizawa is better than you in every way. He's perfect for Sakura."
Syaoran looked out of the window in time to see Eriol's Volkswagen pulling out off the carpark.
"I'm losing Sakura…and Eriol's damn right. I can do nothing about it."
*Evening Star restaurant*
"Do you like this place, Sakura-chan?" Sakura nodded her head shyly. "Sugoi…"
The restaurant seemed enchantingly beautiful. It had big windows which faced a lake and a vast night sky. On that clear night, the sky was decorated with tiny shimmering stars. The moon lit a path across the lake and made the scene even more picturesque. The interior of the restaurant had a beautiful garden theme and sweet smells of flowers greeted you against a background of soft music. (a/n get the picture?)
The night went on beautifully. They enjoyed the best the restaurant had to offer.
"Arigato Eriol-kun. I really enjoyed myself tonight. This really is a beautiful place."
Sakura was thoroughly surprised that instead of getting a reply, she found Eriol getting on one bended knee with a rose in his hand. "Sakura-chan, if you really enjoyed your time with me, will you be my girlfriend?"
Almost everybody in the restaurant stopped their chatter and turned toward the two. People in the crowd rooted for Eriol and encouraged Sakura to agree. Sounds of "C'mon girl, you have to agree." "Isn't he sweet?" "You better learn from him" came from the crowd.
Sakura was stunned.
(a/n) I'm sorry I left you with a major cliffy…hey…but it's to keep u on the edge. Ja for now!
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