Chapter 2 : A Whole Different Feeling

At the airport.

"Now, Syaoran, you know what to do. When we arrive at the Gu family, I want you to be polite and respectful," Syaoran's father, Mr. Li, reminded him.

Syaoran is now 22-years-old. He is tall, dark, built, and handsome. He is the guy that any girl would want. He was born in a rich family in Hong Kong. He is a bit spoiled, but very polite.

"I know father, you told me a thousand times at home and on the plane," replied Syaoran.

Syaoran's father continued, "Also, you should be extra nice to Meilin. She's a very sweet girl, you know. After this engagement thing is arranged, I'll be the happiest father in all of Japan."

Ignoring his father, Syaoran said, "Father, you know I have never seen Meilin before, how do you know that this whole engagement thing will work out? I don't know anything about her besides the fact that she attends a well known university in America."

"You've seen her picture. She's cute. Even though you don't know much about her now, you will after you get to meet her. You two will get together and learn to love one another," said Mr. Li joyfully.

Disagreeing with his father, Syaoran shook his head and gave a long sigh.

Syaoran's mother stepped up to her son and said, "Syaoran, listen to your father. He's just doing what's best for you."

The Li family moved into a gigantic mansion on a big hill near "The Hill of Lost Faith."

As the butler and maids were packing all the luggages to the rooms, Mrs. Li spoke.

"Wow! Look at this place. It's so much bigger than the house we own in Hong Kong." Looking out the huge window, she said, "Oh gosh. The lanscape is so pretty up here. Look, there's a view of the whole city. This place is more than perfect."

Mr. Li once again reminded Syaoran, "Now Syaoran, tomorrow morning will be a big day. We're going to go to the Gu family to arrange the engagement. Sleep early tonight and get ready."

Ignoring completely what came out of his father's mouth, Syaoran walked up to this room. His room is like any other mansion. It's huge! He took off her coat and threw it on the floor. He then jumped on this bed faced down and started to relax.

He mumbled to himself, "What am I going to do now? I'm stuck. My parents don't understand. There are so many things back at home I need to do."

~*Sakura*~ After Sakura sold most of her dumplings, she went home feeling exhausted. When she got home, she went to kitchen and put the rest of the dumplings away. After that, she went outside and saw Touya sitting at the table doing his homework.

He looked at his sister and asked, "Sister Sakura, can you help me with this division problem? I don't understand how to do this?"

Sakura walked slowly to the table and sat next to her unsophisticated brother to help him.

Sakura's mother walked out of her room coughing and calling out, "Sakura, Sakura! Come here!"

Looking curious, Sakura stood up and walked to her mom. Her mother was holding a newspaper. The front page had a big headline that said, "Richest Family in Hong Kong has arrived here in Japan." Under it had a picture of a middle-aged couple and a handsome young guy. Sakura guessed that they must be the rich couple and the charming guy must be their son.

"Look here, Sakura. Read this article," said Sakura's mother in excitement.

Sakura took the newspaper and read the article. The article said that the rich Li family has moved to Japan. Their only son named Syaoran will be engaged to the rich daughter of the Japanese Gu family.

"You know what this means? This is the perfect chance to get revenge on the Gu family." Sakura has no clue what her mom was talking about. "I want you to take this young man away from Meilin Gu. I want you to seduce this guy and steal him away from the Gu family."

"What do you mean, mother? I can't steal him away from her. They're going to get engaged. Even if I wanted to, it wouldn't work out. Why would a handsome, rich guy like him like me?"

Looking at her daughter she scold, "What kind of attitude is this?! Have you forgotten about the vengeance we have been waiting for these past ten years? And, what do you mean it wouldn't work out? You are ten times prettier than that Meilin Gu. He'll surely fall for you if you try. If this plan works out, you will be wedded to the Li family and inherit all the money they have. It will be like old times, when your father worked for the Gu family. We were happy then. I can't wait to see the Gu's faces after we have succeed."

Even though Sakura felt like this plan was nonsense, she still had to obey her mother. After her mother's expression and expectations, Sakura couldn't sleep that night. She took her flute and walked up to the "Hill of Lost Faith."

It was like around midnight. Sakura stood on the high hill and sniffed the fresh air. Sakura knew that this is the only place she can have freedom and relaxation. She raised her flute to her lips and played a soft and touching melody.

At that moment in Syaoran's room, he couldn't sleep thinking about what will happen tomorrow. He felt lonely and hopeless. While he was lying on his bed, he heard the soft melody coming from the hill near his house. He stood up and walked to the window. He couldn't see where the music was coming from, so he decided to go and check it out. He picked up his coat from the floor and walked outside. The melody that he was hearing touched him. It gave him the feeling that hope was coming his way.

He walked around for fifteen minutes searching for the mysterious sound. He finally reached "The Hill of Lost Faith." It was nighttime and almost all of the city lights were turned off. From his point-of-view, he saw a girl with long hair playing a flute. The trees around the hill covered most of his view of her. He noticed that she was very beautiful with her long hair swaying back and forth due to the wind. He stood there staring at her for a while. The melody was so beautiful, he thought. He wanted to walk up to the girl and talk to her but didn't want to disturb her. He also didn't want her to think that he's a stalker. Besides, he enjoyed listening and watching her play the green-jaded flute.

After 10 minutes standing there staring at her, Syaoran decided to go home. He walked home slowly thinking about the mysterious girl playing the flute. He wanted to get to know her but decided that it wouldn't be best. When he got to bed, the melody stopped. He figured that the girl must be going home by now. He laid on his bed rewinding the melody in this mind over and over again. Never did Syaoran felt this way before. It was a whole different feeling that made him feel..happy.

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