Famous and Hating it
Chapter Thirteen: The Winning Entry
After 10 different and equally beautiful pictures had been taken, Tomoyo let out a squeal of delight going through each of the polaroids.
After they finished, Sakura and Syaoran let out sighs of relief. It was a very daunting job to them and they were glad it was over.
"Come here and look at these Polaroids!" Came Tomoyo's incredibly happy voice as she flashed a very delighted smile with the polaroids still in her hands. She was on Eriol's lap and her long violet hair was neatly braided to her right.
Eriol was hugging her waist and looking at the pictures Tomoyo had in her hands. He had to admit, they were one hell of a set of pictures. There was no way that his girlfriend wouldn't win this competition, considering no one else even got one picture.
The pose-exhausted couple came nonchalantly to where their friends were and took the pictures. Sakura went through them, "Wow, they're way better than I expected" Sakura commented brightly, not believing that his was them, they looked so good and happy that you couldn't tell that the background was fake. It looked like a real snapshot.
"Yeah, I gotta admit, these shots are great" Syaoran nodded wrapping his arms around Sakura, "So are you going to send them in?"
"Of course the pics are great, I mean who's the photographer here?" Tomoyo joked, "And nah, I'm not going to send it in, I'll take them in personally, more like I'll show them and ask for a VERY high price!"
"Why do you need money, your Mom only has practically all the money she wants" Eriol insisted brushing Tomoyo's side fringes of her face.
"You have no idea" She grinned evilly. Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other, not sure if that reason would be something they would want to find out.
~*~*~*~*~Xie Ing~*~*~*~*~
She sat alone in the darkness that surrounded her and filled her soul. That spell that was cast upon her was working miracles, she had no compassion or any emotion what-so-ever. She hadn't seen her friends in ages, her only job now was to lure an old friend of Sakura's back to Japan.
This old friend had a really high value to her master and she was not about to fail him with such a simple mission. She peeped through Tomoyo's half opened window, seeing the happy faces of the four friends. She stared at the sight before her longingly but managed to break out of it.
She sighed and took out the pink cell phone that she managed to obtain. This was a big test for her, if she didn't pass this, Klipino would kill everyone she had ever loved in her life, her friends and what was left of her shattered family.
She expertly dialed an overseas number and smiled hearing the reciever's voice from the other side.
~*~*~*~*~Naoko~*~*~*~*~
Naoko sat on her desk alone with many books, stuffy notes and papers sprawled all over it. There she was studying then glancing to a photo of herself and all her friends; Jon, Jen, Harry, Sakura, Takashi, Chiharu, Crystal, Jordan, Sally, Gary, Marcus and Rita. Naoko smiled, how she missed her friends.
Memories flew through her head making herself giggle at many funny thoughts, she wanted to talk to one of them so badly, snapping out of her daze, she realized her cell was ringing. She shuffled through all her equipment trying to find her phone.
After a little while, she managed to find her phone. She picked it up and saw the number was from oversees. It took her a little while to recognize it was a Japanese number. She looked at the number, it seemed so familiar when it hit her, it was Sakura's cell!
Naoko squealed in delight answering her phone as quickly as she could and with a lot of excitement.
"OMIGOSH Sakura?" She yelled into her phone enthusiastically.
~*~*~*~*~Xie Ing~*~*~*~*~
So stealing Sakura's phone wasn't a waste after all, this Naoko girl knew it well and so it would count for something. Xie Ing smirked taking a deep breathe and clearing her throat softly, this imitation better have cut it.
"H-hi Naoko! How have you been?" Xie Ing beamed imitating Sakura's sweet mellow voice.
"Sakura, is that you, you sound kinda different." Came Naoko's confused voice.
Xie Ing stiffened at Naoko's comment but managed to think up something smooth, "And so does yours! I guess everyone's changed over the years, don't you?" Xie Ing commented with fake happiness and still imitating Sakura's cheery voice.
"Yeah, I guess so, we've all grown a little haven't we?" Naoko replied confident that it was Sakura, who else would use her phone and claim to be her? Naoko was so happy to hear from an old friend of hers, "So gimme all the new goss!"
This was Xie Ing's perfect opportunity, the moment she was counting on, she would get this girl here, pick her up from the airport and take her to Klipino. She wouldn't only be perfect for Klipinos new slave, but she'd be perfect bait. They would be able to get Sakura and her friends do things to their way now.
"Well unfortunately, the new goss isn't exactly great news." Xie Ing explained 'sadly.' This immediately got Naoko's attention, things were just looking great for Xie Ing now weren't they.
"Omigosh, what happened?" Naoko asked worriedly now chewing on her nails concernedly. The suspense was literally killing her.
"It's Tomoyo," Xie Ing spoke in a low and grim voice. She was cackling inwardly but managed not to laugh her head off into the phone but sobbing, "Oh, N-nao *sob* Naoko, i-it's h-h-hor-ible *sob* I-i-I'm sorry, I can't do th-this!" She broke off bawling madly.
~*~*~*~*~Naoko~*~*~*~*~
Crying could be heard from the other side of the phone. Now Naoko was really anxious, what horrible thing could have happened to Tomoyo?
"Saku, breathe. Tell me wewhat's wrong with Tomoyo, tell me, is there anything I could do to help, Saku TELL ME!" Naoko ordered nervously.
Xie Ing smiled, her job was just about to become a LOT easier!!!
"Will you come back here to Japan? *sob* T-tomoyo's gonna need all th-the *sob* support she can get" Xie Ing cried softly.
"I'll be there as soon as I can Sakura, I'll call the airport right now!" Naoko declared with a fist balled up. She wanted to know what was upsetting Sakura so much but then again. She wasn't so sure if she would want to know by the time she found out but she was needed. What she didn't know was that indeed she WAS needed but not by Tomoyo but by a completely different cause that could endanger the lives of all her friends back in Japan.
"Great!" Xie Ing exclaimed happily forgetting to use Sakura's impression and sounding sad.
"Huh?" came Naoko's voice. Why did Sakura sound so happy all of a sudden? What was really going on?
"Err. I mean that's great. Tomoyo will seriously love this. Thankyou soo much Nao!" Xie Ing corrected and re-putting on Sakura's impression, "Well I gotta go now, I have to see Tomoyo, thanks again for this Nao"
"No prob Saku, even if I am in the states you know I'd always be there for a friend, especially if it's as serious as you make it sound" Naoko stated firmly.
"Thanks Nao, you're such a great friend. I'm hoping to see you real soon!" Xie Ing chided
"Any times, see you Saku" Naoko drew out, "I'll call you, with all my flight details okay?"
"Sure! Bye Naoko!" Xie Ing smiled and with that they both hung up.
"I wonder what's with Tomoyo." Naoko wondered out loud as she leaned back onto her bed and stared into the ceiling.
~*~*~*~*~Tomoyo~*~*~*~*~
Tomoyo wore a trench coat trying to avoid everyone that may recognize her or see her. Her eyes were covered with dark shades so all you could see of her face was her mouth and nose. She dodged through a few crowds of people and managed to reach a huge double door. It slid open automatically and she stepped into the reception.
She smiled sweetly as she went to the reception desk. Tomoyo slipped her hands into her huge trench coat pocket and felt the little package in there. When she got to the reception she was greeted kindly by a nice girl and asked what her business here was.
"I have business with the head director of 'Magz Enterprises' ma'am" Tomoyo answered softly then flashing a modest smile.
"Do you have an appointment miss? I'm afraid that no one can see the head director without an appointment" The receptionist explained politely as she typed a few words on to the computer behind the counter.
"Umm, no but I do have serious issues to discuss with her-" Tomoyo began to clarify but the receptionist cut in.
"Him" She said quickly making Tomoyo look at her oddly, "The head director is a man" She explained.
Oh, yes, sorry got a little confused-" Tomoyo started again
"Look, face it I know that you don't even know the head director, you don't even have an appointment. Please see yourself to the exit" The receptionist interrupted coolly.
At this Tomoyo was outraged, "Why how dare you!" She hissed icily, "It will be your loss and another magazine's gain! It's not my problem if you miss out on these!" She continued, flashing out the package that was in her pocket. Immediately the receptionist's eyed diverted to the first photograph of the package of Sakura and Syaoran and she gasped.
Tomoyo threw the package back into her pocket and stormed off ignoring the frantic calls behind her. Before she knew it an elegant looking woman ran in front of her and blocked her path with her arms flared out to her sides.
"Please forgive my receptionist's poor behavior miss. My name is Joanne Frelly the head director's wife please accept my many apologies." The lady introduced and apologized.
Tomoyo looked up and saw the lady's ice blue eyes behind her dark rimmed glasses. Her irises ringed with a light aqua and they had a nice sparkle. The lady had fair blonde wavy hair. She was pretty attractive even with glasses and her lips were a modest light pink.
Tomoyo's frown softened and her gaze landed on the lady's slim figure, well slim except for her belly which seemed pretty rounded.
"That's okay miss, I have some photographs of the one and only elusive couple!" Tomoyo beamed making the lady smile.
"Well if you'd follow me to my office, we can discuss it there. I'm afraid my husband isn't available right now, he is overseas with business to attend" Joanne explained
"So your husband travels a lot I see" Tomoyo assumed removing her sunglasses from her face the first time to reveal her violet eyes.
"Oh no, not at all. I'm the traveler between the two of us. I work all over the world but because I'm currently pregnant, my husband and I are switching jobs" Joanne giggled.
"Wow that sounds great Mrs Frelly!" Tomoyo commented
"Oh please, just call me Jo. And yes it is great. I love my life!" Joanne agreed.
The two ladies took a few turns and went up the elevator before taking a few more turns and getting to a rather large office.
"Please sit down, could I get you tea or coffee?" Joanne insisted gesturing her hand over to the sofas in her office.
"NO thanks Jo" Tomoyo declined politely but proceeding to sit down as Joanne had offered.
"Now let's get to business" Joanne suggested in a formal manner, "Uh, sorry about sounding so formal. I just got used to talking formally whenever the guest sits down."
"No prob Jo, I don't mind it at all. I'm used to it, my mother's a business woman. Anyway here are the pictures." Tomoyo said curtly placing the photos on the huge desk.
Joanne picked up the package of photos and took a look at them. Her eyes widened at every single photo she went through.
"How did you get these photos?" Joanne asked
"Umm, they're great models aren't they? I just happen to be Sakura's best friend and Syaoran's best friend's girlfriend." Tomoyo stated proudly.
"Well then I believe that we've just found the winning entry!" Joanne summarized firmly.
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Chapter Thirteen: The Winning Entry
After 10 different and equally beautiful pictures had been taken, Tomoyo let out a squeal of delight going through each of the polaroids.
After they finished, Sakura and Syaoran let out sighs of relief. It was a very daunting job to them and they were glad it was over.
"Come here and look at these Polaroids!" Came Tomoyo's incredibly happy voice as she flashed a very delighted smile with the polaroids still in her hands. She was on Eriol's lap and her long violet hair was neatly braided to her right.
Eriol was hugging her waist and looking at the pictures Tomoyo had in her hands. He had to admit, they were one hell of a set of pictures. There was no way that his girlfriend wouldn't win this competition, considering no one else even got one picture.
The pose-exhausted couple came nonchalantly to where their friends were and took the pictures. Sakura went through them, "Wow, they're way better than I expected" Sakura commented brightly, not believing that his was them, they looked so good and happy that you couldn't tell that the background was fake. It looked like a real snapshot.
"Yeah, I gotta admit, these shots are great" Syaoran nodded wrapping his arms around Sakura, "So are you going to send them in?"
"Of course the pics are great, I mean who's the photographer here?" Tomoyo joked, "And nah, I'm not going to send it in, I'll take them in personally, more like I'll show them and ask for a VERY high price!"
"Why do you need money, your Mom only has practically all the money she wants" Eriol insisted brushing Tomoyo's side fringes of her face.
"You have no idea" She grinned evilly. Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other, not sure if that reason would be something they would want to find out.
~*~*~*~*~Xie Ing~*~*~*~*~
She sat alone in the darkness that surrounded her and filled her soul. That spell that was cast upon her was working miracles, she had no compassion or any emotion what-so-ever. She hadn't seen her friends in ages, her only job now was to lure an old friend of Sakura's back to Japan.
This old friend had a really high value to her master and she was not about to fail him with such a simple mission. She peeped through Tomoyo's half opened window, seeing the happy faces of the four friends. She stared at the sight before her longingly but managed to break out of it.
She sighed and took out the pink cell phone that she managed to obtain. This was a big test for her, if she didn't pass this, Klipino would kill everyone she had ever loved in her life, her friends and what was left of her shattered family.
She expertly dialed an overseas number and smiled hearing the reciever's voice from the other side.
~*~*~*~*~Naoko~*~*~*~*~
Naoko sat on her desk alone with many books, stuffy notes and papers sprawled all over it. There she was studying then glancing to a photo of herself and all her friends; Jon, Jen, Harry, Sakura, Takashi, Chiharu, Crystal, Jordan, Sally, Gary, Marcus and Rita. Naoko smiled, how she missed her friends.
Memories flew through her head making herself giggle at many funny thoughts, she wanted to talk to one of them so badly, snapping out of her daze, she realized her cell was ringing. She shuffled through all her equipment trying to find her phone.
After a little while, she managed to find her phone. She picked it up and saw the number was from oversees. It took her a little while to recognize it was a Japanese number. She looked at the number, it seemed so familiar when it hit her, it was Sakura's cell!
Naoko squealed in delight answering her phone as quickly as she could and with a lot of excitement.
"OMIGOSH Sakura?" She yelled into her phone enthusiastically.
~*~*~*~*~Xie Ing~*~*~*~*~
So stealing Sakura's phone wasn't a waste after all, this Naoko girl knew it well and so it would count for something. Xie Ing smirked taking a deep breathe and clearing her throat softly, this imitation better have cut it.
"H-hi Naoko! How have you been?" Xie Ing beamed imitating Sakura's sweet mellow voice.
"Sakura, is that you, you sound kinda different." Came Naoko's confused voice.
Xie Ing stiffened at Naoko's comment but managed to think up something smooth, "And so does yours! I guess everyone's changed over the years, don't you?" Xie Ing commented with fake happiness and still imitating Sakura's cheery voice.
"Yeah, I guess so, we've all grown a little haven't we?" Naoko replied confident that it was Sakura, who else would use her phone and claim to be her? Naoko was so happy to hear from an old friend of hers, "So gimme all the new goss!"
This was Xie Ing's perfect opportunity, the moment she was counting on, she would get this girl here, pick her up from the airport and take her to Klipino. She wouldn't only be perfect for Klipinos new slave, but she'd be perfect bait. They would be able to get Sakura and her friends do things to their way now.
"Well unfortunately, the new goss isn't exactly great news." Xie Ing explained 'sadly.' This immediately got Naoko's attention, things were just looking great for Xie Ing now weren't they.
"Omigosh, what happened?" Naoko asked worriedly now chewing on her nails concernedly. The suspense was literally killing her.
"It's Tomoyo," Xie Ing spoke in a low and grim voice. She was cackling inwardly but managed not to laugh her head off into the phone but sobbing, "Oh, N-nao *sob* Naoko, i-it's h-h-hor-ible *sob* I-i-I'm sorry, I can't do th-this!" She broke off bawling madly.
~*~*~*~*~Naoko~*~*~*~*~
Crying could be heard from the other side of the phone. Now Naoko was really anxious, what horrible thing could have happened to Tomoyo?
"Saku, breathe. Tell me wewhat's wrong with Tomoyo, tell me, is there anything I could do to help, Saku TELL ME!" Naoko ordered nervously.
Xie Ing smiled, her job was just about to become a LOT easier!!!
"Will you come back here to Japan? *sob* T-tomoyo's gonna need all th-the *sob* support she can get" Xie Ing cried softly.
"I'll be there as soon as I can Sakura, I'll call the airport right now!" Naoko declared with a fist balled up. She wanted to know what was upsetting Sakura so much but then again. She wasn't so sure if she would want to know by the time she found out but she was needed. What she didn't know was that indeed she WAS needed but not by Tomoyo but by a completely different cause that could endanger the lives of all her friends back in Japan.
"Great!" Xie Ing exclaimed happily forgetting to use Sakura's impression and sounding sad.
"Huh?" came Naoko's voice. Why did Sakura sound so happy all of a sudden? What was really going on?
"Err. I mean that's great. Tomoyo will seriously love this. Thankyou soo much Nao!" Xie Ing corrected and re-putting on Sakura's impression, "Well I gotta go now, I have to see Tomoyo, thanks again for this Nao"
"No prob Saku, even if I am in the states you know I'd always be there for a friend, especially if it's as serious as you make it sound" Naoko stated firmly.
"Thanks Nao, you're such a great friend. I'm hoping to see you real soon!" Xie Ing chided
"Any times, see you Saku" Naoko drew out, "I'll call you, with all my flight details okay?"
"Sure! Bye Naoko!" Xie Ing smiled and with that they both hung up.
"I wonder what's with Tomoyo." Naoko wondered out loud as she leaned back onto her bed and stared into the ceiling.
~*~*~*~*~Tomoyo~*~*~*~*~
Tomoyo wore a trench coat trying to avoid everyone that may recognize her or see her. Her eyes were covered with dark shades so all you could see of her face was her mouth and nose. She dodged through a few crowds of people and managed to reach a huge double door. It slid open automatically and she stepped into the reception.
She smiled sweetly as she went to the reception desk. Tomoyo slipped her hands into her huge trench coat pocket and felt the little package in there. When she got to the reception she was greeted kindly by a nice girl and asked what her business here was.
"I have business with the head director of 'Magz Enterprises' ma'am" Tomoyo answered softly then flashing a modest smile.
"Do you have an appointment miss? I'm afraid that no one can see the head director without an appointment" The receptionist explained politely as she typed a few words on to the computer behind the counter.
"Umm, no but I do have serious issues to discuss with her-" Tomoyo began to clarify but the receptionist cut in.
"Him" She said quickly making Tomoyo look at her oddly, "The head director is a man" She explained.
Oh, yes, sorry got a little confused-" Tomoyo started again
"Look, face it I know that you don't even know the head director, you don't even have an appointment. Please see yourself to the exit" The receptionist interrupted coolly.
At this Tomoyo was outraged, "Why how dare you!" She hissed icily, "It will be your loss and another magazine's gain! It's not my problem if you miss out on these!" She continued, flashing out the package that was in her pocket. Immediately the receptionist's eyed diverted to the first photograph of the package of Sakura and Syaoran and she gasped.
Tomoyo threw the package back into her pocket and stormed off ignoring the frantic calls behind her. Before she knew it an elegant looking woman ran in front of her and blocked her path with her arms flared out to her sides.
"Please forgive my receptionist's poor behavior miss. My name is Joanne Frelly the head director's wife please accept my many apologies." The lady introduced and apologized.
Tomoyo looked up and saw the lady's ice blue eyes behind her dark rimmed glasses. Her irises ringed with a light aqua and they had a nice sparkle. The lady had fair blonde wavy hair. She was pretty attractive even with glasses and her lips were a modest light pink.
Tomoyo's frown softened and her gaze landed on the lady's slim figure, well slim except for her belly which seemed pretty rounded.
"That's okay miss, I have some photographs of the one and only elusive couple!" Tomoyo beamed making the lady smile.
"Well if you'd follow me to my office, we can discuss it there. I'm afraid my husband isn't available right now, he is overseas with business to attend" Joanne explained
"So your husband travels a lot I see" Tomoyo assumed removing her sunglasses from her face the first time to reveal her violet eyes.
"Oh no, not at all. I'm the traveler between the two of us. I work all over the world but because I'm currently pregnant, my husband and I are switching jobs" Joanne giggled.
"Wow that sounds great Mrs Frelly!" Tomoyo commented
"Oh please, just call me Jo. And yes it is great. I love my life!" Joanne agreed.
The two ladies took a few turns and went up the elevator before taking a few more turns and getting to a rather large office.
"Please sit down, could I get you tea or coffee?" Joanne insisted gesturing her hand over to the sofas in her office.
"NO thanks Jo" Tomoyo declined politely but proceeding to sit down as Joanne had offered.
"Now let's get to business" Joanne suggested in a formal manner, "Uh, sorry about sounding so formal. I just got used to talking formally whenever the guest sits down."
"No prob Jo, I don't mind it at all. I'm used to it, my mother's a business woman. Anyway here are the pictures." Tomoyo said curtly placing the photos on the huge desk.
Joanne picked up the package of photos and took a look at them. Her eyes widened at every single photo she went through.
"How did you get these photos?" Joanne asked
"Umm, they're great models aren't they? I just happen to be Sakura's best friend and Syaoran's best friend's girlfriend." Tomoyo stated proudly.
"Well then I believe that we've just found the winning entry!" Joanne summarized firmly.
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