Beautiful11

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Words can't bring you down

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The view from her apartment window looked wonderful. She figured that she's going to be here even longer than expected, so she got herself an apartment.

It over looked a small lake. Her bedroom window was directly facing it. There was even a balcony! Meilin smiled, as she smelled the fresh, clean air. "Ahhh… how refreshing," she thought.

The apartment wasn't too small but it was just right, she was the only one living in it after all. There was a living room with nothing in it. It was connected to a kitchen with many cooking utensils. A bathroom with a huge bathtub could be found next to the living room. A bedroom with a beautiful view, a small bed, and a dresser.

Meilin didn't really need anything else. She was content with what she had. Maybe she'd get a table or something. She already had everything she needed.

Besides she'd made it this far already. "My two month away from everyone anniversary," she said out loud as she blew the candle out from a badly misshapen cake.

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It has been a month since she last dreamt of the dream guy. She was kind of sad that she didn't get to see him. "I'm acting silly," she said to herself. "It was only a dream after all. But he sure did smell great."

Meilin fell asleep that night secretly wishing to see him again.

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"Welcome back," came a low sexy voice.

"Where have you been?"

"Sorry, I've been busy."

Meilin hugged him longingly. "I missed you."

"As did I."

"I don't want to spoil the moment but I need to know, are you real?"

"What do you mean, 'real'?"

"I mean, not just in my imagination."

He chuckled, "So I'm your imaginary friend?"

"I hope not."

"As do I."

Meilin was satisfied with this answer and continued being held in his arms.

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*BEEP BEEP BEEP* The pulsating alarm clock woke her up to another day.

She was happy, even though her dream was over; at least she had it. Today was another secret meeting with Sakura day. It wasn't exactly a secret, but no body was to know that Sakura knew where Meilin was.

They met during for lunch at a small restaurant. As usual Sakura was already waiting for her. She was sitting in one of the corners of the room.

"Sorry I'm late," said Meilin as she sat down. Even though she wasn't late, she felt like she needed to say it.

"You're not late, it's not noon yet."

"Why do you come so early?"

"If I don't then I'd always be late," laughed Sakura as she explained.

"I guess."

"So how do you like your new apartment?"

"The view's beautiful."

"When can I come visit?"

"When are you going to tell XiaoLang about the baby?"

"Stop trying to change the subject."

"Then answer me and I'll answer you."

"No fair, I asked first," Sakura pouted. "Fine. He's so busy. He's always doing this or that. Seems like he doesn't even have time for me anymore. But I'm planing on telling him, besides I'm getting bigger. He should've noticed by now. His mother has."

"What did she say?"

"I answered my question. Now it's your turn."

"You can come visit on our next meeting. We can meet at my apartment."

Sakura smiled, "That'll be great."

"Well, I'll see you next week then."

"I'll be there at three."

"Okay, bye then."

"Bye," waved Sakura.

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Meilin walked out of the small restaurant into the people filled street. She blended into them and found a furniture shop. There was a small but comfy looking couch. It was burgundy with huge soft cushions.

Next thing she knew the couch was in the middle of her living room. And not only did it look comfy, it was…

[July 30, 2003]

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Later that week Meilin was enjoying the comfortability that was her couch she fell asleep.

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It was another one of those weird dreams.

She was standing again in the white 'room'. Then slowly a room came into focus and a scene unfolded before her eyes.

It was her y and the same little boy she'd seen before, except he looked older. The little boy was kneeling next to her bed. She looked sick and the little boy was crying.

"I told you not to cry."

"But you're going to leave me all by myself."

"That's because I have to go do something."

"Why can't I come?"

"I told you that you need to stay here and take care of someone for me."

"Who?"

"She'll come to you when she's ready."

"But how will I know?"

"You'll know. *cough cough*"

"Mama, Mama what's wrong?"

"I'm okay. I just need to rest."

"Okay Mama. I'll stay here with you until you leave."

She closed her eyes and Meilin knew that she wasn't sleeping. She could see tears in the little boy's eyes but he just held his mom.

"Do you understand now?" said a voice out of no where.

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[End of CH 11. This took me a long time. But I've been trying to write this stupid essay! *argh* I've only gotten 2500 words so far. I need at least 3400. That's what I was working on instead of this. So the next update might take a while, unless I type it up now. It's my break time from writing the essay. Thanks for the reviews.]

[August 6, 2003]