Hellow guys! Thank you so much for all your reviews! It means so much for me. I feel much supported, but I'm afraid if I'll ruin the story. I mean, all of you have expected great story, and if I made a little mistake, I'll ruin the story… it's kind of pressure for me, but the important thing is it's support me to make a great story so I won't disappoint all of you.
And I have a little comment for one of the review. Anonymoust said that my grammar is so-so. It's true. I know it and I'm so sorry. It's mainly because English is not my main language. I know it sounds coward but I've tried my best. I really hope it was still understandable. For the solution I've tried to search for grammar checker on the net, but I can't find any (which are free, all of the things they offered were very expensive). So, I was wondering if any of you could tell me what I should do to make a better story with a better grammar. I will really appreciate your helps. Thank you.
The second thing is, I promise I will make the chapter longer. Thank you. ^^
Thanks Raven for the compliment of my name… ^^
Disclaimer: I never own the characters of Cardcaptor Sakura. So please don't sue me… ^^
Played by Faith chapter 2
When their eyes met
They are sitting in a VIP room of an Italian restaurant. Sakura stretches her dress nervously. Her father is sitting next to her. He examines some papers quietly. They planned to meet here. Yes, Li Wei Xiang has arranged a meeting between her and his son. And he and her father will be talking about their deal. She looks at her watch. It's ten minutes to twelve. They were planned to have lunch together. The Li's will be right here in ten minutes. It's a very nerve wrecking moment for Sakura.
Suddenly, she remembers about last night. The night she lost her love, Yukito…
*flashback*
Sakura sit at the edge of her bed. She hugged her pillow tightly. Her eyes shut and her thought flew to Yukito.
'Why?! Lord, tell me what have I done? Why did You do this to me?' She squeezed her pillow. 'You know all along that I love Yukito… and he loves me too… so why do I have to marry this guy I don't even know?' She got up from her bed and took a sheet of tissue. She wiped her tears with it.
'But, I have to do this. I don't want to ruin father's hard work. He had built this company for so long. I know deep in his heart he doesn't want to lose it.'
`Rrrrrrrrr Rrrrrrrrr.` Her cell phone was ringing. She took it out from her bag and flipped it open. It displayed Yukito's name. She hurriedly pressed the button.
"Hello."
"Hi my cherry blossom. What are you doing?" Yukito's voice filled her head.
"I have finished eating dinner. What are you doing?" She tried to keep her voice steady. She didn't want him to know that she has been crying.
"I've finished taking a shower. It's been a tiring day in the office. Plus I still have a few works for my college."
Yukito has already worked in a company. At twenty five, he has become a Manager. And now, he was also taking a master for business.
"You seem so busy." Sakura said.
"Kind of. Why, honey? You want to meet me?"
"Yes, if you have spare time. There's something important I need to talk to."
"When did I don't have spare times for you? You want to go tonight?"
"Is it okay with you? Aren't you busy?"
"Nope. I always available for you. So, I'll pick you up at eight?"
"Okay. See you later."
"Bye, honey!"
Sakura shut the phone. She wondered whether Yukito will forgive her or not. She didn't want to break his heart. But he had to know, her heart was ripped too. She decided to just go with the flow. What might happen just happen. So, she changed her clothes quickly. As soon as she dressed herself, she went out of her room and made a way to her father's. She knocked the door gently.
"Father, may I come in?"
"Sure, Sakura." Fujitaka closed his book and took off his glasses. He looked at his daughter entered the room.
"Father, if you excuse me, I'd like to go out with Yukito-kun tonight. I promise I won't go home late."
"Sure. You two have to spend more time together…. While you can…"
"I know. Thank you, father. Would you like to go downstairs and meet him?"
"Give my apologize for him, honey. I'm sorry, but I feel kind of headache." Fujitaka was starting to got up from his bed when Sakura moved forward and prevented her father.
"Father, if you don't feel healthy. You shouldn't be going around. Should I call a doctor?"
"No, thank you. I'm okay. Now, you have to go right? You sure don't want to make Yukito waiting."
"Okay then. Bye father. Take care."
"Have a nice time, honey."
Sakura walked towards the door. She grabbed the handle and opened it. She took a glance to her father once again. And then shut it closed. She made her way downstairs. When she knew that Yukito had not come yet, she took a magazine and set herself on the sofa in the living room. A couple minutes later, Minazuki the butler came to her.
"Good evening, miss. Is there anything you liked to have?" He bowed respectfully.
"No, thank you Minazuki. I'm going out with Yukito tonight."
"I understand. I'll make you know when Yukito-san has arrived."
"Thank you."
Not so long after, Sakura got bored with the magazine and got up from the sofa. She looked around her house. She never realized before that her house is so huge. All furnished with fine furniture. She felt so lucky to live in such a great house. But maybe, after the marriage, she had to move out.
"Excuse me, miss. Yukito-san has awaits you in the terrace."
"Thank you, Minazuki."
Sakura grabbed her bag and jacket. Then she walked towards the terrace. And there he was, her current boyfriend, sit on the iron chair.
"Good evening, Yukito."
Yukito got up from the chair. He walked towards Sakura and kissed her on the forehead.
"Hello, sweetheart. Where are your father and brother?"
"My father sent apologize for you, he had a headache. My brother seems to have a lot of works to do."
"Okay then. Are you ready to go now?"
"Sure."
They went to a cozy café in the town. Actually, Yukito asked her to go to the cinema. But since she was going to talk about something important, she kindly refused. Sakura sat in front of her boyfriend who was drinking from his cup of cappuccino. She couldn't wait any longer to tell him. She had to get over it once and for all.
"Yukito, I have something to say."
"What is that, Sakura?" He put away his cup.
"I… I have to… to marry someone…"
Spoon dropped from Yukito's hand. He froze because of shocked.
"Excuse me?" He asked.
"It's the only way to save my father's company."
"What do you mean? You… you… you have to marry somebody to protect your father's company?"
"Yes. My father's company is about to bankrupt. The Li corporation is likely to help, if… if… if I'm willing to marry… the head's son. Li Syaoran."
Yukito closed his eyes for a moment. Then he took Sakura's hands and looked her in the eyes.
"But you can refuse it, right? You're not going to leave me, right?"
Tears already formed on Sakura's eyes. She couldn't bear it. She didn't want to lose him. She loved him too much. And as she looked deep into Yukito's eyes, she could see that he desperately didn't want to lose her.
"I don't have another option… I love you; you know that I really do… I don't want to lose you either…" She wiped her tears away with the back of her hand.
Yukito closed his face with both of his hands. He never knew that someday he would lose his cherry blossom. He had already planned about their wedding. How he would propose Sakura as soon as he received his master title. But everything was only a dream now. It was all because he didn't act much faster. If only he had already married to Sakura now. That damn Li Corporation wouldn't disturb their relationship.
"I'll wait for you…."
"What?" Sakura was very surprised with Yukito's words.
"I'll wait for you to come back to me… I love you, and if you love me, eventually we'll be together again… a marriage without love, how long do you think it will survived?"
"Yukito… you… you don't have to… you have a life to live… I don't want to make your life miserable without love…"
"Who said I don't have love in my life? As long as you love me, my life is perfect… okay? I'll wait for you…"
"Thank you… Oh Yukito… you don't know how much I love you right now…"
Yukito leaned forward to kiss Sakura. The kiss was so gentle and filled with promises and love.
*end of flashback*
"Sakura, honey? They're already here." Fujitaka shakes her daughter's shoulder.
Sakura wakes up from her daydreaming. She still can feel the warmth of the kiss. But now, she has to come back to reality. She has to remember the real purpose of being here, to meet her future husband. The image of Yukito crosses in her mind. 'God, whenever I thought about marriage, Yukito's face always on my mind. Maybe it's because I always dream about living together with him. He's the one I always thought will be my husband…'
"Good afternoon, Mr. Kinomoto. Have you waited too long?"
Sakura's heart beat twice as usual. She hasn't got the nerve to see whose voice was that. But, sooner or later, she has to face it.
"Not really Mr. Li. How do you do?" Fujitaka says as he raises his hand for a shake.
Li Wei Xiang also raises his hand. "Great. How are you? Or maybe I have known the answer. So, is it your beautiful daughter Sakura?" He smirkes.
"Yes. Sakura, this is Mr. Li Wei Xiang. The head of Li Corporation." Fujitaka says.
Sakura tries so hard to put a smile on her lips. She hates this person. He ruins her life. And most of all, he looks down on her family. But, this is all for the sake of Kinomoto Company.
"Hello, Mr. Li. It's very nice to see you." She raises her hand.
"Pleasure all mine. So, your father said that you have already agreed with the deal. Is that right?" Li Wei Xiang says as he takes a seat in front of Fujitaka.
"Yes. I have agreed."
"It's very nice to hear that. Do you know the reason why I'm so eager to match you up with my son? You know, my son is a very introvert person. He never has a girlfriend. All he always does is just working and working. So, I think it's a very good idea to match you two, as you are still in our class."
Suddenly a voice comes from the door. "I'm not that nerd."
Sakura takes a glance to this mysterious person. He has a messy chestnut hair. He wears a black suit with brown shirt and a loosen maroon tie. But what catch her are his eyes. His eyes are like ocean. For a moment, Sakura feels like she is drowning in his eyes. So deep… yet so painful.
Syaoran notices that a woman sit next to Mr. Fujitaka Kinomoto is staring at him. She's kind of cute. She has a beautiful dark brown hair. But he's so stroke with her eyes. Her eyes are so green and shining. It will be very lovely if it isn't covered with sorrow ness.
"Have I taught you that it's not proper to cut in somebody's conversation? Behave yourself next time, Syaoran." Says Li Wei Xiang as he notices that it's his son.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Sakura's POV *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
'Syaoran? So this is Li Syaoran. The man who's going to be my future husband. I never thought that he would look so… so neat? I mean, look at his father. Mr. Li Wei Xiang looks like he was a gang leader or something. Everyone who looks at him for the first time would think he's a mafia, not a director of a company. I wonder how Mrs. Li looks like is. She must be very pretty. Because if she's not, I wonder how Mr. Li could have a son like that….
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"So, Mr. Kinomoto, Sakura, this is my son, Li Syaoran."
^**^*^*^*^*^*^* Syaoran's POV *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
'Sakura? So this is the woman Dad told me earlier. I hope she refused Dad's idea. She looks like a smart woman after all. I bet she didn't want to be forced into a silly marriage. At least I do. If she did refuse it, it will make my work easier to decline. Who wants to get married with a person you barely even know? And the most important thing it's for another intention. Nope, I don't want to get involved with it. But hey, she has beautiful eyes… Very familiar… Just like… Mom? Yes, bright and green…'
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"Nice to meet you." Fujitaka says.
Syaoran then back to reality and raises his hand for a handshake.
"Me too Mr. Kinomoto."
And when Syaoran looks to Sakura, their eyes meet once again. The two of them feel like they've been struck by lightning. This is the first time they lay eyes to each other…
~ To be continued ~
hohohoho… Maybe it's still too slow… please let me know if you do think so. And I hope this chapter is longer than the first one… thank you for still reading… and please support me to make the next chapter, because now I'm very suppressed by my school. Tons of homeworks and tests. I hope I can make it through… Bye everyone, God bless you! ^^
Garnette Lovegood
And I have a little comment for one of the review. Anonymoust said that my grammar is so-so. It's true. I know it and I'm so sorry. It's mainly because English is not my main language. I know it sounds coward but I've tried my best. I really hope it was still understandable. For the solution I've tried to search for grammar checker on the net, but I can't find any (which are free, all of the things they offered were very expensive). So, I was wondering if any of you could tell me what I should do to make a better story with a better grammar. I will really appreciate your helps. Thank you.
The second thing is, I promise I will make the chapter longer. Thank you. ^^
Thanks Raven for the compliment of my name… ^^
Disclaimer: I never own the characters of Cardcaptor Sakura. So please don't sue me… ^^
Played by Faith chapter 2
When their eyes met
They are sitting in a VIP room of an Italian restaurant. Sakura stretches her dress nervously. Her father is sitting next to her. He examines some papers quietly. They planned to meet here. Yes, Li Wei Xiang has arranged a meeting between her and his son. And he and her father will be talking about their deal. She looks at her watch. It's ten minutes to twelve. They were planned to have lunch together. The Li's will be right here in ten minutes. It's a very nerve wrecking moment for Sakura.
Suddenly, she remembers about last night. The night she lost her love, Yukito…
*flashback*
Sakura sit at the edge of her bed. She hugged her pillow tightly. Her eyes shut and her thought flew to Yukito.
'Why?! Lord, tell me what have I done? Why did You do this to me?' She squeezed her pillow. 'You know all along that I love Yukito… and he loves me too… so why do I have to marry this guy I don't even know?' She got up from her bed and took a sheet of tissue. She wiped her tears with it.
'But, I have to do this. I don't want to ruin father's hard work. He had built this company for so long. I know deep in his heart he doesn't want to lose it.'
`Rrrrrrrrr Rrrrrrrrr.` Her cell phone was ringing. She took it out from her bag and flipped it open. It displayed Yukito's name. She hurriedly pressed the button.
"Hello."
"Hi my cherry blossom. What are you doing?" Yukito's voice filled her head.
"I have finished eating dinner. What are you doing?" She tried to keep her voice steady. She didn't want him to know that she has been crying.
"I've finished taking a shower. It's been a tiring day in the office. Plus I still have a few works for my college."
Yukito has already worked in a company. At twenty five, he has become a Manager. And now, he was also taking a master for business.
"You seem so busy." Sakura said.
"Kind of. Why, honey? You want to meet me?"
"Yes, if you have spare time. There's something important I need to talk to."
"When did I don't have spare times for you? You want to go tonight?"
"Is it okay with you? Aren't you busy?"
"Nope. I always available for you. So, I'll pick you up at eight?"
"Okay. See you later."
"Bye, honey!"
Sakura shut the phone. She wondered whether Yukito will forgive her or not. She didn't want to break his heart. But he had to know, her heart was ripped too. She decided to just go with the flow. What might happen just happen. So, she changed her clothes quickly. As soon as she dressed herself, she went out of her room and made a way to her father's. She knocked the door gently.
"Father, may I come in?"
"Sure, Sakura." Fujitaka closed his book and took off his glasses. He looked at his daughter entered the room.
"Father, if you excuse me, I'd like to go out with Yukito-kun tonight. I promise I won't go home late."
"Sure. You two have to spend more time together…. While you can…"
"I know. Thank you, father. Would you like to go downstairs and meet him?"
"Give my apologize for him, honey. I'm sorry, but I feel kind of headache." Fujitaka was starting to got up from his bed when Sakura moved forward and prevented her father.
"Father, if you don't feel healthy. You shouldn't be going around. Should I call a doctor?"
"No, thank you. I'm okay. Now, you have to go right? You sure don't want to make Yukito waiting."
"Okay then. Bye father. Take care."
"Have a nice time, honey."
Sakura walked towards the door. She grabbed the handle and opened it. She took a glance to her father once again. And then shut it closed. She made her way downstairs. When she knew that Yukito had not come yet, she took a magazine and set herself on the sofa in the living room. A couple minutes later, Minazuki the butler came to her.
"Good evening, miss. Is there anything you liked to have?" He bowed respectfully.
"No, thank you Minazuki. I'm going out with Yukito tonight."
"I understand. I'll make you know when Yukito-san has arrived."
"Thank you."
Not so long after, Sakura got bored with the magazine and got up from the sofa. She looked around her house. She never realized before that her house is so huge. All furnished with fine furniture. She felt so lucky to live in such a great house. But maybe, after the marriage, she had to move out.
"Excuse me, miss. Yukito-san has awaits you in the terrace."
"Thank you, Minazuki."
Sakura grabbed her bag and jacket. Then she walked towards the terrace. And there he was, her current boyfriend, sit on the iron chair.
"Good evening, Yukito."
Yukito got up from the chair. He walked towards Sakura and kissed her on the forehead.
"Hello, sweetheart. Where are your father and brother?"
"My father sent apologize for you, he had a headache. My brother seems to have a lot of works to do."
"Okay then. Are you ready to go now?"
"Sure."
They went to a cozy café in the town. Actually, Yukito asked her to go to the cinema. But since she was going to talk about something important, she kindly refused. Sakura sat in front of her boyfriend who was drinking from his cup of cappuccino. She couldn't wait any longer to tell him. She had to get over it once and for all.
"Yukito, I have something to say."
"What is that, Sakura?" He put away his cup.
"I… I have to… to marry someone…"
Spoon dropped from Yukito's hand. He froze because of shocked.
"Excuse me?" He asked.
"It's the only way to save my father's company."
"What do you mean? You… you… you have to marry somebody to protect your father's company?"
"Yes. My father's company is about to bankrupt. The Li corporation is likely to help, if… if… if I'm willing to marry… the head's son. Li Syaoran."
Yukito closed his eyes for a moment. Then he took Sakura's hands and looked her in the eyes.
"But you can refuse it, right? You're not going to leave me, right?"
Tears already formed on Sakura's eyes. She couldn't bear it. She didn't want to lose him. She loved him too much. And as she looked deep into Yukito's eyes, she could see that he desperately didn't want to lose her.
"I don't have another option… I love you; you know that I really do… I don't want to lose you either…" She wiped her tears away with the back of her hand.
Yukito closed his face with both of his hands. He never knew that someday he would lose his cherry blossom. He had already planned about their wedding. How he would propose Sakura as soon as he received his master title. But everything was only a dream now. It was all because he didn't act much faster. If only he had already married to Sakura now. That damn Li Corporation wouldn't disturb their relationship.
"I'll wait for you…."
"What?" Sakura was very surprised with Yukito's words.
"I'll wait for you to come back to me… I love you, and if you love me, eventually we'll be together again… a marriage without love, how long do you think it will survived?"
"Yukito… you… you don't have to… you have a life to live… I don't want to make your life miserable without love…"
"Who said I don't have love in my life? As long as you love me, my life is perfect… okay? I'll wait for you…"
"Thank you… Oh Yukito… you don't know how much I love you right now…"
Yukito leaned forward to kiss Sakura. The kiss was so gentle and filled with promises and love.
*end of flashback*
"Sakura, honey? They're already here." Fujitaka shakes her daughter's shoulder.
Sakura wakes up from her daydreaming. She still can feel the warmth of the kiss. But now, she has to come back to reality. She has to remember the real purpose of being here, to meet her future husband. The image of Yukito crosses in her mind. 'God, whenever I thought about marriage, Yukito's face always on my mind. Maybe it's because I always dream about living together with him. He's the one I always thought will be my husband…'
"Good afternoon, Mr. Kinomoto. Have you waited too long?"
Sakura's heart beat twice as usual. She hasn't got the nerve to see whose voice was that. But, sooner or later, she has to face it.
"Not really Mr. Li. How do you do?" Fujitaka says as he raises his hand for a shake.
Li Wei Xiang also raises his hand. "Great. How are you? Or maybe I have known the answer. So, is it your beautiful daughter Sakura?" He smirkes.
"Yes. Sakura, this is Mr. Li Wei Xiang. The head of Li Corporation." Fujitaka says.
Sakura tries so hard to put a smile on her lips. She hates this person. He ruins her life. And most of all, he looks down on her family. But, this is all for the sake of Kinomoto Company.
"Hello, Mr. Li. It's very nice to see you." She raises her hand.
"Pleasure all mine. So, your father said that you have already agreed with the deal. Is that right?" Li Wei Xiang says as he takes a seat in front of Fujitaka.
"Yes. I have agreed."
"It's very nice to hear that. Do you know the reason why I'm so eager to match you up with my son? You know, my son is a very introvert person. He never has a girlfriend. All he always does is just working and working. So, I think it's a very good idea to match you two, as you are still in our class."
Suddenly a voice comes from the door. "I'm not that nerd."
Sakura takes a glance to this mysterious person. He has a messy chestnut hair. He wears a black suit with brown shirt and a loosen maroon tie. But what catch her are his eyes. His eyes are like ocean. For a moment, Sakura feels like she is drowning in his eyes. So deep… yet so painful.
Syaoran notices that a woman sit next to Mr. Fujitaka Kinomoto is staring at him. She's kind of cute. She has a beautiful dark brown hair. But he's so stroke with her eyes. Her eyes are so green and shining. It will be very lovely if it isn't covered with sorrow ness.
"Have I taught you that it's not proper to cut in somebody's conversation? Behave yourself next time, Syaoran." Says Li Wei Xiang as he notices that it's his son.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Sakura's POV *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
'Syaoran? So this is Li Syaoran. The man who's going to be my future husband. I never thought that he would look so… so neat? I mean, look at his father. Mr. Li Wei Xiang looks like he was a gang leader or something. Everyone who looks at him for the first time would think he's a mafia, not a director of a company. I wonder how Mrs. Li looks like is. She must be very pretty. Because if she's not, I wonder how Mr. Li could have a son like that….
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"So, Mr. Kinomoto, Sakura, this is my son, Li Syaoran."
^**^*^*^*^*^*^* Syaoran's POV *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
'Sakura? So this is the woman Dad told me earlier. I hope she refused Dad's idea. She looks like a smart woman after all. I bet she didn't want to be forced into a silly marriage. At least I do. If she did refuse it, it will make my work easier to decline. Who wants to get married with a person you barely even know? And the most important thing it's for another intention. Nope, I don't want to get involved with it. But hey, she has beautiful eyes… Very familiar… Just like… Mom? Yes, bright and green…'
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"Nice to meet you." Fujitaka says.
Syaoran then back to reality and raises his hand for a handshake.
"Me too Mr. Kinomoto."
And when Syaoran looks to Sakura, their eyes meet once again. The two of them feel like they've been struck by lightning. This is the first time they lay eyes to each other…
~ To be continued ~
hohohoho… Maybe it's still too slow… please let me know if you do think so. And I hope this chapter is longer than the first one… thank you for still reading… and please support me to make the next chapter, because now I'm very suppressed by my school. Tons of homeworks and tests. I hope I can make it through… Bye everyone, God bless you! ^^
Garnette Lovegood