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The Bet I Bet You Wish You Never Have Made

Chapter 9: Disappointment Leads to Suspicions

Sakura strolled along in the cool fresh air. I wonder what Syaoran-kun called me over for? He sounded awfully excited over the phone.

She reached the Li's mansion and pressed the intercom.

"Hi, this is Sakura Kino--"

"Oh yes, Miss Kinomoto. Master Li Junior is expecting you. Please, come in." the voice on the other line of the intercom replied. The gates swung open automatically.

"Hi Sakura-chan, you're late." Syaoran smirked at her. The front door is already open, waiting for her to enter.

"No, I wasn't!" Sakura protested.

"Yes, you were. You were late by 10 minutes." Syaoran's widen the door for Sakura to enter.

"Why do you always have to be so perfect?" Sakura pouted. "And why did you call me here?"

"Remember this?" Syaoran asked, tossing Sakura something. Sakura caught it and realized that it was the magazine that advertises the necklace that she loved so much.

"Yes, what about it?" Sakura asked, puzzled.

"Well, I got you something." Syaoran smiled, pulling out a pink wrapped box from behind him.

"What is it?" Sakura wanted to know. She peered at the box, as if it'll suddenly speak up and reveal what is inside.

"Open it." Syaoran told her. He held the box out in front of Sakura, who took it carefully into her hands. Sakura was still looking at the box, throwing Syaoran a puzzled gaze.

"Open it!" Syaoran repeated. Shrugging, Sakura carefully peel the pink paper, revealing a peach coloured velvet box underneath, the kind that holds jewellery.

"What is it?" She asked again.

"Open it and see." Syaoran rolled his eyes. "You are so slow."

Sakura stuck her tongue out at him and flipped open the box, revealing the star pendant necklace with the emerald in the middle, shimmering in the light.

"Syaoran!" Sakura gasped, looking at the expensive jewellery.

"It's that same necklace you admired." Syaoran informed her. Sakura froze on the spot. Syaoran bought this expensive gift for her?

"What? Why?" Sakura stuttered, searching for the right words.

"Well, you seem to like it very much, so I thought I'd buy it for you." Syaoran told her.

"I-I can't accept this. I-it's too expensive! Take it back." Sakura closed the box and shoved it back into Syaoran's hands.

"But I thought you like this necklace?" Syaoran frowned.

"I do, but it's too expensive! I can't let you waste that much money on me!" Sakura told him.

"But you've accepted gifts from me before."

"Yeah, but those weren't over $300 presents!" Sakura pointed out.

"Sakura, it's okay. If I buy it for you, then obviously I want you to have it."

"Why did you buy it for me?" She wanted to know.

"Because," Syaoran's eyes wandered to the calendar in the room, it was the month February. The picture of the month on that calendar was pink and red hearts with fluffy angel wings.

"I bought it for you because it's Valentine's Day!" He blurted out.

"What?" Sakura looked startled.

"Valentine's Day! Can't I even buy a gift for my best friend on a holiday?" Syaoran complained.

"But it's too expensive and--"

"No more buts! If you think it's too expensive, then maybe you can find a way to make it up to me somehow. Here, put it on." Syaoran insisted, taking the necklace from the box. He open the clasp and clasped it back together behind Sakura's neck, putting it on for her.

Sakura gently fingered the pendant, which was shimmering under the light, and the emerald was shining a bright, vivid green.

"Wow . . ."

"Do you like it?" Syaoran asked her. But he knew what the answer was going to be. He can see it in her eyes.

The next thing he knew, he felt a huge weight fell upon him. It was Sakura.

"Thank you Syaoran-kun!!" Sakura gave him a big, warm hug.

"Y-you're welcome, S-Sakura!" Syaoran stuttered. He felt his cheeks grow warm. Sakura let go.

"I'll make it up to you, I promise!" She promised him, with a huge smile.

"I'm sure you'll think of something. But you know, you really don't have to make it up to me--"

"Sakura, there's someone on the phone for you." Yelan said, coming in, and interrupting the conversation. "He said his name is Touya."

"Oh right! Onii-san said that if I don't get home by one hour, he'd call the police!" Sakura giggled, remembering her brother's words.

"So you have to go now?" Syaoran asked. He was hoping that she'll stay longer . . .

"Yes, bye, Syaoran-kun, Mrs. Li. Thanks again, Syaoran. I'll see you in school tomorrow." Sakura gave him a sweet smile before leaving.

Next day at school

Syaoran smiled to himself before closing his locker. So far, the plan was going smoothly. It was only a matter of time before he wins the bet!

"Hi, Syaoran!" A voice chirped. Syaoran turned around; it was Cathy.

"Oh hi, Cathy. What's new?" Syaoran asked.

"Do you know what day it is today?"

"Yeah . . . February 10th . . . why?"

"So, isn't Valentine's Day four more days from today?" Cathy asked, trying to hint about the gift.

"So, what's your point?"

"What do you mean what's my point?!" Cathy exclaimed. He was the one who bought a present for her!

"Well, I mean it's only Valentine's Day. It's not a major holiday like Christmas or anything. And I don't really like to celebrate it. It gets too mushy." Syaoran shuddered from the thought.

Cathy frowned. So he doesn't celebrate Valentine's Day? But then why would he buy her a gift for it? She felt disappointed. Really disappointed.

Maybe it isn't for me . . . but then, whom could it be for? Maybe he has another girlfriend and is . . . cheating on me? She let out a gasp at the thought.

"What's wrong?" Syaoran asked, hearing her gasp.

"Huh? Oh, no, it's nothing! I-I got to get going! Bye!" Cathy said in a rush and left him quickly.

No, it's just my imagination . . . Syaoran wouldn't be cheating on me . . . would he?

Cathy was sure acting weird, Syaoran thought as he continues to roam the school before class starts. Suddenly he noticed a blond girl ahead of him in the halls. It was Ivy.

"Hey, Ivy! What's new?" Syaoran called to her.

"Nothing . . . hey, Li? What day is it today?" Ivy asked, also trying to hint something to him.

Why is everyone asking that question? Syaoran thought.

"February 10th, why?"

"So tomorrow would be February 11th, right?" Ivy asked.

"Yeah," Syaoran replied.

"So what day would it be tomorrow?" Ivy asked.

"You just said it's going to be February 11th." Syaoran told her back, feeling confused. What's up with girls and dates lately?

"Is that all you can tell me about tomorrow?" Ivy snapped.

"Well no . . ."

"Good!" Ivy said, brightening a bit. Maybe he does know her birthday after all.

"I could also tell you that it's going to be a Friday. But that's all I can say--"

"ARG!!!!!" Ivy exclaimed, leaving him and walking away at top speed alone again. Syaoran stared after her.

Just what is up with girls lately?

So Li doesn't know my birthday is tomorrow. Then who is that gift for? Perhaps it's for another girl? He wouldn't dare cheat on me! But then again . . . he wouldn't date another girl while he's dating me; Syaoran isn't like that . . . is he? Ivy wondered as she continued to walk. Only time will tell, she decided.

One thing that makes April different from all the other girls is that she's straightforward and blunt. She has her own curiosity and doesn't stop until she gets an answer. And that's what she did with Syaoran.

"Hi, Li-kun." April said, tapping him on the shoulder.

"How many times do I have to tell you to call me Syaoran?" Syaoran smirked.

"What were you doing yesterday?" April asked.

"Thinking of you." He answered right away. Perhaps he answered too quickly.

"Really, how touching." April rolled her eyes sarcastically.

"So, were you looking for me?" Syaoran asked.

"Yes. I was. I wanted to know did you buy anything yesterday? A gift perhaps?"

Syaoran froze. How did she know?

"Um . . . yes, yes, I did." He replied shakily.

"Wrapped in pink wrapping paper too?" April questioned.

"Yeah . . ." He answered. Well at least she isn't asking about dates! He thought.

"Who is it for?"

"Who is what for?" He asked her back. Maybe playing innocent will work.

"The gift, silly," April asked. Okay maybe playing innocent won't work. This girl won't give up until she gets her answer . . .

"My mother!" Syaoran blurted out quickly. Perhaps he answered too quickly . . . again.

"The gift is for your mom?" April raised an eyebrow. She doesn't believe him for half a second.

"Yeah, it's her birthday coming up, so I bought her something. Oh hey, I got to get going now! I'll see you later!" Syaoran replied, dashing off.

His mom, eh? If that's the truth, then why is he so jumpy? That guy is up to something . . . something not good. I have to baby sit Jess more often. If it weren't for my dear sister, I never would have even seen Syaoran with a gift yesterday. A little sister sure comes in handy sometimes . . .

I don't get it! He doesn't celebrate Valentine's Day! Then who is the gift for? Or maybe he does celebrate Valentine's Day, but was lying to me because he got that gift for another girl? Cathy pondered about her encounter with Syaoran.

So if he doesn't know my birthday, then he must be getting that gift for another girl! I mean, he can't be buying one of his guy friends a present--please, whoever heard of wrapping a guy's present in pink? If I ever find that Syaoran Li is cheating on me . . . he'll get it! Ivy thought. Million of questions about the mysterious gift were floating through her head.

The gift was for his mother huh? That guy can't even lie properly. Maybe I'd believe him for three seconds if he didn't turn all red when I question him. That gift is definitely for a female, April thought as she continues to walk. She has to get to the bottom of this.

The three girls continue to walk on their own, in different parts of their school, in different directions, but each with the same thought: Syaoran Li is cheating on me . . . I think.

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