Hi people. This is the second chapter of my story, Reckless Longing. I hope that you like it. Sorry I took so long.

Disclaimer: I do not own CCS and I never will. Sob
Previous Chapter

Sakura called, "Eileen, are you certain it's all right...for me to go out with Tom Perkins?"

Chapter 2

Eileen grinned over her shoulder. "Sure. We're old friends. Anyway, anything goes, where men and women are concerned. It's every woman for herself." She waved and disappeared from view.

Sakura smiled and bent over the ledger. Within moments she was absorbed in her work and unaware of the people moving to and fro in the hall outside her office. Quietness settled over the building until the renewed drumming of rain against the windows broke it.

Finally Sakura closed the ledger, put things away, then donned a raincoat and headed for the door. Turning out light as she went, she stepped into the rain and clutched the collar of her raincoat tightly around her neck. The small lot, enclosed on all sides by brick walls and cedars, except for the driveways, held only her pink car. The icy January rain had changed into a fine sleet that stung her cheeks.

Just as she stepped away from the door, a car roared around the corner of the building. Sakura jumped back out of its path. The sleek sports car swerved, sending a spray of water over her legs.

Angrily, Sakura glared after the car. No doubt the man had cut through the private drive to avoid the stoplight on the corner. She hurried across the lot, and then noticed with dismay that the car had braked and was backing towards her.

Sudden awareness of her vulnerability swept over her. The parking lot was secluded, the building empty, and she was totally alone, except for the driver of the car.

Catching her breath, Sakura rushed ahead. Every fiber of her being was alert; her ears were attuned to each sound. The car whipped around in a semicircle and slowed into a place beside her.

Sakura fumbled for her keys. Her purse dropped to the paving, and its contents spilled out. A car door slammed, and a male voice said, "Hello."

Wildly she jammed the key into the lock.

"Hey!" he called.

She glanced over her shoulder to see a large man headed towards her. She scooped up what she could of her purse and its contents. Her compact rolled under the car, but she ignored it. With a quickening heartbeat she slid onto the seat. But before she could shut the door, strong fingers closed in an iron grip around her arm.

"Let go of me" Sakura cried, attempting to pull free.

The man leaned down. His face was hidden in the shadows of a furry parka. Fright enveloped her, and a scream began to rise in her throat.

This is the end of Chapter 2. I think I left it in what you people call, a cliffhanger, right??? I have also decided not to put Eriol and Tomoyo in this story. Please review. Thank you. Arigato.