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Chapter Sixteen
Syaoran
He stayed at the bar all night, not listening to what anyone was saying. He had just lost the woman he had found after two years. He almost crushed the glass since his hand was gripping it so hard. He sighed; he would have to go to Tomoeda to find her. He felt arms wrap around him, and a strong scent of roses, "Let go of me Mei Lin," he growled out.
Mei Lin pouted, "Is this how you treat your future wife?" Syaoran wanted so much to slap her right than and there, but held it in, "You are not my wife." Mei Lin giggled, her high pitch giggle, "That's where you're wrong sweetheart. Your mother created the engagement, are you going to break the poor old lady's heart for a little whore like Sakura?" Syaoran tossed the glass, barely missing her head, the drink flying all over.
"Do NOT call Sakura a whore, if anything you are as much as a whore as she is!" Syaoran yelled at her, grabbing the attention of everyone in the room. Mei Lin smiled evilly at him, "But see my sweet, no one else knows that, you have no proof." Syaoran stared at her confused, "What do you mean?" Mei Lin giggled again, "You see Syaoran, Mei Lin Rae, never existed." Syaoran looked at her, backing away slowly, "Than who are you?"
Mei Lin smirked, "That I will tell you in due time, for now we should head home. Wouldn't want reporters writing something bad now would you? What would your mother think?" Syaoran looked at her, thinking of what to do. Realizing he had no other choice, he followed her towards his car and drove home.
Sakura
Once she had returned to Tomoeda, they decided to buy back their old house. Sakura stepped into the old yellow house and smiled at the memories that came back. Her father was there beside her, holding Kenji in his arms. "We're finally back home together," her father breathed out. Sakura nodded her head and dragged the bags in, "I'm glad we're finally together again."
Fujitaka laughed, his warm soft laughter, "So am I." Kenji began to stir awake, Sakura looked at him full of love, "We're home sweetie," she said in a motherly tone. Kenji looked around, "New home?" he asked cutely. Sakura nodded her head, "This is our new home." Fujitaka had placed him on the ground, while the little boy ran around the room taking all of his belongings. He chose the room that was the old guest room.
Sakura smiled at her father, "I'll take my old room." Fujitaka nodded, "I'll unpack in my room than." Sakura smiled and helped him carry the bags in, once they had all finished unpacking it was around dinner time. Her father had said he was going to make dinner for them all and told her not to worry. So Sakura decided to take Kenji out to the park.
She held onto his hand tightly, the cold wind blowing in their faces. The winter was coming soon, she shivered from the coldness, and she should've worn more clothing. When they reached the park Kenji ran towards the swings and started swinging. Sakura watched from afar as she saw him with the other children that were there. She felt a presence behind her; she turned around and came face to face with night blue eyes.
Eriol smiled at her, "Can I sit here?" he asked softly. Sakura nodded her head, while she focused her eyes back on her son, "Sure." Eriol sat down beside her and touched her arm lightly, "Are you okay?" Sakura looked at him, with a smile on her lips, "Yeah, I think I'm going to be okay this time." Eriol looked at her confused, "How come you're taking this so easily?" Sakura giggled, an angelic giggled, "I'm really not sure, but after all these years of not knowing who I am, I realized that maybe, just maybe me and him weren't meant to be. And I'm happy for our memories, and I'm happy as long as I have Kenji. He's my life now, my reason to live, I don't need another man."
Eriol stared at her in admiration, she had really grown up. She was wiser, stronger, and smarter, she was finally a woman. Eriol smiled, "I'm glad you're taking it this well." Sakura shut her eyes, "You didn't come to the wedding," she commented changing the subject. Eriol looked away in shame, "I had to come back here." Sakura looked at him, "Why?" Eriol looked back at her, "Just some problems that I needed to take care of."
Sakura nodded in understanding, the wind blew her hair around her while the cherry blossoms flew around them. "I have to go now," she said getting up. Eriol looked at her, and touched her hand lightly, "If you ever need anyone come to me." Sakura looked at him, her eyes glossy from the unshed tears that she held inside, "Thank you," she said while walking away towards the swings.
He watched as she walked away, like she was floating on the earth. Her movements were soft, gentle, perfect, she was perfect. He shook his head, he needed to get these thoughts out of his head, and he had more important things to take care of. He swiftly got up and headed back to the brothel.
Kaori
She watched as her best friend paced around the room in a hectic manner. "I just don't get it!" Miaka practically screamed. Kaori sighed; she didn't like this side of Miaka. "We just need to talk with Syaoran," Kaori said calmly. Miaka turned and glared at her, "He won't believe us! God he's such an idiot! How could he bring his fiancé to my wedding! Hell how could he bring Mei Lin! God, and Mei Lin how could she be so cruel!" Kaori touched her friend's shoulder, "Breathe…" she said softly.
Miaka took in a breath, and looked at Kaori her eyes welling up in tears, "It isn't fair! Sakura was about to forgive him too!" Tears were flowing down her checks now endlessly, Kaori held onto her tightly, "We have to help them Miaka." Miaka nodded while she continued crying, she backed away slightly to look at her friend's face, "But how?" Kaori looked off towards the distance, "I'm not sure yet, but we'll think of something."
Syaoran
He slammed the phone down forcefully. He had just received a call from Takashi telling him his mother demanded him home immediately with Mei Lin. Syaoran ran his hand through his hair, what had that little whore done to convince his mother she was an 'angel?' Who was she really? All the thoughts were giving him a headache.
He rubbed his temples gently, he would ask Takashi to make a background check for her later. But first, he needed a ticket back to Hong Kong, than to Tomoeda. He couldn't lose her after just finding her. He glared at the door when he heard it opening. Mei Lin seductively walked in wearing a blood red dress that barely covered anything.
Syaoran looked away in disgust, "Put some clothes on," he said harshly. Mei Lin just continued walking closer and leaned on his table, "But don't you like this new side of me?" Syaoran growled and pushed her off the table, "I don't like whores." "Well you sure don't show it," her head flew to the other side from the contact of Syaoran's hand.
"How many times have I told you not to call Sakura a whore," he said through gritted teeth. "Get out now!" he bellowed out. Mei Lin glared at him, but walked out scared of what he might do. Syaoran leaned back into his chair; he didn't know what was going on anymore.
Chiharu
She listened to what had happened over there in pain. She looked towards her husband and shook her head sadly. It hadn't gotten better since Sakura left but worst. Chiharu sat down on the soft, "Oh, Tak what are we going to do?" Takashi shook his head, "I don't know, I mean Yelan wants him to marry Mei Lin."
Chiharu stared at him, "Mei Lin? Ruby Stone?" Takashi nodded, "The one and only." "But…she's just as much of a whore as Sakura is," Chiharu stated. Takashi nodded, "That's what Syaoran doesn't understand either. I'm supposed to do some backup check on her." Chiharu nodded, "I'll help you." Takashi shook his head, "No, I need you to go over to Tomoeda to help Sakura."
Chiharu looked at him, "Why? What's going on?" Takashi looked away from her, "I'm scared the queen is up to something." Chiharu nodded in understanding, "Fine, but you better tell me if you figure out anything." Takashi smiled at her, and kissed her softly, "Of course." Chiharu held onto him tightly, "God I hope everything turns out okay." Takashi nodded holding onto her close, "Me too, me too."
Sakura
The sun shined bright and early that day. 'Too early,' Sakura thought placing the covers over top her head. But a sweet aroma instantly woke her up, "Pancakes!" she squealed and jumped out of bed. She ran down the familiar hallway and sat on the stool, she stared hungrily at the food. Fujitaka placed a plate in front of her, "Nice of you to wake up darling."
Sakura glomped down the food as Kenji looked at her worriedly, "You're eating too fast okaa-san." Sakura giggled, "Sorry," she said while slowing down. Kenji ate from his plate while he looked at his mother, "Okaa-san, what are we going to do today?" Sakura thought for a second, "I think I'm going to visit Eriol, to get some of my old stuff."
Fujitaka nodded, "I'll take care of Kenji while you're gone." Sakura hugged her father, "Thanks daddy. Would you mind taking him to look for a school too?" Fujitaka shook his head, "No I would love to." Sakura smiled, "Okay, I'll see you guys for lunch okay? Call me if you need me." Kenji nodded and continued eating. Sakura got off the stool and quickly grabbed her purse.
She exited the house and went to the small car she had bought. She quickly entered the small car and drove off towards the brothel.
Eriol
He sat down in his black chair staring out the window. He watched as the cherry blossom petals fell down all around the dark blue roses. He smiled softly, his roses, her cherry blossoms. He sighed while reaching out trying to grasp the petals. But no matter how far he reached, he couldn't grab them, no matter how long he sat there his hand stuck out like that, he wasn't able to feel them, hold them.
Tears flowed down his checks; this was just like his and her life. No matter how hard he tried he wouldn't be able to hold her, have her. A soft knocking was heard on his door and he quickly wiped the tears away. "Hello, Eriol?" Rika's voice went through the door, "Sakura is here to see you." He took a deep breath before saying in a clear voice, "Come in."
He watched as the door opened revealing a woman with a white halter top and faded blue jeans. "Hello Eriol," she said while walking towards him in her plain white boots. Eriol motioned for her to sit, while he turned to look back outside. "It's beautiful isn't it?" she said gently cutting through his thoughts. Eriol nodded his head, "It's like they're dancing," Sakura continued.
Eriol turned towards her, "Reminds me of you." Sakura blushed remembering how she used to dance around that tree. "So many memories," she said softly while shutting her eyes. Eriol stared at her beauty; she had gotten prettier over the years. "Yeah, great memories right Kura?" Sakura nodded sadly, "Sometimes I wonder what would've happened if I didn't leave."
Eriol glared at her, "Don't think that way, don't live life with regrets." Sakura looked at him, "What about you Eriol? Do you have any regrets?" Eriol opened his mouth, but than shut it again not wanting her to know how he felt. "It doesn't matter," he finally got out. Sakura nodded, "I'm sorry," she said while looking downwards. Eriol shrugged her off, "So what did you come here for? I highly doubt you came back to talk."
Sakura looked slightly hurt by that comment, but quickly hid it again, "No, I came to get the rest of the stuff that I left here the first time." Eriol chuckled, "Funny, I actually kept your room the same too. You may go and take your stuff." Sakura nodded her head, "Would you like to come with me? You don't seem to be doing anything."
Eriol thought for a second, he really wanted to go, but decided otherwise, "No thanks Kura, I'd rather stay here." Sakura looked at him confused but shrugged it off, "Whatever floats your boat. Bye Eli," she said while walking out. Eriol waved goodbye, but knew she couldn't see. When she exited the room he turned his chair to look outside again. The wind and stopped blowing in that moment and the petals just fell down onto the floor. Some on the roses, maybe he did have a chance after all.
Mei Lin
She bowed down in her gold dress elegantly to the queen, and King Syaoran. Yelan nodded for her to stand and she did slowly. She looked around the marble room and noticed Takashi standing by Syaoran; she noticed that Chiharu wasn't with him. "You called for me?" Mei Lin said innocently. Yelan smiled sweetly at her, "My child, your engagement with Syaoran shall be publicly announced in 3 days time."
Mei Lin smirked at that, 'This will surely cause Sakura to have a heart attack,' "Yes your highness," she said while bowing down again. Yelan waved her off, "What do you think son?" Syaoran could only nod his head; it wasn't in him to defy his own mother. Takashi looked away sadly, why didn't Syaoran just say something to his mother? Post pone it or something. "When will the wedding be?" Takashi asked.
The queen thought for a second, "As soon as possible, what do you think son?" she asked him again. Syaoran looked at her and said respectfully hiding the bitterness in his voice, "Whenever is good for you mother." Yelan smiled at that, "Than in two months time." Takashi almost chocked on his spit, two months they would have to act fast on whatever they planned. "Are you sure that isn't too soon?" Takashi insisted wanting more time.
The queen looked at him, "Are you questioning my judgement?" Takashi quickly shook his head, "Of course not your highness." The queen smiled, "Good now off you three go." Mei Lin bowed and exited the room. Next were Takashi and Syaoran. When they left Takashi grabbed Syaoran's arm, "You should've said something to slow this wedding down."
Syaoran sighed, "It wouldn't have meant anything. I may be the King Tak, but my mother holds all power. I just present it." Takashi nodded in understanding, "I better go on the research than." Syaoran nodded his head and quickly whispered in Takashi's ear, "Tell me if Chiharu calls about Sakura."
Takashi smiled seeing his friend still worried about her, "Can do. Also what about Ryu? I haven't seen much of him since he suddenly appeared." Syaoran nodded, "Maybe you should research him too. But Mei Lin first, she's more important right now." Takashi nodded, "What if we're too late Syaoran?" Syaoran ran his hand through his unruly brown hair, "God I hope we're not. I won't have things end like this."
By the corner of a pillar Mei Lin hid smirking widely, 'Even if they find out who I am, they won't have enough time to stop my plan. Ryu is already on his way towards the cherry blossom. No one can stop me now.'
Tomoyo
She paced around her hotel room nervously. 'Should I tell Eriol? Should I tell Sakura? Should I help them?' her mind started hurting from all the thoughts. She looked sadly at the picture of when her and Eriol were dating. Tears streaked down her checks, she had to make things right again, Sakura didn't deserve this. She shuddered at the thought of Mei Lin, what had she become?
She had turned a poor innocent girl into a witch. She clutched onto the picture frame, 'a witch, that's what Mei Lin has become.' She quickly dropped the picture the glass pinching her skin. She had broken the frame. She looked down at it sadly; she just hoped it was the right choice.
She quickly picked up the phone, "Hello?"