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Chapter10: Mysterious Encounter

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The flashes of light were nearly blinding Sakura as she stood by Kaiba's side. Then after the flashes of light had stopped Sakura noticed that they were slowly making their way to the main doors. Suddenly questions were bombarding from all directions at the young couple. Sakura tried to ignore the questions but they were too overwhelming.

"Sakura don't let their questions overwhelm you," whispered Kaiba as he pulled Sakura closer too his side and moved along." 'Stay calm' Sakura mentally said to herself. She was thankful Kaiba was by her side or she wouldn't know what to do without him. A genuine smile appeared on Sakura's face as they finally entered the banquet hall.

"Its absolutely magnificent!" said Sakura in awe as she took in the beautiful setting and decorations of the hall.

"Thank you so much for bringing me here Seto!" Sakura said with a joyful smile. Kaiba smirked as he slipped his arm around her waist and leaded her to the grand ballroom where the event was being held. They walked over to a table and took their seats.
"Excuse me for a moment Sakura, I'll be back in a few minutes," Kaiba said as he rose from his seat and went over to talk to a few businessmen. Sakura sat there alone as she listened to the lovely music being played by musicians.

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"Are you enjoying yourself?" asked Kaiba as he came back and took his seat beside his wife.

"Yes it's amazing!" Sakura said excitedly, "The setting, the music, the-"

"I'm very sorry to interrupt, but I just had to come over to see who this lovely lady was, who was accompanying Mr.Kaiba," said a voice behind them. Kaiba quickly turned around to see a young man in a black suit that had black spiky hair and small deep brown eyes. "Darrin Kazuaki," said Kaiba as he stood up to shake hands with the young man.

"Hello Mr.Kaiba, I knew I'd see you here," said Darrin as they both shook hands.

"Sakura, meet our very talented new employee, Darrin Kazuaki," Kaiba introduced, "Darrin, this is my wife Sakura."

"Nice to meet you Mr.Kazuaki," said Sakura as she extended her hand for him to shake.
"Nice to meet you to Miss Sakura, and please call me Darrin," he said as he took her hand and gently kissed it. His touch sent a strange feeling through Sakura's heart. She immediately took her hand away and put it by her side.

"Where did you find this beauty Mr.Kaiba? And to think you weren't interested in women," said Darrin, as he gazed intensely at Sakura. Something about his stare was very mysterious and it made Sakura slightly shiver.

"Well we never met before, and it was more of a decision than love," replied Kaiba as he sat down.

"So you mean, you had an arranged marriage," said Darrin in surprise, "Love can't be arranged Mr.Kaiba."

"Someone once told me that," said Kaiba as he glanced at Sakura, "But I don't believe in love marriages."

"If you don't mind, may I steal your wife for the evening?" asked Darrin with a smirk.

"As long as my wife doesn't mind, well Sakura?" asked Kaiba as he turned around to face her.
"I'm sorry, but this evening is promised to Mr.Kaiba," Sakura said as the words flowed out of her lips.

"It was worth a try," said Darrin disappointedly as he went back to his table. I'll steal you when the time comes, my dear Sakura.

"What do you mean by promising the evening to me?" asked Kaiba as he leaned over to her.

"Don't push it Seto," Sakura said warningly as she slightly pushed him back, "Or else-"

" Hi Sakura," Serena greeted, interrupting the couple.

"Serena! It's so nice to see you here," said Sakura as she got up to hug her friend. Serena was wearing a deep gray strapless dress which had a metallic shine to it. The dress had silver sequins that were shaped like flowers on the top and bottom edge. Her black raven hair was slightly waved than usual and her rimless glasses were replaced with contacts to bring out her misty gray eyes.

"I'm sorry if I interrupted the conversation," said Serena, as she took her seat at the table with them.

"No its alright," Sakura said as she sat down beside Kaiba, "But what are you doing here?"

"All employees of Kaiba Corp. were invited since the company was hosting the event," Serena replied, "I'm Mr.Kaiba's secretary after all."

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"May I have your attention please?" said a young woman as she stood on stage in front of the banquet hall," Mr. Seto Kaiba would like to say a few words," she said. The hall immediately fell silent as the young CEO made his way to the stage, followed by a young woman he was accompanying. Kaiba and Sakura went up on stage and stood in front of a microphone as lights started to focus on the couple. Sakura tried to calm down as her heart beat faster and faster. Kaiba and Serena had whispered to her several times not to worry. Kaiba quickly cleared his throat and glanced at Sakura once more before he started to speak.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he began, "I would like to welcome everyone to this year's annual Kaiba Corp. banquet, this time of the year seems to be the busiest for our Companies as Christmas is around the corner and this is why we decide to hold this event before the Christmas precipitance."

"Today I have come to talk about a new position, I have recently accepted in life," Kaiba said as he continued, "As my younger brother pointed out and how I finally began to realize, I'll not be able to run Kaiba Corporations my whole life."

Kaiba paused for a few seconds as he glanced at Sakura before he started to speak again. "And this is how I came to decide the balance of my life," he said as he continued, "Many of you know and have wondered, I've been single, but I want to change that thought," he said as he eyed Sakura once again.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I wish to introduce to you my wife, Sakura Kaiba," said Kaiba as he gently held Sakura's hand. Tranquility filled the hall as all eyes fell upon Sakura. For a moment everyone was silent but then the clapping of hands filled the hall as Sakura stood there beside Kaiba. With each moment, Sakura's fear and nervousness started to fade away as a genuine smile found its way to her lips.

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"Finally its over," Sakura sighed as she and Kaiba slowly walked out of a room where all questions for the couple were being answered to the press. 'What a relief!' Kaiba muttered under his breath.

"I can't believe I actually went through the whole thing," Sakura said, "Thank you for standing by me Seto," she smiled softly. Kaiba felt sympathetic towards his wife, as he knew what she had just been through. Without a word Kaiba casually wrapped his arm around Sakura, as he led her back to the ballroom. Midnight was approaching and the real party was about to begin.

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"Sakura, congratulations on making it through the whole evening," said Serena as Sakura returned and took her seat, "I told you there was nothing to worry about," she said as she put an arm around her friend.

"Thanks for supporting me Serena," said Sakura.

"Where's Kaiba?" asked Serena as she looked around the hall. Sakura shrugged as she stared at couples slow dancing with the music on the dance floor.

"Is something wrong?" asked Serena, "You seem awfully quiet."

"No, I'm fine," answered Sakura, "Serena, do you know Darrin Kazuaki?" Sakura asked.
"Yea, his our new employee at Kaiba Corp. Why?" asked Serena.

"Seto introduced him to me, and he was staring at me in this strange way which made me feel kinda uncomfortable," said Sakura.

"Really! He's actually very sweet," replied Serena, "He's also very handsome and talented." 'Strange' Sakura thought as she sat there silently.

"Sakura, I'll be back in a few minutes I need to use the restroom," said Serena as she left. Sakura barely heard Serena as she left the hall. Her mind was on something else; a question that was asked in the pressroom that couldn't be answered by either Sakura or Kaiba.

"Was your marriage necessary?" asked a reporter. Sakura and Kaiba thought it over for awhile but failed to answer the question.

Their marriage wasn't really necessary. ' Why did I marry him. I could've lived with Serena if I wanted or I could've just rented an appartment here and gotten a job, there were a lot of opportunities I could have taken but why did I jump into marriage all of a sudden then?

'Sure marriage would be a much safer way to live, but why did I agree right away and most of all why did I decide to marry a man I didn't even know?' What did I see in him that made me consider marriage so easily, after all he's one of the most cold-hearted CEO in the world but there were reasons behind his cold heart. What made me except his proposal? 'We do have similarities, especially our terrible pasts but what did I see in him? ' What did I see in those glacial blue eyes of his? What made me see through the real Seto Kaiba? I feel like I'm falling in love with him but how can I love a man that holds emotions to himself except at the strangest times. How can I love a man who wants to stay away yet still want to be close? How can I love Seto Kaiba when I'm so afraid?' Sakura's mind drifted through as different questions formed in her head. A light tap on her shoulder awoke Sakura from her thoughts.

"You looked kind of lonely here, Where's Mr.Kaiba?" asked Darrin as he took a seat beside her.

"I think he went to take a call," answered Sakura. Darrin remained silent as he continuously looked at Sakura. 'She looks so beautiful. The sensational fragrance scenting her beautiful hair, how her radiant hazel eyes are shining and her perfect slender body looks so...

 "I'm sorry I was gone so long Sakura," Kaiba apologized as he returned to their table. "I see you've been keeping my wife company while I was gone," Kaiba said as he noticed Darrin,

"No problem sir," Darrin said as he snapped out of his thoughts.

"May I make it up to you by offering you this dance?" asked Kaiba as he extended his hand out.

"It would be an honor," said Sakura as she rose from her seat and took his hand as Kaiba led her to the dance floor.

"This is our very first dance together I presume," Kaiba smirked as his arms encircled her waist.

"I guess so," Sakura replied with a smile as she put her arms around his neck

A pair of deep brown eyes followed the young CEO and his wife as they started to gently dance to the music. A smirk appeared on Darrin's face as he watched Sakura intensely dancing with his boss. 'I will steal you Sakura Kaiba'.

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"So did you enjoy yourself?" asked Kaiba as they walked towards the awaiting limo.

"Yes I had a wonderful time, thanks for bringing me here Seto," said Sakura, as her voice lingered in the air.

He shook his head as he watched her slowly getting into the limo. He followed her into the limo and just as he thought, she simply leaned her head against his shoulder and fell asleep in two minutes. But Kaiba was very much awake and his thoughts consumed him once again.

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"Sakura we're home," Kaiba whispered softly to Sakura.

"Already?" asked Sakura tiredly with her eyes half open.

"Its okay, just go back to sleep," said Kaiba as he slowly got out of the limo.

"Okay," murmured Sakura as she felt her body being lifted by two strong arms. She snuggled against Kaiba as he carried her into the mansion. He gently carried his sleeping beauty up the stairs and to her room as he slightly smirked.

"You better change before you completely fall asleep," whispered Kaiba as he placed Sakura in her bed.

"Okay," Sakura said sitting up and gently rubbing her eyes as she made her way to her closet to grab her sleep wear. A strange desire awoke inside Sakura as she finished changing into her silk white tank- top and matching silk pants. She smile slyly as she grabbed her silk transparent robe and slowly entered her husband's room.

Kaiba heard a gentle rustling in his room, as he was about to unbutton his shirt. He turned around to see who it was and surprisingly it was his wife walking into his room. He watched her intently as to know what she was doing here.

"What are you doing Sakura?" asked Kaiba, as Sakura slowly climbed into his bed and slide under the covers.

"Going to sleep," Sakura said tiredly, while trying to hide her smirk from him.

"Are you going to be taking permanent residence in my room?" asked Kaiba.

"Well you wanted me to move into your room," Sakura murmured.

"That I did, but I didn't expect it so soon," replied Kaiba as he began to unbutton his shirt.
"What are you doing?" asked Sakura, a slight tinge of crimson appearing on her cheeks.
"Don't worry," Kaiba smirked, as he read Sakura's thought, "I don't like sleeping with my night shirt on." Sakura turned crimson, as he took off his shirt and exposed his built-up body. 'For a CEO he sure has a nice body, he probably worked out a few times' Sakura thought as Kaiba quickly slipped under the covers with her. He pulled her closer to him and could feel the warmth of her body. He gently kissed her forehead and leaned towards her ear, "You're doing surprising things to my senses, Sakura Kaiba," he said as Sakura softly smiled and fell into a deep peaceful slumber.

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"We have arrived at Japan, Mr.Kinoshi," said Kenzo, as he informed his boss.

"Finally," Rez smirked as he grabbed his breifcase and stepped out of Japan Airlines.

"There is a car waiting to receive us outside the airport," said Kenzo as he followed his boss.

"Finally the moment I've been waiting for is here," said Rez, ignoring his guard, "Your beautiful days are over Sakura," he said as he roared in laughter.

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Kuch to hua hai, Kuch hone laga hai, do char din se lagte hai jaise,
Sab kuch alag hai, sab kuch naya hai, Kuch to hua hai, Kuch hone laga hai...

Sorry, don't mind me, I was just thinking of this indian song and it reminded me of this guy I like and...never mind! By the way this song is from a Hindi film I watched, so those of my reviewers who are indian will understand what song I'm talking about. (Hopefully!) Anyway, hope you liked the chapter and please tell me what you think of the new character I added in this chapter. He plays a big part in my story later on! I'll try to update as soon as I can! Can't make any promises because my Grade 8 graduation is coming up next week! (Can't wait!) So till then... PLEASE SEND REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!