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Now on with the chapter...

Chapter14: Questions of Lust

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"I think we should start preparing for the launch of our new product next month," said Kaiba as he sat in his office, discussing plans about Kaiba Corp.'s latest product with Sakura.

"Whatever you say," Sakura said as she gathered all her files from Kaiba's desk.

"Sakura I've been meaning to ask you this, but is Serena dating someone?" Kaiba questioned.

"Yea, she's dating Darrin," Sakura stated as she held all the files in her hand.

"Kazuaki?" Kaiba said raising an eyebrow.

"Why do you ask?" asked Sakura.

"Serena's been working here for along time and as far as I knew, she never dated anyone," Kaiba stated leaned back in his black revolving chair.

"Why do you care? Am I not good enough for you anymore?" Sakura said with a sarcastic smile.

"Guess you're not," Kaiba smirked as he rested his hands underneath his chin.

"Fine then! I guess I'll go have to find another guy!" Sakura said as she got up to leave.

"I was just joking," Kaiba said facetiously as he pulled her hand back.

"Really?" Sakura said sardonically.

"Sakura I swear I never had any feelings for any women before I got married to you," Kaiba said as he gently caressed her cheek.

"I was just testing you," Sakura said as she looked into his deep blue orbs.

"What about you?" Kaiba asked, "Have you had any feelings for a guy before you got married?"

"Why would I? My disconsolate life was enough for me," Sakura said as she turned away from him.

"Sakura I understand," Kaiba said as he put a hand on her shoulder, "Forget that, just give these files to Darrin and he'll edit them for you."

"Darrin?" asked Sakura as her head shot up just mentioning the name.

"Yea, he'll edit the files for you," Kaiba repeated.

"Okay, I'll see you during lunch break," Sakura smiled as she exited his office. She quickly started walking down the hallway with the files in her arms, when suddenly she crashed into someone. All her files fell right out of her arms as she slightly fell back. But a pair of strong arms caught her just before she landed on the floor.

"Are you okay Sakura?" asked a deep voice. Sakura's eyes blinked a couple of times before she looked into a pair of deep brown eyes.

"Darrin?" Sakura said in shock as she quickly got up from his arms.

"I was just walking to Mr. Kaiba's office when you bumped into me," Darrin said as he helped Sakura gather all the files she dropped on the floor.

"I was actually going to deliver these files to your office," Sakura said as Darrin handed her the rest of the files to her.

"Really?" Darrin said as he gazed at her and extended his hand toward hers.

"Yea, Seto told me that you would edit these files for me," Sakura said nervously as she took her hand away.

"Sure, anything for you," Darrin said as he stepped closer and took in her lovely fragrance.

"Here," Sakura said as she handed Darrin the files, "Thanks."

"No problem," Darrin said softly as he bent his head towards her neck and brushed his lips upon her soft skin.

"I-I gotta go," Sakura said as she shuddered under his touch and stepped back. She turned around and dashed down the hallway to her office. Darrin smirked and turned the opposite way and walked down the hallway to his boss's office.

'I can't believe this! That bastard touched me again! He always had this lustful look whenever he gazed at me. I've gotta tell Seto but how do I explain all of this to him? What if he takes it the wrong way? At least I could warn Serena about him, but what good will that do? Serena is like all over him, she'll never believe me! But Serena's my friend; I've got to tell her somehow! First Rez and now this!'

Instead of entering her own office she turned around and headed for the elevator. 'I've got to talk to Serena right away!' Sakura thought as she entered the elevator and pressed the button for the thirty-sixth floor. 'I hope she realizes soon enough who Darrin really is' Sakura thought as the elevator stopped on the thirty-sixth floor.

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"What are you talking about Sakura? Darrin would never do that!" Serena argued.

"Look Serena, you have to believe me," Sakura said.

"But why the hell would Darrin do that in the first place?" baffled Serena.

"You don't know him Serena, he hides his real identity behind a mask," Sakura stated, "He's just toying with you, he doesn't really love you or anything else."

"Why would he play around with me like that?" asked Serena as she slightly raised her voice.

"How am I suppose to know? He's probably just a... player," Sakura said as she stressed the last word.

"A...a player?" Serena whispered in shock.

"As far as I know, he could be," Sakura said as she looked up at Serena. Serena remained silent as she walked over to her office desk, plopped down in her chair and buried her face in her hands.

"But Sakura what can I do? I...I... love him," Serena said as she hesitantly lifted her face from her hands.

"Serena, your relationship hasn't gone too far has it?" Sakura asked as she put a hand over her friend's shoulder.

"Sakura its not what you think, we haven't had sex or anything that deep, I just can't... stay without him," Serena said as she put her hand over Sakura's.

"Serena, I'm not telling you to break up with him, just be cautious around him because he's a man who could break your heart whenever he desires," Sakura said gently as she wrapped her arms around her friend.

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Sakura sat silently in front of her dressing mirror as she combed her hair. She stopped mid-way from letting her hairbrush go all the way down through her hair as she starred at her reflection in the mirror in front of her. Thoughts consumed her as her own reflection looked back at her.

'You're here brushing your hair and expecting your friends to arrive any minute for the New Years eve party, while you haven't even given a thought about what you're going to do about Darrin' said a little voice in Sakura's head.

'What can I do about that? I mean I know I have to tell Seto soon, but how do I tell him? What if he takes it the wrong way? What if he thinks I'm having an affair or something! I can't tell him right away!' Sakura thought.

'Come on! We're talking about Seto Kaiba here! I'm sure he'll understand and believe his wife! Besides, it might get worse the longer you keep this from him.' The voice replied back.

'Fine I'll tell him as soon as I can. But I'm also worried about Serena. What will Darrin do to her? And what about Rez? I'm sure he hasn't left Japan yet. Not until he gets what he wants.' Sakura thought.

"Sakura?" Kaiba said as he slowly peeked into their bedroom.

"Hmm?" Sakura said as she snapped out of her thoughts, "Are they here yet?" she questioned.

"No, not yet," Kaiba answered as he came up behind her, bent down and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"You're looking gorgeous," Kaiba said as he kissed her bare shoulder.

"Don't I always?" Sakura said with a smile as she brought her hand up and caressed his cheek from behind.

Sakura brought all her hair to one side and started to comb her hair constantly. Kaiba looked down at the back of her bare neck and shoulder, noticing some of the deep and healing scars all over her pale skin. The scars were the marks of her stepbrother's brutal beatings from before.

'The pain' Kaiba thought compassionately as he slowly brought his fingertips up towards the back of her neck. He slowly and gently traced over all the scars with his fingertips, 'I know how she feels, its just like when my stepfather use to beat me, he was merciless' Sakura froze under Kaiba's touch on her scars. She quickly turned around to face him. Kaiba gave her a look of confusion as to why she refused his touch on her scars.

"Seto please, no one can heal my scars that's been built up for so many years by my brother's constant beatings," Sakura said as tears formed in her eyes, "Not even the person I'm starting to..." Sakura stopped mid-way as she heard the doorbell ring, leaving the last words unsaid.

"They must be here," Sakura said as she put her hairbrush away and stood up to go open the door, when Kaiba grasped her wrist back firmly.

"Sakura, am I not the person that can heal your pain and scars from the past?" Kaiba asked. Sakura stared back at Kaiba and into his now compassionate blue eyes.

"May I go open the door for them?" Sakura asked as she tried to ignore his question.

"Not until you answer my question," Kaiba said as his grip on her wrist got tighter.

"Seto, they're waiting," Sakura replied as she tried to free herself from him.

"Fine," Kaiba said as he let go of her wrist brusquely.

"Aren't you coming down?" Sakura asked before she went downstairs

"I'll be down in a few minutes," Kaiba said as he plopped down into a chair.

"Okay," Sakura said as she slightly closed the door to their room, leaving Kaiba to alone for a few minutes.

'The more I try to come close to her, the more she stays away from me. It's almost like she's trying to hide something from me. But what?'

'How come I feel so different when she's around me? Its only been four months and a bit more and I already feel like I have a sudden attraction towards her. No, that can't be it, maybe I care for her but am I falling in love with her? How come these emotions are so confusing? These feelings are absolutely unnecessary, but I feel a warm desire within her whenever she's around me, everything swirls inside me and it feels like something I've never experienced before' Kaiba thought as he slowly leaned back on his chair.

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"Hi guys," Sakura greeted as she opened the door for her friends, "Glad you could make it, come in."

"Sorry, we're late," Tea apologized.

"That's okay," Sakura said with a smile, "It's a New Years eve party after all."

"Can't believe Kaiba gave you permission to invite us all for a party," Joey said as he entered through the door.

"How'd you manage?" asked Selina.

"I have my ways," Sakura beamed.

"Wow! I can't believe you live in this big mansion with only three people," Serenity stated, gasping as she entered inside.

"Where's Kaiba?" asked Duke as they all sat down in the living room.

"He's upstairs, he'll be down in a minute," Sakura responded, "Where's Serena?"she asked.

"She'll be here in a few minutes, she called me on her cell phone to say that she had a date with Darrin and she'll get here as soon as she can," Mai said.

"Oh," Sakura said as the smile on her face faded.

"Something wrong?" asked Yugi.

"Its nothing," Sakura replied with a halfhearted smile.

"Everyone here I see," Kaiba said as he slowly came down the stairs.

"Look who's here, its Mr.Rich Boy," Joey bantered, "Well Mr.Sunshine, why all of a sudden did you invite us to a small New years occasion here?" he asked.

"Look mutt, I had no intention of inviting anyone here especially you, its only because of Sakura that I let you even step into this mansion," Kaiba growled, "So you better shut that big mouth of yours," he said as he came over to Sakura and put an arm around her.

"I have a big mouth!?!" Joey enraged as his fists curled up.

"Joey, its true," Tea giggled.

"Hey! Who's side are you on anyways?" Joey said as he turned around to Tea.

"Guys, cut it out," Sakura said as she laughed.

"Where's Serena?" asked Kaiba.

"Why Kaiba? Going after Serena, even if you're married to Sakura?" Joey smirked.

"You bastard! How dare you talk about my personal life like that!?!" Kaiba incensed.

"Chill Kaiba, I was just kidding," Joey said.

Ding-Dong!

"Speaking of Serena," Sakura said as the doorbell rang, "She must be here," she said as she went to open the door.

"Hey Ser-" Sakura said as she was about to greet her in, but stopped as one of her worst fears stood beside her friend.

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Hope you enjoyed the chapter as I leave it as a cliffhanger. (Even though it's very obvious!) Can't believe my story's going to end in about six or seven more chapters! Any way, the next chapter is going to contain one of the main climaxes in my story!!!! So watch out for Chapter 15! I'll update a.s.a.p. and PLEASE REVIEW!