AN: Howdy everyone!!! I'm back again!! (Yay!! Finally!) Hehe.. So,, I hope no one's mad at me for not updating for so long.. I'm really really sorry,, 'coz my brother won't let me use the computer that's why I can't finish the chapter.. (He's lucky he's older than me.. 'Coz if I was older than him..grins evilly)

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On with the story.. Enjoy!!!

Chap.9

The sun was shining brightly in the city as the lively chirping of birds could be heard. People passed by with smile on their faces. Laughing, talking and walking with their friends and family. It's a beautiful day and everyone were happy except for a certain girl. Her emerald eyes were glued to her feet as she walked silently heading to her school. She didn't want to attend her class today in the first place for she was not in the mood. It was the idea of her stupid stepmother. She frowned as she remembered what happened last night. Her fist tightened as she tilted her head up and looked at the sky.

"What should I do?" she asked softly to no one in particular as she entered the school building silently.

She went to her locker to get her things then headed to her room. She heave out a sigh as she shrugged her thoughts away before opening the door.

"Good morning Sakura!" her friends greeted as she entered the room.

"Ohayo!" She smiled fakely at them as she placed her things on her seat.

"Hey. What's the matter?" Chiharu asked as they walked up to her.

"Huh? Matter?" she asked innocently but they gave her a we-know-that-look look.

"We know you have a problem so spit it out." Chiharu said but Sakura just shook her head.

"It's nothing guys.. I'm not just feeling well." She lied getting worried looks from her friends.

"Are you sick?" Rika asked as she placed her hand over her forehead but she didn't feel hot.

"Nope. Just a little headache." She said giving them a reassuring smile but they didn't seem to believe her.

"You're not ok." Chiharu said but she shook her head. This was one of the things that they like and dislike about Sakura. She kept all her problems to herself because she didn't want them to worry.

"Come one Sakura. Tell us what happened. We're friends, aren't we? And were ready to help." Naoko said making Sakura smile weakly as she sat down and placed her hand on her desk.

"Alright. I can't seem to hide it to you guys. You know me too well." She sighed in defeat making them raised their head up proudly as she giggled.

"By the way, where's Tomoyo?" she asked having not seen her bestfriend, she then look around.

"She's on her way." Chiharu said as she sat beside Sakura's table. Rika picked out a chair and sat across Sakura while Naoko sat beside her. Sakura smile as she looked at her friends.

"So.. What's the story?" Chiharu asked making Sakura's smile fade.

"Well, It's about me, Syaoran, Patrick, and my Stepmother." She started getting confused looks from her friend.

"Who's Patrick?" they asked at the same time making her sweatdrop.

"He's the one that was beaten by Xin's group yesterday. I told you what happened, right?" she said making them nod.

"Yeah. Hey, isn't he one of those guys who gave you those cards and chocolate thingy when you're on the hospital..?" Chiharu asked placing her fingers on her chin as if she was thinking. Sakura nodded then decided to continue.

"Actually, we've been friends now. Didn't I told you yesterday that I was supposed to be on the clinic?" she trailed off as they nodded. "Well, he's the one I've taken care of." She finished.

"Then what got you frowning?" Chiharu asked making her frown again. "See?" she added making them giggled.

"Well, I was supposed to bring Patrick to his house but then I got a call from her telling me that I should go home right away because it's URGENT." She explained emphasizing the last words.

"So, I asked Syaoran to bring him home even though he didn't seem to like Patrick." She added making them sighed.

"Well, that's Li for you." Chiharu stated making Sakura laugh.

"Hey! He isn't that mean after all." She said.

"Yeah, yeah." Chiharu mocked making Sakura slapped her in the arm playfully.

"By the way, I haven't asked him how the ride went..." She said acting as if she was thinking making them sweatdrop.

"Sakura!" they laughed.

"Ok! Ok!" she giggled then sighed.

"After that, I went home and...."

Flashback

Sakura pulled off infront of her house then walked out of her car. She sighed then frown wondering why does Christy always have to ruin her day. She headed to the front door but before her hands touch the doorknob, the door opened.

"Ms. Sakura." The butler greeted.

"Hey Mr. Giles!" she smiled at him as he took her bag but Sakura pulled it away from him.

"It's okay Mr. Giles. Thanks!" she said as she ran up the stairs leaving the man behind.

"Poor child.." He whispered before closing the door with a frown on his face. She didn't know what kind of problem awaits her..

Sakura made her way towards the parlor knowing her stepmother was there. She opened the door then closed it and turned around to see her with a man. A man she knew she had seen before but couldn't make it out.

'I wonder who he is..' Sakura thought as she took a few steps ahead.

"Mother." She greeted then turned to look at the man beside her as she nodded at him.

"Hey." He said smiling at her. He looked at her and could see that she had been more beautiful since they had last met.

Sakura shifted uncomfortably not liking the way he's looking at her.

"You don't remember me?" He asked making her blush then nodded as he chuckled.

"Let's see.." She stated as she put a finger on her forehead trying to remember who he was.

"Sakura dear, he's Jason, remember?" Christy introduced as she gave her a smile.

"Jason-kun!" Sakura beamed remembering who he was making him smirk.

"Yeah. It's great to see you again." He said making her flush as he walked towards her.

"Yeah.. So..? How are you?" she asked as she watched him stopped infront of her looking directly into her eyes.

"Fine.. And you?" he asked taking her hand, placing a soft kiss on it making her blush even redder.

"Fine.." she said barely whisper withdrawing her hand from him making him frown but he didn't show it.

"Sakura, didn't I told you that he's the son of Mr. Frazier..?" Christy asked as Sakura nodded at her.

"Yeah." She answered as she sat on the chair across her.

"Well, they want to meet you this coming weekend. And they're inviting you to a party for celebration." Christy said happily clasping her hands as Sakura looked at her with confusion then to Jason but he just smile at her.

"Oh.. Ok.." she replied knowing it was just another boring party. She placed her arm against the chair and leaned on her head.

"Sakura.. The party was for you.." Jason trailed off making her raised a brow at him.

"And me.." he finished. Now, Sakura had both her brows raised. What does he mean with that party was for her and.. him? She tilted her head then turn to look at him fully.

"What?.." was all she could asked.

"Well, his parents and I have planned this already a month ago. And this was supposed to be a surprise.." Christy stated.

"What was that?" she asked. Even though she felt that she wouldn't like whatever the answer was.

"It was all about your engagement.. with Jason." Christy finished making her eyes widen. How on Earth did that happened????

"You're my Fiancé." Jason said as Sakura's heart skipped a beat. Did she heard him right?! She's his fi-Fiancé?! How?!

The words that Jason said kept repeating in her mind. Sakura shook her head as she covered her ears with her hands not wanting to hear anymore about it. Her eyes were shut tightly.

"No.." she whispered not believing her ears.

"Sakura?" Christy asked.

"Sakura?.." Jason asked as he walked towards her worriedly. He kneeled infront of her and placed his both hands in her shoulder as she stiffened.

"Are you alright?" he asked. Her body was shaking and trembling and he could hear small sobs from her.

"Sakura? Saku" he trailed off.

"NO! Your not my fiancé.. Your not!" she yelled making Christy gasped while Jason stared at her with wide eyes. Tears streamed down her face as she glared at him angrily.

"Sakura?! What are you saying?" Christy cut in walking up to them.

"Who told you I'm going to be your Fian" she yelled but was cut off when Jason hugged her tightly to him.

"Shh.. You're just surprised right now.. Don't worry.. We'll talk about it later. Hmm?" he whispered calmly rubbing her arms as Sakura's eyes widened.

"The hell! Let me go!" she said struggling against him but he just tightened his hold on her. Who the hell does he think he is?

"Sakura! Watch your mouth!" Christy said but Sakura didn't listen to her.

"I don't care! Get off me you monster!!" she shouted pushing him away but he didn't budge.

"You've gone too far, lady! You're just like your moth" she stopped when Sakura stopped struggling against him then glare coldly at her.

"Don't you ever put my mother into this! You heard me?!" she hissed making Christy gulped. She trembled in fear not knowing what to say or do. This was the first time Sakura glared at her. And it seemed to weakened her. She stepped back but stopped as she placed her right hand on her chest and tighten her fist.

"Wha-whatever. Accept Jason as your fiancé or else I will send you off to California. Right away!" Christy snapped back with all the courage she could have making Sakura's eyes widened and Jason immediately let go of her.

"WHAT?!" she yelled making her smiled evilly.

"Dear, you heard me right." She said.

"I can't believe this!" she said then pushing Jason hardly as he fall on his back before she walked out of the room, slamming the door shut.

Jason, on the other hand, was staring straight at Christy wondering if she had heard him right. She couldn't just sent Sakura to California! That's just absurd.

"What was that?" he asked. Christy flopped down on the couch resting her head as she let out a sigh.

AN: Um,, was that a cliffy thing?? I hope not.. I'm really tired now and my eyes hurt like hell!! Anyways,, I'll be back soon for the next chapter and I'm looking forward for your reviews.. (I need a lot of motivation 'cause I'm getting lazy right now..) Peace out!!

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