Game of Disguise chapter 6
The new social status
"Sakura!"
Sakura turned her head and frowned.
What the hell does she want?
Shiao Chin and Mei Lin walked towards her. She could see that Mei Lin's face was very pissed. They stopped in front of her.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Mei Lin shouted at her. She felt very angry when she saw that little maid talking to Syaoran. They looked very serious. She was so jealous because Syaoran never talked to her that way.
Sakura got up from the chair, still holding the tea tray. "I'm sorry miss, but I don't understand what you mean." Actually Sakura knew perfectly what Mei Lin meant. She could see jealousy burnt in her crimson eyes.
"Don't act innocent you filthy maid!" Shiao Chin snapped at her. Sakura looked at her with anger. Who the hell does she think she is? She's also a maid!
Mei Lin patted Shiao Chin's shoulder. "Thank you for helping me Shiao Chin but let me handle this bitch alone. She really gets on my nerves."
Mei Lin gave Sakura a deadly glare. "Tell me you damn maid, what did you talk about with my Syaoran?"
Sakura lifted her chin up. "I'm sorry miss, but it's really none of your concern."
Mei Lin was about to slap her but Sakura threw her hand up. The tea tray fell loudly to the ground. The cups broke with a loud sound.
"Look what you've done you idiot! Master will surely get you with this." Shiao Chin snapped.
Mei Lin was about to say something when Syaoran came out. "What the hell is going on?" He said, rather shouted.
Mei Lin was surprised. She ran towards Syaoran and hugged him tightly. She pretended to sob on Syaoran's chest. "It's her… It's Sakura…"
Syaoran looked at Sakura who was now busy picking up the broken teacups. He then looked at Shiao Chin who smiled triumphantly. "Sakura, tell me what happened."
Sakura got up. The tea tray filled with the broken teacups was in her hands. She turned and looked at Syaoran. Her emerald eyes filled with fire. It made Syaoran very curious.
"As soon as you left master, miss Mei Lin and Shiao Chin came toward me. They asked me what we were talking about. I insisted to not tell them, but miss Mei Lin got mad and tried to slap me. I only defended myself so I dropped the tray. I'm really sorry master." She bowed.
Mei Lin glared at her with rage. She then looked at Syaoran. "No! It was a lie. I asked her nicely but she said it's none of my business. I didn't try to slap her, I wanted to be friends with her but she slapped my hand."
Syaoran looked confused. He looked at Mei Lin with doubt.
"You can ask Shiao Chin, she'll tell you the truth."
Syaoran looked at Shiao Chin with a questioning face. Shiao Chin felt like her moment finally came. She cleared her throat and spoke. "Yes master, miss Mei Lin was right. This Sakura lied. She slapped miss Mei Lin's hand."
Sakura looked at Shiao Chin with fire. Why do these people want to ruin me so badly?
Syaoran was very perplexed. Somehow he couldn't believe Mei Lin and Shiao Chin. "Well, I don't care what happened. Sakura, Shiao Chin, the two of you can go now. But don't forget to clean this mess." He then turned away.
"Wait! Syao-chan, you didn't punish Sakura for what she did!" Mei Lin shouted. She wanted so badly to see Sakura get some punishment from her Syaoran. A flirty maid like her was not suitable to work for her Syaoran.
"She only broke some teacups. It doesn't mean anything for me. I can buy a new one." Without even looking back, he walked towards his room.
Mei Lin glared even more furiously towards Sakura. "You know what bitch? I'll get you one way or another!" Then she stomped her way out of there, followed by Shiao Chin.
Sakura only sighed. She turned on her heels and walked to the kitchen. : : Kitchen : : Sakura was just entering the kitchen when she heard someone's sobbing at the corner. She put the tray away and moved closer to the source of the sound. She gasped when she found Tomoyo sitting on the corner of the wall, holding her knees.
"Tomoyo-chan, what happened?" She moved beside Tomoyo and put her hand around her shoulder. Tomoyo still didn't say a word.
"Tomoyo-chan, please tell me what happened… please don't cry like this, you make me want to cry too." She patted her shoulder gently.
Tomoyo then lifted her head. Her face was covered with tears. She looked at Sakura's pleading eyes and hugged her tightly. "Oh Sakura-chan…" Then she sobbed again.
Sakura rocked her body back and forth. "Ssshh… please calm down and tell me what happened…"
Tomoyo let out the hug and wiped her tears. "I should have believed you about Eriol…"
Sakura could feel anger built within her. Shit! What did this Eriol do to Tomoyo? I promise I'll get him!
"But, but, he was very nice and all… I… I was invited to his house last night. Damn, he was very rich, maybe as rich as master Li is. I should have known by then that he wouldn't be that perfect." Tomoyo wiped another set of tears that were streaming down her face.
Sakura could only listen. She didn't want to disturb her.
"And then, I met his mean uncle. He said things and all… that I can't fit in their social life, that beauty is not enough… it was bad, but Eriol defended me, I trust him. That moment, I really didn't mind what his uncle told me, I only cared about him… but then…"
Sakura wiped more tears from Tomoyo's face. "Then what Tomoyo-chan?"
"Then his uncle made him tell me who he was… that he was a player… he slept with girls and dumped them… I was very shocked… and scared… I'm scared that he'll do the same thing to me… but then, he told me that he's changed, that he really loves me… I don't know what to believe right now…"
Sakura hugged her again and patted her back gently. "Calm down Tomoyo-chan, I know it's hard for you, but you have to think about it with clear mind. If you're crying like this, your mind is not clear, then you can't make the best decision."
Suddenly, Tomoyo's cell phone rang. It was laid on the kitchen counter. Sakura looked at her but Tomoyo shook her head. "It might be him. He kept trying to call me since last night, but I don't want to talk to him right now."
Sakura got up and looked at Tomoyo's cell. Mom's cell was glowing on the screen. "Tomoyo-chan, it's your mom."
Tomoyo then got up and wiped one last tear. She then answered the phone. "Moshi-moshi okasan."
"Tomoyo dear, how're you doing there?" Came Sonomi Daidouji's voice.
Tomoyo cleared her throat. "I'm… I'm great mom."
"Honey, are you crying?"
"No, no, I was cutting some onions, maybe that's why I'm a little bit teary."
Sonomi sighed in relief. "Okay, honey, I got a good news for you."
"What is it mom?"
"I'm going back to Tomoeda and you'll be out from that house, we're going to be rich honey!" Sonomi's voice was filled with joy.
"What do you mean mom?"
"My business here is going great, my little trade became successful, now I can work from Tomoeda and you don't have to be a maid anymore honey…"
Tomoyo was very surprised. "Are you sure mom? Wow! I can't believe it, you're great mom! When will you come back to Tomoeda?"
"I'll be there around three p.m. I'll pick you up from the Li mansion, please make sure you tell your boss that you're quitting, okay?"
"Hai! I'll wait for you mom! Love you." Then, she hung up. She turned and looked at Sakura. Her eyes were now filled with joy. "Sakura-chan, you won't believe what my mom told me!!" She ran towards Sakura and hugged her tightly. "I won't be working as a maid anymore! My mom's business became successful!! How great is that?"
Sakura also surprised. She was very happy for Tomoyo so she returned the hug. But then, Tomoyo moved backwards. Tears were welling in her eyes again.
"What's wrong Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura asked worriedly.
"But, but… if I'm quitting, how about you? How about you? I can't leave you alone!! Shiao Chin and Miss Mei Lin will always bullying you."
Sakura stepped towards Tomoyo and patted her head slowly. "You don't have to worry about that. You know I always get them back. It's you who I have to be concerned of. You're very sweet Tomoyo, sometimes you can't assist yourself. Now that you're going to quit, I feel so relieved."
They hugged again. Tears streaming down their faces. It was hard for them to be apart from each other. They were always together for one another. They always saw each other as sisters. : : Ashley's mansion : : It had been three days after Tomoyo left the Li mansion. Syaoran was very surprised because Tomoyo was one of his best workers. It was kind of hard for him to let her go. But he gave her away after all. Since then, Sakura always called her everyday. Tomoyo now lived in a huge house just one block away from Ashley's mansion. She became the new girl in the high-class society. Her mom's business got even more successful. She even had cooperation with the Li Company. Syaoran was a little bit surprised knowing that his family company was actually cooperating with his ex-maid's company. And as for that night, there would be a party in Tomoyo's house. Her mom decided to widen her relation with inviting some important people to her party. Ashley and Ying Fa were also invited. Sakura had asked Ashley if she could tell Tomoyo about her being Ying Fa. Ashley had agreed, as long as she believed that Tomoyo wouldn't say a word. Sakura had convinced her that they could trust Tomoyo. So that night, she would come to the party and tell Tomoyo.
"Aunt Ashley, do you think Syaoran and Eriol will be there too?" Asked Sakura. She was trying to put on her contact lenses.
"I'm sure they will be there. Sonomi Daidouji invited almost all important business people around."
Sakura observed herself in front of the mirror. She was wearing a black spaghetti strap dress with laces at the end. Her hair was tight in a loose bun. The dress was so tight that it showed some of her cleavage. She looked extremely sexy and seductive. Of course she did that on purpose. She had intended to teach Eriol Hiiragizawa some lessons for hurting her best friend. Actually she was rather worried, because somehow Tomoyo and Eriol would meet again at the party. But she would try her best to keep them apart. After all, Eriol would be busy drooling over her, she thought confidently. : : The party : : Tomoyo shifted uncomfortably beside her mother. She was wearing a beautiful dark purple gown with some glitters. Her long dark blue hair was pinned with some crystal hairpins but the rest was flowing just above her waist. She looked very beautiful. Many young men were looking at her with curiosity. Actually she was very nervous. It was her first time being in such a luxurious party, and above all in her own now huge house. It was rather difficult for her to suit herself in this kind of social status. She was always the unpretentious person. But now, life is more complicated. But above all, she was afraid, afraid to see him again, afraid that she'd lose her guard. She couldn't bear the anxious feeling of going to see him because Eriol was nowhere to be seen.
"Honey, are you okay?" Sonomi asked with concern. She had watched her daughter shifting uncomfortably beside her.
Tomoyo plastered a smile to calm her mother. "Yes mom, I feel great."
"Are you sure? You look so… uncomfortable. Are you tired?"
"No mom, trust me, I'm okay. Hey look, there are some guests that are arriving. We should greet them mom."
Sonomi nodded her head and walked towards the front door with Tomoyo. She greeted some of the guests until she reached Ashley and Ying Fa.
"Well, good evening. I'm Daidouji Sonomi and here's my daughter, Tomoyo."
Ashley smiled respectively. "Well hello Mrs. Daidouji, Tomoyo, my name is Ashley Zhang from Zhang Corporation. This is my lovely niece Ying Fa."
Sakura smiled and extended her hand. Sonomi gladly shook it. "Such a beautiful niece you have Miss Zhang."
Ashley smiled. "Well Mrs. Daidouji, if you don't mind I'd like to talk to you about some businesses. And maybe your daughter and my niece can get along together."
Sonomi smiled back and said to Tomoyo. "Honey why don't you accompany miss Ying Fa." Tomoyo nodded. Ashley and Sonomi then disappeared behind the crowd.
"Miss Tomoyo Daidouji, can I talk to you in private?"
Tomoyo was rather hesitant because she just knew this Ying Fa girl. But somehow, she felt so familiar. So she led her to her room. She opened the door, let both of them in and then closed it.
"What is it that you want to talk about miss Ying Fa?" Somehow her appearance looked so similar to her best friend. She had the same voice as her and though her eyes were deep blue, her hair was the same color, honey brown.
"Tomoyo please, you don't recognize me?" Sakura asked sheepishly. She was amazed at how great her disguise was. Even her best friend didn't recognize her.
Tomoyo's eyes were widened in surprised. She couldn't believe that the elegant girl who stood in front of her was her own best friend, Sakura. "Sakura! Oh my God! Are you really Sakura?"
Sakura smiled at her reaction. "I know, this is kinda silly isn't it? It's a long long story Tomoyo."
Tomoyo was still startled. Sakura giggled at her best friend's reaction. "I'm sorry Tomoyo. Are you having a heart attack or something?"
Tomoyo frowned cutely. "You have a lot of things to explain Sakura Kinomoto!"
Sakura smiled again. "I think I'm aware of that. But we don't have all night to talk about this, so let me just tell you some important things. I promise I'll tell you the last later."
Sakura then told Tomoyo from the beginning. Why she had to disguise herself and being in the high-class society. Tomoyo was very surprised. There are many things she didn't know about her best friend. : : Eriol : : He was scared. He was very afraid to see her again. Not that he's a coward. It's just; he couldn't bear the feelings that he had hurt her. And now, here he was, attending her party. He knew it would be impolite if he didn't come. And to make it worse, his uncle was with him. Ryu had apologized to him as soon as he received the invitation. Eriol ignored him. He remembered how his uncle begged him for forgiveness. But he wouldn't give in, unless he apologized to Tomoyo personally. But it would be very funny if his uncle apologized and he's not. But to apologize to her? It's not that he didn't want to admit his mistakes, but he couldn't stand seeing her in tears again. He knew maybe she wouldn't want to see him again, and he understood it perfectly. But he prayed in his heart to get a glimpse of her tonight, just a single glimpse. : : Sakura : : "Shut up!" Tomoyo almost shouted. Sakura clasped her best friend's mouth, preventing her from shouting much louder.
"Why didn't you tell me? I mean, that was a huge deal Sakura." Tomoyo lowered her voice.
Sakura smiled sheepishly. "I was in disguise, why would I tell everyone?"
"Mou, but I'm your best friend."
"I know, I know. That's why I'm telling you right now. I hope you won't tell anyone bout this, okay? And don't forget to call me Ying Fa, Ying Fa!"
"Okay, okay. Ne YING FA I think we've been here for a long time. Why don't we go outside? I bet your aunt is looking for you." Tomoyo said, emphasizing the word Ying Fa.
"You're right. We should go down." Sakura got up from Tomoyo's bed and straightened her dress.
"But I think I'm going to the bathroom first. Why don't you go first? I'll just catch up with you later."
"Ok then, see you Tomoyo-chan." Sakura waved goodbye and made her way downstairs. It was a good opportunity for her to get revenge on Eriol, since Tomoyo wouldn't be down in a few.
Now, let's see, where the hell is this Eriol guy?
She looked around the room and spotted a midnight blue haired man standing near the terrace. He's alone, it's perfect! She then made his way towards him. : : Eriol : : He was just sipping his champagne when he noticed that there was a figure walked towards him. It was a lady, a beautiful lady, instead. But not as pretty as Tomoyo, where is she for God's sake! I've been standing for almost half an hour and I haven't seen her. It's such a waste coming here and not being able to see her. When Eriol realized, the figure was now standing just in front of him, smiling.
"Good evening sir. I saw you standing here all by yourself. My name is Ying Fa Zhang, may I know your name?" Sakura asked seductively. She acted as sexy as she could.
Eriol looked at her with no interest. "I'm Hiiragizawa Eriol."
Sakura could see his uninterested face. Why is he acting that way? He's a player, why is he ignoring a catch like me?
"So, are you alone here? Cause I don't have any company myself." Sakura still tried her best to seduce him.
Eriol looked at her with disbelief. People said Ying Fa Zhang was very beautiful and sophisticated. Beautiful? Yes, but sophisticated? A girl who was trying to seduce a guy is not sophisticated at all. After all, she got men drooling all over her, why did she choose him?
"I'm alone, and I like it to be." He sipped his champagne again. His eyes were still wondering the room, ignoring Sakura who was still standing in front of him.
Sakura couldn't believe it. He had just turned her down. Why would he? He's supposed to chase me, and now I offered myself and he refused?
"Are you looking for a certain someone? Or are you maybe waiting for someone?" Sakura asked curiously.
Eriol glared at her. "It's really none of your concern, miss. But yes I am looking for a certain someone. So please, with all respects could you leave me by myself?" And then he walked off.
Sakura was startled. She couldn't believe how he had turned her down. What's wrong with him? : : Tomoyo : : Where is Sakura-chan? Gosh, why are there so many people? I can barely see Sakura-chan.
Tomoyo looked around the hall but she couldn't find Sakura. She sighed, and just when she's about to turn around, someone caught her arm. She was startled. But just before she could protest, Eriol had dragged her away to the back garden. Tomoyo struggled all the way, but she just couldn't compare Eriol's power and determination. As soon as they reached the secluded garden, Eriol released her arm. Tomoyo rubbed her arm and glared angrily at him.
"I'm sorry Tomoyo, I didn't mean to do that." Eriol stepped towards her.
Tomoyo moved backwards. "No, don't get near me or I'll scream."
Eriol felt like he wanted to crush something. His heart was aching badly. How he really adored this woman, but she didn't even let him near her.
"Tomoyo please… please listen to me." Eriol stayed at his place.
Tomoyo's eyes were covered with tears. Deep in her heart she wanted to trust him again, wanted to give him a second chance. But she was afraid. She was afraid that he would hurt her again.
Seeing that Tomoyo wasn't about to run away, Eriol took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "Tomoyo, please, I'm really sorry, I don't want to lose you, I can't even live without you."
Tomoyo kept quiet. Her eyes still not leaving Eriol. She could see that he was being honest. But still, a little part of her couldn't just forgive him.
Eriol was confused. Tomoyo just looked at him, not saying anything. He could see that she was struggling with herself. But he couldn't just wait and not doing anything. He couldn't wait, he wanted to be sure whether she forgave him or not.
Just as soon as Eriol wanted to talk, Tomoyo cut him off. "No, please listen to me." Eriol nodded his head.
Tomoyo wiped her last tear and lifted her chin. "Mr. Hiiragizawa, I just want to tell you that you are a very nice person, and I admit that I adore that," Tomoyo smiled weakly. "But if all your nice attitudes were only to prevaricate me, I must say that I can't forgive you." Eriol was about to interrupt when Tomoyo stepped forward and put her finger on Eriol's lips. "I'm not done yet." Eriol nodded his head again hesitantly. "But, although forgiving is one of the hardest things a person has to do, I will try to, but I want to be convinced. I want to be convinced whether you are really sincere, in other words, I just want to know your intentions toward me." Tomoyo stepped backwards and looked deeply into Eriol's eyes. How she really loved those eyes. They were usually hidden under his glasses. But tonight, it was free for her to observe them. They looked very gloomy and she didn't like it at all. "Eriol, please, make me believe you once more, cause I really want to." With those last words, Tomoyo turned around and ran a little towards the house.
Eriol who was left behind just couldn't move from his spot. He rubbed his eyes again and loosened his tie. Yes Tomoyo, I'll prove you that I really love you... : : : Sakura : : She was standing behind the terrace, watching Tomoyo and Eriol. At first, she wanted to interrupt them. But as she looked at Tomoyo, she just couldn't do it. And it seemed that Eriol was sincere to her. What's wrong with him? First, he turned me down and then he almost cried like that in front of Tomoyo-chan. Does he really like Tomoyo-chan?
But then, she realized that Tomoyo was walking towards her direction. She didn't want Tomoyo to find out that she was there all along. So she abruptly turned around. But she lost her balance and she thought she'd hit the floor. She was wrong, strong arms circled around her waist and supported her. She opened her eyes and met Syaoran's face.
"Are you alright?"
Sakura quickly stood up and straighten her dress. She tried hard to calm her heart down, because as soon as she met Syaoran's eyes, her heart beat faster. She cleared her throat and tried to be poise.
"Yes, yes, thank you very much Mr. Li."
Syaoran felt uneasy. He couldn't decide how to behave around her. Because when he tried to open himself, she turned him down. Would she be happier if he acted cold? But to act cold towards her? He just couldn't do it. He didn't know why but she really stole his heart. First, because of her beauty, but then, something about her intrigued him. it's like she hid something beneath her elegant and poise look. And that's why, he was very eager to know, to reveal the true form of Ying Fa Zhang.
"I, Well, I…" Syaoran was just about to say something when Mei Lin appeared and clung onto his arm.
"Syao-chan, I was looking for you, don't leave me behind like that."
Sakura really didn't want see to Mei Lin again, especially in this situation. She was about to turn the other direction when Syaoran's hand caught her arm.
"Wait."
"What else do you want Mr. Li?"
Syaoran released his arm from Mei Lin. "Well," He couldn't find any reason to keep Ying Fa there. He just didn't want her to go, at least without any serious conversation. "Well, have you met Ling Mei Lin?"
Sakura almost frowned, but she held herself. Why would he even bother to introduce her to Mei Lin? The least person she ever wanted to meet again.
"Maybe I haven't."
Mei Lin encircled her hand on Syaoran's arm again. "Oh, I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. My name is Ling Mei Lin, I'm Syaoran's…"
"Cousin, distant cousin." Syaoran interrupted. He released his arm from Mei Lin's again.
Mei Lin was very pissed. She realized how Syaoran's gaze never left Ying Fa's figure.
"Well, I'm Zhang Ying Fa, pleasure to meet you miss Ling."
Mei Lin observed the young woman who stood in front of her. Somehow she just looked familiar. The image of Sakura, the maid popped in her head. My, she really looks like that flirty maid. it's like their twins or something. But nah, look at her, she's so sophisticated and well mannered, not like that dirty ugly maid.
The atmosphere was very awkward. They didn't say any words. Fortunately, Tomoyo came towards them.
"Well, good evening Mr. Li, Miss Ling, it's a pleasure to have both of you here." She smiled kindly, even to Mei Lin.
Syaoran chuckled a little. "Yeah, Daidouji, this is so weird. You were just serving my breakfast last week and here we are, in your big house."
"Well, this is what they called destiny. I mean, life's just like a circle, you're not gonna always be in the same spot. Like when you're down, you're not gonna be there your whole life. It just keeps circling."
"I wonder if maybe next week Sakura will be the one who invites me to her party in her big mansion." Syaoran joked. He didn't realize that she was actually there and it was true that she lived in a big mansion.
Tomoyo giggled and winked to Sakura who responded with a sly smile. They didn't realize that Mei Lin saw that.
"Oh, I'm really sorry, but I have to accompany my mother to greet the guests. Are you coming along Ying Fa?" Tomoyo sensed the awkward situation and wanted to help Sakura out of it.
Sakura thanked God in her heart. She also reminded herself to thank Tomoyo later.
"I'd be very pleased."
"Well, please enjoy yourselves here Mr. Li, Miss Ling." Tomoyo said as she took Sakura's hand and led her to the front door.
"Wow, thank you so much Tomoyo. It was freaking hell right there."
Tomoyo smiled. "I know." : : Syaoran, who was very pissed to lose the chance to spend more time with Ying Fa rushed his way towards the bar. Mei Lin followed him from behind.
"Syao-chan, what's with the rush?"
Syaoran glared at her with hatred. "I just don't want to be bothered by you, so get lost." He hissed and then sipped his extra strong vodka.
"But why?" Mei Lin asked with a sweet voice. She didn't know that it made Syaoran's even more nauseated.
"Get lost from my face or I'll kick you out of the house."
Mei Lin could only obey. She didn't like the idea to be kicked out of the house. She wondered what really made Syaoran so pissed. She then walked towards the front door and saw Tomoyo and Ying Fa talking in the corner. They seemed to be enjoying their selves. How can they be so chummy? Tomoyo was just a maid seconds ago and she had found herself a friend in this circle? She then remembered about the secret smile they shared. Something's not right; I have to figure it out.
Mei Lin stayed where she was and started to sip her champagne. Her eyes not leaving Tomoyo's and Ying Fa's figures. Just as soon as she saw Ying Fa walking towards the bathroom, she hurried herself and followed her. She got into the bathroom first and hid behind the toilet cubicle (you know in big houses they separate the bathroom sink and the closet). She placed her ear on the door and heard someone entering the room. She heard Ying Fa's voice sighing.
"Gosh, I'm tired of this game." Sakura opened her right eye with her index and point finger and adjusted her contact lens.
"I don't want to be Ying Fa anymore. I just want to love Syaoran." She sighed again and splashed some water on her face. She didn't realize that Mei Lin was right behind her. As soon as she held up her head she gasped. Mei Lin was there and smirked at her.
"I know your little lie, Sakura."
To be continued
AN: I'm sorry for being such an irresponsible writer. I mean, I had two weeks off from school but I only done one chapter. Well, at first I was hoping to write more chapters for this story. But silly me, I couldn't even resist the temptation. And the biggest one is the pc games!! I was playing grandia II (which I almost finished but I'm stuck just near the finish, because my pc suddenly restarted so I had to play it from where I last saved) and then there's the sims 2, and university tycoon and the last is fame academy. Lolz, and then when I finally remembered about my fanfic, it's just two days before Monday, which means school again. But I hope all of you would still read this fic, because I promise I'll be more responsible next time. Well, please keep submitting your reviews, it's one of the beautiful things that can lighten my day!
Love,
Garnette