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"Hey babe."

"Xiao Hu! AHHHH! I've missed you so much! What brings you here?" Sakura said as she ran into his arms.

"Well, the business meeting finished early & since we haven't seen each other in such a long time I thought maybe I could surprise you and take you out to lunch, what do you say?"

"I'd love to! I'll be done around say, twelve-ish so we can go then, is that ok?"

"Of course."

Behind them, a pair of amethyst eyes was watching the scene by her office.

"Eriol, come see. DO you really think we should let Sakura go on like this? I really think she is only using, unintentionally of course, Xiao Hu to forget him."

She said the last word with so much hate that Eriol was actually, turned on. (Lol, couldn't help it!)

"I know, but Sakura, what can I say, she's Sakura, you and I both know that she's strong. Remember, there's still hope, tomorrow can save her life but we musn't forget about Xiao Hu. If she chooses to well, you know, he can get angry. Xiao Hu doesn't seem the type to give up on what he wants."

"I know Eriol, I know, that's what scares me."

3 hours and 10 minutes later, at Tomoyo's office…

A woman came rushing through the door, out of breath, but still managing to speak.

"Hey Tomoyo, hey Eriol! Tomoyo, I was wondering, since I finished the Victoria's Secret shoot already, and that most of the paperwork I have is done, can I, will you .."

"You know Sakura, you don't even have to finish your sentence. Xiao Hu already asked if I could let you out a little earlier today. Yeah, you can go."

"Thanks Tomoyo! Heheh, I hope I didn't…disturb… anything between you and Eriol."

She put on a playful grin but inside she really felt out of it. Tomoyo and Eriol would always, unconsciously of course, remind her of what she never will find, but used to have, true love. She always felt that with Xiao Hu it wouldn't work out in the end and she always felt a little insecure when with him.

"Sakura, you have a bad mind. I hope that The Great Kami will forgive your sins." This time it was Eriol who spoke.

"So do I Eriol, so do I." and with that she left.

Xiao Hu didn't take her anywhere fancy, he took her to a McDonalds. Sakura didn't mind though. What she did mind, was when he ordered himself a ton of food, and some for her, then asked her if she could pay. It wasn't that she always expected him to pay, it was that it had been going on for quite some time now. Being the kind-hearted person she is, she put on a fake smile and paid the cashier. Plus, he never gave her any sort of reconnaissance. It was as if he expected her to pay from now on, but she didn't let that bother her.

Once at the table she decided to start the conversation, well, she was the only one who could because his mouth was stuffed.

"So tell me, how did the business meeting go?"

It took Xiao Hu some time before he answered, and even then it was with much difficulty seeing as he was still swallowing his food.

"Umphh, gwent gweat, buth thay didn't vant twu buy or product."

All Sakura did was nod. Once he gulped down the rest of his food he continued what he had to say.

"All the Ling Corporation wanted to do was invest in our many products but my team and I convinced them to join with us. We might even beat the Li corp. when it comes to stock marketing by next year or so! Isn't that great?"

Again all Sakura could do was nod. That one name would always leave her like this and he knew it. Maybe he just forgot. In her mind the vision of him in a tuxedo, at the park and looking oh-so handsome would always come alive. She couldn't take it anymore. She wanted to forget, forget everything.

"Hello, Earth to Sakura, daijoubou desu ka?"

"Hai, uh, its nothing. Xiao, d'you mind taking me home? I don't feel so well. I think it's the hamburger." She lied.

"Sure, come, let's get out of here."

When they arrived in front of the Daidouji Estate she grabbed for the handle but he grabbed her wrist first.

"Sakura, are you okay? You seem out of it."

"No, I'm fine Xiao, I think I just need a little rest."

"If you say so."

With that he pulled her in a sweet, gentle kiss. She didn't respond. She didn't feel the old spark. The way the butterflies in her belly would do backflips, the way a party was starting inside of her, the way she felt when she was in love.

She quickly broke the kiss.

"Gomen Xiao, I don't feel good, no kissing till I get better ne?"

"Sure Sakura, no prob."

"Ok, I best get going then."

"Yeah, Ja."

"Ja."

She got out and he sped off. She thought he was just in a hurry, she never thought that all he wanted was to get some.

Once inside she ran to her room and cried silently till her tears brought her to sleep.

On the other hand, her beloved, or so she thought, was racing down the street to the nearest bar he could find, still fuming that he didn't get some.

'I've been with her this long, why won't she give me what I want and let me move on. Gods, it's never been this long since I haven't gotten laid. I think I'm becoming a sucker.'

Those were the type of thoughts that crossed his mind as he made his way inside the alcohol-smelling bar.

'Time to get wasted.'

When she woke up the next day she realized it was still early. She'd been getting up early a lot these past days.

She quickly took a shower then went down to the kitchen. She fixed herself some cereal and remembered that today they were supposed to go to Le Biftheque something.

Across the hall she saw Tomoyo heading towards the bathroom.

"Tomoyo! Ohayou Gazaimasu! (Good morning!) I wanted to know, are we still on later, to go eat at 'Le-something-something'?"

"Ohayou gazaimasu Sakura-chan. It's called 'Le Biftheque' and yes, we are still on. We're going at, 7:30, so be ready at seven ok?"

"No problem-o-OH! Tomoyo, I forgot, I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR! You already told me it's fancy-smashy but I don't have, or maybe I do, but I don't think I ha-."

She was cut off before she could continue torturing Tomoyo's ears.

"SAURA! Don't worry! I told the maid to lay the dress I made specially for you on your bed. No way you could miss it. You'll be fine, trust me."

"Arigatou Tomoyo-chan, you're a life-saver. Anyways, what time are you heading to work today? I wanna catch a ride you know."

"Actually, I told Sayuki that we will both be having a day-off. Today, we will go to… THE MALL! EEEEE! SAURA-CHAN! IT WILL BE SO FUN!"

Little did she notice the little figure creeping its way towards the bathroom. Maybe it was because of the stars in her eyes.

"Sakura, you can't escape, because I'll find you!" (Imagine Tomoyo saying it like the girl in 'Wedding Crashers' :D)

"Fine Tomoyo-chan, I surrender, Sakura yelled from the bathroom. Just let me get ready before we go."

"Hai."

ELSEWHERE

"When should we expect you back son?"

"I can't be sure mom, I've got a business meeting tonight at around seven with FABULOSITY designs and I need time to make my opinion about whoever they are. And other companies are still waiting for me to show up."

"Alright then, take good care son, Mei Ling & I will be awaiting your arrival."

'Feh, that stupid girl? She's probably off with her man whore. STUPID STUPID STUPID! I understand the whore, but telling the paparazzi we have 2 kids! Where does she get those ideas from. If only I nev-

He was woken by his daydream from a distinct cough her on the other line, mostly used by impatient people that cough was.

"Are you paying attention dear? I did not raise my son to grow up dim. Have fun. And dear, make me proud."

A smile spread out across the young man's face.

"Always mom, always."

With that said he ended the conversation and put the phone down.

'FABULOSITY designs, whoever you people are, be prepared, because today will be one heck of a long day'.

lol

OK… so how did you guys like it? I know, how long does a person need to update right? Sorry! But well…. I've kinda been overloaded with school. Not only that, let me be honest, I had my laziness to blame, friends, the computer, the real world & most importantly, yeah I have myself to blame.

SORRY!

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