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Chapter Fourteen: Goodbye
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Ryu leaned on the side of the limo as the mistress and Yuri stayed inside waiting for Sakura to walk out. He was currently wearing an Armani tuxedo that the mistress had bought for him. As he looked off to the side he noticed a girl hopping along the sidewalk.
She was wearing a beige strapless dress that ended just below her knee. Her brown curls bounced as she hopped in their direction. Feeling a gaze on her she looked up and the smile on her face widen as she wrapped her slender arms around him.
"Ryu! Why aren't you in there with Saku?" the girl questioned catching Ryu off guard.
"Who are you?" he hollered as he shoved her away from him.
Hearing all the commotion outside the mistress and Yuri stepped out of the limo. Both were surprised to see the girl in front of them.
"What is wrong with you Ryu?" Miaka questioned looking at him slowly, "It's me Mia, I didn't change that much."
Ryu gulped, he remembered seeing the girl's picture somewhere.
"Yeah I remember you," Ryu mumbled unsurely.
The girl started bouncing again, "Great! Let's go in to see Saku!"
That was when the mistress decided to intervene, "Miss. Yuki, would you mind talking with me before you go in?"
Miaka looked at the older woman unsurely, but seeing as though Ryu was there she nodded her head, "Sure I don't mind."
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"Sakura Kinomoto playing for us a piece she created herself," the man said through the microphone as Sakura nervously stepped out of the curtains and onto the stage. The lights felt as though it was binding her as she noticed the piano laid out in the middle.
She traced the black wood slowly, and took her seat on the bench. Smiling softly to the audience she slowly raised the keyboards and traced onto the white and black keys that were cleaned just for her. Placing her hands on the right positive she took one last breath as she started to play.
The keys rang throughout the room as everyone already captivated by her beauty paid full attention to her. She played the notes softly, allowing the sound to vibrate through her soul and all those listening. She parted her lips as her soft voice flowed along with the melody perfectly.
I'll always remember,
It was late afternoon.
It lasted forever
And ended so soon.
Sakura smiled sweetly as she closed her eyes and felt as though she was in the song itself. She no longer felt as though she was there on the stage playing for hundreds of people, instead it felt like it was only her and Syaoran. She was playing this song for him.
You were all by yourself
Staring up at the dark grey side
I was changed
In places no one will find
All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside)
Was there that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
The moment that I saw you cry
Syaoran watched her captivated by her every move as she admired her up there on the stage. Tomoyo sat a few rows in front of Syaoran, she grinned happily, Sakura wouldn't be happy tonight by the end of the night if she had anything to do with it.
It was late in September
And I've seen you before
You were always that cold one
But I was never that sure
You were all by yourself
Staring up at the dark grey side
I was changed.
Eriol couldn't help but gasp at the very sight on the beauty up on stage. He couldn't help but have jealousy tag on his heart as he watched her sing her heart out. How he wanted to have someone to love him like her. And he knew, deep inside, him and Tomoyo could never be, maybe this was the time to let go.
In places no one will find
All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside)
Was there that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
Miaka and Ryu stood at the back watching Sakura sing and play beautifully.
"I was going to marry her?" Ryu questioned in amazement, "Wow she's like perfect."
Miaka giggled, "She is, she really is."
I wanted to hold you
I wanted to make it go away
I wanted to know you
I wanted to make your every thing
All right
I'll always remember,
It was late afternoon.
In places no one will find
As the song ended applause rang out loudly throughout the entire room. Sakura blushed a bright pink as the applause grew louder. Giving a quick bow she gave one last smile and rushed off the stage. Once she was off stage she was met with a smiling Syaoran holding a beautiful bouquet of roses.
"These are for you," he said while handing her the flowers.
"Arigatou, but I'm going to go change first," Sakura said and quickly rushed towards the change rooms.
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"Thank you for meeting me," Tomoyo said not even bothering to turn around as she heard the door open.
Sakura nodded while she placed down the roses, "You don't mind if I change in here do you?"
Tomoyo shrugged, "It's not like I don't have what you had."
Sakura started undressing as Tomoyo decided to get straight to the point.
"You know he's only using you," Tomoyo said as she admired her nails still not bothering to look at the young girl.
Sakura stopped in her spot, "What are you talking about?"
"It was all a bet," Tomoyo said easily, "If you don't believe me get out of this room in about one minute, but don't make a noise."
Sakura stood there surprised, but quickly getting dressed again she glared at the girl in front of her, "If this is another ploy to separate Syaoran and me apart it isn't going to work."
Tomoyo stood up looking at the girl; she could tell that Sakura was seriously questioning what she had said, "If you don't believe me see for yourself."
Deciding to get it over with Sakura exited the room to look for Syaoran with a smirking Tomoyo following behind.
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"So did you finish the bet?" Yue asked cockily as he patted Syaoran on the back.
Eriol shook his head as he looked towards Syaoran to speak.
Syaoran shrugged, "Does it matter?"
Yue chuckled, "Oh just admit it Syaoran you couldn't bed the wonderful rich Kinomoto and now you don't want to pay up? That's pitiful."
Syaoran was about to retort back when he heard a gasp coming from behind him. Turning around he saw his angel with tears trailing down her soft checks.
"Saku it's not what…"
"I don't want to hear it LI, fuck off. That was all it was? Our love…it was just some stupid BET?" Sakura grabbed her dress that Tomoyo had helpfully brought out for her and stormed off to leave.
Syaoran was chasing after her when sudden a guy with black hair and ruby penetrating eyes stopped him, "If you fucking touch my fiancée again I will hurt you."
"What are you talking about?" Syaoran hollered trying to get around him, "That's my girlfriend!"
Ryu growled, "She's my fiancée and I suggest you get away from her!"
Miaka who was standing behind him quickly gave Ryu's arm a shake, "You should go after Saku, I'll take care of it from here. I'm sure he wouldn't hurt me."
Seeing his unmoving figure Miaka gave him a quick shove as Ryu ran off. Miaka looked up to stare at the guy that Sakura had a relationship with when Ryu was gone.
"He really is her fiancé…we'll supposed to be."
"What are you talking about?" Syaoran asked softer this time.
Miaka shook her head, "They were in a car accident, you must know about that. Ryu…he was supposed to be dead and than you came along, you helped her get through his death. She was supposed to be engaged that night."
"She's my girlfriend," Syaoran sobbed covering his eyes now as tears streaked down.
Miaka sighed as she wiped a tear off, "I can't do anything to help you, and it will ultimately be Kura's choice if she chooses you or Ryu. You've hurt her a lot Li. Maybe, you should just back off."
With that Miaka quickly ran off to catch up to her best friend. If there was anytime Sakura needed her it was right now and being the great friend she was she was going to be there and listen to everything Sakura had to say. She was going to make it through.
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Sakura continued crying as she felt strong arms wrap around her. She started trashing around thinking it was Syaoran but a familiar voice stopped her.
"Saku it's me."
Sakura's body froze as she heard his voice again. The one voice she never though she'd be able to hear again. She gasped as she turned around, fresh tears falling from her emerald orbs.
"Oh Ryu," she sobbed as she went into his arms embracing him tightly.
Feeling a sudden warmth Ryu hugged her back tightly, for some reason feeling her in his arms felt nice. So warm and so right. Maybe they were right; he really did love Sakura, and only Sakura.
He slowly walked her to the limo where her mother was waiting patiently.
"I have a surprise for you," Ryu said softly as Sakura sniffed.
She didn't say anything as Ryu opened the limo door; Sakura was confused at what the surprise was. Seeing her confusion Ryu knew that an explanation would be an order.
"Sakura…meet the woman who saved my life, Nadeshiko Kinomoto. You're mother."