A.N: I'm four days late from the two-week update I promised in the last chappie…sorry! I tried to upload this chappie three days ago, but somehow, it refused to be uploaded. And I realized that Kero has disappeared for quite a while in the story. He's not really living with the Kinomoto family anymore, he comes and goes as he likes. Many thanks to Kyu-chan for beta-reading.
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Yelan's P.O.V
After Syaoran and Meiling's wedding, I would leave to get treatment in another country with a personal nurse. The doctor (the Li clan has a family doctor, which happens to be my cousin) will tell them not to worry. After I leave for a couple of years, then I'll think of what to do next. By that time, Syaoran will be safe in Meiling's hands, and I know that Meiling will care for Syaoran.
I was just doing what I thought was best for Syaoran. That Sakura is not part of any clan, and doesn't have any status. Who does she think she is? She's nothing compared to Meiling. I can see Meiling's love for Syaoran, she would do anything for him.
I just hope this would work. It hurts to see my son so depressed about Sakura. All he needs is just another special person in his life. That person is Meiling.
Sakura's P.O.V
I woke up, tired feeling but there was some sort of joy bubbling inside of me. Something I haven't experienced since Syaoran was here.
Syaoran. I waited for the heavy heartache to engulf me, like it always did. But it didn't overwhelm me like previous times. I felt it, and it hurt, but not as much. Maybe I was finally letting go.
I got ready to head over to Tomoyo's house. Tomoyo had made some clothes for me, and she was gonna video me 'modelling' the clothes. It was just like the old times, when we were just kids, before Syaoran came into my life.
Syaoran's P.O.V
"Yelan has only a few more years to live," our family doctor said.
"WHAT? What ilness does she have?"
"She wishes to remain silent about that. She wants to see you now."
I came with my mother to get a medical checkup, or so she said. It turns out that she has been having some sort of illness which she doesn't want to tell me about and has been coming for treatment lately. I was hardly at home, so I guess I didn't notice that my mother had been frequently going to the clinic/hospital.
I opened the door to her hospital room. She looked slightly pale and she motioned for me to come over. I went over to her, feeling scared. I felt like I was about five again, scared to lose my mother, even though she fully approves of Meiling's affections towards me.
"What's the problem, mum?" The word 'mum' had escaped before I could stop it. It's been ages since I called her that.
"Syao, I'm going to die soon, maybe in a couple of years time or less. Can you fulfill my last wish?"
I nodded, wishing I could reach out and hug her. Maybe it was my pride or something that got in the way, I didn't. I wasn't expecting her to say what she said next though.
"Marry Meiling."
Sakura's P.O.V
(Flashback)
"Let's take the Ghost Train next," Akito said. Everyone else nodded in agreement. I hesitated for awhile, then agreed.
"Hmm…I'll take the ride with Hiroshi. Sakura, sit with Akito." Tomoyo made seating arrangements for everyone else. She planned it so that Akito and I would be seating together for most of the rides. I tried to protest a few times but to no avail. Akito did suggest once or twice that Tomoyo seat with me, but she wouldn't take no for an answer. So after a few times, I gave up trying.
I took a seat on one of the seats. The seats were meant for two, but if you squash a bit, it can fit three. As the train started moving, I looked at the fake dead spiders and cobwebs, grinning at the idea that I was afraid at first. Afraid of fake spiders? Me? I wondered why a lot of people took this ride though. Maybe most of them just want to spend time with their boyfriend/girlfriend, uh…doing whatever it is they do on a not-so-scary ride.
I jumped and screamed when a hand suddenly reached out and touched my face. I calmed myself and looked down. I turned red as soon as I realized that my sweaty hand was gripping Akito's. I pulled my hand back. Akito was grinning at me.
"You're not a fan of ghost rides, are you?"
I shook my head, hoping he wouldn't make fun of me (he didn't). Still, I was going to kill Tomoyo as soon as I got out of the ride.
After the second time I screamed, I really wanted to get out of the ride.
"Just look down and close your eyes."
I followed Akito's advice. I was happy to know he cared about my fears, even if it was just in a friendly kind of way.
(End flashback)
I had a great time. I was getting a major, major crush on Akito. But I'm horrible at reading other people's body language, so I don't know what Akito thinks.
Akito's P.O.V
After a month of doing group activites (arranged by Tomoyo, of course) together, I finally got the courage to ask Sakura out. She said yes.
She's a really great person. I'm surprised that she has no one special in her life (all the better for me though). Tomoyo did mention an ex-boyfriend (which she described as "a lousy good-for-nothing") but she said it was definitely over for them. She acted very assured of this; it was like she had something to do with it. When I asked her, she denied it.
Still, I never thought I'll meet someone as amazing as Sakura.
Syaoran's P.O.V
My wedding day was settled for the middle of next month. I couldn't believe that I was getting married at the age of seventeen. But my mother had insisted it be as soon as possible, as after my marriage, she was going to get treatment in United States. No one I know my age is married. Engaged? Yes. One or two. Married? Nope. Zero. I wouldn't even be marrying someone I cared for. I'll be marrying Meiling, instead of Sakura. But Sakura was gone.
Time flew so fast. With a blink of an eye, it was already the beginning of the month where I'll get married. I took a long walk, thinking about the wedding.
I returned home and headed towards my mother's room, thinking of asking her to agree to postpone my wedding for awhile.
I paused in front of the door. There were two voices speaking, belonging to my mother and Meiling.
"I'm happy that you will become Syaoran's wife."
"Me too, aunty. Where are you going to go after the wedding?"
"I already booked tickets to go on vacation to U.S, then Paris. I'm just upset that I have to lie to Syaoran about being at the brink of death. I know you'll make a perfect wife though, Meiling."
Vacation? Paris? Lying to me about her illness? I fumed, and then made a quick decision. I quietly tiptoed away and went over quickly to Eriol's house. He saw the expression on my face, and let me in.
"Eriol, are you game to return to Tomoeda with me?" was the first thing I said to him.
A.N Sakura's going back to school soon, but Syaoran is going to be on holiday. I don't know how different are the school holidays between Australia and Japan, so it's modified to fit the story. And if Yelan's scam/plan isn't that convincing, I'm sorry! Please read and review!