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Chapter 19 Christmas Party Part 1
Syaoran heads back to the location they left the guy. He waits by his car for Eriol to pull up next to him. He looks at the time and says, "You're late."
Eriol chuckles. "I got here as fast as I could after you ran off."
Syaoran furrows his eyebrows and squints at him. He did run off and did seem to be out of character suddenly. If it was any other stranger he could care less about them. But the thought of Sakura in danger hit a nerve in him. He suddenly thought of her when he touched her cheek and brushed her hair behind her ear just recently. He blushes thinking about it. Eriol seemed to have caught him thinking about someone.
"Are you thinking about Sakura?" Eriol teases him. Syaoran looks at him and glares at him.
"Let's just get this over with. We need to confirm if it was indeed Hua Wang." Syaoran said seriously. He had to get ready for a party his mother had sent him to attend with Eriol. The family was well known in Japan. His mother wanted him to go and socialize with potential clients and investors. It would be a great time for him to step foot in the business.
Syaoran and Eriol walk towards the building and one of Eriol subordinates that work at his family company as a security officer welcomes Eriol back. He reports to him, "Hello, Young Master."
Eriol nods at him. "Please continue."
"The subject has woken up now. He refuses to eat the food we have provided for him. He has on multiple occasions tried to escape and knock out one of the security team. But he was knocked out as soon as possible." the security office said.
Syaoran taps his chin as he thinks about what they could do to have him open his mouth. Syaoran walks into the place where they had the guy tied up. Syaoran peers at him and glares at the man. He bends down and looks at the guy.
"I'll make this easy for you first." Syaoran starts, "Either you tell me who is the mastermind of this all or I will have one of my contacts deal with you." he threatens.
The man looks at Syaoran and looks away. He was trained not to be intimidated by someone. He must not give up the name of the contact and Su Lan. His life didn't matter if they slipped up. He scoffs at Syaoran. What could this little rich kid do to him?
Syaoran chuckles. He always felt that people that didn't know him well, always underestimated him. He smiles and pulls the guy up. He punches the guy in the face and the guy falls to the ground.
"Get up." Syaoran says to him. The man lays on the ground and looks up at Syaoran.
"What do you think you could do to me?" the man said.
"It's easy. I don't just come from the Li clan to look perfect on the outside." Syaoran said.
"L-Li Clan?" the man stuttered. That girl didn't say anything about messing with someone from the Li Clan. He had never crossed paths with the Li Clan before. Syaoran bends down and smiles at him.
"Yes. The Li Clan. But right now you should just be scared of me." Syaoran said. He remembers Sakura's kind eyes and if anything had happened to her. He didn't know what to do. She had an innocence that he felt that needed to be protected. He punches the guy again and again. The man spits out the blood. When Eriol comes inside and pulls Syaoran off the guy. He didn't like the guy but he was just the little guy in the game. They wanted the big boss.
"You. Tell us who is the one that paid you to kidnap my girlfriend." Eriol said, "Or I don't know what my cousin will do to you. Perhaps he may ship you out with his contacts that cut you limb by limb."
Syaoran wipes his hands from the blood of the man. The man didn't know what to do. He had never been caught or encountered this situation. They suddenly heard a clap from behind them.
Syaoran and Eriol turned around and saw a man they hadn't seen before. "You." Eriol starts, "How did you get in here?"
"Sorry, but I came to get my man out of here." the man said.
Syaoran gets into a stance and says, "He isn't getting here until he tells me who paid him. I don't care about his employer."
The man thinks, "I can give you a name. But you didn't hear it from me." he said.
"Su!" the man says coughing blood out.
"Khan, it's okay. She double crosses me many times. It's time I returned the favor. " Su Lan said, smiling evilly.
"I can tell you, it was Hua Wang. Although I can tell you it was the wrong person she requested. She hasn't named the next person she wants to take out." Su Lan said, "Besides, she already paid us for getting the wrong person."
Syaoran looks at this guy and thinks he may double cross him. Su Lan pulls up his hands in defense. "If it helps I can tell you who her next target is when she contacts me."
Syaoran squints his eyes and looks at Eriol. "Say that you do tell me, how do I know you aren't lying to me?" Eriol says.
Su Lan chuckles, "Of course if you pay me for the name. I can tell you." Syaoran looks at him and thinks about it. Eriol doesn't want to let this guy go for hurting Tomoyo, but Hua Wang was the real culprit. He can't hold this guy accountable but he remembered how scared Tomoyo was.
"I can't let him go." Eriol said coldly.
Su Lan sighs, he was in a pickle because of Hua Wang. His subordinate was captured and he could only think of one thing. "How about this? I will send him to jail then." Su Lan really just wanted to protect him and this was the only way to get justice without getting hurt.
Eriol looks at Su Lan and the man. He felt that it really wasn't getting the justice Tomoyo really deserves.
"I mean your friend has already done the justice that he deserves. Look at my subordinate, he is bleeding so badly." Su Lan reasoned.
Eriol looked at the man again, he did look like he was in pain. "And also my subordinate will be going to jail for 5 years for the justice you want." Su Lan said.
Eriol punches the wall and looks at Syaoran.
"I think jail is too much, how about this he will be jailed in Hong Kong by the Li Clan. We can keep him for 2 years. If Eriol feels he did too much damages our friend, we have the right to torture or even cut off a limb from him." Syaoran said seriously.
Su Lan knew the Li Clan could be ruthless. But he did not know Syaoran was as ruthless as he heard. Su Lan looks at his subordinate. "Fine. As long as we have kept our side of the bargain."
Syaoran yells out to a guard, "Take him away to the Li Clan and I will deal with him later."
The guards come in and nod their heads. Su Lan took one look at his subordinate and felt sorry for him. The man was grateful that the leader personally came to look for him. He saved his life temporarily. Now all he could do is just try to survive.
"Now if you excuse me I will take my leave now." Su Lan said. Syaoran looked at his back as he left the premises.
"Do you trust him?" Eriol asks.
Syaoran responds, "What do you think?"
"I would take that as a no then." Eriol answers.
"Don't worry. I recorded our conversation in case he lied to us. Now that we have the confirmation that it was indeed Hua Wang. I need to drive her away and have justice for your girlfriend." Syaoran said. Because of him Tomoyo was falsely kidnapped and targeted by Hua Wang. He didn't know she was so conniving. She did not deserve to be a betrothed to the Li Clan. She was nothing what the Li Clan said she was. He has to investigate her more and see if she has done more damage in the past to the Li Clan.
Eriol looks at the time and says, "I need to get ready and pick up Tomoyo later."
Syaoran just nods his head. He received a message that he must contact his mother immediately. He waves his hand for Eriol to leave. He gets in his car and calls his mother.
"Hello, Mother." Syaoran says.
"Hello, Xiaolang." Yelan says to him, "I have it that you have gotten ready for the party?"
"I have not yet. Is there something else?" He asked her.
"I have set you up to accompany a girl to the party." Yelan stated.
"What? Why all of the sudd-" Syaoran started. He just hoped it was not Hua Wang.
"Do not worry. Just accompany her, she will be wearing a red dress and waiting for you inside by the staircase. Just make sure to make her feel comfortable." Yelan interrupted.
"I-I. Yes, mother." Syaoran sighed. He really hated being forced to be with another girl.
"Have you found a girl that you liked yet?" Yelan asked.
Syaoran immediately thought of Sakura, but shakes his head away from that thought. "No." He answers immediately.
Yelan chuckles. "I see. I hope you find someone before the Li Clan makes the final decision on whom you will marry."
Syaoran was frustrated that he was forced into a corner in this situation. He hasn't even thought of love in all his life. Now all of the sudden he had to find a girl that is compatible with him.
"I have sent you a tux to wear to the party. Please make sure you are on time to meet up with her." Yelan said before she hung up on him.
Syaoran sighs and looks at his watch. He had to go and get ready and meet the girl. He starts his car and heads back to his home.
Sakura had rushed back home and saw Tomoyo waiting for her. Sakura had to take a step back as she told Tomoyo that she needed just a dress. She saw a whole rack of dresses for her to try on. Sakura sweats a little and takes a deep breath. Tomoyo saw Sakura and waves at her. Her maids were next to her and they prepared to enter Sakura's home.
Sakura sits down on the sofa in her living room and looks at Tomoyo. "Tomoyo, Why did you bring so many dresses?" she asked in shock.
Tomoyo looked at the rack, "Oh my Sakura. It was so tough to decide. So I brought all that I thought you may like. Go go. Try them on, we don't have all day."
Sakura sighs and starts to regret asking Tomoyo. She doesn't know why she always ask Tomoyo for help and it just seems to be getting worse. She takes the rack and starts on the dresses.
After trying on all the dresses. Tomoyo looked at the last dress Sakura tried on and was just amazed how beautiful Sakura was. She was in a beautiful red dress. The top of the dress was a heart shape. The mesh around the dress split up in the middle halfway. It would show Sakura's long milky legs. With a simple embroidery of diamonds in the was speechless.
"You're so beautiful Sakura." Tomoyo whispers. Sakura looks at herself and thinks she looked too beautiful in the dress.
"Don't you think it's too much?" She asked Tomoyo. Tomoyo shakes her head and pulls Sakura down and starts to do her makeup and hair.
"Shh. Sakura, you are going to be the most beautiful girl today." Tomoyo said.
Sakura looks at her nervously and nods her was no stopping Tomoyo when she was on a mission. After another half hour she looks at Sakura and smiles.
"You are just radiant." Tomoyo said to Sakura. She knew Sakura was pretty but after Tomoyo was done with Sakura, she was a beauty. She knows no man could resist her, especially Syaoran. Tomoyo laughs in her head.
"T-Tomoyo?" Sakura asked her.
Tomoyo snaps out of her thoughts and looks at Sakura. 'Don't worry Sakura, he won't resist tonight' Tomoyo thought. "Sakura. You are finished. Let me finish up my make-up and dress." She was excited.
Sakura smiles and waits for Tomoyo to finish up. She heard Tomoyo's phone ring. Sakura looks at Tomoyo and sees it's a call from Eriol.
"Do you want me to answer?" Sakura asked Tomoyo. She looks at Sakura and nods her head.
"Hello?" Sakura answered.
"Oh, hello, Sakura." Eriol said.
"Eriol, how are you?" Sakura asked.
"I'm fine, is Tomoyo there?" he asked.
"Of course. She is still getting ready. Are you nervous?" Sakura asked.
"Haha. How did you know." Eriol jokes.
Sakura laughs. She thought Eriol is a carefree guy and always knows what to say. She chats with Eriol, as Tomoyo finishes getting ready. Tomoyo comes out and looks at the mirror. She turns to Sakura and urgently asks for her phone. Sakura laughs at Tomoyo and hands her the phone.
"When will you be coming?" Tomoyo said excitedly. Sakura looks at Tomoyo and sees how much she likes Eriol. Sakura turns and looks at her watch. She sighs, she needed to go and meet up with the guy Meiling asked her to meet.
"Tomoyo, should I wait for Eriol to pick you up?" Sakura asked. Tomoyo looks at Sakura and responds.
"No, I will take you there!" Tomoyo smiles. Eriol had just mentioned to her that Meiling set her and Syaoran up, but she doesn't know. Tomoyo was so excited to see their expressions. She had to be the one to bring Sakura there.
Sakura was taken by surprise at how enthusiastic she was. "Okay." Sakura responds.
"Eriol should be here soon." Tomoyo said. She hangs up on Eriol and turns to look at Sakura. "Today should be an interesting day, don't you think so Sakura?"
Sakura looks at Tomoyo confused. She tilts her head at her and thinks, 'I am not sure about that. She seems to being going on a date with some stranger that Meiling asked for her to help out with'
"I suppose." Sakura answered. Sakura wanted to look at her emails again and see if Little Wolf had answered her email. Sakura sighs.
"What is wrong, Sakura?" Tomoyo asked. She hadn't seen Sakura sigh like this before.
"I don't remember if I had told you. But I'm talking to someone online. His nickname is Little Wolf."Sakura said, "We have been corresponding for a while."
Tomoyo was shocked that Sakura had the courage to follow what she was doing. Tomoyo grabs Sakura's hands and asks, "Oh really!"
Sakura smiles shyly. "Is he handsome? Is he talkative? How is he? Have you met before?" Tomoyo asked and bombarding her with questions that made Sakura dizzy.
"Tomoyo, one question at a time." Sakura finally said. Tomoyo laughs. She was just excited that Sakura was talking to someone. But then she thought about Syaoran. 'What about him?' Tomoyo felt like in a dilemma.
"Tomoyo? Why are you thinking so hard?" Sakura asked. Tomoyo looks up at Sakura and shakes her head. She had to think this over. She just wanted Sakura to be happy. She smiles at Sakura and gives her a hug.
"I was just thinking how I just want you to be happy." Tomoyo said to Sakura. Sakura felt so touched by Tomoyo's words.
"Tomoyo, I feel the same as you too." Sakura replied back.
"Okay, let's not get sentimental. We have a party to attend. Eriol should be coming soon." Tomoyo said cheerfully.
Sakura and Tomoyo waited for Eriol to come by the house to pick up Sakura and Tomoyo. Eriol looked at Tomoyo and felt his heart beat fast. He was speechless. He thought Tomoyo looked stunning and beautiful. He felt very happy to have met Tomoyo. He takes her hand and brings her to his car. Tomoyo chuckles at him and says, "Don't forget about Sakura."
Eriol looks and sees Sakura behind them. She smiled awkwardly and felt like she interrupted a special moment.
"I'm sorry Sakura. I wasn't being very gentlemanly." Eriol said, tapping on his finger on his cheek.
Sakura walks to the back door of Eriol's car. Eriol looks at Tomoyo and back at Sakura. He sees Sakura looking at her phone. He pulls Tomoyo and gives her a quick kiss on the lips. Tomoyo blushes and gives Eriol a glare. She looks at Sakura and sees she is looking at her phone. Tomoyo gives Eriol a kiss on his lips and opens the door. She sits in the car and tries to remain calm. Eriol smiles at her and runs to the driver's seat.
Sakura tries hard not to laugh. She saw Eriol kiss Tomoyo the first time and looked straight down. She pretended to look through her phone. She felt so happy for the couple. They started to drive towards Sakura's grandfather's house. They came out of the car and Sakura saw an incoming call from Meiling. Sakura waves for Tomoyo and Eriol to head inside.
"Sakura, where are you?" Meiling asked.
"I should be there soon." Sakura replied.
"Okay, he will be in a black tux with a red tie." Meiling told her. Meiling was smiling and felt giddy. She couldn't wait to see her cousin's expression.
"Okay." Sakura said. She started to feel nervous and didn't know if the guy she would meet would like her. She suddenly remembered a person she had met at the airport and how they turned out to friends in the end. She smiles and walks to the stairwell near the house waiting for the man to turn up.
Syaoran was running late and heard his phone ring. He looks at it and sees an incoming call from Meiling.
"Hello, Meiling." Syaoran greeted her.
"Syaoran, you are late. You are going to make the girl wait in the cold!" Meiling reprimanded him.
He rolls his eyes. "I will be there soon. I just have to park my car." Syaoran replied. He didn't see anything wrong with making the girl wait. He didn't know who this girl was and he was just a few minutes late.
"Okay. She is wearing a bright red dress that matches your tie." Meiling said
"Okay." Syaoran said. He parked his car and ran up to the stairwell and saw only one person from behind. He runs up to the girl and sees the girl turns around and looks shocked to see him running towards her. Syaoran suddenly stopped and just looked at her. He could feel his heart thump hard against his chest. He slowly walks up to her.
"S-Sakura." Syaoran managed to say.
"Hi, Syaoran." Sakura said, "You can go in, I'm waiting for someone Meiling wants me to meet." she told him.
Syaoran eyes flashed. He knew immediately what his cousin was up to. He coughs and says, "I'm s-sorry. Meiling must have tricked you into coming as my companion." He looks back at her and blushes. He felt his hands felt clammy. For the first time in his life, he felt nervous and stuttered words around her.
Sakura took a good look at him and realize he was wearing a red tie.
Sakura laughs and blushes, "I see. Okay, companion. Let us go in, everyone is waiting for us then." Sakura grabs Syaoran's arm and pulls him up the stairs. Syaoran walks with Sakura and could not help but steal glances at her. Her hair was flowy and the red dress made her skin look so pale and flawless. Her emerald eyes popped out even more and she just looked so stunning. He couldn't believe he missed a girl like her. He finally noticed Sakura today, he felt his lips were smiling looking at her.
Sakura turns and looks at him. She touches her face, "Is there something on my face?" she asked.
Syaroan shakes from his reverie and shakes his head. Sakura smiles at him and turns away from him.
Sakura was confused, how come it was Syaoran that she was meeting today. She is doing a favor for Meiling. Sakura peeks at Syaoran when he wasn't looking and could not help but think he looked handsome in a tux. She smiles and walks with him to the entrance.
"I-I probably should tell you something before we enter." Sakura said quietly.
They enter the house when she is called to the room. "Sakura!" They both turned and saw an older elder walk towards them.
"Hello, Mr. Amamiya." Syaoran said. He met him once when he was attending a Li Gala in Hong Kong.
"Oh? Li. I didn't know you would be attending." He looks at Syaoran and then at Sakura, "I see you have met my granddaughter."
"G-Granddaughter?" Syaoran stuttered.
