Chapter 8: Blinking Lights

Sakura

Playing with the ring on her left finger, she stared at the blinking lights of Tokyo Tower. It reminded her of the lights at the bar three years ago. She can still remember it all as if everything just happened yesterday.

"Are you happy now?" he asked her while pressing his forehead on hers.

She giggled and tightened her hold around his neck

"What do you think, Li?"

"Kiss me, and I think I'll know the answer."

She looked up and stared at his amber eyes. 'Gosh they're so beautiful.' she blew softly on his lips and as her lips came nearer to his, she said "Why should I kiss you?"

"Because." he said, before closing the gap between them and giving her a soft kiss. It was over in a second but for Sakura, she felt her world stop. 'wow, and it was just a peck on the lips.' She smiled to herself.

"Open your eyes. Look at me, Sakura." 'When did I close my eyes?'

She opened her eyes and saw Syaoran staring at her eyes.

"I know I am falling for you, Sakura. Will you give what we have now a chance?"

Sakura caught her breath. She knew she cannot get in a relationship with him. Not now. She is not even sure if they can have a future together. What will her grandfather think?

"Syaoran-"

He held her closer to him.

"I changed my mind. Please don't give me your answer now. Not yet. I don't want this night to end yet."

Sakura hugged him tighter and kissed him softly at the base of his neck. Syaoran kissed the top of her head as they continue to sway softly to the music, not even aware that the club has been playing techno songs for a while now.

"Syaoran. I miss you. How have you been these past three years?" Sakura whispered as she traced Syaoran's name on the glass window.

"Would you still love me, even after they announce to the world who I am?" a tear escaped her eye.

"Would you believe me that I left because it is the only way for us to at least have a chance to be together? Every sacrifice I've made all these years, I did it for us. For what I hope and pray to be our future together. I love you my little wolf. I love only you." Sakura felt her knees weaken as she dropped to the floor and cried her heart out.

"Ojou-sama"

Sakura woke up to the gentle shaking of her shoulders. She saw Maria's kind face etched with worry as she stared at Sakura's face. Sakura gave her an apologetic smile and got up from the floor. She must've fallen asleep after crying so much. August always make her this distraught. She mentally scolded herself 'Get a grip, Sakura. It's almost time you know.'

"Your dinner is ready, Ojou-sama. Please eat, I swear you are getting thinner every day." Maria scolded her mistress. Sakura laughed and hugged her. Maria is in her mid 50s and she's been doting on the young mistress since she was born. 'This girl has gone through so much, my heart aches. Oh my mistress Nadeshiko, only if you were still here.' Maria thought as she watched the beautiful girl take her seat at the dining table and proceeded to eat. Her back straight, eating properly like she is in a dinner party and not alone in her dining room. She is an epitome of a perfect young lady. Or so they think.

"Young master Hyuuga called an hour ago."

"I'll get ready then. Please inform Toru that I will be waiting for him at the lobby at exactly 10pm."

"I have prepared your bath and laid out your clothes on your bed, Ojou-sama."

"Thank you Maria. What would I do without you?" she got up and kissed the lady on her cheek. "Remember, do not wait up for me okay? Go home as soon as you finish up here. I will call for you tomorrow if I needed anything." she gave her another hug and headed upstairs to take a bath. Tonight's going to be a long night.

"Be safe, Ojou-sama." Maria said as she gave a bow and started cleaning up the table.