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Chapter 30: I Know Everything About You, Wife
As soon as Sakura enter the lobby of the AGC Annex building, her face lit up as she look around
Although the main building exudes a minimalistic yet luxurious feel, Sakura prefers this annex more. Her eyes widen in appreciation of the wide, open space of the ground floor. The annex houses the technology development branch of AGC; from household appliances, gadgets and computers, to automobile production and modification. Of course, the factories are located elsewhere, but the main office is here so most of the employees stationed in this building are most likely engineers, scientists, marketing and advertising officers, and developers/designers.
"Splendid." her voice is not loud but a few people in the lobby heard her and they turned around to see who the newcomer is.
Two women in AGC uniform walked over to where Sakura and Toru is and politely saluted to them.
"Good afternoon,Mr. Ishikawa. Good afternoon, Miss."
The two receptionists stationed behind an impressive modern white wood and glass table about six meters from where Toru and Sakura were standing rushed to greet the young master of the Ishikawas.
Who exactly is Ishikawa Toru?
Toru is not just simply Sakura's official assistant and bodyguard, he is also the second heir to one of the wealthy clans in Japan. The Ishikawa's business focuses on production of vehicles; from ordinary bicycles to the top racing motorbike, from a child's simple toy wagon to race cars. For the past ten years, the Ishikawa family has joined business with the Hyuugas and Amamiyas in the production of helicopters and private luxury aircrafts.
So why did Toru choose to stay with Sakura instead of being the clan heir as he is supposedly be?
Because he knew her and her cousins' story right from the beginning, right back then when they were still kids and were studying in the same elementary school.
Toru is one of Natsume's very few close friends and he too, watched little Sakura grow up. Inspired by the boys' loyalty and strong sense of protection towards Sakura, the young Toru who did not have any siblings and who grew up closer with Natsume and the boys rather than his own cousins, finally made a deal with his family.
He proposed that as long as he can stay by Sakura's side and aid her from day 1 of her intense mafia training until the moment she tells him that she can do the rest on her own, he will do whatever job his family asks of him except of course, that to be the heir during his "bodyguard" duty.
'Are you in love with Sakura?' HIs father once asked him.
No, he is not. What he feel is more like how the boys love Sakura and how much they feel guilty that she needed to go through unbearable things that a rich heiress is not supposed to experience.
The Amamayas, Hyuugas, and Ishikawas are few of the ancient families in Japan and they have developed close ties with each other. That is why it was normal for Toru to think of himself as Sakura's older brother and that he, too, although not related to her by blood, has the obligation to protect her and help her during the darkest period of her life.
The patriarch of the Ishikawas, Toru's grandfather, understood his second eldest grandson best, so he agreed to heed his request but he has two conditions.
First, Toru can be Sakura's bodyguard anytime he wants, except when his father or grandfather needed him to show up in the company or official business banquets. So to the business world, Toru is still well-known as the second heir of the Ishikawas despite his seemingly lack of attendance on ordinary days. When he is not around, his family gives out an excuse that he is busy with his special studies and is constantly in and out of the country.
Second, he has to immediately resume his position as the family's heir once Sakura get married. It will be meaningless to stay by her side when she already has someone to accompany her when her cousins could not.
And since that moment is nearing, Toru felt a little melancholy as he glanced over the woman beside him. Sakura immediately felt something is odd with Toru so she raised her head to look at his face and tilted her head to quietly ask him what's wrong.
Seeing her like this, Toru suddenly had the urge to tease her a little so he reached out and placed his arm over her shoulders before turning his attention back to the two receptionists.
"This is the company's CEO, Miss Amamiya-Kinomoto Sakura."
The two ladies were already informed beforehand of what happened during the afternoon's meeting but they were still caught off guard with what they heard.
'She is still too young! And too beautiful!
'So she's Li-sama's fiancee! What a match!'
The two quickly apologized to Sakura and politely saluted her again. Sakura waved her hand to indicate that it doesn't matter since she did not expect people to immediately know who she is anyway.
"Miss Sakura, would you like to watch the ongoing test drive of the newest model of Bugatti Veyron that our company has just acquired? The race will start in about 10 minutes, if you are interested, we can call someone to pick you up right now." one of the receptionists, Lisa, politely asked her. She knew that the lady boss is in charge of the automotive branch so she thought of informing her of this event.
Sakura's eyes lit up.
"Please do." Toru answered for Sakura. He squeezed her shoulders gently before releasing her. Sakura laughed softly at him as she jabbed his side with her elbow.
"Whatever floats your boat, Toru. But you have to tell me what this is all about some day."
'Yeah, he has to tell her soon about the secret deal he and his family has made. One day, but not today.'
Toru just gave her a toothy smile before leading her towards the side entrance where a company car is to pick them up and drive them to the company's racetrack which, although still located within the company's grounds, will still take them about twenty minutes to walk from where they are now.
Lisa whispered to her companion. "Did you see how good their relationship is? Amazing right? I mean, I think nobody has ever seen Ishikawa-sama smile at anyone before."
The other woman nodded her head as they continue to gossip about what just transpired. Their lady boss sure is not just another ordinary rich lady.
--XoxoXoxo--
Two minutes passed and a car arrived by the driveway and both Sakura and Toru got in and sat at the backseat. In less than five minutes, the two entered the race track where they saw a few people clustered around a beautiful white car.
Seeing Sakura getting excited at the sight of the sports car, Toru pulled out his mobile and quickly gave Wanwan a call.
Meanwhile, Sakura briskly walked towards the track and the few men standing beside the Bugatti politely greeted her.
"Good afternoon, CEO Sakura. I am the General Manager of the Shen Corporation, Gao Yang. It is an honor to be able to work with you." a man wearing casual linen beige pants and a simple white shirt stepped forward to shake hands with Sakura.
She gave him a polite smile and shook his hand firmly. "It is an honor for me too, Manager Gao. I see that we have acquired the rights to sell this limited edition Bugatti Veyron Super Sport."
She had successfully maintained her poise and her voice appeared nonchalant yet Toru knew well that she is almost at the edge, trying her very best to keep her excitement down.
So he spoke up. "General Manager Gao, who will do the test drive? Is it Ryu?"
As he spoke, a tall, slender man dressed in full black race outfit stepped out of the car and raised his hand to wave at Toru. He removed his helmet and a handsome young man in his early twenties appeared in front of Sakura, happily shaking her hand as Toru introduced them to each other.
"Hey Ryu, do you think you can let our new CEO do the test drive this time?"
Gao Yang's eyes lit up in excitement and nodded his head in agreement. "Is it possible? Would you be willing to, Miss Sakura? If you want to, then it will definitely be the best!"
Ryu looked at Sakura with open admiration. "Of course! But we need to get CEO Sakura the appropriate clothes and gear in order for her to drive properly."
Toru waved off his hand. "Dont worry about it. Her secretary is on the way to bring her the things she needed. Sakura, go to the locker room now and wait for Wanwan. We will wait for you here."
"Thank you Manager Gao and Ryu. I'll come back as soon as I get changed." with that, she headed towards the entrance where a hallway leads to the private locker rooms. She restrained herself from skipping happily, oh the joy she's feeling right now! She get to drive the first Super Sport in Japan! She have to think of some gift to give Toru later…
--XoXoXoXoXo--
About five minutes after Sakura left, the infamous men in Sakura's life appeared.
When Koko, Kitsu, Mochu, and Xiao Shi appeared at the entrance and walked towards where Toru and the other are standing, Toru couldn't help but inwardly sigh. Since they're all here, it is going to be quite rowdy for sure!
"Hey look! It's Toru! Where's Sakura?" Koko looked around, trying to find where his cousin is.
"She's changing to her race clothes in the lockers. Ryu gave her the chance to do the first test drive of this new Super Sport." Toru threw them a look saying to lay low on Sakura's obsession with racing. They should just let the others see for themselves first how great she is.
It's a good thing that the boys understood what Toru meant so they just nodded their head in acknowledgement before curiously checking out the car. They knew Ryu well since he is not just an employee of AGC, he is also one of Japan's top race driver and they've played some unofficial matches against him too.
Ryu, the boys, and the mechanics excitedly discussed the special functions of the car and they too, wanted to drive it after Sakura so they set an appointment for the next day and also put their names in the buyers' waiting list to Manager Gao.
"Hey! Why do you want to buy it too? Go purchase another series!" Xiao Shi complained to them.
"Why should it be me?! I partly own this company! You go and buy another one! Go find your brother!" Koko shot back.
"Bastards! I am older than you three so you go and back off from my car! There are other sports cars that you can buy!" Mochu was about to roll up his sleeves when Toru slapped the back of his head.
"F*~~~" Mochu glared at Toru but then he saw the warning in his eyes. Ooops, they have forgotten where they are and now, because work hours is over and there were many employees who saw them enter the track so they followed them, there were quite a few audience sitting at the bleachers watching them below.
The boys immediately shut up and just silently glared at one another, sending promises that they will have to settle this thing at the Nuvola Nera tonight.
Since the acquisition of the Bugatti Veyron's exclusive dealership is a huge deal in the company, many employees went over to watch its test drive. Although they couldn't afford it, it is a given that almost all employees appointed in the Annex are fascinated by great machinery and of course, fast cars.
By the time Sakura has emerged from the lockers and has settled in the driver's seat, excited spectators has filled more than half of the bleachers.
Sakura held the shift stick and felt the rush of adrenaline in her veins.
Her eyes gleamed mischievously behind the helmet. 'This is going to be so much fun!'
As soon as the checkered flag dropped in front of her, Sakura quickly sped off the track. She forgot everything else and focused on driving and finishing the three laps, maneuvering professionally and impressively around the road markers and low ramps.
Cheers echoed all over the place and when she has finished all three laps and inevitably stopped at the finish line, her mobile phone rang and she picked it up using the hands-free mode of the car.
"Don't get out just yet. See that black Aston behind you? That's Ryu. You two will have a drifting competition, full three laps."
"Alright! Thank you for this Toru!" she exclaimed happily.
What a wonderful first day of work! This is the best job ever!
After the ten seconds countdown, the drifting race competition started and everyone in the audience got off their seats and yelled out encouraging words towards the two race drivers.
Iura took a sip of his bottled water and glanced at his friend who is seated quietly beside him.
"Come on, Sengoku! Let's have fun! Didn't we plan to watch this beforehand?"
Sengoku frowned at him. "Why are we here? Shouldn't you go home directly and make preparations for tomorrow? Your stupid ass. Did you forget you are now on probation?"
Iura laughed at him. "What has happened has happened already. What's the use of sulking! I've learned my lessons, I know now to act properly at work especially from tomorrow since I'll be under the CEO's watch. But now is off work hours so having fun here won't do me any harm. Lighten up Sengoku!" he slapped his friend's shoulder and turned his attention back to the race.
"The driver of that Bugatti is amazing! I wonder who he is! Could it be Ryu? But then who could have been driving that Aston? That guy is pretty impressive too!"
Sengoku stood up and saw the Bugatti overtake the Aston even after doing a mad wide drift at the final curve before finally reaching the finish line first. Everyone cheered and he saw a few prominent-looking men quickly approaching the two cars. When the two drivers emerged from their respective cars, the Aston Martin driver ran over to the other person and shook his hand while bowing his head as if he was expressing immense gratitude for letting him do the race with him.
Sengoku and Iura, together with all the spectators watch in curiosity on the events below. Everyone wanted to know the two drivers' identity!
The Aston driver took off his helmet and everyone applauded when they saw it was their very own Ryu! A few females yelled their iloveyous and you still did great, my husband! which made Ryu laugh and wave at them.
The Bugatti driver then followed suit and took off his helmet.
When the long, beautiful auburn hair flowed out softly from under the black helmet, everyone was in shock and the previously boisterous crowd turned deadly silent.
They were too far from the grounds that they failed to notice that the black race suit the Bugatti driver was currently wearing, although a bit loose, still obviously showed off her curves.
That mean driver is a woman!!!!!
Exceptional!!!
A few people resumed cheering and clapping so the rest also followed suit. Sakura looked over at the bleachers and smiled as she raised her hand to wave at them too.
Iura and Sengoku were thunderstruck! It was her, the new CEO! They exchanged bewildered looks and turned to stare at Sakura again. Alright, alright! she has pulled them in! The two hardcore car fanatics is looking at Sakura as if she is their goddess and they are willing to do anything she asks them to.
"You lucky bastard!" Sengoku said through his gritted teeth.
Iura clutched his stomach as he laughed. "Oh I cannot believe my luck! I did not get promoted but I get to work together with my goddess! This day is the best day of my life!"
"Uhm excuse me…" a shy voice sounded from behind them. The two turned around and saw a cute woman with short hair wearing black eyeglasses.
Iura felt that this girl is somewhat familiar so he racked his brains. After a few seconds, he remembered that she is someone in his department.
"Are you Kouno-san? I am Iura Shu, also from the Architecture department."
Kouno Sakura nodded her head and smiled at the two men. "Yes, I am Kouno Sakura and I know who you are even though we have never worked together in the same project. I saw your photo and name in the organization chart for the Lakeview Villas a month ago." she added when she noticed Iura looking strangely at her.
"Ah, so that was why. So why did you call our attention for? Is anything the matter?" Iura asked her curiously.
"Ano~~ I overheard you saying that you will be working with CEO Sakura. Is that right?"
Iura nodded his head "Yeah, that is correct. I will start tomorrow,"
The girl in front of them clapped her hands together. "That is great! So I guess we'll be working together from tomorrow! I am tasked to redecorate her office. I guess you are the same?" her beautiful obsidian black eyes were staring back at him expectantly.
Iura nervously shot a look at Sengoku and scratched his head. "Er…"
Kouno raised her eyebrow at them. "Did I say anything wrong?"
Sengoku, who is watching at the sidelines, decided to finally speak up. "To tell you honestly, Iura will be working under the CEO as a type of punishment" Iura smacked Sengoku's head, causing Kounu to yelp in surprise, "so he does not know yet what kind of work he is expected to do. CEO Sakura only told him to go directly to her office tomorrow."
The girl shifted her attention back to the unruly looking man who is now scratching his head and smiling at her apologetically. "I am sorry I've caused you to misunderstand, Kouno-san. Don't worry, even if I get lucky and the CEO will instruct me to help you do your job, I promise you that you won't be disappointed. I am a good architect, right Sengoku?"
His friend just rolled his eyes at him but he winked at Kouno when Iura wasn't looking.
Kouno laughed at them. "There is no need to apologize. I know that your work very much since your team leader is my best friend. She has told me a lot about her teammates and that is why I look forward to working with you from now on. Hopefully, Miss Sakura will let you lend me a hand so that we can bring to life the plans she have in mind."
Iura gave her a big smile and offered his hand for a good shake. "Then we will see each other tomorrow morning for work, Kouno-san."
Kouno shook his hand and Sengoku's too before the three of them turned their attentions back to the wooden platform at the center of the track below.
Sakura, Gao Yang, Toru, Xiao Shi, Koko, Kitsu, Mochu, and Ryu were all standing on the platform and an employee just finished setting up some chairs for them to sit on.
The sun is about to set and its fiery reddish glow was glaring behind the beautiful girl, making her appear like some sort of motocross deity wearing black leather jumpsuit that fully covered her from her neck down.
Although the jumpsuit is not tight-fitting and even made her look bulkier than her usual petite figure, Sakura's outstanding features still make her appear sexy even while holding the huge black helmet under her right arm.
Everyone is waiting for the announcer to introduce the goddess who had beaten their long-time hero, Ryu, after all these years.
The lights around the track and bleachers were turned on and everyone can see clearly the woman's face from the four wide-screen outdoor television in place.
"Ladies and gentlemen, today, we only planned to do the normal test drive for the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport since our company, together with the Hyuuga Inc. and the Shen Corp., has acquired full exclusives rights of production to all Bugatti vehicles in the whole of Japan and China."
Cheers erupted. This is good news to all!
"But we were presented with another wonderful surprise this afternoon because our beloved CEO, Miss Amamiya-Kinomoto Sakura, suddenly visited us here at the grounds and gave us the honor to watch her perform the test drive and, and even humbly competed with Motomi Ryu! Everyone, let us give our extraordinary CEO a round of applause!"
The audience was thoroughly shocked! They've heard that the new CEO was in the main building this afternoon, but the did not expect to meet her immediately here at the Annex and even see her exemplary driving and drifting skills!
Everyone stood on their feet and applauded loudly to show their CEO how awe-inspiring she is! Everyone here is under her care, and their acceptance of her has made Sakura really happy.
"Thank you everyone! I will be working with everyone here at the Annex from today onwards, so please do take good care of me!" she is speaking in front of the company's ordinary employees and she prefer that they can see her as someone they can easily approach so she decided to speak to them in a friendly manner, unlike with how she approached their business partners from before.
General Manager Gao Yang looked appreciatively at Sakura who is currently waving back at the people at the bleachers. One marshall presented her a huge bouquet of pink tulips and she thanked her warmly, and even gave her a quick hug which made the young lady marshall blush shyly. He liked her personality and she has greatly impressed him with her driving skills.
He has known Ryu since he was still a teenager and he knew that even if he admire or is friends with someone, once they have entered a competition, he will fight seriously without holding back. So today's defeat is definitely an honest result of the match between the two and he knew Ryu's skills best after working with him for almost 10 years in the industry.
Gao Yang couldn't wait to go back and report everything to CEO Shen Qiu.
Before they disperse the crowd, Sakura instructed everyone to get a stub that Wanwan and a few marshalls are distributing by the exit.
"Please don't forget to get a stub before you get out. Present it tomorrow at the lobby and you'll get a present from me."
Everyone yelled their thanks to her before obediently queueing at the exit.
"What present will you give them?" Xiao Shi asked her.
Sakura turned her back from the crowd to answer Xiao Shi but the words did not even left her mouth. Previously, she thought there is nothing else that her cousins can do to surprise her, yet they have proven her wrong.
Because right now, she was caught off guard when she saw that her foolish cousins and friend is drinking whiskey, on the rocks completed with lime zest, right here on the platform where everyone in the area can see.
And it looked like they had it going on the whole time she was interacting with the crowd.
Koko noticed Sakura eyeing his glass. "Do you want one?" he gestured Ryu to give Sakura a glass but Sakura flicked him on the forehead.
"Hey! What was that for!!!"
"Stupid cousin! I cannot drink here in front of everyone! Even you guys! Why would you do this here?!" she almost choked on her saliva when she saw Kitsu giving General Manager Gao a glass that he personally prepared.
Gao Yang laughed when he saw Sakura's slightly panicked expression and gestured to Sakura that it is alright with him. He told her that they have finished the test drive successfully so their work are officially over anyway.
Toru and Sakura exchanged glances and sighed in relief. Both of them thought that it is such a good thing that the General Manager is still young, probably the same age as Touya! Or else they would hear an earful from Natsume and Touya later.
"Why don't we go celebrate in another place then?" Toru offered, which everyone else agreed to. Toru took his mobile out and made reservations to one of the nearby 5-star restaurant they frequented to.
"I'll go ahead and get changed. Toru, send me a message when and where I should meet you. I'll have Wanwan accompany me back at my office first."
Sakura walked away and Wanwan joined her at the exit. Efficient as she is, she brought the car that Touya-sama instructed her to use as Sakura's secretary, when she delivered her racing suit. Hence, they need not wait for the company car to pick Sakura up.
Plus, this car is much more comfortable for Sakura. Why wouldn't it be, since it is the newly released black Range Rover with darkly tinted windows to maintain Sakura's privacy. Touya also made sure that this car is bullet-proof and, the most important thing too, is that there is a built-in refrigerator for the always hungry young miss.
"Miss Sakura, we are here." Wanwan informed her when she parked in front at the driveway at the executives parking lot below the main building.
"Oh that was fast! Wait for me here, I will just go and change upstairs. Nii-chan told me that he has already filled up my closet in the bedroom in my office. Hopefully it is true, though."
Wanwan smiled at her at the rearview mirror. "It is true, Miss Sakura. I was the one who's seen over it when we were preparing the office for you last week. And I will go with you, lest anything might happen. We can just leave the car here in front since it's plate shows that this is the car of the CEO, no one would dare complain about it."
Sakura laughed at her and agree to her company. It is always best to have someone stay by her side here since she cannot just shoot people dead anytime at their office. Just thinking how Touya will react to that is making her head ache right now.
After changing into a comfortable pair of champagne palazzo pants, loose white silk sleeveless top, a knee-length soft cashmere light gray cardigan, and beige kitten-heel pumps. She grabbed the same purse as the one she had during the day and they went back down to the parking lot and drove off to the Rockefeller Hotel where the rest were already waiting for her.
As Wanwan concentrated on the road, Sakura was looking lazily outside the window. She sighed softly. Ah~~~ she missed her little wolf already. She subconsciously played with her new watch and debated if she should give him a call or not.
'Three years ago, my journey began,
Chasing down this cure, no plan in hand…'
Waking up from her reverie, she just picked up the call and answered it without checking who the caller is.
"Honey." a man's low, husky voice erupted from the other line.
Sakura straightened up and her lips curved into a beautiful smile.
"My little wolf! I was just thinking about you! Have you finished your meeting? Where are you right now?"
Syaoran let out a low chuckle. "The second meeting just finished and Natsume and I are on our way to the Rockefeller for the third meeting."
Her eyes widened in pleasant surprise. "The Rockefeller? That's where Wanwan and I are headed too. Toru and the others have gone ahead me, they wanted to celebrate the success of the Bugatti dealership with Gao Yang and Ryu."
"I know." Syaoran leaned back comfortably on the car seat and looked outside. Just listening to her voice takes away all his tiredness from the day's work. He wants this for his whole life. Thank goodness he has finally found her. "I've seen your test drive and drift race. Xiao Shi got the official coverage from this afternoon and sent it to me. Wanwan has also sent me the number of people you have promised to give presents to tomorrow and I have already asked my secretary to prepare it for you. Wanwan will just meet her at the entrance of the Annex lobby tomorrow, most probably around 7 in the morning."
"Sweetheart, are you sure you are busy?" Sakura teased him. " Why, why, oh why would you stick your nose into my work? Don't you have enough in your plate right now?"
She is naturally pleased with Syaoran's help. Very much, actually, but she did not want to trouble him anymore since she know he must have not an ounce of extra time for unnecessary work especially today of all days!
"My little Sakura, this is nothing. Anything that involves you will never tire me, keep that in mind." his voice is full of doting that Sakura wanted to crawl into his arms and bury her face on his neck.
"Seriously Xiao Lang, don't trouble yourself with unnecessary stuffs. Wanwan and Toru is enough to lend me a hand when it comes to work." she stubbornly reprimanded him.
"I think you've arrived honey, go prepare yourself. Don't forget to bring your purse."
"How did you know?"
Syaoran abruptly ended the call, causing Sakura to curse quietly.
What the hell!
As Sakura was deeply focused on calling back Syaoran's phone, someone opened the door that she was leaning to and she fell outside.
She did not even notice that they were already at the valet driveway and that Wanwan has dutifully released the door lock when she saw Syaoran standing right outside Sakura's door, motioning to her to open the lock.
"What the fuck!" Sakura yelled when she fell sideways and was caught into someone's strong arms.
Getting over her initial surprise, her senses immediately took over and she recognized this familiar sandalwood scent.
She quickly looked up and saw Syaoran's stunning face sporting a huge smile. His deep amber eyes were filled with mirth as he held her close, then quickly rearranged her position so he can lift her up into his arms.
Sakura finally remembered where they were and glanced around and saw that the valets and hotel lobby employees ears were all red, and about twenty hotel patrons who have just gotten off their own cars were all casting them curious glance.
"Syaoran" she whispered angrily at him "Put me down! There are so many people looking at us!"
Syaoran kissed the tip of her nose, causing her to blush and also everyone around them.
Young people today!
Oh my gosh, is that the Li Syaoran?!
Goodness it is!!!!! It truly is him, look, this is his photo from Google!
Wanwan got off from the driver's seat and was carrying Sakura's purse. She bent over and picked up the mobile that Sakura dropped a while ago, and then handed off the car keys to the valet. She then stood beside Syaoran, waiting for his further instructions.
"Wanwan! Are you working for this man or for me?"
Wanwan bowed politely at Sakura, "The lady boss and the young master are to married soon, Wanwan is working for both masters."
Sakura: "..."
Syaoran: "Excellent reply, Wanwan. You know the drill."
"Yes Li-sama." Wanwan walked ahead of the two and she went directly towards the golden elevator door where the bellboy is waiting for them to enter. Wanwan informed the bellboy of the restaurant name and they were soon by the restaurant entrance. Wanwan entered first after politely bidding Syaoran goodnight.
On the other hand, Sakura is still in Syaoran's arms. She has long gave up on making him to release her so she just crossed her arms and kept glaring at him, inwardly cursing her bad luck in her head.
Why, oh why, did they have to go to the same restaurant tonight!
She felt so embarrassed being carried like this from the driveway up to the 60th floor! The elevator itself had about 5 more patrons beside them and they were all looking at them at the lift's reflective interior! Even the bellboy's face was so flushed, he looked like he is suffering from a 40 degree fever!
Looking down at Sakura's angry face, Syaoran couldn't control his laughter anymore and he bent down and let out chuckle in her ear as he nibble on her earlobe.
Sakura felt her face warming up and she slapped Syaoran's chest.
"Let me go now, CEO Li Syaoran!"
"Are you angry at me, Madam?" he softly blew hot air in her ear. Then he placed soft kisses on her whole ear, hos warm breath making Sakura shiver uncontrollably.
"Syaoran! We are in public, you moron! Let me down!"
"Honey, if you've forgotten, you are with, as you just called me, the CEO Li Syaoran. Do you think anyone can openly watch us as I kiss you like this right now? Hmmm?"
Syaoran sat down and placed Sakura on his lap and kissed her softly, biting her lower lip gently, causing her to moan a little in his mouth. He hungrily kissed her as he embraced her tightly and Sakura encircled her arms around his neck. They kissed for a few minutes until they felt something vibrating in Syaoran's pants.
Sakura opened her eyes, reality finally dawning on her and she jumped up from his lap and looked around.
What? The last time she knew, they were right outside the restaurant's entrance! When did they go inside this hidden room?
Syaoran was watching her confused expression and laughed at her. "Sweetheart, of course I possess the ability to confuse you. This is an empty room right beside the restaurant's main entrance. They use this to keep the chairs they use during busy hours when patrons wait in queue to enter. Wanwan has informed the manager that I will be borrowing this space for a few minutes." he explained patiently.
Sakura just stared back at him with her arms crossed in front of her. She tapped her foot, still waiting for him to explain further.
Syaoran let out a sigh and raised his hands up in a defeated manner. "When I saw your race videos, I just missed you immensely so I messaged Toru, telling him to bring you here before going home. But then the guys suddenly thought of drinking out so it worked out well for me too. Natsume and I have set the remaining two meetings here so I thought that you being in the same vicinity, grabbing the opportunity to hug and kiss you for five minutes, is the best way to take all of my exhaustion away before I head back again to work."
Honestly, he looked really tired. He looked like he has aged quite a bit in comparison with to how he looked like on the night they saw each other again. Sakura took a step forward and hugged his waist. She looked up and tiptoed to kiss the bottom of his strong chin.
"I am glad you did everything you did today. Thank you."
Syaoran bent over and pressed his wide palms on the side of her waist. He kissed her softly for a minute before pulling back. "I need to go back to work. That call must be your demon cousin, cursing the life of me. Give me a call before you leave for home, alright? If I could, I'll go home together with you. But if I can't, I've already instructed Wanwan to drive you back and accompany you at your place. Maria won't be there tonight and I don't want you to wait for me alone when you've had drinks."
"How did you know Maria won't be there?"
Syaoran pressed his forehead to hers and looked deep into her eyes. "I now know everything about you, my wife. It is best for you to just start getting used to it."
She let out a giggle and bit his lower lip. "Alright, alright. A bit creepy but I like it. At least I get to be as lazy as I can. You just do everything."
"As the madam says, I am willing to."
This time, Sakura's mobile phone rang. It was Natsume's personal ring tone and Sakura laughed again.
"Honey, you better go or else I don't know what evil things my cousin might do to you."
As they left the room, Syaoran headed to the lift to the restaurant 10 floors above and Sakura went first to the ladies' room to fix herself up before heading inside the restaurant.