CHAPTER 11 – PREPARATIONS

An uneventful week went by like a flash. Syaoran was extremely busy at work so they were only able to speak by phone late at night.

'What?! You still haven't done it?

'Shhh! Don't be so loud Aoi, people could hear you'

'I just can't believe it. I think you need to be sexier around him. Maybe buy some nice lingerie as well'

'Yeah I guess I could do that, I really want to make it happen next time'

'Then follow my advice and you will be in his arms this week for sure!'

'Haha you are so funny, that's ok. I don't need detailed advice. I feel sad and lonely when he is not around. I have really fallen for him'

'No surprise there, he is gorgeous. Everything a woman could want. Ah! Talking about what women want. I never told you what happened at Takeshi's birthday party. Long after you left, Asami rocked up and made a complete idiot of herself'

'What happened?!'

'She was so wasted, she arrived crying. Her hair was a mess and she was yelling at Takeshi. It was quite the show I tell you. I don't know what's going on with her. We haven't really seen her that much since that trip to the cabin'

'That is so strange, maybe we should call her and see if she is doing alright. Did you speak with her?'

'I tried but Takeshi took her away and said he would send her home in a cab'

'It definitely sounds like there is something going on between them. I will give her a call tonight after work and see if we can get together'

'Good idea, count me in too'

'Excuse me Kinomoto-san'

'Tanaka-san, good afternoon'

'Sorry to interrupt ladies but I was wondering if you could assist me with a difficult patient. He is 6 years old and unfortunately has advanced melanoma. He needs to be treated for some less severe symptoms at the moment, so could I transfer him to your office Kinomoto-san?'

'Sure, I will do my best. Please send him over'

LATER THAT NIGHT

(What a day…sigh…I am exhausted. Syaoran hasn't called yet. Oh that's right! I was going to call Asami)

'Hello?'

'Asami! Hi, it is Sakura. How are you?'

'I guess you heard about what happened at the party…'

'Well, yes I did. Are you ok? What's going on?'

'Don't act like a friend now, you have always been a hypocrite'

'I can assure you that I am honestly worried about you, you have kept your distance from us and I can feel something is bothering you'

'Oh do you? I don't need your help or anybody's help for that matter. If that's all you wanted to say, goodbye'

'Wa-wait! Asami please!' - (she hung up on me…I can't think of anything I have done to upset her this much. I should go see her to speak in person)

At that time there was a knock on the door.

'Syaoran!'

'Surprised?'

'Yes yes, I am so happy to see you' – she jumped on his arms and gave him a big hug

'I miss you'

'Me too, I feel sad when we don't see each other. Come on in!'

'Can't stay sorry, I just wanted to invite you over to my house this Thursday'

'How come?'

'Well I am thinking we should do something, like a err… date sort of thing'

'Really? Yay! What is the plan then?'

'How about you just come over and see? Now, I have to go back to the office. Give me a kiss that will last until then'

SOMEWHERE NEAR BY

'Yes, that is what I am saying'

'But Tanaka-san, it is extremely unethical. I mean if the board of directors found out, it will cause a huge scandal for the hospital'

'Leave that to me, you just have to organise everything as per my instructions and we will be fine. Also I need you to keep tagging that girl I showed you. I will move along with my plan in the upcoming months'

'Not a problem, also ah… you do need me to send more girls over? I know the last ones I sent were not of your satisfaction…'

'Yeah send me one tomorrow night. Preferably a green eyed one'

'As you wish, I will leave now then'

AT ASAMI'S APARTMENT

'Don't you understand?! I just want to be by your side…I don't care if I am not the only one you are with…'

'God you disgust me, don't you have some self-respect?! I said no, forget about me Asami. This is the last time, I am warning you'

'I can't, I can't forget you! Why did you make me think that you cared about me?!'

'I told you I was just playing with you. I never thought you would take it this seriously. I told you from the beginning I had no interest in you'

'But you usually called me to get together and all, I thought maybe…you changed your mind about me'

'I just wanted to have sex, that's all! It could have been anyone from my contacts. This has been going for long enough, I don't need to explain myself to you anymore. I am very transparent and this is who I am. Sorry sweetheart you need to get over me'

'I love you Takeshi! I want you in my life. Please give me a chance!'

'Man, truly pathetic, I hate women like you. I can't keep arguing like this, I am leaving'

'Please Takeshi! Don't leave, please don't! – Asami fell down on her knees crying, she kept on calling out his name however there was no answer.

(What am I gonna do now, huh? This is all her fault, if only she disappeared all of my problems would be gone. But I am not defeated yet, not by a longshot…)

NEXT MORNING DURING LUNCH BREAK

'I am soooo excited Aoi! I am going to Syaoran's house tomorrow night for a date'

'That's great! I am happy for you. Could it be a special night huh?' – Aoi had a grin from ear to ear

'I don't know but I am truly looking forward to it, what should I wear? I mean I don't think it is anything formal'

'If it were me, I would go with a sexy dress, you know the flowy kind but tight around the waist, showing off some cleavage, very high heels and a nice hairstyle'

'No no, that is too much for me, I couldn't do that…I would be too self-conscious about it. I really would like it to be the night though'

'Then what about your lingerie huh?! You haven't even bought any nice ones!'

'As a matter of fact…I did…'

'Wooo hoo! Now you are talking!'

'Alright, let's not talk about it anymore. The rest is private between Syaoran and I'

'What?! You are not even going to share the details afterwards?! I always tell you everything!'

'Of course I won't. You tell me all the details even when I don't want to hear them! Haha this is as far as you go my friend'

'You meanie!'