CHAPTER 29 - ALMOST IN HONG KONG

Syaoran got home feeling so excited about the recent developments - "2 whole weeks with Sakura, I can't wait" - he ran upstairs and went into his room. He was surprised to see that the bathroom light was on. He slowly walked towards it and opened the door.

'Na-Naomi, what the hell?!'
'Hi honey'

She was completely naked inside the bath tub, covered in bubbles and the whole bathroom was decorated with red roses and candles.

'What are you doing?! Get out of here!'
'Now now, don't be so mean... why don't you jump in with me?'
'No! Please get dressed'
'I heard you were sick love... I wanted to make you feel better'
'Look, this is not funny. I want you out of my house'
'Come on! I will let you do anything you want with me...' - she got up from the tub and stepped out. Her body was dripping wet, her supple breasts swayed gracefully. She grabbed Syaoran by his shirt, quickly moved her hands down his chest and then moved them down his pants. He quickly grabbed her by both wrists and glared at her with a very serious face on.
'Stop! Leave now!'
'Hmmm... Don't you want a blow job? I will make you feel so good... you won't regret it, trust me baby' - she tried to kiss him but he turned his face away
'I am not interested in you, alright? Now, get dressed, I will get the chauffer to take you home'
'How dare you! I am basically throwing myself at you and you say no? What is the matter? You are no longer with that country girl! Why are you rejecting me?!'
'I need to make something very clear, I will never sleep with you ever again. Regardless of my circumstances, I do not desire you or feel anything towards you at all. Now, don't embarrass yourself anymore and go home'
'You will be sorry! I swear to you, I will make you eat your words' - she grabbed a towel and stormed out of the bathroom

Syaoran placed his hands on the sink and looked at himself in the mirror "How the fuck am I going to tell Sakura about this?"

AT TANAKA'S HOUSE

'Well well, you are finally back huh?'
Sakura was surprised to see that Tanaka was sitting on her bed in the darkness
'Oh sorry, I didn't know you were still awake. Err... by the way what are you doing in my room Tanaka?'
'I was waiting for you of course' - he got up and approached her - 'I missed you today Sakura' - his hand tried to caress her face but he stopped half way.

She felt nervous and looked away from him

'I have some news... I am going back to my hometown for a few weeks'
'What?! When did this happen?'
'My brother is back from overseas and we need to talk'
'Brother? I didn't know...'
'Yeah... it is a long story but I need to see him, there are some things we need to discuss'
'You are going alone?'
'Actually I wanted to check if Aoi was free but, we will see'
'I can't come...'
'Huh?'
'I have too many appointments and a few surgeries already scheduled for the next 2 months'
'That's ok, I don't expect you to drop everything. Once I sort things out with him, maybe I will introduce you'
'Not maybe, YOU WILL INTRODUCE ME'
'Sure, now I would like to sleep please' - she took her coat off and sat down on her bed
'Night'

Tanaka left her room without saying anything else. "Sigh, all this lying is getting to me... I need to calm down. Everything will be ok, Syaoran will be with me after all'.
Sakura laid down on her bed and stared at the ceiling for a few minutes "Syaoran..."

NEXT MORNING

'Whaaaat?! Are you insane? What do you mean you are having an affair with Syaoran?! How? When?'
'Shhhh... please Aoi lower your voice. It is just like that... don't judge me ok? I don't need a sermon right now'
'OMG! It's just... I can't believe it... You of all people...'
'It is complicated... I will tell you all the details some other day but for now I need you to cover for me. I am going to Hong Kong for 2 weeks with Syaoran this Saturday'
'No no no! This is getting out of control! How are you going to pull this off?

Sakura explained the whole plan to her and she agreed to take some leave to accompany Sakura on this trip.

'Sorry I am such a troublesome friend Aoi... If there is anything I can do for you at all, count on me!'
'Haha don't worry, this is what friends do, right? Just I am a little surprised by the whole thing that's all. You have to tell me everything about this, I will not leave you alone until you do'
'Alright alright. Thanks again'

SATURDAY MORNING

Sakura and Aoi were already at the airport, waiting at the designated gate. Syaoran was nowhere to be found

'Stop fidgeting Sakura! You are making me nervous'
'I am sorry, I just can't help it'
'He will be here I am sure. Now relax'

The passengers started to board the plane and Sakura was feeling so nervous, suddenly she saw Syaoran approaching the seating area.

'Syaoran! - without thinking she rushed to his side and hugged him.
'Hey babe, sorry I am late. There were some last minute issues at the office'
'For a moment I thought... no never mind'

He smiled at her and kissed her forehead

'Aoi-san, how do you do?
'You cheeky boy, I hear you are doing my friend behind her husband's back, huh?
'Aoi! Stop!'

He immediately blushed and his face was feeling extremely hot

'Haha I am just teasing, come on let's board the plane'

This was the first time for Sakura travelling in first class. It was so spacious and comfortable, there were only a few seats per row and the seats were perfect for a couple.

'You look happy today' - said Syaoran whilst placing her luggage in the overhead locker
'I am, very'
'You know... from now on we can start acting like a couple again...' - he took a seat next to her - 'nobody knows us here, we can hold hands and kiss anytime we want'

He caressed her left cheek and slowly placed a kiss on her lips. She responded to his kiss and used her tongue to intensify it even more. This took him by surprise. He could feel her nervousness through that kiss, it was the first time she did such a thing without backing down.

'Syaoran...' - she grabbed his hand and placed it on her chest
'... Sa-Sakura...' - he looked around fearing someone may see that
'My heart... this is what it feels like every time we kiss...'
'You drive me crazy, you know that?'

He grabbed the blanket that had been provided by the flight attendant and used it to cover themselves.

'Kya!'
'You are too sweet!' - at that time a flashback of Naomi in the bath tub the night before crossed his mind - "Fuck! I need to tell her..."

Soon after, the plane took off. Syaoran picked an action movie for them to watch. Their hands were joined together and Sakura had her head resting on his shoulder.

'Sakura... last night...'
'Huh?'
'Nothing never mind. Let's watch the movie'