CHAPTER 31 – BLIND DATE
'I don't think you have anything to worry about, honestly Saku-chan'
'What if he likes her after this date?'
'Impossible! He is head over heels in love with you. He doesn't even look at any other women out there'
'I still feel very nervous…'
'There is no point on worrying about something that hasn't even happened. Worry when he falls in love with her'
'Waaiiii!'
'Haha just a joke… although do you want to spy on their date? I got no plans for tonight' – Aoi grabbed the maple syrup bottle and poured a ridiculous amount of it on her pancakes.
'N-no! That would be going too far… but… maybe...'
'Good morning ladies'
'Kyaaaa!'
'Sy-Syaoran… you startled us'
'Oh sorry. Why didn't you wake me for breakfast?'
'Just wanted you to get as much sleep as possible. How are you feeling today?'
'I am good now. By the way I will go have lunch with my mother and afterwards I will go straight to my appointment with Daidouji-san'
'I see. Well, I will be here when you get back'
'Shouldn't take that long. What were you girls talking about?
Sakura and Aoi looked at each other, before Sakura could say anything Aoi blurred out: 'The federal deficit! That stuff is tricky, huh?'
Syaoran looked at them suspiciously: 'Really? Well, I would be very interested in hearing your opinion'
'Ah! But that conversation really needs some time to go through it in depth. Sakura and I have spa appointments in 10 minutes'
'Haha sure. Have fun' – Syaoran looked at Sakura who hadn't said a word in a while and took a sip of his tea.
The rest of the day went on smoothly. During lunch time, Sakura had barely touched her food.
'You know… food makes you healthy' – Aoi cut a piece of her steak and offered it to Sakura on a fork
'Yum!' – Sakura gladly ate it with a smile
'Come on! You have been droopy all day. You are ruining our girls' day'
'Sorry I am just…'
'How about we go down to the bar tonight? It would distract you for a few hours until Syaoran is back'
'I guess is not a terrible idea…'
'That's the spirit! Now eat some more and we will go hit the shops'
THAT NIGHT AT A FANCY RESTAURANT
Syaoran was sitting at the table that was reserved for his date.
'Sigh…' – he looked at his watch – 'she is late… really late'
He looked at the hostess and raised his hand to catch her attention
'Excuse me any messages for Li?'
'Sorry sir, no messages at all. Can I get you something to drink?'
'Scotch neat, thanks'
"I guess I can wait another 15 minutes"
He casually looked at the restaurant entrance and saw a group of six women all dressed in black who walked in. In the middle, there was a gracious lady wearing a deep blue dress, as blue as her eyes. They walked towards his table.
'My apologies Li-san and thank you for waiting. You are such a gentleman. I am Tomoyo Daidouji'
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
'Nice to meet you, please allow me' – he pulled out the chair for her – would you like to have a drink first?'
'Yes, thank you. Champagne for me. After all, this is a happy occasion'
'Also… do you mind if we have some privacy, Daidouji-san?
'Privacy? Oh! You mean my bodyguards. Sure, please you are all dismissed. Sorry about that I have been looked after like this since I was little, I often forget is not the norm'
'No worries. Look I want to get straight to the point, the reason why I wanted to meet you tonight was to tell you in person that I must refuse this marriage proposal'
'But you don't even know me yet. I believe after we spend some time together, you will be convinced that I am completely adequate to take on the responsibilities of becoming your wife'
'It is nothing personal but I already have someone I love'
'Then why aren't you with her?' – she looked straight into his eyes
He remained silent for a few seconds
'Sorry Li-san, that was very curt of me to say'
'That's ok. You seem like a wonderful person, truly. I am sure you will find the perfect man for you'
'But I already have… it's you Li-san. If you only gave me a chance…'
"Damn! She is very persistent, I don't want to hurt her but…"
'You don't know me either. You might have heard things from my mother or read some in magazines but I might not be the person everyone thinks'
'That's why I want to get to know you better. As the head of such an important family, the person to become your wife should be a proper lady, have important influences and most of all be strong. I am all of that, besides I find you extremely attractive'
His face turned red
'You are so cute, you just blushed'
'No, I didn't. Daidouji-san, I am not going to change my mind. I would really appreciate it if you desisted'
'This talk is too heavy for dinner time. How about we just enjoy a nice meal together and forget about this marriage business? Let's just get to know each other like on a blind date.
'… Sure. I can at least do that'
"Sakura… all I think about is you. I wonder what you are doing right now…"
AT THE HOTEL BAR
'You look stunning Sakura! Very sexy indeed'
'Why do I have to wear your clothes?'
'Because your attitude was not the only thing that needed fixing. You brought boring clothes over, nothing ideal for clubbing'
'We are not going clubbing, just to grab a couple of drinks'
'Sure, sure'
'Hello there handsome – Aoi leaned over the bar and flirted with the bartender a little – two martinis'
'Martinis?! Aoi, I said something sweet'
'Relax, trust me just for tonight I will oversee your entertainment'
After martini number four and a hot session on the dance floor, the two friends sat down laughing happily. Suddenly, a man approached their booth.
'Excuse me, can I buy you a drink?'
'Ah! Thank you but I am ok' – Sakura looked at Aoi and then diverted her gaze to the stranger
'I didn't mean to scare you. My name is Zhou' – he had a charming smile
'You can buy us both a drink. How rude to only offer one' – Aoi looked at him with a cheeky smile on her face
'Haha you are right, my apologies. I will be right back with those drinks'
'Aoi! What the hell do you think you are doing?!'
'It is fine, is not like you are going to sleep with him'
'OMG, honestly, I don't know where your mind goes sometimes. I don't like flirting with other men. Syaoran would be upset'
'And where is he now? Remind me?'
'Well… it is a different circumstance'
'It is already 11pm and he is not back yet… I don't want to be pessimistic but…'
'Stop talking!'
'Here you go ladies. May I sit next to you?'
'Go ahead' – Sakura grabbed the drink and took a big sip
'You haven't told me your names yet'
'My name is Aoi and this is Sakura, we are just visiting from Japan'
'Really? I go over there all the time for business. Would you like to dance?'
'You guys go ahead, I will sit this one out' – Sakura finished the rest of her drink – 'I will go buy myself another one'
'Alright, but I won't take no for an answer for next song Sakura-san'
"Sigh… I wonder why you are not back yet Syaoran… I need you to tell me everything is ok'
Sakura got herself another drink, she was already tipsy. She took a seat at the bar. The bartender, who had been looking at her for a while now, gave her a glass of water.
'Are you alright miss? Where is your friend?'
'Dancing with a stranger over there…'
'I see, anything I can do to help just let me know. If you need someone to escort you to your room for example'
'Thank you, but I am fine'
ON THE DANCE FLOOR
'You are extremely attractive Aoi-san, but no offence your friend is more my type'
'Wow! The rudest man I have met in a while. You really don't have much experience with women, do you?'
'Haha you have a very sharp tongue miss. Just wanted to be honest, you know. I was planning on asking her out'
'Wasting your time. She is in love with someone'
'If I don't see him, he doesn't exist'
'I think we will be leaving now, thanks for the drinks'
Aoi walked across the floor and looked around for Sakura.
"Where did she go now…?"
ON THE HALLWAY
'What are you doing? Let me go!'
'Miss, I am just trying to help you'
'I told you, I am not ready to leave. Plus, I need to find my friend! Now let go!'
'Miss, I am taking you to your room. You can wait for your friend there'
'Sakura! – Aoi came running after them – 'get your hands off her'
'Sigh… hate drunk customers'
'I will take it from here, thank you. Come on darling, let's get you to bed'
Sakura was crying by the time Aoi took her to her bedroom.
'It's ok sweetheart. You are ok'
'Where is he?! And why isn't he back yet?! He will get the yelling of a lifetime when he arrives!'
'Now now, let's just get into bed'
Suddenly Syaoran walked through the door
'Hey, what's going on?'
'Oh! Syaoran, thank God. Here, take her'
'SYAORAN! DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS?!'
'Well, see you guys tomorrow' – Aoi rushed out of their room
'Babe, what's going on? Why are you crying?'
'You are coming home this late at night after your date and I…' – her tears kept on running down her face
'I called you many times to tell you what I was up to but you never picked up, I even left messages at the front desk for you'
'Why did you take so long? I was so worried… why?'
He hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead
'I can see you have been drinking quite a lot. Shhh… take a deep breath' – he carried her on his arms and she hugged him
He sat down on the bed still with Sakura on his arms.
'I love you so much… I would never cheat on you Sakura'
'Really? Never?' – she rubbed her eyes and wiped her tears away
'You have to believe me. I will tell you all the details tomorrow when you are better'
'Love you too. I just can't imagine you with someone else, I can't... kiss me…'
"How does he do it? He says something so simple to me and I feel instantly better"
He held her face with one hand and kissed her. She intensified the kiss quite a lot and he was becoming more and more aroused by that. He opened his eyes and saw her flushed face.
'Don't look at me like that. I won't be able to stop… now time to sleep'
'Syaoran… kiss me again' – she moved towards the back of the bed and pulled down the straps of her dress below her shoulders.
'Oh no… Sakura…'
He got on the bed as well and moved closer to her.
'Too late now…'
He pushed her gently towards the bedhead and held her by the wrists. She kissed him with such passion, no inhibitions. He unzipped her dress but kept her bra on. His tongue licked her neck slowly, massaged her breasts delicately and her moans got louder.
She took the initiative and started to undo his tie and unbutton his shirt, she kissed his neck and down his chest. She suddenly pushed him back on the bed and climbed on top of him. She looked so beautiful, so sexy like a vision. Her pupils where dilated due to the lack of light, her lips were parted and she was looking straight into his eyes. She unbuttoned his pants and pulled them down. Syaoran was mesmerised by her, he just watched her to do everything this time.
She inserted his erected member inside of her with a sharp intake of breath, by this point she was extremely wet.
'Sa-Sakura…'
'Be mine, only mine Syaoran' – she kissed him
'Always…'
It was certainly a night to remember. Afterwards, Syaoran was still awake but Sakura had already fallen asleep in his arms.
"Wow! I can't believe what just happened… she was like a different person, so uninhibited and passionate…I will tease her tomorrow haha"
He looked at her sleeping face and gave her a kiss.
"I am so happy… can't let anyone take this away from me…"
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