AN: Well, here's the next chapter! Enjoy! 3
Recap from the last chapter:
Both girls watched the scenery, beautiful cities and lands were past before the limo stopped, James opened the door and helped the girls out before Eriol grinned and Syaoran rolled his eyes
"Oh go on" said Syaoran before Eriol stepped up and bowed at the girls
"Welcome girls, to Li Mansion"
Chapter 4: Home, Clothes and Crushes
Sakura and Tomoyo gasped, what greeted them was a giant white mansion, and a luscious lawn that greeted them, with hedges cut into beautiful shapes and animals.
"This...this is home?" squeaked Tomoyo, looking over at Eriol who grinned and nodded
"Wow...look at it! It's so big! And omg Tomoyo! It's a fairy! A fairy hedge! KAWAII" squealed Sakura and she led Tomoyo around the front garden, admiring the handy work of the gardeners who gave them both a red rose.
"Wait till they see inside huh Syaoran? And the back garden" laughed Eriol as he went to join the girls, while Syaoran started walking towards the mansion, indicating to James and Robert to bring all the luggage inside.
After a good ten minutes in the front yard, Eriol ushered the girls inside
"You haven't seen nothing yet girls!" Excited, both girls linked arms, and Eriol offered his arm for Tomoyo, who was in the middle of the link, and shyly looped her arms with his, as they walked into the mansion.
When they all entered, 20 or so maids and butlers greeted them, bowing
"Welcome Home Master Syaoran, Master Eriol" was chorused
Syaoran waved them off and told them to continue what they were doing, "We can take it from here, thank you everyone for the warm welcome" turning to Eriol and the girls he ushered them forward.
"Okay...guess since Eriol showed you the front garden...I can show you the rest..." spoke Syaoran before leading them up two flights of stairs – "This, is the sleeping quarters, you two will be sleeping in these two rooms, and opposite you, is Eriol and my own rooms, this way if there's any problems, you can come to us immediately" nodding the girls turned to their rooms and gasped
What greeted them was a spacious pink room, with a large bed, inside was an ensuite bathroom and a large walk-in-wardrobe.
"Tomoyo, you're room is exactly like this, but the walls are a light purple, we looked into some records that said these were your favourite colours...hopefully, they're too your liking" spoke Syaoran as both the girls nodded and bowed to both of them.
"Thank you...for giving us this opportunity, we were so worried...please take us into your care, we will try our best of please you" spoke Tomoyo softy as Sakura nodded in agreement.
Smiling Eriol spoke up, "Rest up, someone will come and wake you for breakfast tomorrow, it'll be downstairs, just ask a maid or butler if you lose your way...also, I'll be sending someone to get your measurements so you can be fitted for clothes"
Tomoyo's eyes lit up before asking shyly, "Uhm...I used to...design clothes myself...so I know our measurements...would it be alright if I..." blushing, she shook her head, feeling she stepped out of line
Eriol grinned and held out his arm to her, "Would you like to choose the clothes then? I was just going to get a tailor from the company to pick out a few clothes...but we can go get them ourselves now if you'd like" Tomoyo's eyes lit up and shy linked her arms with his before being led away – turning back to see if Sakura was okay, only to see her wave goodbye and smile.
"Well...now that those two seem to be...getting to know each other, please make yourself comfortable, James and Robert has set your belongings into the room – if you're hungry, the kitchen is usually bustling with someone, also, if you have any questions, you may ask me" Syaoran stopped talking and briskly walked away towards his room, before closing the door
'Could you be a little colder about that Li...' thought Sakura before she entered her room, seeing the large bed, she wanted to run and jump onto it, snuggling under the warm covers, but she thought she should atleast taking a shower after looking at herself in the mirror.
Her auburn hair usually straight, and clean now tangled and slightly frizzy, her pink Sunday dress now dirty with dust from sleeping in the warehouse, and walking through the market – blushing that all the servants saw her like that, she became self conscious and found some of the few things she managed to bring with her.
Starting the stream of hot water, Sakura closed her eyes and felt her muscles relax, sighing gently then taking in a big breathe, she began to think – 'Right Sakura...First thing's first...I guess I need to please Syaoran...he DOES own me...right, okay, Two...Find Touya...it's a good thing Tomoyo's here with me...Three...Raise money...I mean...can't stay here as servants forever...right?' Sighing again, Sakura stepped out of the bathroom, slipping into a bathrobe, she giggled at the soft fabric, no longer able to resist, she jumped into the bed and closed her eyes, feeling the bed welcome her in the sheets and drifted asleep.
Tomoyo's Side~
Tomoyo was being led by Eriol into a large company building, after seeing many people stare, she began to feel self conscious about her clothes, Eriol noticing her dilemma, quickly led her to the fashion department to Syaoran's four sister's area.
"ERIOLLLLL" squealed the 4 sisters, about to jump him until they noticed the small woman by his side, staring at the place in wonder.
"Who's that Eriol?" asked Fanran, looking at Tomoyo curiously, seeing the quad's interest, he pushed Tomoyo in front
"This, is Daidouji Tomoyo-San, She's from Japan...after...a little dilemma, Syaoran and I kinda...offered to help her and her friend, we brought them here to be our new personal secretaries...but...they haven't bought any clothes with them...and we were hoping you guys could..." he let his sentence hang as the girls jumped at their chance
"Ofcourse! My my, what a pretty girl...just needa clean her off a little..." spoke Shiefa
"A little polish here and there, a new outfit! Hair..." said Feimei with stars in her eyes, rolling her eyes Fuutie began to push Tomoyo towards the bathroom
"Hai haii...Eriol, you go get a coffee or something, I'll show Daidouji-San here the bathroom and we'll get started!"
After a good twenty minutes, the girls helped Tomoyo dry up and settled her into a chair
"Now! Fuutie, can you please do Daidouji-San's hair, Feimei, her nails please, Shiefa...I believe Daidouji-San has told you her and Ms. Kinomoto's sizes, if you could get that collection of clothing ready while I do make up..." spoke Fanran as the girls nodded and started work
After another half an hour, Tomoyo's make up, hair and nails were done, and the girls were leading her towards Shiefa
"Okay...We've sorted out the sizes, on the right, would be your clothes Daidouji-San, and on the left is Kinomoto-San's, we heard from Eriol that you wanted to pick them out..so...Let's go!" giggled Shiefa as she led Tomoyo towards the racks and racks of clothes
Gasping Tomoyo looked towards the quad as they nodded, she squealed and dove into the racks
"Oh! Look at this! And this would be perfect for Sakura...oh, what a cute pink colour, and this blue is to DIE for" as Tomoyo continued through, the girls laughed and joined in, Fanran went over to Eriol.
"So...where did you find Daidouji-San? She is obviously Japanese, her clothes were, no offence, dirty, but still slightly of a higher class..."
Eriol sighed and watched Tomoyo, "Remember when Yelan sent Syaoran to go look for a bride?" Fanran nodded, "Well..we decided to go try Japan, I mean...we were hoping not alot of people recognised him...but still..a lot did...as we were nearing the smaller neighbourhood, we saw Tomoyo and Kinomoto Sakura being led away with alot of other girls into a warehouse...later on...we found out they were being sold off..."
Fanran gasped and instinctly turned her head to look at Tomoyo, smiling freely and happily with her sisters
"Then...Sakura caught Syaoran's eye, and he bought her, and I have to admit, Tomoyo caught mine, so we technically 'own' the two girls..."
Raising her eyebrow, Fanran turned and folded her arms across her chest, "I hope both of you do not abuse that power...I can only imagine the hell and pain these girls have been put through..."
Eriol's eyes widened and nodded, "Ofcourse...I mean, we've only just hired these girls as our personal assistants, if they become more – and I'm saying this on Syaoran's account, then it's their own choice, we're not going to force them"
Laughing, Fanran patted Eriol's back and started walking to the others, "I'd be more mindful if something develops for you Eriol" Flushing, Eriol continued to stare at her back before looking over at Tomoyo, blushing slightly redder, he sat down on a chair and daydreamed.
After a few hours of browsing, Tomoyo emerged from the stacks of clothing holding bags and bags for herself and Sakura, blushing, she turned to thank the girls
"Thank you...so much for your generosity, and I'm sure Sakura would think so too!"
Giggling the girls took some bags from Tomoyo and smiled, "It's okay Daidouji-San, we're happy to help!"
Smiling back, Tomoyo smiled, "oh! Please, call me Tomoyo"
Nodding the girls gestured the same, "It's hard...calling us all Li-San anyways"
Eriol stood up and walked towards Tomoyo, taking her bags and motioning towards the car, "I'll be taking Tomoyo back to the mansion first, it's her first day here and I'm sure she's exhausted"
Nodding a little, Tomoyo waved to the girls and followed Eriol out to the car
"I see a lil spark in his eyes" said Fuutie
"Could it be...the beginning of a crush?" squealed Shiefa
"Omgomg...we need to set them up..they're so cute together!" giggled Feimei
"Now now...I have a back-story I need to tell you girls before you start scheming...need to understand Tomoyo-san and Kinomoto-San's background too..." leading the girls to their own private rooms, Fanran couldn't help glance back at Tomoyo and Eriol's backs, 'I hope this works out well...for all of you..." before walking again.
WELPPP – that's the next chapter! I hope you enjoy it and review!