Another story update. lololololololl

well to the reviwers, YES i WATCHED THE FULL HOUSE DRAMA. that's why this story is based on that drama, but i revised it. haha. so yeh. tahks anyway for the review. :)

CHAPTER 4: MEET THE PARENTS

AT THE OTHERSIDE OF THE GARDEN

Reporters were interviewing Syaoran's leading lady on the movie, when suddenly one of the reporters who just witnessed the scene called them saying, "What are you doing here? Syaoran just announced his engagement!"

A swarm of reporters came rushing to where Syaoran and Sakura are. They thanked God that they still didn't miss the good part.

Sakura stiffened when Syaoran's lips touched hers. He didn't do anything but locked his lips to hers. It's much more exciting when Syaoran initiated to open her lips. Her eyes closed and she started to relax as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Feeling good about the moment she accommodated Syaoran's tongue. Syaoran wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and pulled her closer to him. His tongue explored her mouth as he was drowned with this temptation.

They snapped back to reality when they heard the cameras click and their flashes went off blinding them. They pulled back from each other feeling deeply embarrassed about their actions. Sakura turned bright red while Syaoran cleared his throat and looked away from her.

Their nightmare started when the media bombarded them with questions.

Sakura shielded her eyes from the flashes and unconsciously held onto Syaoran's arm, feeling scared and awkward about their situation.

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" A reporter exclaimed when Sakura did what they wanted her to do. This will be a huge scoop for the Showbiz industry and they will really take a lot of credit from it.

"Mr. Li! Mr. Li! Is this the girl in the rumors?" One asked loudly.

The media were like hungry vultures as they tried to get something from them.

Ayame saw the whole thing from the small hill part of the garden. Acting quickly she called for the body guards and ordered one of her men to get Syaoran's car so that they can escape immediately.

Ayame went through the crowd of media and pulled Syaoran along with a stunned Sakura.

"Go home; we'll talk about this tomorrow." Ayame said as they rushed towards his silver Porsche 911. Syaoran just nodded once and gestured to Sakura to get in the passenger's seat.

They media groaned when they zoomed out of the place. But at least, they have in there hands another and big break about a scandal of Li Syaoran.

IN THE CAR

"What was that for??" Sakura finally managed to yell out her frustration at Syaoran. Syaoran only smirked as he continued on concentrating on the road. Sakura frowned when Syaoran didn't answer her. Her frown deepens more when Syaoran took a glance of her and chuckled.

"What so funny?" She asked annoyance clear on her tone. "Nothing," He said. "What?" she asked, this time blood boiled in her system. "I said nothing." Syaoran said as he tried to control his laughter that was about to come out.

Sakura folded her arms across her breast. "That nothing means something Mr. Li. Tell me or I'll…" she trailed off. "Or you'll what?" Syaoran dared her to say something more on her statement. "Or I'll…" Sakura looked around the car and saw her high heels that she's wearing.

"Or I'll hit you with my heels." She said as she took off one of her shoes. Syaoran snorted. "Try me." He dared. Sakura fumed at him and almost whacked his head when she gets a hold of herself.

"That's what I thought." He said as he pulled over to a park. Sakura tried to stop herself from murdering the man beside her as she held tightly on her purse. Syaoran turned off the engine and went outside the car. She watched him as he went to a big blue penguin and rested his back on it as he sat at the end of the slide.

Sakura was still disturbed about what happened earlier and felt more irritated when Syaoran doesn't answer her. She got out of the car and stomped her way to him. With her hand on her waist she stood in front of Syaoran.

"Let's talk now Syaoran." Sakura said firmly. He half opened his eyes when he heard Sakura. "Talk about what?" He said stubbornly. Sakura rolled her eyes. "Do you have something to say?" Sakura said trying to make a point but was bad doing it. "C-Consider what happened earlier." Sakura managed to continue.

She doesn't know what's gotten into her but she's really bothered on just what happened while if she didn't care she would have no problems at all. But this was different. Is she feeling something to Syaoran that's why she needs him to clear things up so that she won't get more confused?

Syaoran just looked at her, and didn't reply. This made Sakura take more reasons to kill him. Feeling so impatient, she placed her hands on her hips and said to Syaoran, "I'm not a person who does everything you want. Do I look easy on you huh?"

Syaoran sighed and sat down. He looked at Sakura's eyes with a bored expression. "Let's get married." He simply said. Sakura's eyes widened hearing him say those words easily. "I'll hire you as my wife." He continued.

Sakura was still shock from that so-called proposal. (So much for being romantic eh?) She shook her head and frowned at Syaoran. "Have you lost your mind? Why would I marry you?" She said disbelief clear on her voice.

"I don't like you. I can't stand you." Sakura continued feeling so annoyed to the highest level. "You are loud and nosy and I don't like you either." Syaoran said as he stood up towering over Sakura.

"Right, right! So how can we get married? Are you on drugs?" She replied back Syaoran gazed right in her eyes and said. "In that case, it will be easy having divorce ne?" Sakura's brows rose. "Divorce?" She echoed.

"So do you intend to spend the rest of your life with me?" Syaoran asked casually. Sakura's mouth dropped and looked away from him.

Syaoran walked over at the swings and turned to look at her. "I'm sick and tired of the scandals and girls hanging around me." He began. Syaoran looked at her when she caught Syaoran's eyes cast a sick and tired look. "I'll pay you a salary," He said as that look went back to that dull expression. "And give you alimony when we divorce." He said, convincing Sakura to do it.

Sakura felt silent for a while and thought about it.

"Think of it and decide." Syaoran said. "I knew you liked that kiss." He teased. Sakura fumed again as she approached Syaoran. She glared at him intensely as she held his shoulders and knocked her head hard on to his. Syaoran yelped as he rubbed his soar head.

"Serves you right. Let's go home." She said as she marched back to the car. Syaoran scowled at her as he followed her.

AT THE HOUSE

Sakura was already thinking about making the decision inside the car on the way home. She thought if she will agree this might really help her and her family about his father's debt and she will not worry that her father will be jailed.

She took in a very deep breath and decided what she wanted. Getting out from the car she rushed to the house living Syaoran behind and went to the computer.

Syaoran was puzzled seeing Sakura zoom so fast out of the car. He thought what was wrong and followed her inside, only seeing her that she was typing something on the computer. After minutes of typing she printed it and showed it to Syaoran who was currently sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Syaoran studied what was on her hands and looked at Sakura. "What's this?" he asked. "Since this is a contract marriage I guess we should have rules to comply, ne?" she answered. He only stared at Sakura before taking the paper from her and read it. He studied the contract and raised his brows before looking back to Sakura who has another copy on her hands.

She snapped the paper in front of her and read the first rule. "One, we will respect each other's privacy. Two," She began as she glanced at Syaoran who was bored in expression. "We won't demand physical intimacy. Three, the length of the marriage will not exceed six months. And four, after divorce Li Syaoran will give alimony to Kinomoto Sakura." Sakura ended as she placed the paper back to the coffee table.

She crossed her hands and said, "Any objections?" Syaoran's bored expression still didn't changed. He only stared at Sakura before he finally decided to speak.

"And, if this arrangement is revealed to a third party, the contract will serve as null and void. And the party responsible shall issue appropriate alimony." He said firmly. "Okay?"

"Okay." She agreed.

They both got a pen and wrote their signatures on the contracts before sealing it with a hand shake.

NEXT MORNING

Syaoran went to his manager the next morning to discuss what happened last night. He knew that his manager will blow up on him big time. But he really didn't care at all. He walked towards the conference room where he will meet Ayame who's currently sitting at the center chair waiting for him.

"Sit down Syaoran." She said clearly. Syaoran sat down facing her and waited for her to yell at her. Ayame glared at him for a moment before taking a deep breath and started, "What is this issue Syaoran?" she said out loud. "An early marriage? Don't you know how critical this is for your time right now? This will go B rating movies on you. Don't you realize that?" she said frustratingly.

Syaoran just sat there quietly with his fingers on his temples. "I'm going crazy with you Syaoran." She scolded. Syaoran only grunted. "Well, look at the bright side, there won't be any scandals anymore." He said as he stood up and walked out the door. "Before you walk out on me again," Ayame began with Syaoran's back facing her. "I will arrange a press con next Tuesday." She said as Syaoran continued to walk out of the room.

SAKURA

Sakura was washing the dishes when her phone rang. "Hai, hai!" She said as she washed her hands hurriedly and rushed to her phone. "Yes?" She answered. She pulled the phone from her ears when Tomoyo came screaming on the other side.

"Why the hell didn't you tell me that you are getting married Sakura? I didn't even know that there's something going on between you and him!!" Tomoyo yelled. Sakura winced hearing her yell as she rubbed her ears from the sudden tone of Tomoyo that bombarded on her.

"Could you please calm down?" Sakura said out loud so that she can get through to Tomoyo's screaming. She can hear that Tomoyo stopped yelling and the only thing that can be heard is her heavy breathing.

"Okay, tell me right now Sakura." Tomoyo said as she tried to control herself from yelling. "I can't tell you Moyo." Sakura said softly. Tomoyo's eyes bulged form the other side of the line. "YOU CAN'T WHAT??" she burst out loud. Sakura sweat drop trying to make up excuses so that she won't freak out.

"You better tell me now Sakura or I'll get to the bottom of this." She warned. Sakura knows that when Tomoyo is so determined about something she will really find out. And by that time she will be dead meat.

Sakura bit her lower lip before telling Tomoyo the real reason. "I'll tell you but you have to promise me that you will NEVER EVER tell it to anyone." She said. "You know I always keep my word Sakura." Tomoyo replied.

Sakura took in a deep breath and started explaining to Tomoyo. After running through all the details, Tomoyo fell silent on the other line. Sakura fidgeted hearing how silent she was but then again rocked out from her senses when Tomoyo yelled again.

"Are you fucking insane Sakura? Exchanging your body for money? Have you forgotten your dignity??" She said as she freaked out on the other line. Sakura's mouth dropped hearing what Tomoyo thought about her. "I did not exchange my body for money Tomoyo! There was a contract saying that we should never have physical intimacy. So relax okay?" Sakura said finally succeeding on convincing Tomoyo.

She knows she can't break the contract but she was her best friend and they tell secrets together. She knows she can trust her.

"Oh Sakura, this is awful. You're marrying someone you don't love." Tomoyo said sympathetically. Sakura smiled softly on the other line reassuring Tomoyo that everything will be fine.

"Oh my God, what will your brother say about this?" Tomoyo said making Sakura winced. "If this is how you reacted, how much more if Touya hears about this." Sakura said as she imagined things that Touya will do to Syaoran.

Tomoyo laughed at the other line. "You worry too much about your brother than your father." She said. "I know dad will understand, except I just have to make up stories to convince them." Sakura said. "Well I have to go Moyo, Syaoran left me a bunch of work to do. Please remember what I just said. DON'T TELL ANYONE." She reminded. "Hai Sakura. Good luck and remember I will make your dress even if it's not your special day." She said giggling before hanging up.

NEXT TUESDAY BEFORE THE PRESS CON

Syaoran was waiting outside the room where the press con will commence. He was tapping his fingers on the wall when Sakura walked out from the dressing room. He stopped what he was doing when he saw her.

Sakura was dressed by one of Syaoran's company stylist. She wore a pink halter dress that was low in the neckline. She wore white high heeled shoes with her hair in a curly bun.

Syaoran was in awe for a while seeing how beautiful she was. Sakura smiled shyly feeling so conscious by the way Syaoran looked at her. "Strange?" Sakura said. Syaoran didn't replied but he was still looking at Sakura. "Strange isn't it?" Sakura said again snapping him back to his senses.

He cleared his throat as he looked away from her. "It's more like a disguise." He murmured. Sakura made a face at him, ready to kick him on the shin. "Why? She looks absolutely beautiful." A man said who are going to assist them inside.

Syaoran ignored his compliment and headed towards the door that leads to the press con. "Let's go." He said.

The door was opened revealing the flashes of the cameras. Syaoran had his "actor" smile on and waited for Sakura to come with him who was currently afraid of the flashes and the constant asking of questions. He held out his hands to Sakura. "C'mon." He mouthed.

Sakura forced a smile and held on to Syaoran's hand reluctantly.

INSIDE

"Can you please elaborate how you two met?" A reporter asked when the two finally settled in front of them sitting.

"Well we first met at a party," He began not telling them which party it was because it was only a week ago. "She was introduced to me by a common friend. I remember he was a good dancer that time as she danced for me." He said as he looked at Sakura who was looking at him nervously.

The reporters ooh-ed at his statement.

"This goes for Kinomoto Sakura," another reporter said. Sakura looked at the reporter as she listened carefully on what he was saying. "For a man that is adored by many women, what makes you think that you are different?"

Sakura's eyes wondered to the ceiling thinking what she will answer when Syaoran answered the question for her.

"It's probable she didn't know how lovable she is." Syaoran said. Sakura's eyes widened and looked at him. She was trying to control a laugh as she remembered how lovable she is when she kicked the swing as he sat on it and how she knocked their heads together. How ironic that lovable is.

"The marriage seems rushed. Is there any particular reason?" One asked again. "Is it a shotgun wedding?" He continued making the reporters laugh. Syaoran faked a smile. "No, it's nothing like that." He began. "I love this woman," this made Sakura looked at her with a ready to laugh face. "I wish to protect her from any pain and hurt and to take care of her always." He finished as he looked at Sakura.

Sakura looked at him with those mocking eyes of his. She thought how good of an actor he was as she forced a smile on him.

AT THE HOUSE

Sakura was in her bedroom as she lies down deep in her thoughts. She was thinking on how she will break the news to his father and brother because she was afraid on how they will react, especially Touya.

She sat up from her bed and screamed out her frustration. She groaned when she finally decided that tomorrow, they will meet Syaoran and tell them the news. "I'll be really dead," she murmured as she lied back down with her hand on her forehead, waiting for the upcoming head ache.

NEXT MORNING

"What?" Syaoran said when they were eating breakfast the next morning. He was taken aback hearing Sakura that she will introduce her parents to him on that day. "Well, if I don't tell them myself they will surely go out and kill you especially my brother." Sakura said.

Syaoran rolled his eyes and nodded. It is a norm for a man to meet the family of his wife-to-be even though it was only pretend. "Okay, let them come here later this afternoon I will be out for a while but I'll be back as soon as they get here." Syaoran said as he stood up and went up to his room.

Sakura nodded and went straight to the phone as she dialed their home number and waited for someone to pick up the phone.

"Moshi moshi?" Came her dad's voice. Sakura smiled softly finally hearing her dad's voice after quite a while. "Dad," Sakura began. "Sakura?" He said. Sakura nodded from the other line even though he can't see him. "Hai. Listen 'tou-san, can you come down here from where I am leaving right now? I have some important things to tell you and please bring Touya." Sakura said trying not to sound very nervous.

"Is there something wrong Sakura?" He said, sounding very worried. "No, nothing's wrong dad. Um, just come down here. Say, later this afternoon?" She said. "Okay, we'll be there." He said. They hang up. Sakura sighed and sat down on the chair. It is going to be a crazy day for her.

LATER THIS AFTERNOON

Later that afternoon Sakura was finishing dusting off the kitchen counter before the doorbell rang. Throwing the rag to the sink she rushed to the door when she was greeted with two men. One who is older than the other one, and the other as mischievous looking as ever.

Sakura smiled widely when she finally saw them, giving them a hug she showed them in the house.

"What're you going to tell us Sakura?" Touya said, as he sat down on the sofa. Sakura fidgeted from her seat as she looked at her brother and father who are very calm as of the moment. She was wishing that Syaoran will show up soon so she couldn't explain things on her own.

As if on cue, Syaoran came in the house. He stopped when he saw that they have visitors. He looked at the two men and finally realized that they must be Sakura's family. He smiled at them as he approached them on the living room.

He saw the smile plastered on Fujitaka's face and a scowl on Touya's face who's now about to hit the man who's currently living with her sister. Sakura smiled nervously when Syaoran sat on the arm chair which is where she was sitting.

There was a brief silence between the group when it finally break when Syaoran nudged Sakura as if gesturing her to start introducing them. "O-oh, um, dad, 'nii-chan, I would like you to meet Li Syaoran," She began. She winced when she saw Touya's jaw tighten. Oh, she already knows what will happen next.

"It's nice to meet you Syaoran." Her father said politely shaking his hands. Touya didn't do anything but stayed in his seat glaring at Syaoran who glared back at him. "It's nice to meet you too sir." Syaoran said, returning the gesture.

"Well, dad, Touya, Syaoran is…" Sakura trailed off when her voice was caught up on her throat. Syaoran smirked seeing her that nervous. To make it more complicated he reached for her hands and holds it tightly on his lap.

Sakura's eyes widen when she realized what Syaoran just did. She turned to see her dad's and brother's faces when they saw what happened. Fujitaka's face turned confused while Touya's face turned incredibly pissed off who's now tightening his hold on the arm chair.

"I'm her fiancé," Syaoran continued for Sakura. Sakura glared briefly at Syaoran who just blew it all off. Syaoran just smirked back at her.

Fujitaka's eyes widened hearing the news from them. "What's all this about? I thought you're working here Sakura?" Fujitaka managed to say after the shock. Sakura squirmed on her seat trying to say the right words. "Dad, I know it's all of a sudden but yes it's true. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier that I'm having an affair. That work thingy was just my excuse." She said as she squeezed her hand on Syaoran's. It was really a weird feeling telling those lies to them especially when she tries to defend someone who she incredibly hates.

Fujitaka was just silent as he tried to digest everything. "We agreed on keeping it all, we are dating for a year now." Syaoran continued. Sakura took in a deep breath when she noticed that Touya's hand is curled into a fist.

"Well, why didn't you tell me Sakura?" Fujitaka said. Sakura bit her lower lip, "Well I don't want to tell you because of our problems, I don't want to bother you or anything dad. Please forgive me if something happened like this." Sakura said whose eyes are now on the floor so that her dad will not see the tears that are about to spill.

"Hold up, is this some kind of a sick joke Sakura?" Touya snapped, finally his temper went lose. "Touya, please calm down," Sakura said nervously. Touya's eyes bulged. "Calm myself?! Calm myself? I'll calm down if I beat the crap out of you, you brat!" Touya said as he snapped out from his seat. "Touya," Fujitaka said loudly and firmly which led Touya to scowl and sat back.

Fujitaka looked at his daughter which Sakura can't determine what he was thinking about her. "I'm sorry—" Sakura began but was cut off by her dad.

"Don't explain anymore Sakura," he said. Sakura snapped her mouth shut as tears spilled down her cheeks. She thought that maybe her father is so mad at her thinking about how low she is living in with her so-called boyfriend and not telling him.

On the other hand, Fujitaka was thinking the opposite. He was thinking that because of how much they work hard for their family, he didn't realize that he was keeping them away from their happiness. Sakura deserves to be happy and start building her own family.

Sakura was sobbing so hard on her seat that Syaoran didn't even control his self to rub her back. It was like an instinct that to react instantly when Sakura subconsciously need him.

"Sakura," Fujitaka began. Sakura looked up to meet his dad's eyes. She was surprised seeing him smiling. "If this will make you happy, then you have my consent." He said. Sakura's eyes widened. She felt a rush of guilt and relief came running down her system. She felt guilt because she doesn't know if this is a right decision and relief because she knows that they can manage to pay their debts, which by the way she has to tell Syaoran soon.

A vein popped out from Touya's head. "WHAT?!" He burst out saying. "This gaki can't touch nor have my sister. " Touya started to say in a very angry tone. "Touya, Touya, your sister deserves to be happy. Let her be," Fujitaka said as he looked at Syaoran who was currently having a glaring match with Touya.

Fujitaka surprisingly approached Syaoran. "Please take care of her. She's such a treasure to me and to you too." He reminded as he squeezed Syaoran's shoulder.

Syaoran was first surprised but then smiled at Sakura's father with guilt but just shrugged it off.

Sakura watched what her father just did and was wishing that she could take all back what she just said, but she can't because the only reason she's doing this is for them.

"Well if all is said, I guess it's time for us to go." Fujitaka said as he stood up straight. Touya's eyes bulged more, "What? You're going to leave Sakura here with him??" He bellowed as he pointed at Syaoran who was smirking.

"I'm going to take my little sister home." He said steadfastly. "Touya, please I'm not a kid anymore." Sakura said which made Touya more pissed.

"Listen, she'll be okay here, I'll take care of her so don't worry." Syaoran said with a bored tone.

Touya's face turned red as he grabbed Syaoran by his shirt and glared into his eyes intensely.

Syaoran in the other hand remained calm, as if enjoying what he's doing to Touya. He was just like his sister when pissed, they go ballistic. "No, you listen kid," Touya murmured in a harsh tone. Syaoran frowned hearing him call him kid. "How sure are you that you're going to take care of my sister when the paparazzi comes running around you? What if they try to hurt my sister from your die-hard fans? How are you going to make her safe if you're that reckless with all that scandals you made? Now you answer that. If you can't I'll take my sister back." He said, taking no chance of breaking the eye contact.

"I will take care of her, and I will protect her, so don't worry. A Li never breaks his word." He said. Touya took in a deep breath and released Syaoran.

Fujitaka and Sakura released they're breaths that they didn't know that they were holding.

"You better keep your word brat." He said as he walked out from the house. Fujitaka smiled at them and said his goodbye before leaving.

When they were left alone, Syaoran smirked which made Sakura glare at him. "You know what, when you have tantrums you look exactly like your brother." Syaoran teased. Sakura frowned as she stood up and stomped on his foot.

"Ow!" He whined as Sakura walked of the living room. "See, see, you really look like him." He said as he started laughing on the sofa. Sakura just ignored him as she marched herself up the stairs and slammed her door shut.

AT HONG KONG

It was already evening in Hong Kong and a ball was held in honor of the Wang family.

The men in their fine suits are gathered around in the parlor. They weren't talking business but they were all talking with each other at some news about Li Syaoran.

"I heard, he's engaged, and she's not Chinese." A man said. "Though she's very beautiful you know." Another man said as he remembered the news about the press conference he saw on TV last night. "Oh yes, she was very beautiful," A man agreed.

They all stopped talking when a man in his middle age walked in the conference room that's very masculine, with dark brown hair and piercing amber eyes. His face is firm and business like. He shows no emotion at all and was respected by every man in the parlor.

"Ah, here he is." A man in the same age as the man who just walked in, with red hair said, whose name is Huang Fa Ren. The man with amber eyes smiled briefly as he shook his hand and sat down.

"Ah, Xi we were just talking about your son, Xiao lang." Liu Bai Huan said as he patted Xi's shoulder. "How does it feel like to have a daughter-in-law soon?" He said. Xi's jaw tightened as he took his scotch. "She's really beautiful you know, and she'll really produce a handsome heir for you." Another man in the group said that made the men laughed.

Xi forced a smile. "Oh is she? I think she will." He said, emptying his glass. "Oh, you should hold their engagement so we could all meet the soon-to-be mistress of the Li household." Bai Huan said.

Xi didn't reply but lost in his thoughts. He was curious about this girl was engaged to his son, who moved out from the house and lived his own life without his permission. And he wants to meet the girl as soon as possible.

A WEEK LATER

Sakura was cleaning the house when the doorbell rang again. Running towards the door she was surprised seeing a man in his old age standing outside the door. He was dressed in a chauffer suit and was smiling down at her.

"Ohayo, are you Kinomoto Sakura?" The man asked. "H-Hai, how may I help you?" She asked. "I'm Wei, I was ordered to fetch you and present you to Master Li Xi, and Mistress Li Yelan." He said. Sakura's eyes widened hearing the names the man just mentioned. She thought that they must Syaoran's parents. To respect his parents' invitation she followed Wei into the black car waiting outside the gate.

Syaoran arrived at the house not finding Sakura anywhere. "Where the hell is that girl." He said to his self. He was a bit pissed seeing the house with the map on the floor left untouched and the rags on the kitchen counter left without finishing up. He picked out his phone and dialed Sakura's number.

Sakura was nervous sitting at the back of the car because she don't know what she will do when she finally meet them. She jerked when her phone started ringing. Picking it up she was greeted with Syaoran's pissed off tone.

"Sakura, where the hell are you, you left the house in a total mess!" He said. Sakura winced hearing him nag. She covered her mouth so that her voice will be directed to the mouthpiece. "I'm in the car." She murmured. "What car? Where are you going?" He asked impatiently. "I'm going to Tomoeda." She answered.

"Tomoeda?" Syaoran echoed. His thoughts were first blank then it all came back to him that that was the place he spent the rest of his childhood days. "Why are you going over there?" He said in an alarmed tone. "I don't know. I'll be back home later and I'll finish what I was doing so bye." She said as she hanged up.

After an hour of traveling Sakura arrived at a very big mansion. There was a garden with lots of rose bushes, a big tree with a swing hanging on it and a fountain at the middle. Sakura's eyes widened as she sucked all the beauty of the house.

Wei led her inside the house where a lady was sitting on the couch drinking a tea. She was wearing a white cotton dress that fits her body. She was in her 20's; youth is still present in her face. She looks bubbly but she can look stern.

"Young mistress, Miss Kinomoto has arrived." Wei announced. The woman looked up at her and studied her. She smiled after awhile and stood up. "It's nice finally meeting you; I'm Li Fanren, Syaoran's sister." She said. "I-I'm Kinomoto Sakura, Li-san." Sakura said bowing down as a sign of respect.

"Come, mother is waiting for you." Fanren said, as she led Sakura to a room upstairs. She was led into a huge room, decorated with fine French furniture. Everything was very elegant that her eyes can't take the beauty of it. There was woman sitting on the sofa when Sakura noticed that there's someone in the room.

She's in her middle age but didn't look like one. She sat up straight with poise and grace as she saw Sakura walked in. She stood up on her seat and walked at the center of the room where there is short table with tea resting on it. She sat on the floor and gestured them to come over.

Sakura bowed down for respect towards the old woman. "Sit down my dear." The woman said as Sakura sat down on the floor. The woman scrutinized her before opening her mouth. "What's your name?" She asked. "I'm Kinomoto Sakura." Sakura replied. The woman nodded her head as she took her cup of tea. "I'm Li Yelan," She said.

Sakura nodded and took the cup of tea as well. "Fanren, you can leave us." Yelan said. "Yes mother." Fanren said as she walked out of the room.

There was silence for a while before Yelan asked her questions again. "Where did you study dear?" she asked. "I studied at Seiju when I was in Grade School and High School. I graduated college in Tokyo University with my course as Fine Arts." Sakura replied, shifting uncomfortably on her seat.

"Ah, is that so? That's good. How did you meet my son?" she said, getting straight to the point. Sakura's face flushed, tongue-tied as of the moment. "Well, I met him at a party which my friend held." Sakura replied. "What do you do for a living?" She asked again.

Sakura started to break a sweat. "Well, I perform at some events; I have lots of part-time job." Sakura replied. Yelan was silent for a moment as she took in all the details.

DOWN STAIRS

Fanren was downstairs with her sisters who just arrived from shopping. They were talking about how cute Sakura was when suddenly Syaoran burst in the house.

"Syaoran!" Fuutie exclaimed. Syaoran ignored them and went upstairs towards his mother's study room. "Syaoran, wait! You're not allowed to interrupt them." Sheifa said as the quadruplets came running after Syaoran who finally reached his mother's study room.

Syaoran opened the door with a bang. Sakura jerked from her seat and looked towards the door. Yelan on the other hand was calm and happy to see her son in a long time. "Syaoran," she said.

Syaoran looked at her briefly and bowed. "I told you mom that you will meet her soon." Syaoran said forcing his self to be polite. "Ah, but soon is driving me crazy. Come and have tea, your father will arrive soon." She said. Syaoran's jaw tightens and a cold look went across his eyes.

"We will go." Syaoran said as he grabbed Sakura's arm. "Syao-Syaoran!" Sakura said as she struggled out from his grip. "Syaoran, please stay, you're being stubborn again." Yelan said as she stood up trying to stop her son.

"See you soon mom." Syaoran said as she dragged Sakura pass his sisters and down stairs. Sakura managed to pull her arm out from Syaoran's grip. "I can walk," Sakura snapped. "Why the hell did you come here?" Syaoran hissed. "Because I also want to meet your parents dimwit." Sakura said. They were arguing at the porch when Xi went out from his car.

Syaoran stiffened when he saw his father and bowed briefly. "Good afternoon, we're leaving." Syaoran said without looking at his father's eyes and went straight to his car. Sakura was puzzled for a moment as she looked at the man in front of him.

He was like Syaoran but much older. His piercing amber eyes are studying her before Sakura realized that a very impatient Syaoran was waiting for her. "A-Ah, good afternoon sir, and goodbye." Sakura said as she bowed her head and left.

Xi didn't reply to her but just watched her ran to his son's car. He didn't look as the car started but turned his head towards the direction of the car that zoomed out when they were out of the area. He sighed and walked inside the house with a frown on his face.

AT THE CAR

"What was that for? You are so rude to them. They are your family and yet you treat them like shit!" Sakura started to nag. Syaoran's face is still hard as he drive. "Your mom and sisters were stopping you from doing irrational things and then you stormed out of the house. Have you no respect towards your mom? Are you raised well??" Sakura continued.

Syaoran was annoyed hearing her babble and was just controlling his self from blowing up on her. "And I bet that man we saw outside was your dad. You have no respect Syaoran, how could you?!" Sakura said out of her frustration.

Syaoran was now really pissed hearing his father mentioned in the conversation. He pulled over and glared at Sakura in the middle of the freeway. "Get out," he ordered. "What?!" Sakura snapped. "I said get out. If you want to continue your babbling, get out!" He bit back.

Sakura was fuming and decided to get out of the car. Slamming it, Syaoran speeded out. Sakura was cursing under her breath towards Syaoran. "The nerve of that bastard!" she said loudly. She sighed and walked at the side walk meant for people beside the freeway.

Syaoran was looking at the rearview mirror as he watched Sakura's figure disappearing. He was too stubborn to listen how right Sakura was and ended up leaving her in the middle of the freeway. He glanced again at the rear view mirror and was having second thoughts on leaving her. He was thinking on getting her back and finally he decided on going back from where he came from.

Sakura was really pissed and was walking in her heels when she passed on a stairs leading down to another road. She was wondering how the hell is she going to get home when she has no money with her. She cursed Syaoran for her misfortune and she's going to beat him up when she arrive home.

Syaoran went back to where he dropped Sakura when he missed her going down the stairs. He went out of his car and looked around but found no Sakura in sight. Sighing again, he went back inside the car and drove back home.

finally,

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