The Decision:
“Yes Syaoran?” Yelan inquired.
“I…I don’t think that this should be the reason to cancel the show.” Syaoran replied.
“’You think we should continue the show regardless of any feelings that may be present?” Yelan asked incredulously.
“That’s exactly what I’m saying.” Syaoran stated with finality.
“I agree with Syaoran, Yelan. I think that that it’s unfair for the other contestants that came onto this show. Feelings change over time. You might even find someone better fit to be the bride to the next leader of the Li clan rather than me.” I said. Yelan looked at and observed me for any ulterior motive or for any doubts. I guess since she went on she found none.
“”Well… if you both agree with continuing the show, then I guess we must.” Yelan said after she scanned me.
“Um, overlooking the fight… what was the result of the modeling competition?” I asked curiously.
“Well, since neither you nor Meilin had been present for the second half of the runway show; we had to take the scores from the first half. The winner had been you.” Yelan said.
“Who had to leave?” I asked.
“Hirashi Mina, Kai Mizuki and Minara Tomoko” Syaoran replied (a/n: I used last names first.)
“How could there have been three eliminations?” I asked.
“They were caught smoking on the grounds.” Yelan said bitterly.
It was an unspoken rule in the Li household. No one was to smoke and no one who smoked could enter the family. It was too painful for Syaoran and Yelan especially since that was a reason how Syaoran’s father died at such a young age.
“Now there are fifteen contestants left because Tomoyo doesn’t count.” Syaoran stated.
“How long do you think this show will last?” I asked.
“Well, looking at the result of these two weeks, the show will only last about a month… maybe a bit more.” Syaoran said.
“Wow, doesn’t that mean you’ll be engaged in a month?” I asked.
“That’s exactly what it means and we are hoping to find a very suitable bride for him. Syaoran if you could leave I’d greatly appreciate it since I want to talk to Sakura right now.” Yelan said looking at her son.
“Fine, I’ll leave you to talk about whatever you’re going to talk about.” Syaoran said and left.
“Are you really fine with decision? I can tell that you like my son.” Yelan spoke softly to me.
“Of course I am Yelan. It’s his choice after all. This is the woman he’s going spend his life with.” I said.
“Were you a bit disappointed over my son’s decision?”
“A bit, but like I said it’s his choice. Plus he’s right; it would be extremely unfair for the other participants.”
“How would you feel if you’re chosen?”
“If I’m chosen I’d be honored just to enter the Li family.”
“There’s really nothing honorable about it.” Yelan said with a small smile.
“Well, I hope that even if I’m not chosen on this show, that I find someone that I
and can be
with. I hope the same for Syaoran as well.” I said.
“That’s sweet, but
isn’t the only thing to keep a marriage going. You need passion and trust as well.”
“I guess you’re right.”
“Many people think being the clan leader’s wife is easy and all you have to do is look pretty but it’s not. Ever since I lost my husband I had to take over. I went through training about the company and my manners and etiquette always were at its highest. As a Li, I can never act in an ill manner because it doesn’t just represent me; it represents the entire clan and what it stands for.”
“That really must be tough. I really think that that’s not what’s in the contestants’ heads. I think all they care about is the money and being with a hottie.”
“Very true, indeed. I hope he doesn’t make a bad decision. Oh, you may leave now and please tell Syaoran to come in to my office if you see him.” Yelan said.
“He won’t make a bad choice. You should trust him. And sure thing.” I said and got out of my seat and left the office. I walked back in to see Yelan holding out the locket to me knowing I would come back for it. I smiled and walked out.
I walked down the hall toward my room and turned the corner to come face to face with Syaoran.
“You’re done talking to my mother?” he asked.
“Obviously or I wouldn’t be here. Your mother wants to speak to you.” I told him.
“Right, so I’ll be on my way.”
“See you Li.”
“Really, I would think you’d call me Syaoran by now considering we were best friends.”
“Exactly Li, we were which means we are no longer. Now I advise to hurry up. Your mother isn’t much patient.”
“Right, see you Ying Fa.” He said and left. The way he said my name made my heart flutter. This wasn’t going to happen again. I vowed I wouldn’t fall for Li Syaoran. But would it really apply if he was my old best friend Li Xiao Lang?
YELAN’S OFFICE:
“You called for me mother?” Syaoran asked.
“Yes Xiao Lang I did.”
“Why are you calling me by that name again? You stopped before why now?!”
“The reason is because Sakura now knows your identity.”
“Oh… I’d rather have you call me Syaoran, mother.”
“Very well Syaoran. I would like to know why you made that choice. You could’ve easily confessed the feelings you’ve been bearing for all this time.”
“This isn’t the place I’d like to confess to anyone mother.”
“Either way Syaoran, you do know this means less of a chance to be with the one you truly desire right?”
“You’ve got to be kidding me. This family will stop at nothing to get us together.”
“Very true…”
“So what was the real reason you brought me here? There is no way you would waste any time with only this, especially if you’re talking to me.”
“Right, I want this process sped up. I only want 2 people cooking; anyone left and Sakura. I want you to start your dates and eliminate as many girls as you can.”
“Why?”
“Feimei’s wedding is this month. Two weeks from today to be exact and I want everything to be perfect. You will be allowed to have a date but I suggest that you don’t. It’d be extremely disrespectful to have a stranger at a family wedding.”
“Right mother right. I don’t understand why I have to attend Kinomoto Touya’s wedding.”
“It is your sister’s as well.”
“I understand that, but I play no role in the wedding besides the bride’s younger brother.”
“Yes, well we can’t put you as a groomsman, that’s Touya’s job.”
“We all know who he’s choosing. There’s Yukito as the best man, Yue as one groomsman, and Eriol as the other.”
“Right and do you know who Feimei is choosing?”
“Our sisters?”
“No, she’s choosing Sakura as the maid of honor, her friend Stephanie Taylor as a bridesmaid and Tomoyo as the other bridesmaid.”
“Um… so?”
“Sakura has had a crush on Yukito for a while now. I know for a fact that Yukito is somewhat enchanted by her. If he makes the move before you do, I’d hate to say this but you’d lose all hope. Therefore I am telling you not to bring a date and eliminate as many girls so they will not know about this event if word gets out. Which it probably will since it’s a Kinomoto and Li unity.”
“Maybe…”
“Also, as a matter of your bride, I want Rae Meilin gone!”
“But mother…”
“Not buts, she will be eliminated after your date.” Yelan said with finality glaring at her son challenging him to disobey. Syaoran just stood up quietly and left. He went to find Sakura and not surprisingly she was in her room on AIM.
SAKURA’S IMs:
Sakura&Eriol-
CB BliSS xD: omg eriol, I got into this major fight w/ meilin then had like a history lesson bout my
mom with yelan.
Blue Magician12: wow, I wish I was there to see you kick some major butt. What were you
fighting over? mi czn?
CB BliSS xD: haha no, why would I ever fite ovr ur czn?
Blue Magician12: cus you like him?
CB BliSS xD: i nvr said tht
Blue Magician12: its so obvious kura
CB BliSS xD: u suck eriol. aite ima go talk to yukitooo noww
Blue Magician12: sure ditch me for ur loverboy
CB BliSS xD: ur gonna be talking to moyo anyways. she just signed on
CB BliSS xD: see ur not evn replying anymores
Blue Magician12: ttyl, chatting with moyo
CB BliSS xD has signed off
Sakura&Yukito-
hung3r at itz full3st: Hey Kura
CB BliSS xD: heyz yuki
hung3r at itz full3st: how’s hk? cant wait to go there for the wedding
CB BliSS xD: yah cant wait to see you too
hung3r at itz full3st: so what’s with you and ran? u guys hitting it off?
CB BliSS xD: we dun get along remember?
hung3r at itz full3st: stop hiding it kura even touya’s accepting it that you like him
CB BliSS xD: forreal? wat u do 2 my bro while im here?
hung3r at itz full3st: nuthin gosh
down grl
CB BliSS xD: howz yue? havnt heard from him
hung3r at itz full3st: hez been bettah, got dumped by kaho and now going w/ nakuru
CB BliSS xD: who you with?
hung3r at itz full3st: Stephanie Taylor ya noe, feimei’s bridesmaid?
CB BliSS xD: oh man thts friggin wicked
hung3r at itz full3st: yah u cud say dat
CB BliSS xD: ur sn is madd weird yuki you should change it.
hung3r at itz full3st: not gonna, madd special yo
CB BliSS xD: funny, man moyo’s IMing me like crzy gonna talk to her now ttyl yuki
hung3r at itz full3st: kayz kura, remember call me wenever u can
CB BliSS xD: aite yuki
CB BliSS xD has signed off
Sakura&Tomoyo
Vi0let Bearsx3: hey saku
Vi0let Bearsx3: sakuuuuu
Vi0let Bearsx3: sakuraaaa
Vi0let Bearsx3: SAKURA KINOMOTO ANSWER ME DAMMIT
CB BliSS xD: what what what? hu died?
Vi0let Bearsx3: no one. i hurd bout the fite u had w/ meilin wat happened?
CB BliSS xD: she insulted me moyo. she said I was sucking up to get chosen
Vi0let Bearsx3: aww saku, she’s just jealous
CB BliSS xD: yeah yeah w/e
Vi0let Bearsx3: ohhh did u know? eriol, yukito and yue all coming this week and living here
CB BliSS xD: man I talked to eriol and yukito and they told me zilch luckkyyy
Vi0let Bearsx3: haha my man gotta tell me everything xD
CB BliSS xD: just cus he’s scared moyo
Vi0let Bearsx3: riiiteee
CB BliSS xD: w/e oh man li’s here gtg see ya
CB BliSS xD has signed off
As soon as I saw Syaoran come in I signed off and closed all the windows on my computer.
“What do you want Li?” I asked nonchalantly.
“Ying Fa, I just wanted to see you. And to see who you were talking to.” He replied.
“Eriol, Yukito and Tomoyo. I heard from Tomoyo who got told by Eriol that him, Yue and Yukito are all coming and staying here starting this week. I can’t wait!”
“Can’t wait to see Yukito
?” Syaoran said with a little bit of jealousy dripping.
“What are you talking bout?! Yukito’s with Stephanie and I got over him already. I can’t wait to see Yue though. He broke up with Kaho and is with Nakuru. I didn’t see him when we left to come here you know.”
“Yeah what a shame.” Syaoran said sarcastically.
“What’s with you Li? Why so jealous all of a sudden?” I asked angrily.
“I like you and you’re too damn dense to see it! God Kinomoto, people would think you’d pick it up since it’s so obvious!” Syaoran shouted.
“It’s not my fault that I don’t notice! I don’t know what happened to you Li but you remind me NOTHING of Xiao Lang. I liked him what happened to him
?!”
“He died when Ying Fa left.”
“I’m back and he’s still dead!”
“You’re not Ying Fa anymore Kinomoto. You’re Sakura now and I still like you!”
“Syaoran, I’m sick and tired of you being oblivious of how I feel. I don’t care if you like me. I never stopped liking you as Xiao Lang or Syaoran. Just because you couldn’t tell me we’re stuck in this stupid show!”
“Don’t blame me Sakura!”
“I’m not. But I’m telling you one thing, even if I win this show I’m NOT going to marry you just because of that!” I said and huffed down on my bed.
“Why not? You like me isn’t that good enough especially since you’re going to marry me?”
“No it’s not enough! We don’t have trust and you know it. You just proved it!”
“We’re not a couple Sakura how would you know?!”
“I don’t know Li and I don’t want to witness any unfaithfulness either. That means if you take me on a date on this show, I had better be the last one.” I said glaring at him.
“Fine Sakura fine.” Syaoran said and wrapped his arms around me. I closed my eyes and fell into his embrace. Then I heard the door open. I looked up to see….
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