Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ Sacrifices ❯ Surprises ( Chapter 7 )
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By: Paio 
Anime/Manga: Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Suspense / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 06.26.2006 | Pages: 5 | Words: 3.8K | Visits: 224 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Suspense / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 06.26.2006 | Pages: 5 | Words: 3.8K | Visits: 224 | Status: Completed
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Chapter 7 “Surprises”
Kakero went back home feeling very happy and hopefully thinking that maybe his plans to save Tomoyo might work. He entered his room ready to go to sleep but someone was already expecting him...
“Did you have a good time with Miss Daidouji?” said a cold voice from the back of the room. His father was sitting in his bed.
“Dad?” said Kakero turning on the lights. “I thought you’d be working tonight.”
“Well, actually I was working until...” A smirk appeared on his face. “never mind… Come and seat here my boy.” Kakero looked at him for a moment.
“Dad... is not that I complain or anything but why are you so happy?” said Kakero and then went with his father to sit down in the bed.
“Son, I am happy because at last I will have what I have been fighting for all this years.” Kakero couldn’t look at him. “What is it son?”
“Nothing... I’m a bit tired.” Kakero lied. He could stop thinking about his chat with Tomoyo about his father and how to defeat him.
“You know son, when I look at your eyes I see that your mother has not left us at all. You are so much like her. I want to bring her back and you know it... that’s why I can’t let you ruin my plans...”
“W-what are you talking about dad?” said Kakero trying to keep calmed.
Kakero’s father stood up and started to laugh. “Do you think I am a fool, son? Did you think I wouldn’t notice?”
“But I don’t-...”
“DON’T LIE TO ME KAKERO!!!!! DO YOU THINK THAT I DON’T KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PLANNING SOMETHING AGAINST ME WITH YOUR LITTLE FRIEND, MISS TOMOYO DAIDOUJI??!?!?!”
“Dad...I..”
Two guys came inside the room and one came from the window and grabbed Kakero from the back not letting him go.
“Let go off me! Dad! Please really do you think it’s fair to ruin an innocent’s life? She-..”
“DON’T PREACH ME ABOUT BEING FAIR! Do you think it was fair that your mother died when she was the most wonderful person in the world? Tell me, IS THAT FAIR????” Kakero’s father was not facing him.
“Dad...”
“I’m sorry son. We could have done it the easy way but I think you have chosen the hard one.” He took from his pocket a little bottle and filled up an injection.
“Dad? Oh please... please don’t do this…?”
“You are going to learn to obey me... whether you like it or not...” He then approached Kakero and put the shot in him.
“NO! PLEASE DAD... I....I...” Kakero felt numb, he was set free from the guys but he couldn’t move.
“I’m sorry son...I really am but you have to learn about loyalty. Relax....relax...” he said to him while he was struggling and trying to move.
Kakero felt numb and then started going dizzy. He could just hear his father’s voice very far away and then....nothing.
______________________________________ Eri ol went back to his home very late that night. He had been walking in the park, after saying good-bye to Kaho, and thinking about what he had just seen in the park... Tomoyo hugging Kakero. He didn’t know what to think because, was that the reason Tomoyo had been so cold with him the last time they talked? That question was pacing around in his mind and he just couldn’t help to think in it.
“Master? Is that you?” Nakuru went down the stairs with her night gown and looking very sleepy.
“Yes...” Said Eriol passing in front of Nakuru.
“Is there something wrong, master?” Asked Nakuru worried.
Spinnel came down the second floor yawning and having that same look. He looked at his master almost immediately and he knew what was going on. Then he whispered to Nakuru:
“Would you mind if I talk to him for a second?”
Nakuru just rolled her eyes and went back to her room. “Boys talk haha...”
“I don’t know why this is happening, you know?” Said Eriol looking at the ceiling. “Before she came back she was different, it seems like there’s something wrong with her.” Spinnel looked at him.
“Why do you say so master?” He asked and Eriol started telling everything that happened that night.
Meanwhile in the Daidouji’s manor:
Tomoyo was rolling in her bed, she couldn’t sleep. She was thinking about the way she had treated Eriol.
“He doesn’t deserve this...” Said Tomoyo rolling again in her bed and sighing. “I wish all this soon comes to an end, a good one.” And she closed her eyes trying to sleep.
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The next day Sakura phoned Tomoyo and she invited her to her house. She has something very important to tell her.
“Tell me!” said Tomoyo cheerfully. “You have had me waiting like for an hour!”
“It’s just that.... NOOOOOO!”cried Sakura
“Is it that bad?” asked Tomoyo looking at her.
“Bad? Oh no! But...” said Sakura trying to hide behind her cup of tea.
“What!?” said Tomoyo. “You know you are going to tell me so don’t make it sooo long please! I mean every time you do things li-..”
“I’M PREGNANT!” said Sakura interrupting Tomoyo. There was a huge silence in the room. They both looked at each other. Then Tomoyo’s eyes widened.
“YOU ARE WHAT! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!” Tomoyo shouted and immediately went to hug Sakura. “But how?!!! Tell me!” Tomoyo had a huge smile in her face.
“Well my friend” said Sakura looking at her. “I think that now you have the right age to know how babies are born...”
(anime fall from Tomoyo and Sakura starts laughing.)
“Actually a week ago but I was not sure that’s why I hadn’t said anything.”
“Kami-Sama! Wow I mean! Congratulations!!!”
“Thank you! I’m very nervous about this...”
“I’m going to have a niece! This is incredible! Have you told Shaoran?”
“No. No one knows except for you.” Said Sakura she was so happy that she forgot about her problems that day.
There had been a week since Sakura told Tomoyo about the baby. That day they were having a party at Eriol’s house to celebrate father’s day and decided to give a small reunion for Sakura’s father. They were having a great time, the day was just perfect and everybody was very happy, even Tomoyo forgot about her problems for a few hours.
“You look happy today.” Said Touya to Tomoyo.
“I am... I have accepted that things tend to happen for a reason and that everything is going to be fine.”
“That is a wonderful thought.”
“Though I’m still worried about Kakero. I haven’t seen him in about a week.”
“Have you talked to him?”
“No, not since the night we went for dinner...”
“He’ll appear, don’t worry... soon or later...”
“Ok!!! please all listen!” said Sakura standing up. “I want to say to my father, that he is the best in all world.” Then she turned to her father.
“Dad, you have always been my only support. Since mom died you have always been our protector and you have had to make double work, mother and father. And I want to tell you...that you have always been my best friend and that I love you more than anything in this world.” Then she hugged her father and everybody started clapping.
“Here is your gift...it’s not much but I hope you like it.”
“Sakura...the greatest gift is to have you as a daughter.”
“Bravoooo!!!!!!” shouted everyone and continued with the celebration.
Eriol and Tomoyo had not spoken in the entire day. Yukito saw Eriol watching Tomoyo and he stopped to talk to him.
“Yes... I also think she looks sad...” said Yukito to Eriol who just kept on watching Tomoyo.
“huh? Beg your pardon?” said Eriol still looking at her.
“Why don’t you talk to her.” Eriol then turned to him.
“She doesn’t want to talk. The last time I called her she just told me that we had nothing to talk about and then just hung up phone. What is wrong with her?”
“Well... one of these days I was about to enter the restaurant which is near school and I saw Tomoyo and Touya there. I was about to say hello when I noticed that Tomoyo was crying so I didn’t talk to them.”
“And do you know why was she crying?”
“Well...yes, Touya told me.”
“Please tell me, I need to know so I can help her.”
“You know Eriol that it is not my business so I am not supposed to tell you anything.”
“Please Yuki, you know that I love her… I wish I could help her.”
“Ok... but I don’t think you will like this. Tomoyo was crying because of a guy. I think it is Kakero.”
“Oh, I see...” Said Eriol a bit disappointed.
“Still... I think you should talk to her.” Said Yukito. “I mean... I could be wrong.”
“Why do you think that?” asked Eriol.
“When I asked Touya he thought for a moment and then answered me... I don’t know why I think he lied.”
“But...why would he lie?”
“Well, I don’t know that’s why you have to talk to Tomoyo.”
“I know but every time I want to talk to her she hangs up the phone or just avoids me.”
“Then I guess it’s your choice...”
“What choice?”
“To let her go just like that or to know the truth and try to keep her.” Said Yukito standing up. “It’s up to you.” And he left.
Eriol stayed there just thinking in what he had to do. His mind was a real mess. Was Kakero the reason why Tomoyo had been so cold with him? If he was, why was Tomoyo so nervous and strange every time she was with him? Why did Tomoyo cry the last time she talked to him? And the most important question... Why was Tomoyo crying when she was talking to Touya and which was the reason for lying Yukito? He had many questions with no answers. Nothing seemed logical anymore and he knew there was just one way of making everything clear and he couldn’t let more time pass.
“Tomoyo we have to talk...now.” He said to her very seriously.
“Eriol...please... I’m a bit busy now.” She said referring to the fact that she was talking with her mother.
“Oh no no... I’ll be just there later hunny. Don’t worry...” said Sonomi smiling and standing up.
“But mom I-...” Sonomi just kissed her forehead and left. Tomoyo wasn’t looking at Eriol and he sat down in front of her.
“I have already told you that we have nothing to talk about.” Said Tomoyo very seriously.
“You know Tomoyo?” said Eriol in angry tone. “I am tired of that phrase of yours that you have been using with me ever since you came back.”
Tomoyo wasn’t looking at him.
“Have I done something to you? Are you mad at me? Do you hate me for something?” he said to her.
“No! Of course I don’t hate you but... I.. Eriol I can’t.”
“What?! What is happening with you? You are such a different person.”
“I... I wish I could tell you..” she said almost in a whisper.
“Tell me what?! Is there something wrong?” he said taking her hands. Tomoyo looked at him. She didn’t know what to say.
“Everybody listen now please” said Rika to all of them. “My friend Sakura has an announcement to make.”
Eriol and Tomoyo stopped talking and listened to Rika just as everyone did. Sakura stood up with a little pink box. She gave it to her husband. He opened it revealing a little white baby shoe.
“What-...” was the only thing he could say.
“It’s your father’s day present...” said Sakura looking at him. Shaoran tried but he couldn’t say anything, he looked really puzzled. “Yes, you are going to be a father.”
“Oh my God...” he said and kissed Sakura’s belly then hugged her and kissed her again. “I love you.”
Everybody started clapping and looked very happy. Even Touya congratulated Shaoran. In the meantime Tomoyo disappeared from the scene leaving Eriol even more puzzled than before. But he wasn’t going to give up.. even if he had to make Tomoyo talk even if she didn’t wanted. He knew there was something wrong.
The next day 8:00am the Daidouji’s manor
“Miss...” said one of Tomoyo’s servants knocking at the door.
“Yes?”
“Mr. Sanjoin is on the phone, shall I tell him to call you later miss?”
“Oh no no! I’ll take it thanks.” She then ran to her phone.
“Hello?...”
“Hi. How are you?” Said Kakero very serious.
“Kakero! I was worried about you. I haven’t seen you in a week. Is everything right? Have you had any problems?”
”No, no everything is just fine. I missed you.”
“I...I missed you too Kakero.”
“Why was it so hard to say?” said Kakero almost in a menacing tone.
“Are you sure everything is all right? You sound...different. Like, if you were not yourself today.”
“I’m fine.” Then he sighed. “Listen...we need to talk about something.”
“Am...sure. When?”
“Tonight. I’ll pick you up at ten.”
“Ten? Isn’t that a little bit late?”
“Well... we don’t want to be discovered, do we?”
“No... I guess it’s fine then.” “I have a very good feeling that everything will be fine. I have great news for you. Yes, I bet you will like them.”
“That’s great! I’ll see you later. Bye.”
“Good bye.”
There had been something in Kakero’s voice that she didn’t like. Something that made him sound like if he wasn’t himself. But that didn’t matter, Tomoyo was very happy that everything was going to be just fine. That evening she even decided to talk to Eriol.
“Hello?” said Eriol in the phone.
“Hi Eriol? It’s me.”
“oh, hello. You disappeared when we were talking yesterday. Are you all right?”
“Yes! Actually I’m better than ever. I have to talk to you.”
“Really? That is the best thing you have told me for a long time.”
“Then I suppose that’s a yes.”
“Of course! I can pick you up for dinner.”
“I’m afraid I can’t but why don’t we have breakfast tomorrow?”
“Great! At 9:00 am is fine?”
“I’ll be there.”
“Perfect. See you tomorrow then.”
“Yes... I...” Tomoyo couldn’t continue.
“Did you say something?”
“No, I’ll be there tomorrow. Take care.”
“You too. Good bye.”
“Bye.”
That night… Tomoyo was ready to go with Kakero. She hoped everything was going to be fine. Kakero picked her up at ten o’clock.
“Hi.” Said Tomoyo getting in the car.
“Did anybody see you?” It was the first thing Kakero asked her not looking at her.
“No, I told my mom I was going to be with Sakura tonight.”
“Perfect.”
There was something strange with Kakero that night. He seemed liked he hadn’t slept in the whole week.
“Are you all right?”
“Yes.” He hadn’t looked at her and he just kept driving.
“Where are we going?”
“There.” He said pointing to a very nice restaurant.
They entered and sat in a very nice table in the balcony. It was very romantic. The place had candles instead of lights and looked very cozy.
“What did you want to tell me?” asked Tomoyo.
“Shall we order?” he ignored her.
“...sure...” said Tomoyo thinking there might be somebody listening to them.
They had dinner. It had been delicious. Tomoyo had been trying to talk to Kakero but he just kept avoiding his questions making comments about the chairs, tables or decorations. It was until they finished that he talked to her.
“I should have done this a long time before.” Tomoyo looked at him not understanding what he meant.
Kakero kneeled before Tomoyo and took a little box from his pocket. Tomoyo’s eyes widened and tried to stop him. Everyone was looking at them.
“Will you marry me?” said Kakero to Tomoyo.
“WHAT?!?!”
a/n: Another chapter done. Am I the only one who thinks that Kakero’s father is a total freak??? And to all that have been asking themselves YES! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH KAKERO! You’ll discover it next chapter. Please review and review!!!!! Now a little preview of next chapter:
“Tomoyo you are scaring me. Yesterday you seemed so happy and now you...” said Eriol looking at her. “What is it?”
Tomoyo took a deep breath and looked at him. “Eriol...I’m getting married.”
àSee you next chapter byebyeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! _uacct = "UA-220257-1"; urchinTracker();
Kakero went back home feeling very happy and hopefully thinking that maybe his plans to save Tomoyo might work. He entered his room ready to go to sleep but someone was already expecting him...
“Did you have a good time with Miss Daidouji?” said a cold voice from the back of the room. His father was sitting in his bed.
“Dad?” said Kakero turning on the lights. “I thought you’d be working tonight.”
“Well, actually I was working until...” A smirk appeared on his face. “never mind… Come and seat here my boy.” Kakero looked at him for a moment.
“Dad... is not that I complain or anything but why are you so happy?” said Kakero and then went with his father to sit down in the bed.
“Son, I am happy because at last I will have what I have been fighting for all this years.” Kakero couldn’t look at him. “What is it son?”
“Nothing... I’m a bit tired.” Kakero lied. He could stop thinking about his chat with Tomoyo about his father and how to defeat him.
“You know son, when I look at your eyes I see that your mother has not left us at all. You are so much like her. I want to bring her back and you know it... that’s why I can’t let you ruin my plans...”
“W-what are you talking about dad?” said Kakero trying to keep calmed.
Kakero’s father stood up and started to laugh. “Do you think I am a fool, son? Did you think I wouldn’t notice?”
“But I don’t-...”
“DON’T LIE TO ME KAKERO!!!!! DO YOU THINK THAT I DON’T KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PLANNING SOMETHING AGAINST ME WITH YOUR LITTLE FRIEND, MISS TOMOYO DAIDOUJI??!?!?!”
“Dad...I..”
Two guys came inside the room and one came from the window and grabbed Kakero from the back not letting him go.
“Let go off me! Dad! Please really do you think it’s fair to ruin an innocent’s life? She-..”
“DON’T PREACH ME ABOUT BEING FAIR! Do you think it was fair that your mother died when she was the most wonderful person in the world? Tell me, IS THAT FAIR????” Kakero’s father was not facing him.
“Dad...”
“I’m sorry son. We could have done it the easy way but I think you have chosen the hard one.” He took from his pocket a little bottle and filled up an injection.
“Dad? Oh please... please don’t do this…?”
“You are going to learn to obey me... whether you like it or not...” He then approached Kakero and put the shot in him.
“NO! PLEASE DAD... I....I...” Kakero felt numb, he was set free from the guys but he couldn’t move.
“I’m sorry son...I really am but you have to learn about loyalty. Relax....relax...” he said to him while he was struggling and trying to move.
Kakero felt numb and then started going dizzy. He could just hear his father’s voice very far away and then....nothing.
______________________________________ Eri ol went back to his home very late that night. He had been walking in the park, after saying good-bye to Kaho, and thinking about what he had just seen in the park... Tomoyo hugging Kakero. He didn’t know what to think because, was that the reason Tomoyo had been so cold with him the last time they talked? That question was pacing around in his mind and he just couldn’t help to think in it.
“Master? Is that you?” Nakuru went down the stairs with her night gown and looking very sleepy.
“Yes...” Said Eriol passing in front of Nakuru.
“Is there something wrong, master?” Asked Nakuru worried.
Spinnel came down the second floor yawning and having that same look. He looked at his master almost immediately and he knew what was going on. Then he whispered to Nakuru:
“Would you mind if I talk to him for a second?”
Nakuru just rolled her eyes and went back to her room. “Boys talk haha...”
“I don’t know why this is happening, you know?” Said Eriol looking at the ceiling. “Before she came back she was different, it seems like there’s something wrong with her.” Spinnel looked at him.
“Why do you say so master?” He asked and Eriol started telling everything that happened that night.
Meanwhile in the Daidouji’s manor:
Tomoyo was rolling in her bed, she couldn’t sleep. She was thinking about the way she had treated Eriol.
“He doesn’t deserve this...” Said Tomoyo rolling again in her bed and sighing. “I wish all this soon comes to an end, a good one.” And she closed her eyes trying to sleep.
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The next day Sakura had invited Tomoyo to her house so they could talk and drink tea. At five o’clock in the afternoon Sakura´s door bell rang.
“Onii-chan (did I spell that right?) Could you please open the door? I’m a little busy up here.”
“I can’t believe how useless kaiijus can get when they married. I should make an investigation about that, I could earn some money.” He shouted back.
“I AM NOT A KAIIJU!” (a/n: doesn’t it seem incredible that even after Sakura is married she keeps fighting with Touya?)
Touya opened the door and saw a very sad Tomoyo. She was just standing in the doorway without moving. He looked at her suspiciously.
“Um... Would you like to come in?” He said and Tomoyo just nodded. “Is there something wrong?
“Can I.... I mean can you... No, nothing.” Said Tomoyo still not moving.
“Hey.” He said to her. “You know you can count on me for anything. Ever since I met you, you have been like another sister to me so don’t hesitate on asking for something.” He then hugged her. “Everything ok?”
“Yes, Thank you. I would like to talk to you but I don’t know if I am ready for this.”
Touya smiled at Tomoyo. (Strange isn’t it?) She smiled back and the she entered. Sakura was in the kitchen preparing tea.
“Hi Tomoyo!” She said looking at her. “Are you ok?”
“Yes. Don’t worry!”
The next day Tomoyo decided to talk to Touya and they went together to a restaurant which was near the school to talk with no interruptions.
“We have to do something Tomoyo!” said Touya after Tomoyo had told him the story, and the main part, that she loved Eriol. “You can’t live like this. You can’t marry Kakero if you don’t love him.”
“I know.” Said Tomoyo sadly.
“Listen, why don’t you tell Eriol?”
“No! You don’t know Kakero’s father. He would kill him if he knew.” Said Tomoyo with tears in her eyes.
“Don’t worry. We’ll figure something out. I swear.”
Yuki was walking by the school and, as we can guess, he was hungry so he went to the same restaurant and he saw Tomoyo and Touya there. He was going to say hello but he noticed that Tomoyo was crying so he just kept walking to the cafeteria next to the restaurant. That afternoon Touya took Tomoyo to her house and when she entered the phone rang, it was Eriol.
“I need to talk to you.” Said Eriol.
“What for?”
“Please. We really need to talk.”
“There is nothing to talk about.” Said Tomoyo almost in a whisper trying to contain her tears.
“Tomoyo, are we not friends?” Tomoyo couldn’t answer as she had started crying. Eriol could hear soft sobs from her. “Tomoyo...”
Tomoyo hung the phone and fell into her knees and just cried.
“Onii-chan (did I spell that right?) Could you please open the door? I’m a little busy up here.”
“I can’t believe how useless kaiijus can get when they married. I should make an investigation about that, I could earn some money.” He shouted back.
“I AM NOT A KAIIJU!” (a/n: doesn’t it seem incredible that even after Sakura is married she keeps fighting with Touya?)
Touya opened the door and saw a very sad Tomoyo. She was just standing in the doorway without moving. He looked at her suspiciously.
“Um... Would you like to come in?” He said and Tomoyo just nodded. “Is there something wrong?
“Can I.... I mean can you... No, nothing.” Said Tomoyo still not moving.
“Hey.” He said to her. “You know you can count on me for anything. Ever since I met you, you have been like another sister to me so don’t hesitate on asking for something.” He then hugged her. “Everything ok?”
“Yes, Thank you. I would like to talk to you but I don’t know if I am ready for this.”
Touya smiled at Tomoyo. (Strange isn’t it?) She smiled back and the she entered. Sakura was in the kitchen preparing tea.
“Hi Tomoyo!” She said looking at her. “Are you ok?”
“Yes. Don’t worry!”
The next day Tomoyo decided to talk to Touya and they went together to a restaurant which was near the school to talk with no interruptions.
“We have to do something Tomoyo!” said Touya after Tomoyo had told him the story, and the main part, that she loved Eriol. “You can’t live like this. You can’t marry Kakero if you don’t love him.”
“I know.” Said Tomoyo sadly.
“Listen, why don’t you tell Eriol?”
“No! You don’t know Kakero’s father. He would kill him if he knew.” Said Tomoyo with tears in her eyes.
“Don’t worry. We’ll figure something out. I swear.”
Yuki was walking by the school and, as we can guess, he was hungry so he went to the same restaurant and he saw Tomoyo and Touya there. He was going to say hello but he noticed that Tomoyo was crying so he just kept walking to the cafeteria next to the restaurant. That afternoon Touya took Tomoyo to her house and when she entered the phone rang, it was Eriol.
“I need to talk to you.” Said Eriol.
“What for?”
“Please. We really need to talk.”
“There is nothing to talk about.” Said Tomoyo almost in a whisper trying to contain her tears.
“Tomoyo, are we not friends?” Tomoyo couldn’t answer as she had started crying. Eriol could hear soft sobs from her. “Tomoyo...”
Tomoyo hung the phone and fell into her knees and just cried.
The next day Sakura phoned Tomoyo and she invited her to her house. She has something very important to tell her.
“Tell me!” said Tomoyo cheerfully. “You have had me waiting like for an hour!”
“It’s just that.... NOOOOOO!”cried Sakura
“Is it that bad?” asked Tomoyo looking at her.
“Bad? Oh no! But...” said Sakura trying to hide behind her cup of tea.
“What!?” said Tomoyo. “You know you are going to tell me so don’t make it sooo long please! I mean every time you do things li-..”
“I’M PREGNANT!” said Sakura interrupting Tomoyo. There was a huge silence in the room. They both looked at each other. Then Tomoyo’s eyes widened.
“YOU ARE WHAT! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!” Tomoyo shouted and immediately went to hug Sakura. “But how?!!! Tell me!” Tomoyo had a huge smile in her face.
“Well my friend” said Sakura looking at her. “I think that now you have the right age to know how babies are born...”
(anime fall from Tomoyo and Sakura starts laughing.)
“Actually a week ago but I was not sure that’s why I hadn’t said anything.”
“Kami-Sama! Wow I mean! Congratulations!!!”
“Thank you! I’m very nervous about this...”
“I’m going to have a niece! This is incredible! Have you told Shaoran?”
“No. No one knows except for you.” Said Sakura she was so happy that she forgot about her problems that day.
There had been a week since Sakura told Tomoyo about the baby. That day they were having a party at Eriol’s house to celebrate father’s day and decided to give a small reunion for Sakura’s father. They were having a great time, the day was just perfect and everybody was very happy, even Tomoyo forgot about her problems for a few hours.
“You look happy today.” Said Touya to Tomoyo.
“I am... I have accepted that things tend to happen for a reason and that everything is going to be fine.”
“That is a wonderful thought.”
“Though I’m still worried about Kakero. I haven’t seen him in about a week.”
“Have you talked to him?”
“No, not since the night we went for dinner...”
“He’ll appear, don’t worry... soon or later...”
“Ok!!! please all listen!” said Sakura standing up. “I want to say to my father, that he is the best in all world.” Then she turned to her father.
“Dad, you have always been my only support. Since mom died you have always been our protector and you have had to make double work, mother and father. And I want to tell you...that you have always been my best friend and that I love you more than anything in this world.” Then she hugged her father and everybody started clapping.
“Here is your gift...it’s not much but I hope you like it.”
“Sakura...the greatest gift is to have you as a daughter.”
“Bravoooo!!!!!!” shouted everyone and continued with the celebration.
Eriol and Tomoyo had not spoken in the entire day. Yukito saw Eriol watching Tomoyo and he stopped to talk to him.
“Yes... I also think she looks sad...” said Yukito to Eriol who just kept on watching Tomoyo.
“huh? Beg your pardon?” said Eriol still looking at her.
“Why don’t you talk to her.” Eriol then turned to him.
“She doesn’t want to talk. The last time I called her she just told me that we had nothing to talk about and then just hung up phone. What is wrong with her?”
“Well... one of these days I was about to enter the restaurant which is near school and I saw Tomoyo and Touya there. I was about to say hello when I noticed that Tomoyo was crying so I didn’t talk to them.”
“And do you know why was she crying?”
“Well...yes, Touya told me.”
“Please tell me, I need to know so I can help her.”
“You know Eriol that it is not my business so I am not supposed to tell you anything.”
“Please Yuki, you know that I love her… I wish I could help her.”
“Ok... but I don’t think you will like this. Tomoyo was crying because of a guy. I think it is Kakero.”
“Oh, I see...” Said Eriol a bit disappointed.
“Still... I think you should talk to her.” Said Yukito. “I mean... I could be wrong.”
“Why do you think that?” asked Eriol.
“When I asked Touya he thought for a moment and then answered me... I don’t know why I think he lied.”
“But...why would he lie?”
“Well, I don’t know that’s why you have to talk to Tomoyo.”
“I know but every time I want to talk to her she hangs up the phone or just avoids me.”
“Then I guess it’s your choice...”
“What choice?”
“To let her go just like that or to know the truth and try to keep her.” Said Yukito standing up. “It’s up to you.” And he left.
Eriol stayed there just thinking in what he had to do. His mind was a real mess. Was Kakero the reason why Tomoyo had been so cold with him? If he was, why was Tomoyo so nervous and strange every time she was with him? Why did Tomoyo cry the last time she talked to him? And the most important question... Why was Tomoyo crying when she was talking to Touya and which was the reason for lying Yukito? He had many questions with no answers. Nothing seemed logical anymore and he knew there was just one way of making everything clear and he couldn’t let more time pass.
“Tomoyo we have to talk...now.” He said to her very seriously.
“Eriol...please... I’m a bit busy now.” She said referring to the fact that she was talking with her mother.
“Oh no no... I’ll be just there later hunny. Don’t worry...” said Sonomi smiling and standing up.
“But mom I-...” Sonomi just kissed her forehead and left. Tomoyo wasn’t looking at Eriol and he sat down in front of her.
“I have already told you that we have nothing to talk about.” Said Tomoyo very seriously.
“You know Tomoyo?” said Eriol in angry tone. “I am tired of that phrase of yours that you have been using with me ever since you came back.”
Tomoyo wasn’t looking at him.
“Have I done something to you? Are you mad at me? Do you hate me for something?” he said to her.
“No! Of course I don’t hate you but... I.. Eriol I can’t.”
“What?! What is happening with you? You are such a different person.”
“I... I wish I could tell you..” she said almost in a whisper.
“Tell me what?! Is there something wrong?” he said taking her hands. Tomoyo looked at him. She didn’t know what to say.
“Everybody listen now please” said Rika to all of them. “My friend Sakura has an announcement to make.”
Eriol and Tomoyo stopped talking and listened to Rika just as everyone did. Sakura stood up with a little pink box. She gave it to her husband. He opened it revealing a little white baby shoe.
“What-...” was the only thing he could say.
“It’s your father’s day present...” said Sakura looking at him. Shaoran tried but he couldn’t say anything, he looked really puzzled. “Yes, you are going to be a father.”
“Oh my God...” he said and kissed Sakura’s belly then hugged her and kissed her again. “I love you.”
Everybody started clapping and looked very happy. Even Touya congratulated Shaoran. In the meantime Tomoyo disappeared from the scene leaving Eriol even more puzzled than before. But he wasn’t going to give up.. even if he had to make Tomoyo talk even if she didn’t wanted. He knew there was something wrong.
The next day 8:00am the Daidouji’s manor
“Miss...” said one of Tomoyo’s servants knocking at the door.
“Yes?”
“Mr. Sanjoin is on the phone, shall I tell him to call you later miss?”
“Oh no no! I’ll take it thanks.” She then ran to her phone.
“Hello?...”
“Hi. How are you?” Said Kakero very serious.
“Kakero! I was worried about you. I haven’t seen you in a week. Is everything right? Have you had any problems?”
”No, no everything is just fine. I missed you.”
“I...I missed you too Kakero.”
“Why was it so hard to say?” said Kakero almost in a menacing tone.
“Are you sure everything is all right? You sound...different. Like, if you were not yourself today.”
“I’m fine.” Then he sighed. “Listen...we need to talk about something.”
“Am...sure. When?”
“Tonight. I’ll pick you up at ten.”
“Ten? Isn’t that a little bit late?”
“Well... we don’t want to be discovered, do we?”
“No... I guess it’s fine then.” “I have a very good feeling that everything will be fine. I have great news for you. Yes, I bet you will like them.”
“That’s great! I’ll see you later. Bye.”
“Good bye.”
There had been something in Kakero’s voice that she didn’t like. Something that made him sound like if he wasn’t himself. But that didn’t matter, Tomoyo was very happy that everything was going to be just fine. That evening she even decided to talk to Eriol.
“Hello?” said Eriol in the phone.
“Hi Eriol? It’s me.”
“oh, hello. You disappeared when we were talking yesterday. Are you all right?”
“Yes! Actually I’m better than ever. I have to talk to you.”
“Really? That is the best thing you have told me for a long time.”
“Then I suppose that’s a yes.”
“Of course! I can pick you up for dinner.”
“I’m afraid I can’t but why don’t we have breakfast tomorrow?”
“Great! At 9:00 am is fine?”
“I’ll be there.”
“Perfect. See you tomorrow then.”
“Yes... I...” Tomoyo couldn’t continue.
“Did you say something?”
“No, I’ll be there tomorrow. Take care.”
“You too. Good bye.”
“Bye.”
That night… Tomoyo was ready to go with Kakero. She hoped everything was going to be fine. Kakero picked her up at ten o’clock.
“Hi.” Said Tomoyo getting in the car.
“Did anybody see you?” It was the first thing Kakero asked her not looking at her.
“No, I told my mom I was going to be with Sakura tonight.”
“Perfect.”
There was something strange with Kakero that night. He seemed liked he hadn’t slept in the whole week.
“Are you all right?”
“Yes.” He hadn’t looked at her and he just kept driving.
“Where are we going?”
“There.” He said pointing to a very nice restaurant.
They entered and sat in a very nice table in the balcony. It was very romantic. The place had candles instead of lights and looked very cozy.
“What did you want to tell me?” asked Tomoyo.
“Shall we order?” he ignored her.
“...sure...” said Tomoyo thinking there might be somebody listening to them.
They had dinner. It had been delicious. Tomoyo had been trying to talk to Kakero but he just kept avoiding his questions making comments about the chairs, tables or decorations. It was until they finished that he talked to her.
“I should have done this a long time before.” Tomoyo looked at him not understanding what he meant.
Kakero kneeled before Tomoyo and took a little box from his pocket. Tomoyo’s eyes widened and tried to stop him. Everyone was looking at them.
“Will you marry me?” said Kakero to Tomoyo.
“WHAT?!?!”
a/n: Another chapter done. Am I the only one who thinks that Kakero’s father is a total freak??? And to all that have been asking themselves YES! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH KAKERO! You’ll discover it next chapter. Please review and review!!!!! Now a little preview of next chapter:
“Tomoyo you are scaring me. Yesterday you seemed so happy and now you...” said Eriol looking at her. “What is it?”
Tomoyo took a deep breath and looked at him. “Eriol...I’m getting married.”
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