Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ Strawberries ❯ Departure ( Chapter 2 )

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Summary:

Sakura Kinomoto, daughter of the President and owner of the famous Avalon Chain Hotel, had come to China to attend the United Nations Program. What happens if she meets the number 1 bachelor and Business Tycoon of China, Li Xiao Lang?

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Disclaimer: I don't own CCS. It belongs to Clamp. (",)

Chapter 2 - Departure

JAPAN - Tomoeda Mega Mall (hehe… what a funny name…)

“Owww! My feet hurt…” Sakura whined. She and Tomoyo have been shopping for almost 5 hours nonstop. They were both carrying so many shopping bags and they almost entered every shop in the mall.

“Ne, Sakura-chan, why don't we rest for a while and eat some snacks at the food court. It's already 6 and we haven't eaten anything.” Tomoyo smiled at her friend.

“Sure. I'm already starving and my feet are already killing me.”

“Alright, we'll just take these bags in the baggage counter so we don't have to carry them around.”

So, the two went to the baggage counter near the entrance of the food court. Then the two proceeded inside.

HONG KONG - Mandarin Café

“Hey Xiao Lang, aren't you planning on marrying someone?” Eriol asked after he and Syaoran finished discussing their business dealings. Syaoran smirked at him.

“Nah. I'm not interested in that life-long commitment. And besides, I haven't even found a girl of my taste. I don't even consider my previous `girlfriends' a real girlfriend. I know they're just playing with me and they just like me because of my fame and money.” he replied, then, his expression became serious. “Why did you ask? There isn't any girl, is there?”

Eriol smiled. “Nah, I just like it to discuss with you. But unlike you, I do have a plan of marrying someone. Maybe I just haven't met her yet.”

“Oh. Umm... By the way, do you still have contact with Xhien?” Syaoran asked

---- Xhien was Eriol's ex-girlfriend. Eriol and I were still studying on Beijing when they met in a plane going to England. Eriol went back to visit his relatives while Xhien went back to visit her sick grandmother who had just undergo an operation back then. Eriol asked her cell number and started calling her. When they were back here in China, they started dating and became a couple. They've been a couple for almost a year and Eriol seems pretty seriousabout her until Xhien broke up with him. Xhien was going to France so that she could study Medicine, she said that it was difficult for her to study when she keeps thinking of her boyfriend who's almost half the world away from her. She said she needed to focus on her studies because she wants to be a good doctor. Eriol said that they can still work things out but Xhien keeps resisting. She said that if he really loves her, then he would let go of her. And as a result, after a week, Xhien flew to France. Eriol kept a pretty face about it but I think deep inside he was really hurt and lonely. But now, after all these years, I think he is already over it by now.----

“Nah. I haven't contacted her. The last time I called her it was 3 years ago. And the last time I remember she already has a few French suitors there. I think she's in Paris or something.” Eriol laughed.

“Um excuse me.” A small voice interrupted.

Syaoran turned his head and saw a girl around 19 looking shyly at him.

“Xhe mah?” (What?) Syaoran asked.

“Um… You're Li Xiao Lang and Eriol Hiiragizawa, right?” the girl asked blushing.

Syaoran raised his brow and nodded. The girl's face formed a smile.

“Um… Can I take a picture?”

“Sure. No problem.” Eriol replied and smiled friendlily.

The girl flipped her cell phone and used the camera. She then took a few pictures of Eriol and Syaoran.

“Um… Thank you very much, Sir.” She said after she finished. Then, she bowed and run off to her friends who were eagerly waiting outside the café, their faces covered with excitement to see the pictures.

Xiao Lang rolled his eyes heavenward and murmured. “Geez. Girls.”

Eriol just laughed.

JAPAN - Mega Mall - Food Court

“Wah! I'm so full.” Sakura said cheerfully while leaning on her seat.

“You ate a lot Sakura-chan.” Tomoyo said.

“Yeah, I was really hungry because I ate little at lunch. I had a few journals and ledgers to finish that are due today so I hadn't eaten properly.” she exclaimed.

Tomoyo just smiled.

“Ne, Tomoyo-chan, have you arranged our plane tickets for tomorrow?”

“Yes, I picked up the morning flight. I don't want us to travel at night, it might be dangerous.”

“Yeah, I also like the morning flight because I can see the beautiful sceneries more clearly.”

“I heard that Li Xiao Lang will also attend the conference.”

“Hmmm… Li Xiao Lang… Hmm… The name sounds familiar… But I can't seem to remember…” Sakura said looking puzzled.

“He's the President of the Red Dragon Corporation, remember?” Tomoyo reminded.

“Oh yeah, now I remember. He's the pretty boy I saw in TV last night. Isn't he a womanizer?” Sakura asked.

“Well. Maybe, according to his previous relationships, he already had 6 girlfriends, but none of them seem to be serious.”

“Oh...”

“Hmm… I think that Hiiragizawa guy is much better than him. I always see him smiling in TV and even in newspapers, and to be honest, I haven't seen him frowning, he's always smiling unlike Mr. Li here who seems to be arrogant and always carries that scowl. But, oh well, that's what you expect from a person who owns almost everything.”

“Hmm… I think we should meet him before we judge him. As they say, “Don't judge a book by its cover”.” Sakura giggled.

“Well… You're right. Hmmm… I heard their stock markets are really going high. They've been investing and exporting their products in different countries including U.S. and France.”

“Wow. They're really big time businessmen.” Sakura said in awe.

“Yeah, business is a really serious matter for them.” Tomoyo remarked.

“Oh…”

“Oh, I remember something. I haven't told you that I'll be going to Hong Kong after the UN conference, wanna come with me?” Tomoyo asked.

“Hong Kong? Sure, I haven't been there for a long time. I missed the food (giggles). But what are you going to do in Hong Kong?”

“Well, I want to go there so that I could look for different fabrics. I want to open my shop really soon and I want the dresses to be pretty and beautiful. My mother said that they've got different kinds of beautiful fabrics in there and I want to see them.”

“Oh. Wow. I didn't know that. But how long are we going to stay there?”

“Hmm… Probably a few days or a week.”

“Ok. I'll tell Otou-san.” Sakura said cheerfully.

JAPAN - Kinomoto Residence

Sakura was in her room packing her things. A smallsmile formed on her lips as she remembered the incident a little while ago.

While eating dinner, Sakura asked her father's permission if she can go with Tomoyo in Hong Kong after the UN conference, her father allowed her and said that she can take a little break or a short vacation so she can relax for a while. As usual, Touya protested and keeps saying that something dangerous might happen to them, like they could get lost or kidnapped but Sakura assured and reminded him that they're grown women and can take care of their selves. To Touya's irritation, her father's decision didn't change even after 15 minutes of arguing.

“Stupid over-protective brother.” Sakura mumbled.

She then continued packing her things and other stuffs.

HONG KONG - Li Mansion

Syaoran was lying on his bed still dressed for work, his eyes slightly focused on the high ceiling of his room, then he heard a soft knock on his door.

"What?" he shouted annoyingly.

He really dislike when someone or something disturbs him when he's resting.

The door slowly opened and Wei came in sight.

"Master Xiao Lang, I'm sorry for disturbing you. I just came by to tell you that your flight and Mr. Hiiragizawa's is scheduled tomorrow at 9:30 am."

"What flight?" he asked as he sat up, looking puzzled.

"Your flight to Beijing, Master Li."

Oh yeah. He almost forgot about the conference. He and Eriol talked about how much money they will donate for the fund raising program.

"But I thought our schedule will be on the same day as the conference? It doesn't even take an hour to fly from Hong Kong to Beijing."

"Yes Master Xiao Lang, but you clearly said that you wanted your flight to be scheduled tomorrow."

"Really? Hmm... I hadn't remembered. I'm sorry Wei, maybe I just lost track of the date and time. I've been very busy these past few weeks."

"Should I cancel your and Mr. Hiiragizawa's flight and reschedule another one?" asked the old man.

"Hmmm... Does Eriol know about this?"

"Yes, Sir."

“What did he say?”

“Nothing Master Xiao Lang.”

"Hmmm... Don't cancel it. We needed a little break anyway. The difference is only one day." He said.

"Yes Master Li." with that Wei went out of his room.

Syaoran lied back on his bed and closed his eyes. He feels like hell. He definitely needed a break.

JAPAN Airlines

April 8, 2007 - 9:00 am

“All passengers of flight 180, please proceed to the plane. The plane will be leaving at exactly 9:30 am.”

Sakura and Tomoyo were already inside the plane and were waiting for the other passengers who are still in inspection.

“Ne, Tomoyo-chan. Father said that Yukito-san will be waiting for us at the Xin Yang China airport. He said he will be the one to pick us up.” Sakura informed.

“Oh… Ok. That's good because the Media will be crowding us for sure. Other famous businessmen and women will be also arriving today.”

“Yeah, I remembered when I was still the ambassador and I went to Philippines. I arrived at the airport and the media looked liked they're ready to eat me. I had to hide behind the back of the security because the reporters were already crowding at me and asking me questions.”

They both laughed.

Just then, all remaining passengers entered the plane and went to their seats.

“Flight 180 will now be departing. All passengers please seat back and relax.”

The stewardess announced.

Sakura shifted in her sit when she felt the plane departing, then looked at the window and smiled. ----Beijing. Here we come.----

>End of Chapter

Author's Note: Hey, I'd like to thank the people who have submitted their reviews on chapter 1. It was my first chapter in my first fanfic so for me it's really special. You guys really helped me encourage myself on continuing this fanfic.

THANK YOU so much!... Hugs and Kisses… (“,)