Veils 12: Letters

(One week after the prom)

Dear Mr.Eriol Hiragizawa,

I have finally finished my business. The toy franchise is running smoothly and I am confident that it can stay that way even without my supervision.

Therefore I have decided to go home already. I am very excited to be with my beloved daughter again. I trust that you took good care of her while I was away. Knowing you though, I'm sure she's well.

Thank you so muh again for looking after Tomoyo. I hope she didn't give you a hard time.

I will arrive in three days.

Sincerely,

Sonomi



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Dear Master Eriol,

It's very unusual that you are not visiting Ms.Tomoyo anymore and vice versa. Are you avoiding each other?

And what happened to the prom anyway? You never told me what happened! Did you see how gorgeous she was in her midnight black mandarin-inspired gown? Did you ask her to dance with you in the last dance?

I'm sorry I had to write to you, Master, but seeing how incredibly attentive you are lately, I might as well have tried to commune with a zombie.

Nakuru ^_^



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Dear Tomoyo,

You never showed up in the club that night. What happened? Were you sick or something?

Please call me!

Your best friend,

Sakura

P.S.

And what's with the sudden change in your personality? I rarely see you smile genuinely anymore!



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Daidouji,

Hey, what's the matter? You don't seem your usual genki self these past few days. Even your basketball performance is not as good as before. Is something wrong?

Please tell me when you're ready to say what's bothering you. I'm always very willing to listen to you.

Miruyuki



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Master Eriol,

This is just a post note coz I just realized something.

Are you in love with Tomoyo?

Still,

Nakuru



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Eriol placed his suitcase down the marble floors of the Daidouji living room. "Is Tomoyo awake?"

"Not yet, sir," the maid replied politely. "She's still fast asleep in her room."

He nodded, "I'll go up then."



Inside Tomoyo's bedroom, Eriol placed a small folded letter beside her lampshade. He then kneeled beside her and gazed at her innocently unconcious face. He was mesmerized by her beauty she was never aware of.

"I will miss you, Tomoyo," he whispered. "But what I'm going to do will be the best for both of us. You are still young, and I want to be sure that I realy am the man who will make you happy all your life."

With that, he bent down and planted a soft, farewell kiss on her slightly parted mouth.

She smiled dreamily. "Eriol.."

He fondly brushed her bangs off her forehead before he stood up.

"Goodbye Tomoyo. Please wait for me."



Outside the mansion, Eriol checked his watch. He has less than 3 hours before his flight. He better hurry to the airport.



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Tomoyo (Kiddo),

By the time you're reading this, I may be in the plane already heading for London. Daidouji-sama is coming home in three days, and my job as your guardian is done. I wasn't able to say goodbye formally, and I'm sorry.

Thank you for all the wonderful moments and memories you shared with me. I will never forget them.

Please take care, and say "Hello" to Daidouji-sama for me.

Your Big Bro




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