Second Thoughts (Sequel to To My Dearest)

As Quick As Possible

With no other choice and desperate to keep her team safe, Sakura was forced to take drastic measures. And here she was, waiting for her jet to ready, making sure she was ready with everything before she headed back to Dubai.

She told Kioshi that it was just a normal business trip and that he didn't need to tag alone. But the main reason was, she was scared that he would be attacked while she's not around. She had contacted Simon Lee of the Bell Crickets and asked for a few of his men to watch over her boyfriend, who was unaware of the fact.

Though Sakura knew that the Russian gang of mobsters wasn't aware of the value of him in her life, she didn't want to take any chances, knowing also that they could find out about him at any moment. Rin had returned to Japan under Sakura's order, though the right hand woman was hesitant.

"Ms. Sumiko, we're ready." Aiko calls to Sakura, who nods and follows the attendant into her private jet.

She sighs as she pulls he headphones over her ears, shoving her hands into her pockets, chuckling at the thought of her team.

You guys owe me big time...

~*****~

Since she needn't to wait for anybody or anything, Sakura arrived at Dubai within a few hours, landing with no problems. "Is my ride here yet?" Sakura asked Aiko, who was carrying her small luggage.

The brunette nodded with a small smile. "Yes, he's waiting right outside. Good luck, Ms. Sumiko." Aiko nodded to her, and the hacker flashed her a quick smile before hurrying off.

"Will she be okay?" Ed asked his girlfriend as he wrapped an arm around her, waving to their boss. "I hope so... Or Mr. Ichinomiya will be mad at us."

"We can deal with that," Ed shakes his head with a sigh as he began walking off with Aiko, "Our problem is that blonde from before. We still have no clue who it is."

"True."

~*****~

Changing into a dark grey shirt and a pair of dark wash jeans, Sakura slipped into a black leather jacket and a pair of combat boots. It was 10:00 at night, and though she arrived at noon today, she didn't want to cause a commotion so early, knowing the bidders, or Eisuke, would want to speak to her about everything.

Letting her raven hair cascade down her back, Sakura sighs as she grabs her keys from her night stand, trotting downstairs. All her maids and butlers were asleep and they were all unaware of her missing presence.

At least, she hoped so.

Quietly sneaking through the front door, Sakura avoided making any noise, meaning she had to scale the tall-ass gate of her manor to get to her motorcycle. She walked off a few meters with the vehicle before switching it on and driving away.

Since the streets were mostly empty, Sakura sped through them, only stopping to make sure nothing or no one was following her. Soon enough, she was standing at the base of the ever grand Tres Spades Hotel. 

She walked in through the doors, slipping into a hoodie before slipping her jacket back on over that. She pulled the hood of her hoodie over her head, concealing her identity as she kept her head down. The receptionist of the night at the desk greeted her, asking if she had a room or anything, but Sakura only raised a hand in acknowledgement, making the receptionist stare at her, stunned as she whipped out a penthouse card from her jacket pocket.

Though the hacker never visited, she still kept her penthouse card, knowing she was going to need it sometime. And she was right.

The elevator ascended to the top of the tall hotel, a soft 'ding' sounding as it opened. Down the hall, from her place in front of the elevator, Sakura could already hear the loud cheers of her old friends. She neared, about to open the door when the strong scent of booze filled her nose.