Hey guys! This is it...this is the final chapter of this sad, sad story.
NOTE: I want to do these comments on top. Because I don't want to ruin the atmosphere when the story is done. Hahaha...I'm planning to make the ending really heart-warming so if after the story I put this comment, it will just kill the mood. Do you get me?
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(Eek! This looks like I'm going to die!) Well, this chapter may satisfy you so I just hope that you'll review for the last time for this first story of mine. But guess what!? There's a new story ready for you! I think I will post one one-shot and then continue on with that new story. Be sure to check it out ok? Here's the summary:
As the owner of Li Corp., Syaoran is a very serious, cold and a busy man. He has no time for fun and games...especially love. For him, everything has to be correct and organized. Even the rest of his life is already perfectly-planned! But then he meets a nobody like Sakura. And suddenly, his life is not-so-perfect anymore. Why? Because love got in the way...
Does it sound interesting enough? Trust me, I have a lot in store...just like what happened with 'It's Never Too Late'. Who would have thought that from a simple plot of being bestfriends, all these heartaches and problems, popped out. Learn to trust an author ok? Have faith.
Shout outs to the people who talked to me online... Amanda, Nikki, Reuben, Vivian and . Thank you guys!
Ok...here it goes...this is the end.
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Here it goes!
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"Pardon me?" the pastor asked. But then somehow, his face doesn't even show any surprised expression in it. It's as if he was expecting something like this to happen...
Syaoran stared at Ciara like he saw a ghost in the morning. Ciara can feel the heat of Syaoran's gaze and it's burning a hole on her body. But she can't dare meet his eyes. She'll break down.
This is the hardest thing that she'll ever have to do in her entire life. To say 'no' on her own wedding that she have been dreaming of since she was young.
"I said...I can't..." she forced out.
"Ciara!? What's wrong?" Syaoran nervously demanded. He's getting confused on what is going on.
Sakura, her emerald eyes huge with anxiousness and anticipation gaped at Ciara. Tomoyo never let her eyes leave Ciara neither as Eriol's eyebrows were screwed up together, wondering what on earth happened.
The three's ears were close though from the murmurs and urgent whispers of everybody around them. This is the most unexpected twist yet. You don't often see weddings to witness the bride saying 'I can't' instead of "I do".
You don't really see brides cry in the altar when they should be smiling from ear to ear and jumping up and down with joy. All the guests were asking each other, trying to figure out what's the reason behind all this.
"Ciara? What is going on?" Syaoran questioned her with confused eyes.
"I don't think I can do this..." he heard her say.
Then Ciara slowly took off the veil to reveal her smudged face and messed up make-up, her beautiful and angelic face turned to a miserable, lonely-looking old woman.
She looked at Syaoran with so much misery visible on her hazel pools that gave Syaoran a guilty jolt in the heart.
He can tell that Ciara knows about everything. One look from her and Syaoran already knew that Ciara is not innocent with all the problems that surrounded them these past few days.
She let the veil drop on the ground and slowly walked down from the elevated altar.
She went to one direction and one direction only...she headed to a seat and that seat belongs to none other than...Sakura.
Sakura was sobbing quietly. She was crying harder than she had before. Her eyes are swollen and her face is all red from the rush of the blood.
But when Ciara approached her, everything stopped. It's like the spinning of the world halted and time froze. They made eyes contact and it was the scariest thing...ever.
'Why is she doing this?'
"Wipe your tears, Sakura" Ciara softly requested.
Astounded, Sakura obeyed her and wiped off her tears with the tissue and she immediately stopped sniffing.
"Ciara...what are you doing?" she whispered.
"Come here" she replied.
Ciara pulled her up from her seat and Sakura blindly followed, her face scared of what's about to happen.
They ended up in the altar with the dumbfounded Syaoran, his mouth wide open, hanging lowly on his jaw.
Sakura's eyes grew large and shocked when she realized what Ciara is doing. She shook her head countless times, trying to disagree but Ciara chose to ignore this.
Ciara then meekly came up to Syaoran and gave him a long hug that Syaoran was too surprised to respond to.
"Syaoran...don't let her walk away" she breathed on his ears.
Then that's when it dawned on him... Ciara is letting go of him...she's setting him free.
But Syaoran was too astonished to move a single muscle. He awkwardly hugged Ciara back, his eyes still unaware of what's taking place.
"Ciara...I---"
"No...please don't say anything" she said, still hugging him. "I might change my mind"
And with that, she broke the contact and faced the people who are demanding for explanation with the wedding hold up.
"I'm so sorry, ladies and gentlemen. I didn't have the time to contact you" she said, her eyes started tearing up.
"I'm so sorry..."
Ciara started crying harder and went up to Sakura and gave her an embrace too.
"He's amazing...don't ever think of letting go" she choked on Sakura's shoulders, her face pink and flushed.
And once again, she turned herself to the people.
"Sorry that you bothered showing up..."
And with that last sentence, she ran to the car, her gown flowing on her back, sweeping the white linen with it's long and lacy cloth...leaving Sakura and Syaoran all alone on the altar.
She ran off to that white car that was waiting for her after all. She slammed the door close and the car screeched off and went straight...no one knows where.
With their eyes, the guests all followed the disappearing figure of the car.
The majority of the people stood up, saying that they are leaving for they have no clue on what's going on. Some were mad and angry saying that this wedding was 'crappy' and' not funny'. They thought that Ciara and Syaoran made a fool out of them.
But Syaoran and Sakura didn't care. They stood on the altar, their eyes glued on the spot where Ciara used to stand.
Neither of them can believe that this is happening... is this just a dream?
Syaoran heard Sakura sniff and sob. He wanted to go and comfort her but he can't move. His legs won't take a step closer.
The few people who chose to stay were watching the events. Few were amused because it's like watching a television show. But several are sympathetic although they don't know the whole scenario.
Seconds passed and no one dared move. Everyone was shocked on what took place. The atmosphere is silent as shadow and the mood is crisp and uncomfortable.
Then they heard a shifting of body. They looked around only to find the pastor fishing for something out of his pocket.
He did it nice and slow that people were excited on what he's going to pull out. Then they saw it...a white envelope on the pastor's hands.
He handed it to Sakura but she didn't show any signs of getting the envelope. She remained quiet and motionless.
"Young lady, you don't want to read this?" he asked.
"No" Sakura muttered with her head shaking.
"What about you, Li?" the pastor once again asked, offering the letter.
Syaoran shook his head... obviously, the two are still recovering from the surprise they got from Ciara.
Who would have thought? Who would have guessed that Ciara will do such a self-less thing? She's like an angel who could do no wrong...yet with the people these days, it's hard to believe that someone like Ciara still exists.
The world is full of mischievous people. They are greedy and possessive with what they want and what they have. But Ciara? Ciara...is different. She's one person who deserves a man that will love her endlessly. And that's not Syaoran...
"Very well...but someone has to take hold of this"
And with that, both Eriol and Tomoyo decided to take action and moved forward towards the altar. After all, they are the bestfriends, aren't they?
Eriol nodded his head towards Tomoyo, suggesting her to take the letter. She did what her boyfriend told her and reached for the white envelope on the old man's hand.
She slowly opened it and her eyes read the first lines and as Eriol watched her, he noticed the large tears started forming on the edge of her eyes.
Tomoyo took a deep breath and managed to speak out.
"It's a letter that Ciara wants to give you, Syaoran..."
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Ciara hopped down from the car and ran in the deepest part of the park covered with trees and bushes. She didn't know where she is. All she knows is that she wants to run away and hide her face. She wants to be alone and pour out her heart all by herself so no one can see. So that nobody can feel sympathy for her. She will just feel more awful.
She continued running with tears flowing down her cheeks. It's so painful to bear...to let go of someone you truly love. To know that the man of your dreams was in your palms but you let him slip away through your fingers...
It hurts...no words can express how. You know that with the little question that you should have answered an 'I do', the man that have everything you want will be yours forever. But she has to let go... she chose to hurt herself...that's how much she loves Syaoran...
She then got a glimpse of a little lake, shining with the sun's reflection. She slowly walked towards the water and decided to sit on the bank and dip her feet, not caring that the gown is soaked.
She then pulled her legs closer to her chest and sobbed. All her emotions and heartbroken self, collapsing on those cries. She wants to scream...it hurts so much.
She was almost falling asleep, tired of her crying and sick of feeling sorry for herself. she just wants to fall asleep and drown every little burden that she had been carrying.
She already surrendered her eyes to a welcoming thought of a deep slumber when someone tapped her shoulder.
"Excuse me, miss? I hope you don't mind me bothering you...it's just that I'm kind of worried that you might fall on the water. You were almost asleep..." a masculine voice mumbled.
Ciara just stared at the man, her trance broken.
"Oh. Um—I'm fine" she awkwardly answered. "Thank you"
Then the man sat next to her.
"You seemed troubled...uh...miss...?"
"Ciara. My name is Ciara" she answered back.
"You seemed troubled and miserable, Ciara" the man repeated.
"I am...by the looks of me, in a wedding gown but I'm here all alone, you can probably tell what's wrong with me" she answered, wiping her tears.
The man laughed. "Trust me, I know...Actually, the same thing happened to me three days ago"
"Why? What happened?" Ciara asked him, curiosity arousing.
"I was going to get married three days ago when my bride didn't show up. And now, I can't find her..."
"That's sad" Ciara whispered. "I'm so sorry"
"It's all good...I don't really want to think about that right now. What about you? Can I know what happened?"
"Of course, you can" Ciara smiled.
Then she gulped in a huge amount of air and started her story. She was amazed how she's telling the story of her love life to a complete stranger. It's like she already feels comfortable with him. That's not possible though...or is it?
"I was going to get married today...but I decided to run away..."
The man screwed up his eyebrows in confusion. "Wha–?"
"I set the man I love free...because he loves someone else...his bestfriend" she sighed.
The man nodded in agreement and just stared at the trees in front of them.
"I go to this place when I feel depressed. And something told me that I should go here today...maybe because to have a new friend. Maybe to meet you"
He gave Ciara a gentle smile and continued to gaze at the green scenery on their eyes.
She studied the man's face. Blue eyes and brown hair. He's really handsome and well-built.
After a few seconds...
"Would you mind if I ask you to have dinner with me?"
Ciara stayed quiet.
"I know that you are still hurt from the heartaches and probably need a rest right now but I feel like I should get to know you better. I don't want to rush you but as a new friend, I would be happy to help you forget about your problems maybe just a little bit and for just a while by enjoying my company" he animatedly invited with hand gestures trying to explain himself.
Ciara giggled. 'He is a sweet man'
"Fine. Let's go" she announced, a smile forming on her face.
Maybe this man is the key to forgetting Syaoran. Maybe not as a lover but as a good friend that can make me forget about him little by little...maybe he can help me recover...maybe this is fate that made me meet him...
"So, what's your name?" Ciara questioned him.
"Call me Ryu. Ryu Nakamoto"
"Oh" was all she can mutter.
"You know...maybe I was destined to meet you today..." Ryu spoke out.
"Sorry if I scare you but I can't help but think that it's fate that brought us together... you know? Nothing's a coincidence and it's not a coincidence that two people, both heartbroken from their lost weddings will meet" he blabbered.
But Ciara was just staring at him, her eyes unbelieving...a guy that believed in fate as much as she does? ...talk about being compatible...
He gave out a small scoff.
"Well, I told you, I'm sorry. I don't even know if you believe in this but I am such a big believer of the word 'fate'" Ryu commented.
He has no idea how much Ciara lightened up as he said that very sentence...
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Syaoran moved closer and so did Sakura to listen at Tomoyo's soft whisper about the letter. The pastor walked towards the people, managing a quick apology about the altered events that's supposed to take place. Slowly, one by one, the people who stayed to watch dispersed, leaving the four friends and the pastor all to themselves.
Tomoyo cleared her throat and started reading the letter, neatly written by Ciara.
Dearest Syaoran,
First of all, I would like to tell you that I'm writing this letter with a smile on my face. Please don't worry about me...I'm absolutely fine. As you can see, I left you all alone in the altar without a bride. It's an awful thing to do... abandoning my groom but these past few days, I came to realize that you don't belong to me. You belong to Sakura.
Then Tomoyo tore her eyes from the letter and gave Sakura and Syaoran both a quick glance as Eriol's heavy breathing resounded in their huddled group.Tomoyo's eyes are unclear because of the unshed tears that are covering her eyes.
I have noticed the closeness that you two show. I know that you have a lot of common with her. You enjoy her company as much as she enjoy yours. It hurts to see all this. It hurts me to the deepest depths to let go of the man that I really love. You know how much I love you, Syaoran. You know how much I long to touch you and have you touch me, hug me, kiss me and most of all, I long for you to love me...as much as you love her.
With this, Tomoyo once again paused and looked at the two. Syaoran is just staring on the ground while Sakura's eyes are closed, her tears dropping on the grass one by one.
Syaoran, you know that I can't handle intense and heavy confrontation that's why I'm writing this letter to say and admit all the things that I need to let out. I love you...that's the main matter that I need to talk about. I am probably the craziest woman for letting you go. I know that it is really astonishing with the scene that I have to make in front of everybody. I didn't want to get through this...I was planning that if I have the urge to say 'I do', I will...and the pastor will burn this letter and forever, you will be mine. But I know that you don't love me. It hurts...that you don't love me. And it hurts to know that you fell in love with Sakura all over again. You want her and not me...
Tomoyo sniffed. She was crying out already...her heart breaking for her friend. Eriol was intently listening to her girlfriend. Syaoran and Sakura are silent as one can ever be. No sound will come off.
What's the point of marrying you when I know that all you can think of is her. Every time, I kiss you, I know that you are wishing you are kissing Sakura. When I hug you, I will get the feeling that you are wishing it's her that you are truly embracing. When I hold your hand, I will be able to tell that you are hoping it's her hand that you are playing with. I will just hurt myself further. For there is no future marrying a man that doesn't feel the same love that you feel for him. I will just suffer so I'm doing this not only for you but also for me.
"Stop it" Sakura softly mumbled. "Please...Tomoyo. Stop reading the letter. I don't want to hear the rest of it"
Tomoyo looked at Eriol, asking for his permission. Sakura looked up too with begging eyes. Her guilt is killing her. She doesn't want to hear what Ciara has to say...it will break her heart, knowing that she is the one who caused Ciara all these problems.
But Eriol shook his head. She HAS to listen and know this.
Tomoyo got ready and took a deep breath again.
I love you so much, Syaoran. I love you that I don't think I can live without you but I have to set you free. I have been taught that if you love a man, set him free and let him live the life that he wants to live. Understand that letting go is just another way of saying that I love you so much. I want you to be happy in Sakura's arms. I want you to know that your joy and happiness is my joy and happiness too. I'm doing a sacrifice for I know it would be all worth it. I know that you will be happy for the rest of your life. And when I finally hear that it's my doing why you and Sakura are joyful someday, I would be more than glad to announce that it was me who did it...
Then Sakura sobbed loudly...her muffled cry finally unleashed.
The four of you know how I believe in fate. And now that I look at it, I found out that everything was meant to bring you two closer. Can't you see? It was fate that let you lovers meet again. It wasn't luck that brought you two at the same hospital to bump your cars. No...it was all planned. It wasn't a coincidence that I have to go leave for four days and have you two fall in love again. It was destiny who wanted all these things to happen to finally let your love find a way for you two to be together...
As my letter come to a close... I would like to inform everybody that for the last few days, I have enjoyed their company so much. I already fell in love with the sweetness of Tomoyo and I just love Eriol's brotherly and caring advices. Thank you so much.
Before I go, I just want to tell you, Syaoran that I'm so grateful for everything that you have done for me. Somehow, you gave me hope that life can be wonderful. You taught me to love and appreciate life. The six years of my life when I had you for my friend was the best years. You brought so much smile on my face that I don't know how to thank you. You made me feel loved and special and no words can express my gratitude. Thank you so much. I want you to know that I'll never forget you.
Syaoran's heart were hammered to pieces. To hear these words even from Tomoyo is heart-
breaking already. He can't help but get angry with himself for causing all these pains for Ciara.
She was such a wonderful person and how dare he make her life more miserable than it already was. He's sorry that she has to cry and be lonely...but he can't stop himself from loving someone right?
His train of thoughts were interrupted by Tomoyo's soft, breaking voice.
Syaoran...it's such a pain that I'm not meant for you. But fortunately, I met the one who is truly the one for you. She's amazing and please never break her heart. Love her for all eternity and with all your heart. Treat her like she's the most important woman in your life. Don't make her cry, Syaoran and give her your all.
Eriol is inwardly admiring Ciara. She's incredible. She just let go of the man of her dreams and now she's asking him to love Sakura forever. She must have loved Syaoran so much to be able to say these words.
The same goes to you, Sakura. Love each other...I know that you do love him so much. Things will come between you, trying to break you up but never, never give up. Remember this: you two belong in each other's arm. It's never too late to work things out no matter how hopeless it looks. It's never too late to find happiness in a situation so sad like this. Don't worry about me. I know I'm going to be fine and someday, maybe I'll find the right one for me.
I guess this is goodbye. How painful it is for me, Syaoran...I'm letting you go...leaving you free to love Sakura and be forever hers...
Truly Yours, Ciara
Tomoyo slowly folded the letter and stared on the grass, her eyes full of tears. Who wouldn't feel bad?
Sakura's eyes are closed...shut tight close. She's wishing that everything will just vanish in thin air. She can't handle this. She's too immature and naive to be able to think fast about this dilemma. She doesn't know how to react into this kind of things.
The sun is high on the sky, suggesting that this day is such a glorious day. People from different parts of the country are enjoying the sun, hanging out with friends with no complication in life. How much Syaoran and Sakura wants that to happen...
The humid wind swept by, blowing Sakura's hair as one solution came to her mind. It's not logical to do what she wants to do but it's the only way. Maybe one day, she will meet Syaoran again and somehow talk things over but today...all she wants to do is to run away.
She opened her eyes and tears stopped falling. Her foot took a step and then another and another.
Eriol saw what happened and his eyes turned urgent, watching Sakura's moves. Syaoran also noticed. But before one of them can move, Sakura broke to a run and made a quick turn on the aisle where Ciara walked down. She can run straight and get out of this place since no one is moving in attempt to stop her...
It's wrong. To run away from her problems? That's wrong. She needs to talk to Syaoran. Besides, the opportunity is already in front of her, under her nose. She can be with Syaoran already. But that letter...it made her feel worse. It made her feel guilty that she really did take advantage of the chance.
But isn't that the point why Ciara let go of Syaoran...?
Sakura was about to exit the arched entrance when a voice called out.
"Stop, Sakura!"
Sakura suddenly halted, not even knowing why, when her purpose is to get away from this horrible garden.
"Sakura...please don't walk away" Syaoran started. Sakura can tell that his voice is different and breaking.
"...because if you do...we might never see each other again" he continued.
Sakura, her back towards Syaoran, Tomoyo, Eriol and the pastor started crying...again.
Why does Syaoran have to make everything complex and harder to do? It's so easy to run away...but run away from him? That's another matter...
Then he can hear footsteps getting closer.
"I left before...and you were too late to even see me take off... that's where things started. If you were there on the airport...we could have talked and left each other on good terms..." Syaoran softly said, his voice full of misery.
Sakura closed her eyes with the mention of that old mistake. Surely, this is not the time to remind her of that stupid mistake that she made.
She remained quiet as the footstep got closer.
"You know you made a mistake, Sakura"
"I know, I know! Just stop already!" she spoke out loud, her hands turning to a fist...
"Well, I want you to know that I don't want to make that same mistake..." Syaoran soothed.
"What?" Sakura asked, turning around only to see Syaoran, a few feet away from her.
"I don't want to do the same thing and suffer the same consequences that we went through on those six years that we didn't see each other" he whispered but loud enough for Tomoyo and Eriol to hear.
Sakura was clueless on what she's hearing...
"If I let you walk away right now, can you imagine what will just happen to me if you're not beside me?..." Syaoran gently told her.
"If I let you go right now and let you move to another place where I can't find you...do you think I'll be able to live the rest of my life without you?"
With this words, Syaoran slowly smiled as Sakura's eyes softened while she gazes at the man that she loves the most.
Syaoran took a step closer as Sakura's smile broadened by the second...
"If you think that I can handle things without you...you are so wrong, young lady" Syaoran murmured, his lips tugging to a smile.
Then he reached for her hand and held it close on his chest, having Sakura feel the beating of his heart. With his other hand, he touched her cheeks, wet with tears and started caressing it.
"So if you think that I will just let you go and do the same mistake that you did... I have to tell you that you will be disappointed. Because Sakura...I won't even think of letting you walk out of this place" he breathed out, his eyes full of tears of happiness.
Sakura moved as Syaoran pulled her towards him.
"But not only that, I won't let you walk out of my life neither..." he whispered.
"Because what's the point of living if I know that I'll spend the next years of my life... without you"
When Sakura heard this, her heart melted and soared in the air. Finally...finally, she's hearing the words that she had been longing for since she fell in love with her bestfriend.
The guilt is gone. Ciara let go of him...he's not committed to anyone anymore. Therefore, he is free to be loved.
"I love you so much Sakura...more than I could ever say" Syaoran mumbled, staring at the green eyes that he adores so much.
"Oh Syaoran!" she gasped out and jumped on his arms and hugged him...a hug that is not forbidden anymore...
She hugged him for the longest time as tears stubbornly continued flowing and landing on Syaoran's shoulders.
"I love you, Syaoran...I love you so so much" she repeated on his ears over and over...
Syaoran chuckled...for the first time this day as the shared the longest hug people can ever have.
Meanwhile, back to Tomoyo and Eriol, they are watching the whole scene with melting hearts and happy eyes.
"So I guess it's happily ever after for them..." Eriol started.
"Yes. All thanks to Ciara. She is such a wonderful person" Tomoyo sniffed.
Eriol laughed. "Why are you crying, Tomoyo? Aren't you supposed to be jumping with joy?"
"I know! It's just that it's so emotional and just so romantic...Sakura was about to walk out, confused and troubled with all the commotion around but Syaoran went after her and asked her not to go, saying that he'll never let her walk out..." Tomoyo blabbered.
"But do you know what the best part of this day would be for me?" Eriol lowly questioned Tomoyo as he got something from his pocket...
"What is that?" Tomoyo absent-mindedly asked back.
"If you would say yes to my question" Eriol answered.
"Huh?" was all she can reply when she saw him open a velvet box in front of her face.
"Tomoyo...will you marry me?" Eriol asked, his eyes slightly nervous of the very unpredictable answer that will come out of Tomoyo's mouth.
Tomoyo's eyes grew huge and she gasped. For an answer, she pulled Eriol to a passionate kiss that he gladly returned.
"I'm taking that it's a yes?" Eriol grinned.
"Of course!!!" Tomoyo squealed and gave Eriol another kiss that lasted for several minutes.
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Syaoran pulled back from the embrace and for awhile, they just stared at each other's eyes, drowning themselves.
"Syaoran..." Sakura silently said.
"Shhh..." was all Syaoran replied. His hand touched her cheeks as his other hand played with her gold locks.
"You are so beautiful..." he complimented and Sakura blushed. "You are so beautiful and you are mine..."
"Yes..." Sakura muttered as Syaoran's head moved inch by inch... "I'm yours..."
And their lips finally met in an earth-shaking kiss. Sakura and Syaoran felt their hearts fly in the air as their bodies molded as one. As his arms enclosed protectively around her waist and her hand found his shoulder, the couple then agreed on an unspoken contract that forever, they will love each other... forever, they will share their lives...
Somehow, this kiss is different. It's...free. They have no guilt residing in them like they did before. This kiss would be the start of a wonderful relationship that we all know would last for all eternity. Two lovers, finally united.
They are not breaking any rules... they are not breaking anyone's heart. It was an innocent kiss that both of them will cherish forever. They won't forget this love life... how they hurt each other when they were younger, how they found each other again but unable to be together. How Syaoran almost got married...
But they ended up being together. Those were just trials of the years, trying to see of they can handle themselves, trying to see if Syaoran and Sakura truly deserve to be in each other's arms.
And they proved themselves worthy for that matter.
As they kissed, tears are flowing down their faces. Finally...they can be as one. No more problems, no more forbidden romance and no more heartbreaks. They can do whatever they want and they can do it without hurting anyone in the process...
They only have one thing in mind right now...
Thank you, Ciara...we owe all this to you.
Sakura was Syaoran's first love and first love never die. She was the first girl that Syaoran fell in love with. His very first encounter with the world's craziest thing...
Syaoran was the first one to make Sakura feel this way. She was willing to do everything for him...she was willing to go to a foreign country to see him... he was her one true dream.
Sakura broke the lip contact, due in lack of air. She took a deep breath and looked at Syaoran, happy tears trickling down.
"There's so many things that I want to tell you. To tell you how much you mean to me, how much I care for you, how much I long for your touch. But right now that I can...no words will come out"
"You don't have to tell me Sakura" he gently spoke, running his hand through her hair.
"I can feel it... no words can express how much. But your touch, your hugs and your kisses can already inform me how much you love me"
Sakura giggled with her hand caressing Syaoran's soft face.
"You are so amazing" she whispered and she hugged him again, just enjoying his body melted onto hers.
"Syaoran?..."
"Hmmm?"
"You are the bestest friend ever" she jokingly mumbled.
"I know " he laughed. Then silence took over.
"These past few days were definitely painful... I'm glad that everything ended well" Sakura commented as she rested her head on Syaoran, standing there on the aisle, forgetting that Eriol, Tomoyo and the pastor are their audience.
"But then I was glad that I got those pains and heartbreaks"
"Huh?" she said, her eyebrows knitted as she broke the hug and looked at Syaoran with questioning eyes.
"I was glad because it made me realize that life can be hard but..."
"But...?" Sakura insisted.
"But the hardship that I have to go through have something in store of me...something rewarding"
"What is that?" Sakura inquired like a little child.
"I ended up having you for the rest of my life and now... I can honestly say that those heartaches are all definitely worth it..." he softly murmured.
And he leaned down to kiss the soft lips of the one true woman that he had loved for so long...
Life is full of surprises. Unexpected twists and turns are so unpredictable that it can leave you surprised and hanging in the air. You may never know where, when and who to fall in love with.
You can never be sure when love will pass you by.
For all you know, it can even be your bestfriend that you have been taking for granted. They can be just around the corner, waiting for you to open your eyes and realize. They can be beside you in this very moment, praying to God that you will open your heart and accept the secret love that they are willing to offer. Be aware that those people who have been giving you a crying shoulder when you need them can be the person that you truly love. Remember...you never know...
It can be the person that you only think would be a 'friend'.
Learn to expect the unexpected
For tomorrow when you wake up, you may find out
That all along the person you are waiting for
Is just beside you, always ready to lend you an ear,
always prepared to wipe your tears away.
Don't do anything that you will someday regret
It's not too late to realize... because no matter how things get out of hand
keep in mind that... it's never too late
::done::