!!SURPRISE!!
I wasn't intending to write a epilogue originally. However somethings happened and someone pointed out Syaoran's actions in the last chapter of Love and Life of an Actress so..i was like okay I'm going to have to do a epilogue.
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The Love and Life of an Actress - Epilogue
Two Years later...
Early Evening around five thirty at night.
Syaoran sighed as he went into the closet of his and Sakura's bedroom. Just last year they decided to buy a house in the country away from the city and away from the prying eyes of the media. So they did and they have been living there for almost a year and they were enjoying it. It didn't keep the media away as they thought it would but the house gave them enough of a distance away from the cameras so they could lead an almost normal life.
Lately the tabloids and television media were really on their case about when they were going to get married. There were titles such as, "Will Syaoran and Sakura get married?" or "Have they gotten married?" he frowned at all those comments. It was true that back when he came to find Sakura in Osaka two years ago that he was intending to ask her. How ever the shock of finding out about Fuji was enough to make him totally forget about asking her.
"Syaoran-kun! We are ready!" Sakura's voice came from the living room.
Syaoran snapped out of his thoughts then taking the ring box with him. He placed it into his pant pocket then ran down the stairs, "Okay lets go," he said taking the keys from the counter.
"Daddy," said little Fujitaka. He looked up at his father with a questioning look, "Uppy?"
Syaoran smiled at his son he looked just like he did when he was two years old. He knelt down and picked him up, "Already buddy?" he questioned him.
The little boy nodded at him. Sakura smiled as she followed them out the door.
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At the restaurant...
Sakura's father and brother arrived they asked for the reservations under Kinomoto and they were shortly brought to a private dinning room. Waiting inside was Syaoran's mother and his sisters. Fujitaka bowed politely to Yelan, "Nice to see you again," he said.
"Yes, it nice to see you again as well," Yelan agreed.
Fanren, Fuutie, Feimei, Shiefa were already seated how ever the quickly stood up and bowed to Fujitaka and Toya.
"Toya, you are looking as handsome as ever," Fuutie said. The rest of her sisters giggled in agreement.
He simply smiled at them,"Thanks."
Soon as he said that the door of the private room opened up and in stepped the two host's of tonight's dinner.
"Sakura, Syaoran," Fujitaka said as he approached his daughter and Syaoran.
"Thanks for all of you for coming to out dinner," Syaoran said with a smile as he looked at the family. He got nods from everyone then he motioned to the table with his free hand, "Let's start dinner."
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After dinner the table was cleared by the waiting staff. Desserts of various kinds were placed on the table then Syaoran stood from his seat.
"I would like your attention please," he said.
His family and Sakura's family all looked up at him.
"As you all know Sakura and I have gotten ourselves a house and we are living peacefully with each other. However there is one thing that is still missing."
Sakura looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"We are missing a united family," he turned to Fujitaka, "This is why Mr. Kinomoto I wanted to ask you for your permission; for your daughters hand in marriage."
Fujitaka was surprised at first but then he relaxed and he gave Syaoran a smile, "I give you my blessing."
Syaoran smiled at him then turned to a stunned Sakura and then got down on one knee. "Sakura will you Marry me?" he questioned.
She was speechless at first but then she smiled down at him, "Of course."
He pulled out a ring box from his pocket and opened it to reveal a beautiful diamond ring. He then took it out and placed the ring on Sakura's ring finger. He stood up and the two hugged and kissed.
The family applauded happily.
"It only took two years but hey," Toya said.
Sakura pulled away from Syaoran and glared at her brother. She then turned to face Syaoran, "To think that I did those things to you Syaoran...I'm sorry."
Syaoran shook his head, "No need to apologize."
"I feel like I should," she smiled then gave him a small kiss on his lips. He only nodded and gave her smile.
The family stayed at the restaurant and continued to talk and have fun as they talked about the upcoming wedding which they decided would be held in a year date from this day.
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Two weeks after...
Syaoran and Sakura hid the fact they were going to get married very well until one time Sakura wore the ring out in public while on vacation in Italy with Syaoran, their son, Fujitaka, was staying with her father.
The very next day all the Japanese tribune magazines had published pictures printed of Sakura with her ring and Syaoran who was standing next to her as they were looking out at the Mediterranean Sea from a apartment balcony.
Following their return from Italy they were bombarded by the paparazzi at the airport about when the wedding was going to be held and how long were they engaged.
It just got Syaoran upset even more that he ended up pushing a reporter down on the ground. The reported file for a lawsuit which Syaoran's Lawyers were able to keep from going to court.
After weeks of bombardment from the press. The news died down for now.
After Sakura came back she had to really disguise herself so no paparazzi would follow her. She was going out to the store walking along a street, well speed walking, as she went to get a few things for the grocery store.
"Sakura!" Tomoyo called after her friend who was walking fairly quickly.
"Tomoyo, Hi," she said greeting her with a wearily smile. "Is it that obvious that it was me?" she questioned.
Tomoyo laughed, "Well, to me it was. But if it were a reporter I doubt they would know. Any how look at you, you are happy I can tell,"
"I am happy and my life is great," she explained to her friend.
"That is good to hear," Tomoyo smiled then looked a head of her. "If you don't have someone to create your wedding gown I would surly be happy to take that role."
Sakura looked over at her friend knowingly, "I knew you would ask."
"So what do you say?" she questioned.
Sakura pressed her lips together firmly then they turned up ward into a smile, "Sure...as long it is traditional."
"Of course," Tomoyo smiled.
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The Next day...
Sakura was at Tomoyo's house she was there to do some measurements that Tomoyo wanted to get before she started the design of her wedding gown.
They sat down to have tea and a bite to eat.
"So do you have everything else planned out?" Tomoyo asked.
Sakura smiled, "I do."
"How about a date?" Tomoyo questioned.
Sakura laughed then, "Come on Tomoyo you know these kind of things take time to organize don't you?"
"I know but I'm eager to know. I'm sure your dad is happy for you isn't he?" Tomoyo asked.
Sakura only nodded, "He is."
"How is little Fujitaka doing any ways?" she questioned.
"He is good, I think he seems fairly excited for me and his daddy. Even-though he is only four and doesn't understand the meaning of marriage," Sakura explained.
"They pick up the happy feelings between you two easily. That is how kids are."
"Well what about you? How is your relationship going?" Sakura asked. She heard that Tomoyo was seeing someone but she hadn't yet meet him.
Tomoyo looked down at her hands, "Oh...Things are good. I mean we are taking it little by little each day."
"What is his name? You never told me," Sakura said excitedly.
"Hiiragizawa, Eriol."
"What does he do?"
"He is a musician and song writer," she said with a smile.
"That's nice, some day we should go out for a double date. You, me, Syaoran and Eriol," Sakura suggested.
"Yeah that would be nice. Maybe one day soon we should go out," Tomoyo said.
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Across Town...
Syaoran was finishing up a scene when the producers yelled cut. They all headed off for a lunch break. As he was walking back to his dressing room a woman stopped him.
"Syaoran," she said.
Syaoran who had his back to her turned around, "Aki?" he questioned a little shocked.
"Don't worry I'm not trying to do anything," she said her hands raised up in the air in a defensive posture.
Syaoran nodded, "It's okay. What can I do for you?" he asked.
"I was wondering if have forgiven me for what I did to you two years ago?" she asked.
Syaoran thought for a moment, "I have somewhat."
"That's good. It's really good. Because I was hoping maybe we could be friends at least." she said with a smile.
Syaoran sighed and shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know...to be honest."
"Okay, well think about it," she took out a piece of paper and a pen and began to jot something down on it. Once she finished she placed the pen back into her purse. She held the paper out to him, "This is my number. I would like that either you or Sakura to would call me. I would really appreciate that you could give me that second chance."
Syaoran hesitantly took the paper from her, "I'll go over it with her then."
"Syaoran so you know I'm trying to put the past behind me. My counselor told me to talk to the people that I have wronged in the past. She suggested that I talk to you both. Also to get to know you both as friends."
Syaoran didn't say anything. There was nothing for him to really say to her. No doubt that her actions in the past hurt him and Sakura. He knew that Sakura was quick to forgive her two years ago and would probably agree to talking to her. But, he still had some issues with Aki. How could he trust again? Trust in a person is hard enough to maintain while you know they seem trust worthy. But, if they were to break it. It is something that, for him, was hard to gain back. It would take a decade from him to fully trust her again.
"Aki, don't expect me to fully trust you," he said.
Aki nodded, "I understand Syaoran..."
He nodded and then she waved him to say bye and was off in the opposite direction that he was going. Syaoran reached his dressing room and entered it.
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Later that evening at home...
Syaoran, Sakura and Fujitaka were seated in the kitchen eating dinner. Fujitaka was in a high chair and eating on his own from a plastic plate that was in front of him. Sakura and Syaoran were eating quietly then Syaoran cleared his throat.
Sakura eyed him, "What's wrong?" she questioned concerned.
He shook his head, "Nothing...I wanted to tell you earlier but I thought right now is a okay time to tell you."
Syaoran placed his chop sticks down on the plate and as did Sakura who was looking at him curiously, "What is it?" she asked.
"I saw Aki today. She was really intent on being a friend again. In fact she gave me her number and she said for either one of us to contact her she would really like to be out friends," he explained.
Sakura smiled, "See she has decided to change for the better."
Syaoran looked at his plate.
"But, you don't feel ready right?" she asked as she noticed his behavior.
"I'm not as mad as I was two years ago. But, that doesn't mean that I feel like I can trust her," Syaoran explained to her.
Sakura nodded, "I know what you mean. We can forgive her but it takes a while to really trust a person. Especially since what she did was quite unforgivable in the first place."
"Non the less what do you think?" Syaoran asked.
"I think we should give her a chance. We don't have to invite her to the house or anything. We could go out together. Like a double date or something?" Sakura suggested.
"Okay, but once we have time to go," he said.
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Two weeks later...
Syaoran and Sakura decide to have a double date with Aki and her new boyfriend. Which she had been dating for three months now. They were out to a fancy restaurant for the evening. Aki had just got a acting job on a new sitcom that was airing on a top Tokyo television station.
The four were seated at the table and they were finishing up ordering their food. The waiter then walked away from the table with the menus.
"Thanks for giving me this chance," Aki said once again with a smile at both Sakura and Syaoran.
Syaoran only smiled. Sakura looked at him then to Aki, "No problem," she said.
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From that day forward they would meet every other week and go out on a double date. Soon Syaoran realized that she as indeed telling the truth and that she was truly sorry for her actions. As many times Sakura had tried to explain to him perviously.
Syaoran was feeling more and more everyday that he could probably trust Aki. Sakura was happy with the progress that he had made.
He couldn't understand how Sakura could feel so easily trusting of someone after everything they had put them through. How ever that is one of the things he loved about her. That she wasn't always looking for the bad qualities in people. The upcoming wedding was edging closer and closer and Syaoran couldn't wait till the day he could finally call her his wife.
Sakura felt equally the same about the big day. She was stressed with the preparations, however she did have her friends and family there to help her even though her mother couldn't be here to share her day. She knew that she would be watching from the heavens and that she would be happy for her.
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The following Year...
Sakura had opted to do a half Japanese traditional while later she would be changing into a western style white wedding dress. Just because Tomoyo wanted to make all of her out fits for her big day. Sakura wore her white kimono first for the temple. They completed all the rituals for the ceremony together with the shinto priest. Both were to drink sake out of the same cup as to signify that they were united.
The ceremony went smoothly with out any complications. At the reception there was one photographer from a Japanese paper. The photographer was allowed to tape and shoot film a distance away from the ceremony as it won't disturb her wedding. Syaoran and Sakura had agreed to let the most respectful paper in Japan to record their happy day. Of course the other reporters or paparazzi were furious. Syaoran ignored the comments made by other papers.
Family and friends were gathered around tables as they sat in-front of the Bride and groom who were beautifully dressed. Sakura was wearing the wedding dress Tomoyo had designed for her. It was strapless and long. The bottom of the gown was decorated in a delicate pattern of sequence that shined in the artificial lights. Syaoran, despite his resistance, gave in and let Tomoyo design his tuxedo so it matched Sakura. Although it really wasn't that bad as he made it out to be. He was wearing an ivory colored suit that matched the same color of Sakura's dress.
Tomoyo then stood from her seat and walked up to the front near Syaoran and Sakura, "I would like to make a toast," she announced.
Everyone quieted and looked to her direction.
"I would like to say it is an honor for you two to invite us to your wedding ceremony. I also would like to thank you both as well. I have a song that Eriol-kun and I wanted to dedicate to the both of you. I hope you have wonderful rest of your life together and don't let anyone get in the way of that."
Sakura and Syaoran smiled, "Thanks," they both replied at the same time.
There was a furry of clapping and the flashing from cameras as Tomoyo geared herself to sing a song that she had decided to dedicated to the newly weds. She turned to Eriol who got up with her and he was handed a microphone from the DJ.
Eriol then looked at Tomoyo. The background music came on and then,
"Never knew I could feel like this Like I've never seen the sky before Want to vanish inside your kiss Everyday I love you more and more Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings Telling me to give you everything Seasons may change winter to spring But I love you until the end of time
Come what may, come what may I will love you until my dying day"
Tomoyo was smiling at him then it was her turn,
" Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace"
Then both started to sing together. They looked at each other,
"Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
Eriol stopped and Tomoyo continued,
"It all revolves around you"
Eriol joined her once again,
"And there's no mountain too high no river too wide Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide But I love you until the end of time Come what may, come what may I will love you until my dying day Oh come what may, come what may I will love you"
Eriol had stopped and let Tomoyo sing the next line,
"Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place"
Once again he joined her in the course of the song,
"Come what may, come what may I will love you until my dying day."
The melody came to an end and Sakura and Syaoran both stood applauding. Soon the rest of their friend, relative and co workers stood giving the two a standing ovation.
"That was amazing Tomoyo!" Sakura said.
Syaoran nodded, " I couldn't agree with Sakura more."
"Thank you, you two. It was actually Eriol's idea," she said.
"You give me too much credit Tomoyo," Eriol said smiling.
Much of the evening was spent listening to other song dedications from various friends and co workers as well as entertaining their guests with food and drinks. As the night whined down so did the guests. Many of them went home as to give some private time to the newly weds. Tomoyo assured Sakura she would look after the hall cleaning people and she let them go a bit early.
Sakura and Syaoran left for their honeymoon that evening to Indonesian Islands. They spent two glorious weeks at a private suite located on a private island. Well, free of any prying paparazzi.
As a life of television and movie stars...being out the of spotlight can be quite hard to do. Especially in a place that is as populous as Tokyo is. Every minute of your day you could be being recored by various cameras or cam corders. Even as you attempt to have some private time to yourself.
How ever, that is what the life of an actress was all about. Sakura enjoyed it sometimes but when ever she didn't enjoy it. She always had Syaoran there.
THE - END
No paparazzi's where hurt in the making of this fan-fiction.
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Haha, just joking. I just couldn't resist.
The song is from Moulin Rouge and is sung by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kiddmen the song title: " Come What May"