Chapter 20 a cheery holiday
A/N: I hope you noticed the movie references in the last chapter XD
Not long after her announcement, Sakura and Shaoran went to ultrasound tests on a regular basis. Before long it became evident that it was a girl. With each passing week and then month the baby grew and so did Sakura's tummy. Before long she was on maternity leave and was relaxing at home with Kero Chan and their pet dog named Spikey. Shaoran would try to come home as early as he could from work to be with her. That evening, they sat on the on the sofa watching the Christmas specials on TV when all of sudden Sakura felt weird. Then the pain hit her. She winced and grabbed her stomach. Shaoran noticed her.
"Sakura what's wrong?"
"I think the baby's coming…" she said painfully.
"What?" he asked in shock. She nodded.
"Hospital…" she muttered. Jumping into action, Shaoran leapt to his feet and helped her get up.
"Right", he said and walked her out the door.
Before they walked out he turned to the guardian of the cards.
"Hold down the fort will you Kero?" he said and Kero saluted.
"You got it Li. Be strong Sakura!" he called after her and she gave him a weak smile. Shaoran helped her into the car and drove off in a hurry. Before long they were on the main road leading to Tomoeda hospital. When they got there, they stopped with a tire screech. He parked the car and helped his wife inside the hospital where he called for help. Sakura was being wheeled inside and Shaoran held her hand. He kissed her palm.
"It's gonna be alright Sakura. You and the baby are gonna be just fine…" he said and she gave him a weak smile. When they reached the delivery room Shaoran was forced to wait outside. He sighed heavily as the doors closed behind him. Disappointed he can't be there for her when she needs him. Then he remembered something. He took out his cell phone and called the immediate family to inform them of the baby's imminent arrival. Not long afterwards, Fugitaka came along and so did Toya and Meiling. Shaoran's mother and father wished their best over the phone.
They waited and they waited and still nothing. After an hour of anticipation a sound of crying broke the silence and everyone sighed in relief and embraced. Toya opened up a bottle of champagne he brought for the occasion and poured out a glass for everyone around. Including Shaoran. They drank to theirs and Sakura's health. Then the doors opened.
"Mr. Li?" asked the doctor.
"Yes?" he said eagerly.
"Congratulations. Your wife has given birth a baby girl",
"Oh!" Shaoran sighed happily as looked at everyone else.
"This is wonderful", he beamed.
"How's Sakura? Is she alright?"
"She's fine. She's just fine. But she's tired though",
"Can I see them?"
"Sure. Follow me", said the doctor and led the happy family and in laws into the room. Sakura saw her family approaching them.
"Hi Sakura", he said happily.
"Hi", she said happily but tiredly. They kissed briefly.
"How do you feel?" he asked her and sat down beside her.
"Tired. But I'll be okay", she said and looked down at the little object in her arms wrapped in blankets. The little girl slept peacefully in her mother's arms.
"She's beautiful", said Shaoran.
"She is",
The baby girl then opened her eyes and looked at them at she yawned. She gazed at them curiously. The young couple chuckled at her curious temperament.
"Ooh…" she cooed and everyone went
"Aww…"
"We still need to give her a name though. Any ideas?" said Shaoran.
"How about we call her Nadashiko? After my late mother", said Sakura.
"Are you sure you want to do that? After all your mother is…"
"Dead. I know. But she has an energetic temperament and she has the same green eyes me and my mother had",
"True but I think we should gave her a name under happier circumstances. Why don't we call her Meiling? They both have an energetic temperament and the little tyke has the Li side of the family hair and face",
Sakura smiled.
"That's a good idea. Meiling, you okay with that?" she looked at her cousin in law.
"You bet I am, Sakura", she said with a smile.
The women chuckled. She turned to her father.
"You okay with that, Dad?"
"Whatever works for you hon", he said with a smile. She turned to her brother.
"Onii Chan?"
"Whatever works for you Sakura", he said and she smiled and looked down at her new born daughter.
"In that case, welcome to the family Meiling Chan", she said happily and stroked her daughter's cheek with her finger as she cooed again.
A few nights later the young couple came home with their new baby girl, only to be greeted by Kero Chan.
"Sakura. How do you feel?"
"Better Kero Chan, thank you",
He smiled at her.
"I'm proud of you Sakura. Who would have known the girl I chose to capture the cards over a decade would come this far?"
Sakura smiled. She reached her hand out and rubbed him beneath his chin.
"Thanks Kero Chan. That's really sweet of you" she said and Kero smiled bashfully and rubbed his chin. He then floated up to take a look at the baby. The baby looked at him, entranced by floating teddy bear like object.
"Does she have a name yet?"
"Yes. We decided to call her Meiling",
"Sounds like a good choice" said Kero and tickled her beneath her chin and she laughed. Then she bit his finger. Kero yelped and retracted his hand which was covered in slobber.
"Yelch…" he said and shook his hand dry while everyone else laughed.
That night the couple put their daughter to bed early and she was out like a light. Then they ate a precooked meal made by Shaoran and ate it while holding hands.
"Merry Christmas, Sakura", said Shaoran sweetly.
"Merry Christmas Shaoran Kun…" she said happily as they kissed briefly under the mistletoe that was hanging above them as the snow started to fall…
To be continued…
So I think there's only one more chapter or two left. Hope you guys have enjoyed the cuteness and fluffiness overload of this chapter.
Reviews are most welcome…
Peace out…