Runaway Bride by Anime-freak
Chapter 4
Previously on Runaway Bride…
"Sakura listen…" Syaoran interrupted. "I have something to say…"
"I have something to say too…"
"Please Sakura…listen to me first…"Syaoran pleaded as Sakura nodded. "…I know you may not have the same feeling…but I love you…"
Sakura could only stand there in shock.
"…and just in case I don't see you again…"Syaoran paused as he knelt down and took out a ring. "…will you grant me the honor of being your husband?"
As Sakura stood there, she thought about the time she spent time with Syaoran.
"I…"
"Say 'yes'!" Syaoran said, still on his knees.
Suddenly, Sakura giggled and started pulling him up. Syaoran stood up, confused at her reaction. Then, Sakura hugged Syaoran.
"Syaoran…all I have to say is that I love you too and I would be glad to be your wife…" Sakura whispered into his ear.
Syaoran looked at her for a moment, startled at her revalation. But he smiled and they kissed lovingly, still holding on tightly to each other.
Next day, Japan Outlook editor's office, Tokyo…
Mamoru Suchirou was quietly enjoying his lunch when his secretary opened the door.
"Line four…Li wants to speak to you, he says its urgent." The secretary informed him before closing the door. Sighing, he put his lunch aside and picked up the phone.
MS: What now, Li? You were supposed to be back here two hours ago.
Li: Sorry, sir…I will be delayed for awhile…
MS: How long?
Li: A week…
MS: What! You better have a good explanation for this…
Li: Well sir…I am actually getting married…
MS: Well…this is kind of a surprise Li…who is the lucky girl may I ask?
Li: Sakura…Sakura Kinomoto.
MS: (pause)…
Li: Sir…
MS: You mean Sakura Kinomoto, right? The one in your article…
Li: Yes, sir! And I would like to be at my wedding in one weeks time…
Several hours later, Daidouji Fashion Collections…
Sakura and Syaoran were Tomoyo's shop at the pretense of choosing their wedding suit and gown. At first, things were going quite well, however now Tomoyo was now distracted by the pair who were know kissing each other, oblivious to everything around them, including Chiharu, who had just entered the shop.
"Well, that's a surprise…" Chiharu whispered to Tomoyo.
"Uh huh. And you know…" Tomoyo whispered back, "…I've never seen Sakura so happy before in my life…"
"You're right. Maybe this time…Sakura will find happiness." Chiharu said.
Tomoyo just nodded her head as she made her way to the two lovers.
"Ahem! Do you guys need a room or something?" she said loudly, interrupting them.
Reluctantly, the pair separated from each other's embrace and blushed, smiling at each other.
"Now then, if you will make your way to the wedding gown section…" Tomoyo said as she pushed the pair from behind.
Chiharu smiled warmly at them as she started reading the day's newspaper.
One week later, wedding day at the local church…
A large number of people are outside the church, including various newspaper journalist and television reporters. Many of them are talking excitedly about the wedding. One of the television reporter's is talking into one of those television cameras.
TV Reporter: Welcome to the town of Tomeda, Japan, where we are about to witness the wedding of Sakura Kinomoto, the famous runaway bride and Li Syaoran, a journalist with Japan Outlook. Will the couple find happiness or will Li Syaoran be another victim of the runaway bride…
In a trailer outside the church…
Tomoyo and Chiharu are busily helping Sakura with her make up while she anxiously looks outside the window.
"I don't think he's going to show…" Sakura said sadly as she turns to Tomoyo.
"Nonsense…he's definitely going to show up." Tomoyo said confidently.
"That's right and right now you should be thinking about putting on your wedding dress…" Chiharu said to Sakura, when suddenly there was a commotion at the church. Then, Chiharu curiously looked and suddenly shouted, "He's here! Syaoran is here!"
Tomoyo turned her view towards Sakura, who was looking like she was going to hyperventilate.
"Sakura, calm down…relax, breath in and out…" Tomoyo said, trying to calm down Sakura who was a nervous wreck.
"Come on…lets get the gown on…"
Meanwhile, on the church driveway…
Syaoran has driven up to the church steps and various guests peer in through the car windows and wave at him. As soon as he opened the car doors, television cameras and newspaper reporters surround him. As Syaoran is bombarded with questions from the media, he quickly charged up the stairs of the church. On entering the church, he gulped nervously as he saw Touya walk up to him menacingly.
"So…who would have known…" Touya said in a sarcastic manner as he shakes his head in disappointment, "…that you would have fallen in love with my sister…"
"Well…" Syaoran started, not knowing what to say.
"You better not hurt my sister…or else…" threatened Touya.
"You shouldn't threaten the poor guy like that…" Yukito said, suddenly appearing out of nowhere, "…come on, Touya. You're supposed to be entertaining the guest…" Yukito started pushing Touya out to the church lawn.
When Yukito finally managed to get Touya out of the church, he said to Syaoran, "You shouldn't mind him. He's just very protective of his sister. You know, after their mother's death…Anyway, I am sure you'll take good care of Sakura." Yukito smiled warmly at Syaoran before going out of the church.
A few minutes later, Syaoran's boss, Mamoru Suchirou entered the church after signing the guest book. On spotting him, Syaoran immediately pulled him aside. Just as Mamoru is about to greet him, Syaoran interrupts.
"I've got a little problem…" Syaoran said.
"What problem?" questioned Mamoru.
"Well…we're friends right?"
"Of course, but…"
"Alright then. You can be my best man." Syaoran said unexpectedly.
Mamoru was about to argue but Syaoran started pushing him towards the pastor.
"It's my wedding, so just help me out a little bit, alright? The pastor there will tell you what to do…" Syaoran said, silencing any excuse that he was going to give.
Moments later in the chapel…
Syaoran and the best man, Mamoru, are standing at the front of the chapel, waiting patiently at the front for the wedding to begin when Mamoru let out a sigh.
"What's wrong?" Syaoran asked Mamoru.
"I have no idea what I am doing…"
"Well, you're supposed to…oh yeah, the ring…" Syaoran said as he quickly passed the ring to Mamoru.
Meanwhile in the trailer…
Tomoyo and Chiharu were putting the final touches on Sakura when Yamazaki and Sakura's father, Fujitaka entered the trailer.
"Good luck, Sakura! I am very sure he's the one for you." Yamazaki said before kissing Chiharu on the cheek and leaving. Fujitaka steps towards Sakura.
"Remember, no matter what your decision is, I am with you all the way…" Fujitaka said.
"Thanks, Dad."
Then, Tomoyo closed the make-up kit.
"Let's go, Sakura." Chiharu enthusiastically said.
"No wasting time. Let's just get there." Sakura said confidently as Chiharu and Tomoyo nodded in agreement.
In the Chapel…
The organist, Yamazaki, starts playing while the various guest look on. Just then, Chiharu and Tomoyo entered the church with an air of confidence. They quickly make their way to the front of the aisle. Tomoyo gives Syaoran an encouraging two thumbs up.
Then, the door opens to reveal a very ravishing Sakura in a beautiful wedding dress (designed by Tomoyo, of course). The guests stood up as Sakura entered the chapel with a smile on her face. Sakura confidently takes step after step towards Syaoran, who is smiling happily at her.
Suddenly Sakura stops, as if reconsidering her decision. However, Syaoran looked into her eyes, urging her to come forward and Sakura resumed her walk, much to the relief of everyone in the church.
As Sakura finally made her way next to Syaoran, the pastor gestures to the guest to sit down.
Then Syaoran coughs. Sakura looked downwards and suddenly bolted towards the doors. For a moment, Syaoran stood there dazed. However, he sprung into action and started chasing her while shouting for the doors to closed. Sakura quickly jumped over the church pews and made her way down to the basement of the church and Syaoran hurried after her.
By the time Syaoran gotten down to the basement, Sakura was already climbing out of the window onto the driveway. As Syaoran quickly climbed out of the window, Sakura climbed onto a UPS truck that is just leaving. As the truck started to drive away, he chased after her.
"Sakura!" he called out desperately, still clinging onto the hope that she will come back.
Sakura looks back at Syaoran, seemingly regretful of what she is doing, then she goes into the truck as it turns a corner and disappears. Syaoran stops running and stares ahead sadly as the media and the townspeople surround Syaoran…
TBC…
Thank you all for waiting! Please continue to R&R!
Finale Preview: What will happen to the pair now? Will they ever find happiness? Stay tuned for Chapter 5!
Chapter 4
Previously on Runaway Bride…
"Sakura listen…" Syaoran interrupted. "I have something to say…"
"I have something to say too…"
"Please Sakura…listen to me first…"Syaoran pleaded as Sakura nodded. "…I know you may not have the same feeling…but I love you…"
Sakura could only stand there in shock.
"…and just in case I don't see you again…"Syaoran paused as he knelt down and took out a ring. "…will you grant me the honor of being your husband?"
As Sakura stood there, she thought about the time she spent time with Syaoran.
"I…"
"Say 'yes'!" Syaoran said, still on his knees.
Suddenly, Sakura giggled and started pulling him up. Syaoran stood up, confused at her reaction. Then, Sakura hugged Syaoran.
"Syaoran…all I have to say is that I love you too and I would be glad to be your wife…" Sakura whispered into his ear.
Syaoran looked at her for a moment, startled at her revalation. But he smiled and they kissed lovingly, still holding on tightly to each other.
Next day, Japan Outlook editor's office, Tokyo…
Mamoru Suchirou was quietly enjoying his lunch when his secretary opened the door.
"Line four…Li wants to speak to you, he says its urgent." The secretary informed him before closing the door. Sighing, he put his lunch aside and picked up the phone.
MS: What now, Li? You were supposed to be back here two hours ago.
Li: Sorry, sir…I will be delayed for awhile…
MS: How long?
Li: A week…
MS: What! You better have a good explanation for this…
Li: Well sir…I am actually getting married…
MS: Well…this is kind of a surprise Li…who is the lucky girl may I ask?
Li: Sakura…Sakura Kinomoto.
MS: (pause)…
Li: Sir…
MS: You mean Sakura Kinomoto, right? The one in your article…
Li: Yes, sir! And I would like to be at my wedding in one weeks time…
Several hours later, Daidouji Fashion Collections…
Sakura and Syaoran were Tomoyo's shop at the pretense of choosing their wedding suit and gown. At first, things were going quite well, however now Tomoyo was now distracted by the pair who were know kissing each other, oblivious to everything around them, including Chiharu, who had just entered the shop.
"Well, that's a surprise…" Chiharu whispered to Tomoyo.
"Uh huh. And you know…" Tomoyo whispered back, "…I've never seen Sakura so happy before in my life…"
"You're right. Maybe this time…Sakura will find happiness." Chiharu said.
Tomoyo just nodded her head as she made her way to the two lovers.
"Ahem! Do you guys need a room or something?" she said loudly, interrupting them.
Reluctantly, the pair separated from each other's embrace and blushed, smiling at each other.
"Now then, if you will make your way to the wedding gown section…" Tomoyo said as she pushed the pair from behind.
Chiharu smiled warmly at them as she started reading the day's newspaper.
One week later, wedding day at the local church…
A large number of people are outside the church, including various newspaper journalist and television reporters. Many of them are talking excitedly about the wedding. One of the television reporter's is talking into one of those television cameras.
TV Reporter: Welcome to the town of Tomeda, Japan, where we are about to witness the wedding of Sakura Kinomoto, the famous runaway bride and Li Syaoran, a journalist with Japan Outlook. Will the couple find happiness or will Li Syaoran be another victim of the runaway bride…
In a trailer outside the church…
Tomoyo and Chiharu are busily helping Sakura with her make up while she anxiously looks outside the window.
"I don't think he's going to show…" Sakura said sadly as she turns to Tomoyo.
"Nonsense…he's definitely going to show up." Tomoyo said confidently.
"That's right and right now you should be thinking about putting on your wedding dress…" Chiharu said to Sakura, when suddenly there was a commotion at the church. Then, Chiharu curiously looked and suddenly shouted, "He's here! Syaoran is here!"
Tomoyo turned her view towards Sakura, who was looking like she was going to hyperventilate.
"Sakura, calm down…relax, breath in and out…" Tomoyo said, trying to calm down Sakura who was a nervous wreck.
"Come on…lets get the gown on…"
Meanwhile, on the church driveway…
Syaoran has driven up to the church steps and various guests peer in through the car windows and wave at him. As soon as he opened the car doors, television cameras and newspaper reporters surround him. As Syaoran is bombarded with questions from the media, he quickly charged up the stairs of the church. On entering the church, he gulped nervously as he saw Touya walk up to him menacingly.
"So…who would have known…" Touya said in a sarcastic manner as he shakes his head in disappointment, "…that you would have fallen in love with my sister…"
"Well…" Syaoran started, not knowing what to say.
"You better not hurt my sister…or else…" threatened Touya.
"You shouldn't threaten the poor guy like that…" Yukito said, suddenly appearing out of nowhere, "…come on, Touya. You're supposed to be entertaining the guest…" Yukito started pushing Touya out to the church lawn.
When Yukito finally managed to get Touya out of the church, he said to Syaoran, "You shouldn't mind him. He's just very protective of his sister. You know, after their mother's death…Anyway, I am sure you'll take good care of Sakura." Yukito smiled warmly at Syaoran before going out of the church.
A few minutes later, Syaoran's boss, Mamoru Suchirou entered the church after signing the guest book. On spotting him, Syaoran immediately pulled him aside. Just as Mamoru is about to greet him, Syaoran interrupts.
"I've got a little problem…" Syaoran said.
"What problem?" questioned Mamoru.
"Well…we're friends right?"
"Of course, but…"
"Alright then. You can be my best man." Syaoran said unexpectedly.
Mamoru was about to argue but Syaoran started pushing him towards the pastor.
"It's my wedding, so just help me out a little bit, alright? The pastor there will tell you what to do…" Syaoran said, silencing any excuse that he was going to give.
Moments later in the chapel…
Syaoran and the best man, Mamoru, are standing at the front of the chapel, waiting patiently at the front for the wedding to begin when Mamoru let out a sigh.
"What's wrong?" Syaoran asked Mamoru.
"I have no idea what I am doing…"
"Well, you're supposed to…oh yeah, the ring…" Syaoran said as he quickly passed the ring to Mamoru.
Meanwhile in the trailer…
Tomoyo and Chiharu were putting the final touches on Sakura when Yamazaki and Sakura's father, Fujitaka entered the trailer.
"Good luck, Sakura! I am very sure he's the one for you." Yamazaki said before kissing Chiharu on the cheek and leaving. Fujitaka steps towards Sakura.
"Remember, no matter what your decision is, I am with you all the way…" Fujitaka said.
"Thanks, Dad."
Then, Tomoyo closed the make-up kit.
"Let's go, Sakura." Chiharu enthusiastically said.
"No wasting time. Let's just get there." Sakura said confidently as Chiharu and Tomoyo nodded in agreement.
In the Chapel…
The organist, Yamazaki, starts playing while the various guest look on. Just then, Chiharu and Tomoyo entered the church with an air of confidence. They quickly make their way to the front of the aisle. Tomoyo gives Syaoran an encouraging two thumbs up.
Then, the door opens to reveal a very ravishing Sakura in a beautiful wedding dress (designed by Tomoyo, of course). The guests stood up as Sakura entered the chapel with a smile on her face. Sakura confidently takes step after step towards Syaoran, who is smiling happily at her.
Suddenly Sakura stops, as if reconsidering her decision. However, Syaoran looked into her eyes, urging her to come forward and Sakura resumed her walk, much to the relief of everyone in the church.
As Sakura finally made her way next to Syaoran, the pastor gestures to the guest to sit down.
Then Syaoran coughs. Sakura looked downwards and suddenly bolted towards the doors. For a moment, Syaoran stood there dazed. However, he sprung into action and started chasing her while shouting for the doors to closed. Sakura quickly jumped over the church pews and made her way down to the basement of the church and Syaoran hurried after her.
By the time Syaoran gotten down to the basement, Sakura was already climbing out of the window onto the driveway. As Syaoran quickly climbed out of the window, Sakura climbed onto a UPS truck that is just leaving. As the truck started to drive away, he chased after her.
"Sakura!" he called out desperately, still clinging onto the hope that she will come back.
Sakura looks back at Syaoran, seemingly regretful of what she is doing, then she goes into the truck as it turns a corner and disappears. Syaoran stops running and stares ahead sadly as the media and the townspeople surround Syaoran…
TBC…
Thank you all for waiting! Please continue to R&R!
Finale Preview: What will happen to the pair now? Will they ever find happiness? Stay tuned for Chapter 5!