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BONUS CHAPTER - FOR THOSE WHO LIKE SAPPY ENDINGS
Eight months later. . .
The wedding of Rui and Shizuka was a truly beautiful affair. Everyone had tears in their eyes as we listened to the happy couple exchange their marriage vows. It was a small gathering of only family and their closest friends.
At the reception party, there was an obvious conspiracy to make me and Tsukasa catch the bouquet and garter, respectively. All single women were gathered at the center of the floor as we waited for Shizuka to toss her bouquet. The moment she threw the bunch of flowers into the air, all the other women moved away from me and I stood rooted at the center with no choice but to catch it. The same scenario happened when Rui tossed the garter towards the group of bachelors assembled before him. The guys goodnaturedly shoved Tsukasa forward to catch the lacy garter.
As tradition dictates, the man who catches the garter is supposed to slip it up the leg of the woman who catches the bouquet. So amidst whistles and cheers of "Higher, higher!" Tsukasa pushed the garter as high up my leg as my bridesmaid's dress would allow.
With that done, I started to rise from my seat, but Tsukasa placed a hand on my arm and remained kneeling. Thinking he had gotten a cramp, I stooped to try to help him up but he firmly held me down and motioned to me to remain seated.
The whole room grew quiet as Soujiro approached us and handed Tsukasa the microphone. Akira followed Soujiro and handed a small blue velvet box to Tsukasa. Rui and Shizuka meanwhile, were looking on with an amused but excited expression on their faces. My hands tightened around the bouquet I had earlier caught and my pulse rate shot up as I realized what Tsukasa was planning to do.
After clearing his throat, he proceeded to speak for everyone to hear. Although he was obviously nervous, his voice was clear and unwavering as he said, "Tsukushi, a year ago I fell in love with you. . . and I haven't stopped falling since. I thank you for the happiness you have brought into my life. I'd be crazy to ever let that happiness go. I love you. And so, Ms. Makino Tsukushi, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
I was at a loss for words. All I could do was whisper "Yes!" and nod helplessly as I felt happy tears brimming in my eyes. Tsukasa gently pried my hands loose from the bouquet I had been clutching tightly and inserted the diamond solitaire ring he had gotten from the blue velvet box into my left ring finger. He then got up to his feet and pulled me up to stand with him.
The pounding of my heart in my ears drowned out the loud applause and cheers that followed. All I could remember was the warm feeling of being home as Tsukasa gathered me into his arms, gazed at me lovingly and gave me the sweetest kiss of my life.
THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
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A/N: I couldn't resist one last parting shot, LOL! If this chapter sounds like it was rushed, well. . .it was. Hope you liked it anyway. And if you did, let me know! Go on, click that small button at the bottom left of this page and submit a review! ^_^
BONUS CHAPTER - FOR THOSE WHO LIKE SAPPY ENDINGS
Eight months later. . .
The wedding of Rui and Shizuka was a truly beautiful affair. Everyone had tears in their eyes as we listened to the happy couple exchange their marriage vows. It was a small gathering of only family and their closest friends.
At the reception party, there was an obvious conspiracy to make me and Tsukasa catch the bouquet and garter, respectively. All single women were gathered at the center of the floor as we waited for Shizuka to toss her bouquet. The moment she threw the bunch of flowers into the air, all the other women moved away from me and I stood rooted at the center with no choice but to catch it. The same scenario happened when Rui tossed the garter towards the group of bachelors assembled before him. The guys goodnaturedly shoved Tsukasa forward to catch the lacy garter.
As tradition dictates, the man who catches the garter is supposed to slip it up the leg of the woman who catches the bouquet. So amidst whistles and cheers of "Higher, higher!" Tsukasa pushed the garter as high up my leg as my bridesmaid's dress would allow.
With that done, I started to rise from my seat, but Tsukasa placed a hand on my arm and remained kneeling. Thinking he had gotten a cramp, I stooped to try to help him up but he firmly held me down and motioned to me to remain seated.
The whole room grew quiet as Soujiro approached us and handed Tsukasa the microphone. Akira followed Soujiro and handed a small blue velvet box to Tsukasa. Rui and Shizuka meanwhile, were looking on with an amused but excited expression on their faces. My hands tightened around the bouquet I had earlier caught and my pulse rate shot up as I realized what Tsukasa was planning to do.
After clearing his throat, he proceeded to speak for everyone to hear. Although he was obviously nervous, his voice was clear and unwavering as he said, "Tsukushi, a year ago I fell in love with you. . . and I haven't stopped falling since. I thank you for the happiness you have brought into my life. I'd be crazy to ever let that happiness go. I love you. And so, Ms. Makino Tsukushi, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
I was at a loss for words. All I could do was whisper "Yes!" and nod helplessly as I felt happy tears brimming in my eyes. Tsukasa gently pried my hands loose from the bouquet I had been clutching tightly and inserted the diamond solitaire ring he had gotten from the blue velvet box into my left ring finger. He then got up to his feet and pulled me up to stand with him.
The pounding of my heart in my ears drowned out the loud applause and cheers that followed. All I could remember was the warm feeling of being home as Tsukasa gathered me into his arms, gazed at me lovingly and gave me the sweetest kiss of my life.
THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
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A/N: I couldn't resist one last parting shot, LOL! If this chapter sounds like it was rushed, well. . .it was. Hope you liked it anyway. And if you did, let me know! Go on, click that small button at the bottom left of this page and submit a review! ^_^