I forgotten to mention the song I used in the previous chapter. It was sung by Clay Aiken entitled- Run to me.

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Sakura reached home, with the past activities taking toil on her. The meeting with Syaoran, the delivery and the sudden realization what a fool she was, she climbed into bed and wanted a good night rest.

However, she tossed and turned, wondering why sleep eluded her. In the end, she sat up and went to the window.

As she gazed at the sky, mentally counting the number of stars that lit the sky. Her heart saddened when she realized that because of development, the sky was too brightly lit up; prevent her from seeing as many stars as she could when she was young.

Stars. She turned her back and went to her handbag and brought it to the little corner of the room where she placed her jigsaw puzzle from Syaoran. She hurriedly dug out the remaining jigsaw pieces and scattered it on the floor. As the moonlight shone into her room, she completed the puzzle and took in a deep breath.

That was how Syaoran saw her- angelic, innocent and full of life. Her face lit up with pure joy as she stared at the sky, admiring the fallen star. Her heart hurt as she studied his profile at the back of the swing. Although his red jacket was on her shoulder and one of his hands rested on her shoulder as well, the distant look in his eyes and the lack of closeness between the two individual in the picture showed that in his eyes, he was still an outsider, wanting to be welcome into her home, her heart.

Her eyes started to tear again. Damn! She was crying too much these days. Another wave of regrets, hurt and anger raged through her as she wondered how she could be so blind. Nevertheless, she made a vow- that she will fulfill a wish she made nine years ago in Penguin Park.

Syaoran studied the crowd from the end of the field. It's Valentine's Day, the day which his two cousins pledged their love to their partner for life. He smiled at the thought of having Tomoyo as his cousins. However, the idea of Touya being part of his family disturbed him.

But it didn't bother him that Touya was Sakura's brother before. But after the fateful day at the restaurant, he began to think of Touya as just another pesky relative than a pesky brother-in-law.

At that moment, he spotted Touya staring at him. Next to him, was Kaho, who wore a strapless white gown that had soft pastel beads sown on the upper half of the gown.

He sighed as he glanced over at the other couple who was laughing away with Sakura. The bride- Tomoyo, wore a strapless white gown that was embroidered with pink and silver flowers. Her front centre had a wide, pink satin ribbon stitched in lacing pattern finished with a pink satin waist bow and streamers.

But what really caught his eyes was what Sakura wore. The drop-waist, strapless gown is made of lovely pink floral embroidery on net. The center panel and softly curved neckline is edged with gathered lace. The full skirt is made of layers of soft pink and ivory tulle with little pink roses tossed on the underlining, sweetly peeking through the tulle mist. Although all three ladies were beautiful, only Sakura blew him away. That had always been the case and nothing had changed that fact.

Sakura looked at Syaoran and was trapped in his gaze. Shaken by the intensity of the stare, she first broke eye contact and walked away. She knew that he was there when she told Yukito not be discouraged during Naruku's delivery. She smiled when she saw the proud parents fussing over her god-daughter before hurrying towards the microphone.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," She started. "thank you for taking time off to witness the union of two couples- Mr and Mrs Kinomoto and Hiiragizawa." The crowd clapped, stopping her from continuing. "Now, I love three of them all my life, while the fourth one, Mr Eriol Hiiragizawa just tumbled into Mrs Hiiragizawa's life recently. I believe that all four of them are fated to be in love with their respective partners and together form a family that I could never imagine."

The crowd continued to give her their full attention as she took in a deep breath. "Touya had always been a protective brother of mine, and although I wanted to kill him a few times," she smiled. "I was glad that I didn't. If not, I wouldn't have gotten a sister-in-law that would protect me from him till this very day." The crowd laughed. "Tomoyo on the other hand, was my best friend, the closet thing I ever had as a sister. Today, I wonder how come she got to wear the wedding dress and not me because she was so cynical to the idea of romance. Never did she count on the fact that a knight in shiny armour dressed in dark blue would sweep her off her feet and tilt her whole world upside down. Well, they took the risk and they are here with us." Sakura turned and looked at Eriol. "You better treat her well." Sakura grinned before turning back.

"And I hope that my dear friend Tomoyo would treat my cousin well."

Sakura looked at the left side of the stage and her knees melted. Syaoran- the man that haunted her dreams- stood at the stage, with a microphone in his hand as well. He started walking towards her, causing her to feel a little uneasy. "I am sure Tomoyo will." She plastered a smile on his face.

"Of course." Syaoran replied. "However, I always wondered, how did Tomoyo captured Eriol's heart. He, was too a cynic when it comes to love. Kaho and I would joke that it would take one special lady to tie him down. If I knew it would be Tomoyo, I would have introduced the two of them long ago!"

Syaoran then exchanged deadly glares with Touya, who was at the back of the stage. "Although I love Kaho as though she is my sister, I can't help but be a little terrified when she chose Touya-san as her husband." Syaoran sighed. "My dear colleague and now my cousin by marriage, sorry Touya, you will be seeing me more in the future. So please, learn how to smile when I am around." The crowd laughed, unaware that the tension between the two men.

"Well, anyway, thanks for coming today. I hope you will enjoy your meal." Sakura said smoothly as she dragged Syaoran away from the stage before her brother picks a fight.

When they were out of range from the guest, Sakura hissed. "What the world were you attempting to do? Force a civil war between my family?"

"Relax won't you?" Syaoran said, a little too calmly for Sakura's liking. "Touya won't do anything to me. I am sure that Kaho will prevent him from doing anything to me."

"Even if she does intervene, you would be ban from our household for years to come. Don't mess with him. Or he could make your workplace a living hell."

Syaoran frowned. "Well, his presence had already made it hell. So I guess I can't do that much to make things worse."

"You mean he has been bullying you?"

"He is giving me a cold shoulder. I think I deserved it, that's all." Syaoran shrugged, recalling the dagger looks that Touya had been giving him. Ever since the day at the hospital, Syaoran guessed that Touya sensed something different between him and Sakura. Nevertheless, he stood firm regarding his decision, it would be Sakura's turn to decide what she wanted for herself. He on the other hand, had no choice but to wait and pray she makes the right decision for his sake.

The two of them looked at each other in silence, wondering what to say next. "Do you like the puzzle?" Syaoran queried.

"It was fine. It's quite good actually." Sakura said. "You mentioned that you hand drew it." When Syaoran nodded she smiled. "It's wonderful."

"So," Syaoran teased. "Is it fine, good or wonderful?"

"It's a masterpiece." Sakura replied, her eyes twinkled with humour. "Satisfied?"

"Flattery gets you nowhere you know." Syaoran laughed.

"But Syaoran, thanks for the jigsaw puzzle. A lot of things in my life started falling into place, just like the jigsaw puzzle that I worked on for a long time." Sakura said solemnly.

"Don't mention it." Syaoran brushed off the comment and grabbed hold of Sakura's hand. "Let's go back, before the rest starts to miss us." When Sakura didn't move, Syaoran looked at her. "What's wrong?"

Sakura struggled within. "Why… why did you love me for thirteen years?"

"Well," Syaoran stared at the ground wondering where to start. "I love you because you are Sakura."

Sakura looked at him in surprised. "What do you mean? You don't love me because of my looks, character, humour? You love me because I am Sakura?"

Syaoran gave her a sad smile. "I don't know how I started, or when I started, but then, I know that I love you. I love the flaws in your character as well as your strengths. I love your sensitivity, your kindness as well as your gentleness. I also acknowledge your weakness, impatient, hasty and extremely impulsive. But all these things make you Sakura, and I love each one of them."

'You are important to your friends and family. Don't throw it away because I am in love with Naruku and treat you as a sister.'

Sakura thought of Yukito's words and sighed. "You are important in my life Syaoran, I love you in the past, my supportive friend, a listener and my shoulder to cry on."

"I know." Syaoran said, as hope started sinking.

"But I am not sure whether you forgive me for being selfish and spoilt."

"A romantic girl at heart demanded more from the people she loves." Syaoran cut in. "You were hurting from Yukito's rejection. Don't blame yourself.

"I feel so bad. I hurt so many of them. Yukito, Naruku, Kaho, Touya, but most of all, I hurt you." Sakura stared straight into his eyes. "I hurt you because you love me and I couldn't see it. I couldn't see your love for me."

"You love Yukito. Only a fool will love someone who is in love with someone else and expect her to return his love."

Sakura shook her head. "You know what? I was foolish as well. I love Yukito, but Yukito loved Naruku. You were right. Only a fool will love someone who is in love with someone else and expect the love to return. I am that fool!" Sakura turned away. "I am sorry Syaoran, I won't let you continue loving a fool."

"Sakura, I don't care whether you are a fool." Syaoran said as he approached her, closing the gap between them until he could slip his hands around his waist. "I know that Sakura Kinomoto loved Yukito once and was once my friend."

"Syaoran…"

"But when you wished upon that star, I prayed each day that I will fulfill that wish of yours. Nine years had passed. My love had never diminished." Syaoran gathered her hair and gently lifted it up, pressing a kiss on her nape. "I know I am willing to die for you. Will you love me? Please?"

Sakura closed her eyes, waiting for emotions to fill her heart. It came to her full force. The love she always had for Syaoran was there. She was blinded by the past to see how much she loved him. When she came close to losing him, she almost broke down and cried. Now, with him holding her tightly, she felt at home, secured and most of all, loved. "Syaoran, I wish that I will marry the one I love nine years ago." She slowly turned around and looked up. "Will you marry me Li Syaoran?"

Syaoran's heart almost burst with love when he heard those words. He lowered his head until his lips were almost brushing hers. "I am the luckiest man alive to marry you." He said before kissing her, sealing the promise and finally, both of their wishes had been fulfilled.

"I wished on that shooting star long ago with you that she realized that I will always love her."

"I wish I will marry the one I love."

A loud cheer broke their kiss as they turned around to see the crowd staring at them, clapping away. Sakura grinned at Syaoran as he bent down and carried her, whisking her away to somewhere quiet where he could show her the beginning of their bright future together.

Ladies and Gentlemen, drumroll I am sorry to announce that this is officially the last chapter to the story. Yes, I am equally as sad as you all are. But maybe, maybe I might put in an epilogue. I will try my best to figure out how to bring the story to a dramatic close. Until then, take care and God Bless.

Joyful-x