I'm so sorry that I am giving such late updates. Things have been so hectic, my exams have finished today itself, and I thought I'll give an update.
Chapter 4: a week left
"hello?" sakura said on her phone. It was morning and she had just received a phone call.
"oh hi sakura, this is christen"
"oh ya, hi, what's up"
"just wanted to tell you that the try outs for bridesmaid dress is today, at 12:00"
"I'll be there christen"
"and bring Tomoyo, too"
"sure"
"bye, I'll meet you at 12"
"bye"
bridesmaid…..this word pinched…more than anyone could imagine. I wish he could be mine….stop dreaming, sakura…he's not yours, he's not supposed to be yours. When will you understand? He loves her and she loves him. You're supposed to be happy for them. for his sake……
ring! Ring!
Who is it now?
"hello"
"syaoran here"
"hey!" he always brought a smile on her face.
"sakura, can you meet me at 5?"
"sure, what's the occasion?"
"I have to buy a gift for christen"
the smile was wiped of her face.
"ok, Syaoran, I'll meet you at 5"
"thanks, bye"
"bye"
………
at 12:00, both Tomoyo and sakura had arrived at christen's designer's shop. Sakura had earlier informed Tomoyo about the 'try-outs'.
"sakura, I know I've told you this several times but, there is still time. You can tell him"
"I'm not talking about this Tomoyo, please don't bring this topic again" sakura was interrupted when christen met them.
"hi, I'm glad you arrived on time. Let's go. I'm so excited" indeed christen had a smile plastered on her face.
Sakura managed to put a small smile on her face. You are so lucky, christen……so lucky…
For sakura and Tomoyo, trying the dress was just a minute's play. Christen wanted a special dress for her big day, and she was trying on new dress and checking herself in the mirror with occasional suggestions from her designer, Tara.
Sakura saw beautiful wedding gowns showcased in the shop and went forward to check one of them.
It was strapless gown with intricate embroidery on its bodice. It was simple, yet its simplicity made it outstanding.
She held the gown in front of her and checked herself in the mirror adjacent to her.
Suddenly, all the lights went dim and sakura saw herself wearing the gown.
And Syaoran materialized out of nowhere. He went up to her.
Kiss me out of the bearded barley.
Nightly, beside the green, green grass.
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step.
You wear those shoes
and I will wear that dress.
He put his hand on her cheek, caressing it. Their eyes met….
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight.
Lead me out on the moonlit floor.
Lift your open hand.
"you look beautiful" he whispered to her and leaned forward.
Strike up the band
and make the fireflies dance,
silver moon's sparkling.
So kiss me.
And kissed her…….
No words could describe the immense pleasure sakura was feeling.
"sakura, sakura!"
the lights were normal again. And he was gone….
"oh ya" sakura snapped out of her dreams. Why does it feel so good? Why can't I forget you……
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I know this is very small but I'll give you an update by Monday.
