A/N: Here is the next chapter! I squeezed in enough time to write! LOLZ

I'm only trying to be fair to all the reviewers who patiently wait but I have to do homework, which is a lot more important too! So take in mind I take to study time to write and post up new chapter so REVIEW!

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Chapter 24: The End Of Our Story

Sakura looked defiantly at Chen Xin and walked over to slap him hard across the face.

"I'll always be Syaoron's! The only one who WILL carry his legacy is Xaio Shuyin LI!"

Sakura say the danger she was in and knew she shouldn't have provoked him but she couldn't stand it!

Backhanding her Chen Xin pushed her to the ground with a superior sneer.

"You…can be replaced!" Chen Xin said before he turned away. Sakura watched as he walked downstairs with his whore and heard the door slam shut to a deafening silence.

"Syaoron…" Sakura whispered and lay still in the hall. It hurt to move at the time and all she wanted was a little comfort. With a small sigh she shut her ain away.

"If only…you were here…"
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September 5th.

Syaoron stared at his hometown. It hadn't changed since he last saw it. Pushing his glasses back up he pulled his hat on tighter to stop the chill from the docks.

"Ready?" Kiyoko asked.

Syaoron nodded and followed her as she led the way to her apartment.

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Kiyoko was nervous. She had wanted Syaoron all to herself. But now that they were here she wasn't sure if she could keep him anymore. Her guilty conscience almost made her call Sakura to inform her that she was coming home with her "deceased" husband.

Shutting out her thoughts she felt fro Syaoron and he slid his hand into hers. It brought a smile to her lips as she held his hand tighter. She deserved this happiness; after all she had suffered a little happiness is all she needed.

Leaning against his shoulder she felt his hand tighten and she glanced up to his sensuous lips curl into a smile. Kiyoko smiled back and continued with a quickening heart. She couldn't wait till he took her to bed! If he could affect her with just his kisses and touch what would he bring during the ultimate experience?

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Sakura awoken to a shaking; opening her eyes a light blinded her.

"Mistress?"

She looked up to see the maid.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine" I confirmed and got up from my position.

"Thank god!" The maid said happily, "I had no idea what to do so I called Yelen."

"It was really okay…"

"Good…because I couldn't reach her either…"Sakura nodded and looked at her again.

"The children?"

"They're downstairs eating"

Sakura nodded and flinched at her sore ass. She headed to her room and felt a horrible feeling settle into her heart.

"God" Sakura whispered, "of everyone…why me…"

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"I'm going" Syaoron said to Kiyoko after they finished unpacking.

"Already?" Kiyoko asked. Syaoron could see the worry in her eyes and he kissed her on the forehead.

"I'll be careful…plus I'll have a disguise on!"

Kiyoko nodded and looked a little doubtful but turned away.

"She's living there still…"

"You mean…" Syaoron started

Kiyoko nodded, "With her new husband of course!"

Syaoron felt his heart clench at the thought of his cousin sitting where he should be.

"I understand" Syaoron said in a barely audible voice.

Without another word Syaoron headed out. He shut the door softly and looked towards the street he thought he'd never feel foreign to…

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Sakura changed and headed downstairs to have her smile fade.

"Good morning darling!" Chen Xin said with a two-way smile.

Sakura just nodded stiffly and directed her attention to her kids who were talking animatedly to a father who neither cared nor listened.

Grabbing her breakfast she went outside to see the cherry blossom tree Syaoron planted for her withering. Eating a piece of toast she stared silently at the fallen blossoms.

She never noticed a slight shadow above the wall between the sidewalk and her property.

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Syaoron heart stopped when he saw Sakura. She was still so beautiful but he sensed sadness in her. Following her gaze his heart ached as he recognized the Cherry Blossom tree he planted just for her. He saw her reach towards the trunk of the tree and he wanted go to her. He thought of it until he saw Chen Xin come out. He hid slowly back into the trees.

He watched as he went to her said something and kissed her. He saw the smile that spread across Chen Xin's face and knew Sakura also carried a similar one even if she had her back turned from him. Jealousy was ripping him apart… clenching a fist he turned away and knew Sakura was having a good life…without him…

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"Darling you never told me Yelen was getting guards for us" Chen Xin said with a superficial smile and kissed Sakura hard with no compassion. It wasn't as if she was returning it anyways!

"Bastard!" Sakura proclaimed and he smiled brightly at her

"As long as you're the bitch darling" he whispered back and went inside.

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Syaoron turned back in felt his hear ache more as he saw how his children had grown…without him.

He watched Zang Zi as she made faces at her brother Xaio. She was a replica of her mother in every way as Xaio was of him. He watched Sakura look at Xaio sadly before brightening her face with a smile. She softly embraced her children and a smile past through her face. Syaoron continued to stare at her noticing her expression was yet again changing.

Syaoron brows creased in worry as he saw a look of worry and fear pass Sakura face as she tightened the hug on their son. Observing their movements he watched them return inside and he turned away. She was having a good life…so why shouldn't he start his?

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Syaoron walked slowly back to Kiyoko's apartment and looked back at the street where he just walked down. Memories had flooded him when he went to visit his parents. Both weren't home but he did see the regular maids bustling around and at Sakura's house Touya was lounging with his wife and their child.

Fingering the ring he bought on his wandering today he opened it up to gaze at the beautiful gold-banded, diamond-encrusted ring. It wasn't much since he hadn't made a lot while in Taiwan but it was suitable…Kiyoko would like it.

He smiled at the thought of her. She had gladly accepted anything he gave her and was delighted at the smallest thing.

Walking inside he felt a impact on his body. It made him stumble back a step befog he caught himself.

"How was it?" Kiyoko asked.

"Fine…" Syaoron said and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Oh…" Kiyoko said and looked down on the floor.

"Hey…" Syaoron said after h closed the door. He lifted her head softly up and he smiled at her.

Kiyoko slowly returned only to catch something from the corner of her eye. She watched as Syaoron slid something on her finger…her ring finger.

"Perfect…" Syaoron whispered and Kiyoko looked at the simple ring.

"Syaoron/" Kiyoko asked. She looked at him hopeful yet afraid to be denied by him.

"I'm ready" Syaoron said with a tiny smile. He was surprised as she started to cry and wrapped her arms around him. Syaoron smiled as he held her there.

"What tears are these you shed?" Syaoron asked softly.

"Happiness…" She said brokenly…" When will we go back?"

"Not just yet…" Syaoron said.

Kiyoko looked at him hopefully and lifted her face to his. Getting the cue he lowered his head and met her halfway.

Taking her into his embrace he softly slid his tongue over her lips to gain the access he needed. With a soft moan she obeyed and he swooped in to explore her mouth fully to his content. She encouraged him as her hand dug into his hair and she dueled his tongue silently.

Syaoron slipped out of his shoes after breaking the kiss and she seemed disappointed but he turned back and took her into his arms. Carrying her, he headed to the bedroom. She clung to him and trailed her lips against his pulse on his neck lightly. Feeling the bed under her she pulled him along and was excited to see him follow. Placing her hands into his hair she felt his hard kiss and gladly complied to his demand. Her hands were already searching for the opening to his coat. Finding the buttons she quickly undone them without breaking the contact they held. He was busy working her blouse open with his own hands and both dropped blouse and coat at the same time.

Syaoron fingered her lacy bran as he trailed his mouth to her neck and gently nibbled the pulse that quickened. She breathed hard and pushed his shirt up to trace his abs softly.

"Kiyoko…" Syaoron whispered and broke away to take his shirt off. She took the opportunity to get up and slip out of her skirt. Suddenly she felt a jerk and she fell onto his arousal with her underwear still on. Turning to face him she pinned him underneath and kissed him with urgency. Syaoron smirked and unhooked her bra letting his hand cup her full breast. Somewhere in the back of his mind he compared them to Sakura's perfect breast. Blocking that thought she dipped lower fro him to be able to catch a nipple softly. He rolled her underneath and expertly rolled her nipple between his teeth lightly having her arching to meet his mouth. His fingers dipped lower to her underwear and he pressed lightly against hr nub of desire. He got the immediate response he wanted and wasn't afraid when he slowly dipped his hands underneath to part her for his finger to probe her. She was already hot…

"Syao..."

Syaoron's eyes snapped open as he pictured Sakura lying there instead of Kiyoko. He rolled away suddenly.

"What is it?" Kiyoko asked breathlessly.

"I can't yet Kiyoko…" Syaoron said putting his head into his hands.

"But…" Kiyoko started

"Sorry" Syaoron said and got up, "I'm going for a shower"

Disappointment filled Kiyoko but she knew it was hard to let go…she hoped though…that it would bee soon when this happened…for she couldn't wait forever.

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Sakura tucked her kids in that night and looked outside to the darkened skies.

"Syaoron…help me…" She whispered and turned her face upward hoping for some sign. Nothing came and she slowly turned to her empty bed. Cuddling up to the coldness she pulled a tiny picture of Syaoron and her wedding day picture out.

"God Syaoron…if I knew this was going to happen…I'd never would've married you…I'd rather regret having you then having you leave me like this…" Sakura closed her eyes as the warm tears dripped and she wished something would help…

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A/n: All right… I know the chapters are short but that's how I waned to do the last few chapters of this story. One of my friend suggested I try this style of writing shorter chapters to capture the attention of one theme at a time so I'll try it out for a while!

Review plz! Thank you!

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