Author's Notes: This is the final chapter I've dutifully worked so hard on. It took me hours to finish it, but it's finally done. Thank God!! Please read and enjoy!
The Fourth Page
Syaoran tapped his fingers against the table. Time was slowly passing by, and only soft mellow music played in the background. Takashi and Chiharu were too busy talking and cuddling with one another, while Eriol and Tomoyo were affectionately holding hands. They were holding a small and deep conversation. Syaoran sighed, wishing for his special someone. Oh how he yearned to embrace his arms around his special someone. Have deep intimate conversations with her. Seeing that he's without a partner made him slightly envious.
Damn, if only…only Sakura knew how I felt. Would I ever have a chance with her? Syaoran despondently thought.
Moments later, four other people appeared. It was Syaoran's cousin, Meiling and her boyfriend, Keisuke. Meiling wore black fitted jeans hugging around her hips. She wore a midriff-long sleeved red shirt with matching tennis shoes. Keisuke wore a long-sleeved green shirt and faded jeans. His russet-colored hair was styled like the Skater-boys. Keisuke and Meiling have known each other since junior high school, and didn't date until two years ago. His body type is similar to Syaoran and his friends. Keisuke met Meiling's cousin and his friends around the end of junior high school year. Since then Keisuke has been part of Syaoran's circle of friends.
(A/N: Keisuke is another created character I made up. Please don't take him from me!)
Naoko and Rika both decided to wear identical mini-dresses. Naoko decided to wear a conservative turquoise mini sundress, while Rika wore a classy green. Both the girls wore matching heels. Since elementary school, Naoko has always kept her hair short, and never considered wearing contacts. Although she is fairly attractive along with the rest of her friends, she is considered most conservative. Rika's short dark brown hair has always been in the same style with matching brown eyes.
"Hey Syao." Meiling greeted.
"Hi." Syaoran replied.
"How's it been going? You've been M-I-A." Naoko said.
"Been busy." Syaoran replied.
"Did you get your last note?" Naoko asked.
"Note?" Syaoran blinked in confusion. "What note?"
The girls looked at one another and whispered amongst themselves. They furiously shook their heads looking back at Syaoran, waving their hands defensively. "Oh, it's nothing." Rika said, chuckling.
Syaoran noticed how strange the girls were acting. Even Tomoyo plastered a peculiar smile. He turned to Eriol. "What's going on?" He whispered. "It's like Tomoyo and the girls are up to something."
"Beats me." Eriol replied.
Syaoran noticed another person was missing. "Where's Sakura? I thought she'd be here."
"She's here. She's backstage ready to do her performance." Tomoyo replied.
"Sakura didn't tell me that. I didn't even know she was going to perform." Syaoran said. "What talent is she performing?"
"Well, you know she's the best in Creative Writing and Drama Class. Let's just say she's going to showcase her best work on stage." Tomoyo winked.
Syaoran relaxed against his seat. His crossed his arms. "Why do I get the feeling you guys are behind something?"
"How would we know? You're the one that's tense. Relax! Have a drink." Tomoyo said, handing Syaoran another glass of soda.
Syaoran took a small sip. "When is she supposed to perform?"
"I have no clue. It must be really good if Sakura won't tell us." Rika said.
"I wonder who else is performing." Keisuke said.
"Someone told me that the twins, Kana and Hana are performing." Takashi added.
"The twins in Gym Class?" Meiling asked. "Really?"
"Yeah, they've been talking about it all week." Takashi said.
"It's no wonder. This might be an interesting show." Meiling replied.
"Hey look! The show's starting." Chiharu said.
The lights died down and neon colors emerged. Attendants at the show applauded at the host's presence. Coolly, he stood in front of the stage wearing his black shades. "Good evening my lovely ladies and cool cats out there. Today, the café will showcase many of Tomeda's hottest talents. Remember to show love, people!"
The first five performances appealed to the audience, but Syaoran was more anxious to see Sakura's. She never even told me she was going to perform, He thought. He silently tapped his fingers on the table, constantly gulping down his soda and tea to calm his mind. After the sixth performance, the host returned upstage to present the final performance.
"Last, but not least, we have a sultry cherry blossom, ready to share a poetic monologue, entitled, The Four Page Letter. Show love to this talented woman, Sakura Kinomoto."
Syaoran swallowed as the host walked off the stage. The entire Café was enveloped in darkness. The only light available was the spotlight shining on a woman sitting sexily in a chair with black heels. She's wearing a sultry black dress with a hat sitting crookedly on her head. The narrow part of the hat concealed her emerald eyes. Her head leaned towards the floor, looking over a left shoulder. Her legs exposed in the spotlight with a back arching.
My eyes widened the moment I saw Sakura performing. She looked different! I lost my breath the moment my eyes met hers. She knew I was looking at her and her red lips formed into a luscious smile. I was intrigued by presence…so intrigued that I found myself drowning in her world, but I cared not. My heart started jumping out my chest. I bit my lips, anxiously anticipating her performance. I noticed the title of her performance was called, 'The Four Page' letter. I had a feeling that she may have something to do with the secret letters. I calmly watched as my eyes observed every movement her body and every word her lips emitted.
She spoke sensually into the microphone.
"There is something I should tell you.
Something you should know.
There's a story you should hear before you go…"
Sakura sexily approached the end the stage. Soft mellow music played in the background.
"It's about four letters and one comes in a surprise.
The words are like honey,
Something you wouldn't mind.
Take a deep breath.
Relax your feet.
Leave everything behind.
Each letter is about a little wolf of mines."
The spotlight remained on Sakura. Everyone intently watched.
"In the first page there is a little wolf,
Whose name I can't say.
There's a reason why. For if I tell you
I'll ruin the surprise.
His eyes were mysterious, calm and bright.
He appealed to me, for he was a handsome sight.
A flower saw this wolf
And watched over him
The flower and wolf were always good friends
They promised they'd never let their bond end.
For this was once in a lifetime. This I know.
Because they've been friends, ten years in a row."
Is she talking about me? Syaoran mentally questioned.
Her performance was something I didn't expect. The clues she was giving connected with one another. My heart was racing fast and I almost lost composure. My eyes couldn't get off her. She performed with grace and elegance. She even had a little edge on her! That's something I'd never expect my best friend to do…wow…looking at her, I was in another world. I became oblivious to all my friend's reactions. The only person my mind solely focused on was Sakura.
"In the second page, friendship became strong
There was nothing that could tarnish the bond
Feelings became deep
Feelings began to grow
I think we all know what happens
Around the end of this show…"
Sakura giggled as winked at the audience. She sat back on the stage after entertaining the audience with improvising body movements. She created a picture for her audience using little to no props to explain such a vivid picture. Syaoran was impressed. The audience applauded Sakura. She put her hand out to signal the quietness.
"But remember, I have yet to finish."
Sakura slowly put her hand down. She continued her graceful body movements. She spoke eloquently. Her expression became more saddened.
"There is the third page to go around.
The love the two friends had was unbound.
Of course, they have yet to confess.
Oh, it was such a mess!
With all the silence,
It troubled their hearts.
Pride and fear torn them apart
Yet, the other never knew
Of the ill feelings inside.
They spoke their true feelings in their minds.
Pride and fear was in their way
Of having to say the things
The flower and the wolf wanted to say."
The sad expression is gone. Sakura sincerely smiled.
"So here I am, giving you my last page
The fourth page.
There is something you should know my dear friends
As this poem is ready to come at an end.
Who is that flower?
Who is that wolf?
Well, the flower is I
and the wolf…is you
You know whom I'm talking to."
Sakura stared directly at Syaoran. His eyes widened. For a moment, he thought he couldn't breathe.
"You are really special to me
I don't know why."
Her eyes glimmered. Syaoran stood up. His glistening chocolate eyes stared directly into hers. They were lost in their own world, but neither cared.
"Even thinking of your name
Puts tears in my eyes.
I think of you every night
And every day.
That's why I told you to come
to the Café today.
There is something you should know
The letters came from me
Your admirer is none other than me,
To you, Syaoran Li."
The audience applauded as Sakura threw a rose towards Syaoran's table. The rose had a note attached to it. Syaoran quickly opened and it scanned the eloquent words carefully.
Page IV:
Now you see my face
And now you know the truth
I guess I can say
That I'm in love with you
Syaoran laid last note down. The audience continued to applaud as Sakura was standing there blushing. Syaoran stood up, his heart jumping up and down joyously. He urged himself to walk upon the stage and do what he's been yearning to do for so long. Sakura's eyes widened, shocked at his response. He affectionately wrapped his arms around her, whispering, "I've longed to say these words: I love you too…"
With words no longer said, Sakura pulled Syaoran into a passionate kiss. They became oblivious to their friends' cheerful applauds and whistles. The moment his lips made contact with hers, Syaoran thought he was in heaven. So warm and inviting just as he thought her lips would be. Stars were in their eyes as Sakura and Syaoran broke off the kiss.
"I would've never thought you'd see me in that way." Syaoran said. He smiled his rarest smiles.
Sakura returned the smile. "Surprised?" She asked.
"Pretty much." He answered. "How long?"
"Too long…" She lovingly replied. The two hushed one another with a kiss for the second time. He smiled within the kiss. He never felt so content knowing that his secret admirer was none other than his own cherry blossom.
And that's how it all happened. It's been over five months since Sakura and I started dating. After the performance, Sakura explained to me about the notes, and how they'd mysteriously appeared in my stuff. I figured it was her behind it. After all, she's the only person who has access to most of my things. She also said the reason why she typed them out instead of writing them because I would've figured out who she was instantly. It's a reasonable answer, since I can recognize Sakura's writing anywhere. Wow, maybe wishes come true after all.
The talent show at the Tokyo Café was a setup. Tomoyo was the brains behind everything. Everyone else was in on it, but they made sure they didn't act suspicious. Tomoyo said she and our friends were planning it for weeks to make the time right for us. In other words, everyone knew how I felt about Sakura, and used the talent as bait to get us to confess. What make it so surprising was, even Sakura didn't know about it! Tomoyo tricked her into performing. I guess we were both fooled.
Since then, I've kept the notes in a special place in my room. Only I know where it is. The five months dating Sakura has been extremely blissful. We've become closer than ever! The nerve of Takashi to state I could be out of her league! He should speak for himself! Ha-ha!
Well, Journal, I'm bringing this story to a closure. You'll hear from me again someday. Right now, I have a wedding to plan. Just kidding! (But it wouldn't hurt to dream, would it? Ha-ha) But Sakura and I are going to the carnival tonight.
The next time I open the book, maybe I'll tell an even more intriguing true story. You'll know when I'm writing again.
Author's Notes: I can't believe this took months to type it out completely! And you know what? Diary Trilogy Part I is the longest, but damn! Six pages long!!! I didn't intend to even be that long! Oh well, that's what happens when you have an over-active imagination. LOL! I want to give shout-outs to people who reviewed the original story, "Four Page Letter." And the other story originally entitled, "Unconditional Blinded Love".
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English Translations
Sensei: It means teacher/master
Kun: A suffix added at the end of a boy's name. It's a reference to close friends and family
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