A/N: It's been a few years since I finished this story but looking back and well the people who kept on adding this story on alert even if I already said that it was already 'the end'…well it got me thinking. After a LOT OF MONTHS thinking about this, this is what I came up with. I won't comment on what I came up with hehe I'll just let you read.
Michiko
Oh hehe before I forget, italics are for flashback and normal texts are of course all about the present. Hope you guys enjoy. I know I enjoyed writing it.
EPILOGUE
Sakura stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself. She couldn't help but smile. After everything they had been through this is finally happening. It was summer. She was wearing a white summer dress that fell until past her knees. The doors towards the balcony overlooking their garden were open, letting the wonderful cool breeze to enter the room and making the translucent white curtains dance against it. She had just taken shower and was brushing her long auburn, waist length hair.
As she finished up, she couldn't help let her smile widen a bit. She still found it somewhat surreal at what her life turned out to be. She loved everything about it. Sure she had problems and there were heartaches but most of it she was so grateful and happy about.
She could remember the moment Shaoran proposed to her. She could remember having her breath stolen, unsure if she heard him right. Did he really propose to her?
"S-Shao…ran…" His name was the only thing her voice found. She looked up into his eyes and saw nothing but overwhelming love and devotion. She knew that he was serious. There wasn't a hint of humor in them, only love, anxiety and even slight fear.
When Shaoran saw her smile, he felt his heart melt. The happiness that reflected in her eyes, he could only watch as her mouth moved to utter that words that would change their lives forever.
"Y-yes, Shaoran. I want nothing more than to become your wife."
Shaoran let a smile sweep his face as he took her left hand and placed the ring on her finger. He then brought the hand towards his lips and kissed it. Tears of happiness were falling from her eyes. He pulled her towards him gently and they shared a sweet, passionate kiss.
"I swear to you, Sakura, I will take care of you and love you until my last breath." He whispered as he engulfed her within his arms.
Sakura broke off and looked up at him. She smiled and cupped his face with her hands. She guided his lips towards her and graced her lips gently on his. "I know, my love. At this moment, I swear to you that I will always take care of you and love you until my last breath."
Their vows that night were their first vows. They knew that informally, they had already joined but they knew they had to wait. When Shaoran brought Sakura with him on his trip, no one was really surprised that they were engaged, Sakura was welcomed by his family, all of them saying 'welcome to the family' or 'finally', giving a wink or two at the couple.
Personally, Sakura didn't really see the reason for the 'welcome to the family'. For her, ever since she was a young girl living in Hong Kong, she had treated Shaoran and his family like her own family. She was really close to Yelan, especially since her mother's death years ago. She was close to his sisters and his cousins. It was only a matter of making things official.
Sakura's thoughts drifted to the moment that she told her friends and family about the engagement. Touya only smirked and told her that it was about time while he gave Shaoran a cold glare, a warning that if he ever hurt Sakura again, he was going to kill him. Tomoyo squealed with delight, insisting that she would design Sakura's dress and the bridesmaids. Sakura didn't have any reservations allowing her. She was her partner in the fashion industry, she was the model while Tomoyo was the designer. Eriol had helped Tomoyo with organizing the wedding photo shoots.
On the day itself, Sakura woke up and was greeted by Tomoyo. She stayed over at Tomoyo's house so that she would prepare there for her big day.
As Sakura stood on the stool while Tomoyo fumbled with the dress, she couldn't help but feel nervous and excited at the same time. Tomoyo hadn't allowed her to see the dress so she wasn't exactly sure how it was going to turn out but she had faith in her best friend that it was going to be magnificent.
"Can you believe it Tomoyo? After such a long courtship, this day finally arrived." Sakura said.
Tomoyo gave a giggle and replied, "Yeah. Well you both have been waiting your entire lives, of course it's going to be a very long engagement/ courtship." With that both of them laughed. "Now hold still I'm fixing the final details and then we're on to makeup."
"Alright. Hey, are we still on after Shaoran and I get back?"
"Yup. By the time you and your husband get back, I'll be finished with all the dresses and we're all set for the photo shoot."
Sakura couldn't help but blush. Yeah. In a matter of a few hours, they would finally be married and Shaoran would be officially her husband, bound to each other in every way.
"So when do I get to see the whole of the dress?"
"Not until I'm done with your makeup and hair."
After what seemed like forever, Tomoyo finished helping her with the dress and was done with the makeup and hair. When she told Sakura to look at herself, Sakura felt her breath caught up in so much surprise. She almost did not recognize herself. "Tomoyo…" She started.
"Nope. No tears. Today is a special day so I'm treating my best friend and model into something really special. I'm sure it will knock that husband of yours off his feet."
"Thank you, Tomoyo." Sakura said as she hugged her female best friend. She then heard a whistle come from the door. They straightened out.
"You finally look human, kaiju." Touya said with a smirk as he walked in with Yukito, Fujitaka and Eriol.
"I'll take that as a compliment, 'nii-chan, especially coming from you."
"You look absolutely beautiful, my dear." Fujitaka said as he hugged his daughter, while Yukito and Eriol muttered their compliments.
Pretty much everything that day was a blur until she found herself in her father's arms, walking down the aisle, having her eyes only on the man who was her other half. He was the only one she saw. He was the only one who was important to her at that moment. She was joining her life with him in the eyes of God and everyone present. She had finally found her place.
Sakura couldn't help but smile at the memory. As she looked out into their garden, she unconsciously laid a hand on her slightly swollen belly. She placed a hand on the miracle she and Shaoran had created.
Suddenly, a pair of strong, warm arms wrapped themselves around her waist, drawing her back against a strong chest. She didn't have to look back to know that it was Shaoran. His hand rested on top of hers on her belly. He rested his chin on her shoulder, inhaling her scent, drawing her nearer to him. Sakura loved the feeling of love and protection she felt whenever she found herself in his embrace.
"I'm home, love." He whispered.
"Welcome home, my love." Sakura said above a whisper, sinking into his warmth. She had missed him. He had been gone for two weeks on business.
He turned her to face him and didn't hesitate to kiss her. He was wearing a white button-up shirt, with his sleeves up to his elbows and blue jeans. After, he knelt and placed his hand on her stomach and gave it a kiss.
"I'm back, little one. I hope that you kept your mother company while I was gone. I've missed you too."
Sakura couldn't help but smile. "He's been busy while you've been gone, my love. Our son is a very active one."
"He?" Shaoran said as he stood and placed an arm around his wife's waist.
She smiled back at him. She placed a hand on his cheek and replied, "Yes. I told you we're having a son. The doctor confirmed it three days ago during my checkup. I wish you could have been there."
"I wish I could have too. I'll be there during your next checkup. I promise." The simple promise made Sakura glow some more.
She hugged him and said, "I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too."
"Oh, 'ka-san called. She wants us to come for dinner when you've arrived."
"Ah," Shaoran replied as he scooped his wife in his arms and headed towards the bed. "We'll go tomorrow. Tonight, I want to spend it with you and our son."
"I'd like that." Sakura said as she looked up at him, arms around his neck. "Oh!" She said as she took his hand and placed it on her stomach. His eyes widened when he felt the baby kick. "I guess he likes that idea too." He couldn't help but feel the overwhelming love and perfection his family gave him. In a few months time they would be welcoming their first child. Life couldn't be more perfect than it was.
After a few months…
"Just one more push, Sakura. The head is almost out." The doctor said.
Sakura gathered her strength for the next contraction. Shaoran was there holding her hand. "You're doing fine, sweetheart." He said, kissing her sweaty forehead. When the contraction came, Sakura pushed with all her might and the baby was born. When she heard his first cries, tears of joy slipped through her eyes as she hugged Shaoran.
When they held their baby in their arms for the very first time after being brought back to her room, it was like they had a piece of heaven given to them. This little baby boy she cradled in her arms is the product of their love, their little miracle.
"Seiran. Our little Seiran." Sakura whispered. Shaoran kissed her and his son on the head.
"Rest, love. I will watch over the both of you." He whispered in her ear, lying slightly by her side, an arm under her shoulders. She leaned her head on where his shoulder and neck met and allowed his warmth to envelop her. She held her son in her arm, him lying on her mother's chest. Shaoran pulled them close.
She kissed Shaoran before allowing sleep to take hold of her. Holding his family in his arms made Shaoran feel that he had the entire world in his arms. He would always watch over them, love them, protect them until his last breath.
THE END
A/N: Ok guys this was a little something to add to the story, just to give it a sense of closure. Please send in what you guys think. Thanks.
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