Star Crossed In Time

(If you'd like to check it out, I wrote the first half of this chapter to the song, Sad March by Eliane. The second half was written with the song, My Home by Savina & Drones)

Shamo says her goodbyes before shifting away. Bai Lei and I walk out to the garden to see that it was completely empty. I slip my hand into Bai Lei's, earning a smile as we slowly walk over to the table under the large willow tree. 

A gentle night breeze sways the drooping branches as a few fireflies dance to music only they can hear. Bai Lei leads us past the table and straight to the pond with a mirror-like surface. Stars from the dark sky reflect on the pond's surface as we come to a stop.

Looking out over the pond, I slowly look up and softly say "I never really noticed before but... why is there no moon here?" Bai Lei chuckles low and steps behind me before pulling me close against his ċhėst.

He wraps his arms around my waist and rests his chin on top of my head as we both look out over the still water. After a few silent moments, Bai Lei softly says "You're my moonlight, little star. Always have been, always will be."

A warm smile slips across my face as I slowly lean back against him and close my eyes. This... this is what I've always been looking for. Home. Love. Peace. I found them all in this world and with this man. No matter what I've been through... I'd do it all over again if it means I get to meet him again.

I hope this never changes... I wish I could make time stand still in this moment of happiness. Forever and always, hand in hand. I slowly look down at our wrists tied with the red strings with a smile... everything felt right in the world now. 

I didn't feel like there was unfinished business or something lurking in the dark... No, I felt at peace and for the first time in my life, I felt like I could move on. No longer stuck in the past or my nightmares. 

"Looks like everything worked out." I hear Zhen say behind me with a smile. I turn around and smile when I see my mother on his arm. I nod at him and say "It did" and lift my arm. Zhen's eyebrows shoot up as my mother giggles. 

"It looks like you two are stuck together for a lifetime." My mom says with a giggle. Bai Lei lances his fingers in mine as he says "I wouldn't want it any other way." He leans down and kisses my temple making me chuckle in delight. 

Suddenly, a little white fluff ball comes flying at me! Bai Lei quickly raises his hand and catches little Bun with ease. Little Bun shakes with excitement as he says "She's pregnant! She's gonna have my babies!!" 

My eyes grow large before I burst out in laughter. I scoop little Bun up and say "Someone has really been busy... how long were you hiding her from us?" I ask with a smirk. Little Bun brings both his little paws over his head and brings them over his face as he says "It just happened... I didn't mean to hide her."

I chuckle at how cute he is and gently pet his little head as I say "I'm super happy for you, Bun! You'll make a great father! I can't wait to meet them." He perks up and beams at me as he says "I can't wait! I'll be the best father in the world!!" 

We all giggle at him as the others soon come out to join us. We all walk over to the table to eat as Chyou brings out several plates of food. I sit down next to Bai Lei but when the smell of the food hits me, I nearly throw up!

I gag and quickly get up, backing away from the table with teary eyes. Everyone turns to look at me with surprise and concern as I gag again. Good lord... it smelled horrible! Bai lei's eyes narrow on me as he quickly gets up and comes to my side.

He lifts a hand up to my forehead and checks me before brushing my pale cheeks with the back of his fingers. A fire suddenly ignites in his red eyes as he looks me over closely. He slowly lowers his hand down to my stomach and closes his eyes. I look at him in confusion before my heart starts pounding. 

No way... when was the last time I took the birth control!? I was so caught up with everything else, I completely forgot to take it again... Bai Lei's face breaks out in a large smile as he opens his eyes with a knowing smile. 

I swallow hard as nausea rolls through me again but for entirely different reasons. "We're going to be parents, little Star!" He says with a blindingly bright smile. He scoops me up and cradles me against his ċhėst, spinning up around before letting out a joyful laugh.

"I'm gonna be a grandmother!! This is wonderful news!!" She says with happy tears. I reach up and wipe her tears as I say "Our family is growing again." Lady Xue walks over with tears of her own as she hugs Bai Lei and I both. The two mothers look at each other and say "We have to start preparing." 

They nod in agreement and before I can ask what they're planning to do, they're off. I nervously laugh and place my hand over my lower stomach with nervousness and joy. It looks like another adventure awaits us again. 

When I feel Bai Lei's hand on my lower back, I turn and look up to see Bai Lei watching me with a warm smile, full of love. I return the smile and lean into him as I ask "Are you ready for this?" He chuckles and says "I was ready the day I knew I loved you." 

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