Ga Eul reaches the black gate again. Gladly Mrs. So didn't see her, or else she would be late to meet up with the male figure. Inhaling deeply, soon as Ga Eul was about to walk away from the mansion, a voice called out which made her pause and close her eyes knowing who had called her. Turning around with a fake smile, Ga Eul is presented with a happy mother making her way to Ga Eul in a hurry. Reaching up to Ga Eul, Mrs. So couldn't help but smile.
"Ga Eul, you came. If you were busy it was okay you know. I hope I wasn't forcing you."
"No. Actually I felt bad for rejecting your offer so I came, but couldn't find you, and I didn't want to be bother and-"
"Nonsense! What bother? From now you will be here all the time and I don't want you to ever hesitate in coming up to me. Okay?" Ga Eul just nodded and before she knew it, her arm, back into the mansion, was dragging her. Ga Eul tried to free herself, but she didn't want Mrs. So to misunderstand her actions, so she went along. Soon as she entered her eyes widened. Decorations everywhere... White long ribbons hanging from the chandeliers, the stair railings were decorated with white and red ribbons overlapping one after another, on top of the railing, skipping an inch each time, there were red roses to be found. Even though, in Ga Eul`s mind everything was more than perfect, Mrs. So seemed to have something big in mind. She continued to order her maids, to add more decorations and make sure everything was set to go. Looking around, every inch of the mansion was being decorated. Mrs. So takes a close look upon Ga Eul`s expressions; she was happy that what Ga Eul observed only brought a big grin on her face. Then Ga Eul`s grin was replaced with a frown. Mrs. So was worried that something must not be to her liking.
"Ga Eul, what is wrong? Is there something not to your liking? I can change it or add things… Whatever you want, just tell me…"
Ga Eul doesn`t say a word and instantly embraces Mrs. So, tears begin to roll down Ga Eul`s cheeks. "Ga Eul, why are you crying?"
"Everything is perfect. Thank you so much. Today you made me think about my mother. If she was here today she would have done the same for me…"
"Ga Eul don`t say that, think of me as your mother from now on too. I will do everything to keep you happy… I promise!"
Ga Eul backs out of the hug and smiles to Mrs. So as they make eye contact. The smile only grew into laughter. Mrs. So begins to show Ga Eul the rest of the mansion and what she had planned to do for the wedding. Ga Eul enjoyed her time, this was a time she wanted with her mother and she has been rewarded with that today. Ga Eul was enjoying so much, she forgot to keep track of the time.
The clock had already struck 4:30. But Ga Eul was so occupied that she didn't notice it was getting late. Passing my a Long case clock placed in the spacious hall, Ga Eul`s eyes are full of shock as she realized it was past 5! Mrs. So approches Ga Eul as she stood in front of the clock for a while now.
"Ga Eul, is something wrong?"
"... I have to go now… I am really sorry…" Mrs. So flashes Ga Eul a smile to her innocent behavior.
"Of course, I can understand. You dont need to be sorry ok, I know you must have other work to do as well. I am actually sorry for being so talkative and keeping you this late…" Ga Eul gives Mrs. So another hug and smiles at her as she backs out of it.
"You don't need to be sorry either, I had alot of fun talking to you. Goodbye, I will see you then later…" Both say their goodbyes and smile at each other one last time, and with that Ga Eul runs off. Still in distance to hear her words, Mrs. So yells out, "just one week from now."
Ga Eul hears her message loud and clear and continues to run out. 'Yeah one week...' Ga Eul thought to herself as she left the mansion. Since fall was near, days got shorter, even though it was 5, darkness had already surrounded her. Knowing that she was late, Ga Eul continued to run, to reach her destination faster.
Standing in front of the cafe. She tries to slow down her phasing. Being in control of her breathing, she slowly opens the glass door and walks in. Looking around she finds a familiar face sitting by a table and looking out the window. Had she really kept him waiting long. Not bothering to look at her phone to know the time, instead she approaches the figure and begins to apologize.
"Oppa I am really really really really really sorry!"
The figure looks at Ga Eul smiles, "you still are the same Ga Eul, being late and then apologizing. I really missed that about you. But you don't need to apologize. I can understand."
Faking a smile, Ga Eul takes the seat in front of the figure. The figure shifts back to the window, and closely focuses on something. Before Ga Eul could question anything, words escaped the figure's mouth, "Do you still remember Ga Eul? That place over there..."
Ga Eul looks out to where the figure was speaking of. A playground that could be seen because of the street light shining upon it. , "Deh… That was where we first met…" Ga Eul smiles to herself recalling the memories they shared as kids. The figure looks down on the table and smiles to himself and then looks up to Ga Eul.
"Sometimes, I wish I could go back to those times again. They were the most precious moments of my life… because you were in them…" This statement only makes Ga Eul look back upon the figure with curiosity.
"Your smile, your kindness, your friendly actions, your sweet self, your beautiful face, and your pure soul. I don`t know how to tell you how much I missed all of that…" The figure continues to speak words that deepened Ga Eul`s curiosity.
"Oppa...why-"
"The distance between us, made me realize how much you really meant to me. I know this is all too sudden, but Ga Eul if I don`t tell you now, I fear I might lose you. Ever since I got back, I have had this strange feeling of losing you forever, I can't bare that…" Ga Eul was understanding what he meant. But it was already too late, what was she suppose to do now.
"Oppa…I…" Before Ga Eul could find the right words, the figure takes Ga Eul`s left hand that was on top of her right hand on the table and takes it in his right hand. Ga Eul didn't know what this was, but there was a strange vibe coming from his hand, which she enjoyed. It was strange yet very pleasurable.
"You feel it too Ga Eul. They say two people know they are in love, when their hand in hand and vibe of happiness is formed." Taking his eyes off of Ga Eul`s hands, the figure shifts them up to Ga Eul`s face. "I love you, Ga Eul…" Ga Eul did not know, how to handle this situation. It was too fast. What was she suppose to say? What was she suppose to do? There she was about to marry a guy who had no interest in her and there is this one guy, who just confessed that he loved her; who is she suppose to pick? Then Mrs. So`s voice echoes in her head
"Just one week from now!" Ga Eul thinks deeply. She had to make the right decision. How could she be selfish now. She couldn't break her promise she made with Mrs. So. She just couldn`t. Taking a deep breath, Ga Eul makes eye contact with the figure looking only at her and who continued to hold her hand so gently.
"Oppa… I… I… am… getting... married…" Instantly hearing that, the figure lets go of Ga Eul`s hand and jerks back with shock.
"What?"
Ga Eul slowly explains everything to the figure. As she finished, the figure`s expressions were full of anger.
"I am sorry oppa… I was going to tell you earlier, but you just got back… I am sorry for being so selfish..." Ga Eul ducks down with pain that she felt for having to reject someone. But to her surprise the figure`s shifts his expressions, from anger to a smirk.
"It`s ok. Ga Eul, you are doing the right thing." Ga Eul looks up to find a smiling person in front of her.
"Really? You think I am?"
"Of course. I mean you are thinking about not bringing pain to Mrs. So. You are not being selfish, you are doing what is right. I am happy you agreed to the marriage." Ga Eul flashes the figure a smile.
"Thank you oppa, I am glad you still understand me…" Flashing her a smile back, the figure gets up and puts on his black pea coat, ready to leave.
"Oppa, you are leaving? You didn't even have your favorite coffee yet?"
"I actually had two cups of my favorite coffee when I was waiting for you." Hearing that Ga Eul looks down, ashamed for making him wait that long. The figure smiles again and messes up Ga Eul`s hair from the top, "never change. Okay Ga Eul" Ga Eul looks up to him and nodes. With that the figure heads out, Ga Eul decides to stay in her place for a while longer. Walking outside, his expression change back to anger, "I will never lose you Ga Eul. You will be mine!"
The day had come, the day when two strangers become one. Ga Eul was nervous, but she knew if she was just herself, she wouldn't ever have any problems, with anyone. The doors open, Ga Eul could be seen. Walking down the hall, everyone couldn't help but compliment to how beautiful she looked. Her long white dress, made her look like an angel. Her hair was held by a low ponytail and her side bangs were hanging out, and a white headband was placed on her head. Watching her, coming his way, Yi Jung had to admit Ga Eul was very beautiful. Clearing his throat to get rid of the thoughts that he was having, Yi jung quietly waits for Ga Eul to stand next to him. Behind Yi Jung were his three best men. One dressed in pure white, shining like an angel, the one after him was wearing a black and white suit, his curly hair showed a sign of disrespect. Lastly the third best men, stood in shock. Seeing Yi Jung`s bride, he couldn't believe his eyes. Was his best friend really marrying this girl? How was that possible? But understanding the situation, he saved his questions for later.
Walking up to Yi Jung, without making eye contact, Ga Eul stood next to him and looked out to the audience.
Everyone begins to clap seeing the two who are soon to be married. As the the claps fade down the officiant, begins to speak.
"We are gathered here today, celebrating the uniting of two people in this way proclaims in public what was decided in the private corners of the heart. It proclaims the couple's belief that they are meant to be together, and that they are ready to embrace the future together. So Yi Jung and Chu Ga Eul wish to pledge their vows to each other before us today."
"I Chu Ga Eul, take you So Yi Jung, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."
Yi Jung couldn't help, but laugh inside to Ga Eul`s simple vow. Clearing his throat, Yi Jung takes out a piece of paper from his pocket, on which he wrote his vows. Ga Eul doesn`t bother to look in Yi Jung`s direction, she knew he probably used the same traditional vows.
Yi Jung glances to Ga Eul and smiles, he looks over the paper in his hand and then tugs it back into his pocket. Looking out to the audience with a deep smile, Yi Jung begins to state his vows. "Chu Ga Eul, I So Yi Jung will give you all my love, without any reservation. I will be honest with you in all things. I will support you in all things, and be open with my affections. Together we will build a life filled with joy and happiness. Never will I let you cry, nor stop smiling. My mission to myself from this day on is to keep you safe and happy at all times. I love you." Finishing up, Yi Jung smiles to the audience and faces Ga Eul. This time he was rewarded with a dumbfounded Ga Eul who was clueless to what just happened.
Yi Jung couldn't help but flash her a side smirk. Ga Eul was still confused. Before she could come to a clear conclusion, the Officiant begins to speak again.
"Do you, So Yi Jung, take Chu Ga Eul to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
Yi Jung looks over to Ga Eul and replies, "I do."
With that the officiant shifts his vision to Ga Eul and asks her the same question, "Do you, Chu Ga Eul, take So Yi Jung to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
This time, Ga Eul looks over to Yi Jung, and thinks for a while and responds, "I do."
The Officiant continues to speak, stating the final seal of the wedding. "So Yi Jung and Chu Ga Eul, by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss!"
Yi Jung begins to walk forward in Ga Eul`s direction, only centimeters of space could be found between them. 'What the hell! Is he really going to kiss me? What should I do? I didn't this part through?'
Jumblings through thoughts in her head, Yi Jung grasped Ga Eul closer. Ga Eul closes her eyes with fear. Luckily his lips never met hers. They were only inches away. Yi Jung had managed to cover their lips from his hand, trying to show as him cupping her cheeks. They knew they hadn't kissed, but from the audience's view, they had seemed to kiss so passionately. Someone from the audience couldn't help but make a fist as he witnessed this scene.
Staying in their position, for another second, making their action actually seem real, Yi Jung lets words leave his mouth, "gotcha!" With that said Yi Jung backs out and smiles at Ga Eul. Ga Eul smiles back, thanking him.
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"What!" The dining room echoed as Yi Jung and Ga Eul had the same reply with the same shocked tone. Yi Jung couldn't help but look at his mother with irritation.
"Mother why are you rushing things?"
"Nonsense, newly wedded husband and wife go immediately, on their honeymoon!" Excitement filled Mrs. So`s face. Ga Eul was not happy either with the idea.
"I think it is too soon, also Mrs. So…"
"Ga Eul don't call me that, I am your mother now too, and you shall refer to me as mother. No one can change my mind. I have made up my mind and you two are going to New Caledonia, tomorrow morning, and that is final." With that Mrs. So walks away. Yi Jung drops his fork and knife that were in his hand onto the plate with much force. closing his eyes, Yi Jung sighs deeply. Ga Eul looks over to Yi Jung and seeing his reaction, looks down to the neatly polished black and white checkerboard floor.
"Ga Eul!" The silence was broken by a figuring who had walked into the dining room. Both Yi Jung and Ga Eul look at who just walked in. Ga Eul was shocked seeing him in front of her.
"Oppa…" Ga Eul was confused, and the figure knew it, but he continued to flash off his smile and straighten himself, as he held a bouquet of red roses in his hand.
"Who are you?" Yi Jung, not being in the mood for visitors, especially those, whom he did not know of.
"I am so sorry to be interrupting like this Mr. Yi Jung. Let me introduce myself. My name is…"
A/N:
So what did you think of this chapter? Please do let me know. :)
Have you guys thought about who Ga Eul`s lover is?
What will happen in New Caledonia, with only Yi Jung and Ga Eul together? Would they really go with each other?