Kang Mo Yeon and Yoon Myeong Ju's Double Date

Major Yoo Si Jin

Republic of Korea Army

and

Kang Mo Yeon

request the honor of your presence at their wedding

...

Mo Yeon blew a breath and put down her wedding invitation on the desk. Myeong Ju peeked at her invitation and grinned, "So, are you really getting married to this wuss?"

Next to Mo Yeon, Si Jin grumbled, "Hey!"

They had their second double date at dal komm Coffee on Saturday night, their favorite place, after a while, also both girls were promised to celebrate Mo Yeon's upcoming wedding which will be held in a month. Si Jin showed her the example of their wedding invitation, and following the tradition, even the invitation had to follow some rules.

"I told you and that fish-face Commander of yours, I don't care about rules," Mo Yeon said, making the three soldiers looked at her incredulously. She stared back at them and shrugged, before squinting her eyes to Si Jin. "I told you we should just elope."

Myeong Ju pursed her lips. "If getting married in military style is hard, I'm with Mo Yeon's idea to elope," she said, making Dae-young stared at her with pleading face, the please-don't-get-me-into-trouble-again face.

"I've been into several missions which risking my life, but dealing with the two of you is deadlier compares to that," Si Jin muttered.

"I agree," Dae-young interjected.

"Think of it," Mo Yeon went on. "Different ranks mean different ways to write their names on the invitations. We also have invitation in English for our friend in Urk."

"You mean, that Urk girl?" Myeong Ju asked. "I thought Urk isn't stabil. Is it going to hard for her to get a passport?"

"Valentine said she will take care of it." And then, Mo Yeon covered her face with her hands. "I have no idea getting married to the man next to me is a complicated process."

Si Jin looked at Mo Yeon incredulously.

Myeong Ju grinned. "I told him I didn't agree you were dating him."

The Major squinted his eyes. "You have no say to that. You are not her family." He sipped his coffee. "You can say that now. Wait until you get married to that man next to you, not to mention your father is the General."

"I told Dae-young I want to elope."

"No, you didn't," Dae-young said suddenly.

"I tell you just now."

"I must refuse."

Mo Yeon looked at the couple in front of her. "You two are not the only people here."

Si Jin nudged Mo Yeon's shoulder lightly with his fist. "At least you get to see me wearing my dress uniform. You said I'm good wearing that," he said cheekily.

Mo Yeon's eyes turned bright. "Yeah, that's the good point." She looked again at Myeong Ju and Dae-young. "Will you guys wearing your dress uniform?"

The General's daughter raised her eyebrows. "Have you forgotten you asked me to become your bridesmaid? Dae-young probably wears his uniform, he told me he's going to be the best man. All the male soldiers too. Military custom stated if the groom wears his dress uniform, the guests from the army must, too."

The doctor grinned. "At least there's one rule that I like," she said, causing Si Jin to roll his eyes. And then, she pursed her lips and looked at Dae-young. "I remember the last time we attended Daniel's wedding. I thought Sergeant Seo has a trauma over wedding."

Si Jin almost choked his coffee, Myeong Ju laughed, while Dae-young looked back at Mo Yeon helplessly.

"You still have a trauma? You can't do that in my wedding," Si Jin said to Dae-young.

"I assure you I can behave," the Sergeant answered.

"Oh, he will behave. Perhaps after see me wearing bridesmaid gown, he will propose to me," Myeong Ju interjected in her usual girlish way.

Si Jin snickered and leaned himself over the table. "You haven't proposed to her? You're on a relationship longer than me."

"Yes, but you are bolder than me," Dae-young answered almost automatically.

Si Jin shrugged. "If I'm not bold, I'm still sulking over the beautiful lady next to me for I don't know how long."

Dae-young smirked, or looked like he did. "I know you never give up on her."

Myeong Ju raised her eyebrows at the two men. "You two are not the only people here." She turned her attention to Mo Yeon who sipped her coffee. "A lot of soldiers curious about you, though."

Mo Yeon made a face. "I thought they already knew me when I visited the base."

The General's daughter shrugged. "Not everyone has privilege on meeting you directly. I bet the people from Ministry of Defense are the most curious, especially after the last earthquake in Urk. Rumor said they wanted to know you when my dad told your director about that wuss," she pointed at Si Jin, "already on his way for the rescue mission, and hinted he had special relationship with you." Myeong Ju's eyes twinkled. "I told you, you are the princess."

The doctor chuckled. "Yeah, sure, and you're Sergeant Seo's guardian."

Both men looked at the girls. "What?"

Mo Yeon grinned. "Girl talk."

Myeong Ju ignored the two men.

"So, everything is ready? How about your wedding dress?"

The doctor nodded. "My mother said the wedding dress is already finished. It's beautiful."

"Can I see it?" Si Jin asked, his eyes lit up.

Mo Yeon narrowed her eyes. "No, you can't. It's a bad luck if you see the wedding dress before the wedding."

"How come?"

"Everyone knows it."

"Not in military custom."

"Huh?"

Myeong Ju sighed. "He has the point. He is allowed to meet you before the ceremony. That's the difference between civilian wedding and military wedding."

Mo Yeon blinked. "Oh." She eyed Myeong Ju. "You know a lot about military wedding and yet, you don't want to have one."

The General's daughter only grinned. "I'm a practical girl."

"I'm going to have some rehearsals too before the ceremony." Mo Yeon looked at Si Jin. "You know that, right?"

The Major only nodded animatedly. "There are traditions following the ceremony." He grinned playfully. "You'll see."

Mo Yeon groaned. "Not the rules again." She sighed. "I already had headache when my mother told me about the venue and all, she had to ask permission from your superiors, even for the photographer. In the end, my mother used the vendors suggested by the army. Not to mention the seat arrangements. I spent a lot of time learning that one compared to learn about the M3 virus."

"You invite all the people from Haesung?" Myeong Ju asked.

The doctor rolled her eyes. "No, I don't want to, but everyone is eager to come."

"I'm not surprised. Well, you are very famous. You still haven't said anything on your show about getting married, though," Myeong Ju said cheekily.

Myeong Ju's words peaked Si Jin's curiosity. "Hah! I'm waiting for that announcement either," he said with twinkle in his eyes.

Mo Yeon looked at both Myeong Ju and Si Jin. "I'll tell them soon." And then, she looked at Si Jin. "It's your fault I said I didn't have a boyfriend because you acted like you didn't have a girlfriend."

"Is this about Red Velvet? I thought it didn't matter anymore. Are you still holding a grudge on that?" Si Jin said in defense.

"It's different from what you did in Urk when you joked about the landmine when I just arrived. You said I was going to die."

"I said I'm sorry."

"You joked about a landmine?" This time it was Myeong Ju.

"So, that was why she cried," Dae-young finally had the conclusion, reminiscing the moment when the Major said he made the pretty doctor cried when she was just arrived at the camp.

"Yeah, right. Don't get jealous if someday me and Myeong Ju watch an idol group's concert. We both have favorites too," Mo Yeon piped in.

"What?"

The General's daughter only smiled and put her face on her hand, leaning on the table. "You really have ways on winning her heart," she said to Si Jin.

Mo Yeon and Si Jin stilled and realized they were not alone. Both looked at Myeong Ju and Dae-young who watched them with smile in their eyes.

Myeong Ju turned to Dae-young. "You should joke about a landmine with me."

The Sergeant looked back animatedly. "That won't be fun because you know about those mines too."

The doctor rolled her eyes. "Oh, please..."

"You had your revenge by poking your needle at me," Si Jin said again to Mo Yeon.

The latter looked at Si Jin with playful eyes. "Yes, I did, but someone just eager to hold my hand."

"I did not."

Myeong Ju grinned. "Your marriage is going to be fun, I'm sure. Don't make me wait too long for a nephew or niece."

Dae-young tried not to laugh while both Si Jin and Mo Yeon only looked at Myeong Ju in horror.

"We're not even married yet, and you talk about children? That's nice," Mo Yeon said in annoyance.

"Well, after what had happened in Urk with the two of you and him making the soldiers did the sand run, I'm sure it's only a matter of time," Myeong Ju said again.

"What kind of analysis is that?" Si Jin asked in return.

"A brilliant one."

"More like a lousy one."

Mo Yeon sighed and looked at Dae-young. "We should go, Sergeant Seo. Leave them alone."

"Yes, Ma'am," he answered with smile in his words.

They both rose to get up before Si Jin grabbed Mo Yeon's arm and Myeong Ju held Dae-yong's elbow.

"What do you think you're doing?" They said in union.

"You can have your small fight while me and Sergeant Seo can do something else," Mo Yeon answered.

"Like what?" Si Jin asked, narrowing his eyes.

The doctor pursed her lips. "Taking me home?"

"No, you're staying here."

Mo Yeon shrugged. "Ok."

"This is very odd timing."

The doctor chuckled and then, looked at Myeong Ju. "I'm sure your bridesmaid dress already finished too, and I'll tell Dr. Pyo, Nurse Ha and Nurse Choi about it."

Myeong Ju nodded. "Ah, yes, you have four bridesmaids. Dr. Pyo is your maid of honor?" Mo Yeon nodded and she turned to Si Jin. "How about you?"

The Major pointed to Dae-young. "He will be my best man and ring bearer. Dr. Kang asked for Nurse Ha, Nurse Choi, and Dr. Pyo so Dr. Song will come along and for Nurse Choi, I asked for Captain Lee."

Mo Yeon looked at Si Jin in surprise. "Are you going to be a matchmaker for Captain Lee?"

Si Jin grinned. "I wish. I already asked Sergent Gong to be Dr. Pyo's partner."

"How about Sergeant Im? Hmm...I need to add one more bridesmaid, then," Mo Yeon pondered.

The General's daughter smiled while watching the couple in front of her. She, too, was happy for them. Suddenly, she held Mo Yeon's hand, making the doctor surprised. "Congratulations on your wedding. I wish the best in your marriage, Mo Yeon. Truly."

Mo Yeon smiled. "Thank you."

"And you," Myeong Ju pointed to Si Jin, "Don't make me regret not listening to my dad for dating you. Make her happy, ok?"

Si Jin scoffed. "You can talk like that after congratulating my soon-to-be-wife. You are weird. I'm so glad I'm not interested in you."

Mo Yeon sighed and sipped her coffee. "Here we go again."

Dae-young only smiled slightly and also enjoying his coffee, while listening the banter between the Major and the General's daughter.

Major Yoo Si Jin's wedding was indeed worth to wait.