The photographer had just left for Jaejoong's house.  Abigaíl and her sisters took pictures as if they were getting ready.  She took a ton of pictures with her Dad and even her Mom.

 - "Mom, smile," the photographer teased.  "You're getting a handsome son-in-law."  Paula reluctantly smiled.  The austere look on her face, aided by the tight chignon she wore, faded and the photographer captured some great family pictures.

Mama Rogelia came up to Abigaíl and gave her a blessing.  When she was done, she gazed at her favorite Granddaughter with a smile on her face.  "Estas linda, mi niña (You're beautiful, my dear)."

 - "Mama Rogelia, la que está linda es Ud. (The one that's beautiful is you)."  Luciana and she had bought her Mom and Grandmother a nice pantsuit for the wedding.   Her Mother's was cream with a blue-gray blouse, while their Grandma wore a light pink and cream blouse.

 - "Mama, yo estoy linda también (I'm pretty too)?"  Isabel asked.

 - "Si dulzura; casi más bella que tu Mamá (Yes sweetie; almost more beautiful than your Mother)."

 - "Chincha?"  Isabel said excitedly and began to spin in her Hanbok.

 - "Niña, Mama Rogelia no habla Coreano (Child, Grandma doesn't speak Korean)."

Isabel laughed at herself.  "I forgot Mama."

 - "No se te olvide (Don't be forgetting)!"  Abigaíl yanked on her daughter's braid for good measure.

 - "Papi, Isabel and I are going to leave now.  The photographer wants us there early.”  It was already noon and it would take them at least thirty minutes to get there.

 - "We'll follow in about thirty minutes.  The guys aren't getting there until an hour before."  Luciana said.  Alonso was still getting ready.

 - "Manejen con cuidado (Drive carefully)," Mama Rogelia said.

 - "Nos vemos al rato (We’ll see you later)," Abigaíl called out as she, her Father and Isabel were heading out the door.

New York, NY

 - "Mr. Kim, arrange your son’s boutonniere," the photographer said.

 - "Deh," Mr. Kim said, pretending to adjust the rose on his son's lapel.  He couldn't be happier for his son and also for Abigaíl.  He and his son had spent most of the day yesterday together. They talked about many things.

 - "Harabeoji expected you to marry Umma, majayo?"  Jaejoong was curious.  He knew part of the story since Harabeoji used to berate him about finding a wife.

  - "Deh, but our parents gave us time to get to know each other and how could I not fall in love?"

Jaejoong saw the sparkle in his Father's' eyes at the mention of his Mother.  "Abeoji, na want...to have a marriage like Umma and you."

"Jaejoong-ah, do you know what I told Abigaíl on parents day?"

 - "Anieyo?"

 - "'Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?  She is more precious than rubies.  Her husband can trust her and she will greatly enrich his life.  She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.'  That's Proverbs 31:10 read the rest when you have a chance.  Na saw those qualities in Abigaíl, the moment we met her."

 - "Chincha?"

 - "Chincha, Jaejoong-ah has seen it all along, haven't you."

 - "Deh, Na was just too stubborn to admit it."

- "Love your wife.  'Rejoice in the wife of your youth,' the Bible says, 'A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her s satisfy you always'..."

 - "Abeoji!" He couldn't believe his Father had just said that.

 - "Waeyo?  It's in the Bible for a reason.   '...may you ever be intoxicated with her love', is the rest of it."

 - "Kansamnida, Abeoji.  Na will listen and rejoice in her, all of her," he grinned.

Mr. Kim made eye contact with his son and both began to laugh.  Obviously, Jaejoong's thoughts had also gone back to their conversation.

 - "Jaejoong and Abeoji, love that Father/Son secret look.  Now Jaejoong, let's have you stand with your lovely Mother who is all smiles over here."

Mrs. Kim laughed; there was no denying how happy she was.  "I can't help it, this is a dream come true.  My wayward boy has become a man."

 - "Eomma!"  Jaejoong roughly and playfully hugged his Mother.

 - "That's great Jaejoong!"

 - "Chinchayo, Abeoji and I couldn't be prouder of you son."

 - "Atch!  Prouder than when I graduated medical school early and with honors?"  Mr. Kim made a big show of thinking.  "Abeoji!"

 - "Jeongmal, it's close, it's really close.  Umma will pick today over your graduation."

 - "Naega very proud of my Uissa-son, but now I have a Uissa and a daughter-in-law and a granddaughter.  Now don't take too long in giving us more grandchildren."  Mrs. Oh waved a playful finger at her son.

 - "It's good that Isabel is already six or I'd never have met my great-grandchildren," Jaejoong's Harabeoji said, patting him on the back.

 - "Deh, Jae-ah, na want to hold your boy on his 100th day.  So don't take long."  His Grandmother touched his cheek tenderly.

 - "Yah!  Are Abigaíl and I getting married just to produce offspring for all of you?"  Jaejoong pretended indignation but he too couldn't wait for Isabel to have a sibling.

 - "Mollan anji (of course not) son, it's just one of the fortunate side effects of marriage."  All the adults laughed at Jaejoong.

 - "Atch, you guys are too much."

 - "Don't worry Jae, I'm sure Abigaíl and you will make beautiful babies," the photographer said, packing her things and adding to the laughter.  "I'm heading over to the carousel, don't you dare go looking for Abigaíl when you get there," she forewarned.  Abigaíl and her Father had a fun surprise planned.

 - "Omo!  Like, I'd do that," he gave a mischievous grin, indicating that's exactly what his plan was.

 - "Gwenchana, Na and Yoon Jihoo will keep a tight watch on him," his Father said.

 - "I know you will," the photographer waved as she headed out the door.

Ilana opened the door for a very handsome Jihoo.  It was decided to wear a collarless shirt and a red vest, matching the bridesmaids’ dresses.  "Que guapo (how handsome)."  Ilana's traditional shoes weren't very tall and had to stand on her toes to kiss his cheek.

 - "Bella (beautiful)," he kissed the corner of her lips and either the kiss, the compliment, or both made her blush.  Most colors suited her complexion well but the red in the strapless mini hanbok style dress made the natural bloom of her cheeks stand out even more. 

 - "I've got my wrap, camera, makeup, and flats and a small gift for Abigaíl.  I think I'm good, kaja."

Jihoo shook his head and headed straight for her room and the closet.

 - "Yah, Yoon Jihoo, what are you doing?"  He was rummaging through her closet until he brought out her filigree gold shawl.

 - "Ilana-yah will be cold once the sun goes down and the breeze bounces off the water."

 - "Ah, hajiman Na have a namja chingu with a nice jacket," she playfully tugged at a sleeve.

 - "Majayo (true), Na would rather do this," he ed his jacket and pulled Ilana so her arms were around his waist under the jacket.

 - "This would be nice but at times a little inconvenient," she said, before squealing as he wrapped his arms around her, drawing her closer to him.  He brushed the exposed area just under her ear with his lips.  Her exposed neck made it even easier to place a few feather-light kisses there. "Yoon Jihoo!  That tickles!"  She tried squirming away but he held her tight, his laughter echoing nicely in her ear.

 - "Bpo bpo hae jweo (Kiss me), Na will let you go."

 - "Na gave Jihoo bpo bpo when you arrived," she pouted.

 - "Dassi (again), juseyo," he said and then pointed to his lips.

Ilana understood what he wanted, could she do it?  She nodded her head and swallowed nervously.  Wrapping her arms around his neck she drew herself closer to him before softly placing her lips on his.

Jihoo had waited anxiously to see if she would kiss him.  He was certain she knew he would never force her; this had to come from her.  It was her decision.  He could tell once she had made the decision and when she brought her lips so softly to his own, it was all he could do to not to press her more firmly against him.  He had to let her pace the kiss.  It didn't last long, barely about two seconds but he couldn't be happier.  She had been holding her breathe, he saw her exhale.  "Kansamnida," he said and kissed her cheek.

 - "Kaja before Dr. Jaejoong gets there and tries to look for Abigaíl."  Ilana turned and pulled him along, grabbing her things as she went.  If she stopped or said anything else she would get teary and then Jihoo would hug her again and then they would never leave and the groom would be left without his best man.

Jihoo made no comments, just allowed himself to be pulled out the door, smiling the entire time.

Brooklyn, NY

The two groomsmen, Alonso and JiYong had been greeting guests and getting them situated.  Two condos had been rented next to the park.  Jaejoong's Father, upon Jihoo's arrival, left his son to greet and register the 400 guests and the financial gifts from the Korean guests.  They were handed to Mr. Kim in a plain white envelope.  Non-Korean guests, either brought a tangible gift or included a check or gift card along with a greeting card suited for weddings.  Mr. Kim had a decorative mailbox set up for those and would register them later in the evening.

Jihoo was in charge of keeping Jaejoong calm and away from Abigaíl, as she wanted to keep the tradition of not letting the groom see the wedding dress before the wedding.  At least no one had told him what condo number she was in.  Ilana and Jihoo were the lookouts, in constant communication with each other, making sure bride and groom's paths didn't cross.  It made it much easier that they were situated on the same floor of the building.

Jaejoong was ready to go and pacing.  "What if she decides not to go through with it at the last minute?  What if Mr. Garcia decides he doesn't approve of me after all?  What if one of my exes decides to show up and start trouble?  Abeoji and I only had a bottle each of soju yesterday, why do I feel hungover?"

Up until now, Jihoo had largely ignored the groom but his famed patience was wearing thin.  He did what he did for JunPyo.  "Yah!"  He punched the groom square in the jaw, hard enough to leave a red mark and shut him up, but not enough to cause any tell-tale damage.

Jaejoong was completely stunned, rubbing his jaw.  Shocked actually, that Jihoo had hit him.

The guests would be coming from the parking they had reserved on Front and Main Street.  Abigaíl had to wait until guests were seated to meet the carriage in front of the condo.  "Okay chica, we're going to go down to the carousel.  You nervous?"

 - "Anieyo!"  Isabel chimed in, not making it a secret of wanting to get going.

 - "Yah Isabel-ah, na was talking to Umma."  

Abigaíl shook her head at her giggling daughter.  It was just as much Isabel's wedding as it was hers.  "I'm a little nervous, the mixed traditions worry me.  My family is going to think it's weird and his will too."

 - "Yeah, our family will think it’s a little odd," Luciana said.  "But Mrs. Kim had programs made up with some of the different traditions."

 - "I don't want to screw anything up; I want it to be perfect."

 - "It will be because it's your day," Ilana assured her.  "The bracelet looks perfect on you."  Ilana had given Abigaíl a bracelet that belonged to her Mother.  She had known just the one and had Nana ship it to her.  After all, what did she need it for?  Her Mother was always kind and generous.  Ilana knew her Mama wouldn't mind.

 - "It was my Mother's," she had told Abigaíl simply.  "It's a thank you for your friendship, just to let you know it means a lot to me."  Ilana had turned her back so Abigaíl wouldn't see her get teary.  Thankfully, in the pre-wedding jitters, Abigaíl hadn't noticed her use of past tense; it wouldn't hit her for days after.

 - "Fea (ugly), you're starting to cry and you're going to make me cry too."

Ilana was woken from her reminiscing by a tight hug from Abigaíl, "Gracias, amiga (thank you, friend)."

- "Alright dude, you're almost up."  JiYong came to fetch the best man and groom, finding the groom rubbing his jaw and an awkward feel in the room.  He raised an eyebrow to Jihoo.

 - "Nerves," Jihoo said with his blank face.

 - "Ah, chingu, no backing out now, right?"

 - "He can back out if he wants Alonso to kill him for running out on his sister-in-law; although, Luciana will want first dibs at ripping his body to shreds," Jihoo said, while JiYong laughed at the scenario.

 - "Yah!  I'm not going anywhere, that's my sinbuwa (bride) waiting for me."

Abigail’s Father entered the condo.  "Hijita, ya llego la carroza (My dear the carriage has arrived).  Estás lista (Are you ready)?"

Ilana checked the phone in her hand, "The guys are on the move, so don't go anywhere yet."

 - "Sylvia, Ilana, we should go too," Luciana suggested, more like ordered.

 - "I'll have Alonso text you when we get down there."  The girls left the condo to catch up with the guys.

 - "Estás bien, Papi (Are you okay daddy)?"

 - "Si, hija.  Con que estés feliz, también lo estaré (As long as you're happy, I'll be happy)."

Abigaíl linked arms with her Father.  "Gracias, Papi."

 - "Papa Mío, yo también estoy feliz (I'm happy too)."  Isabel made her Mom and Grandfather laugh.

 - "Ah, criatura, ya no me vas a visitar (Kid, you're not going to come visit me anymore)."

 - "Si Papa Mío!  Mr. Yoo me va llevar (Mr. Yoo will take me)."

 - "Niña, tu no das ordenes (Little girl, you don't give orders)," Abigaíl scolded.

 - "But he will if I ask him nicely."

 - "We'll talk about that later."  Abigail’s phone announced a message; everyone was present and accounted for.

The groomsmen, Jaejoong, his Father, and the Pastor shared a quick prayer off to the side, prior to walking down the aisle.

Jaejoong’s Mother in her hanbok and Abigail’s Mother in her suit walked down the aisle first and lit the candles for the ceremony.  Afterward, Mrs. Oh hugged Mrs. García tightly.  "Gracias por aceptar la unión de nuestros hijos y de nuestras familias (Thank you, for accepting the union of our children and of our families)."

Abigail’s Mom smiled at Mrs. Oh, reluctantly.  She couldn't help but like the woman, even though she would now take her place in her daughter’s life.  "Cuida a mi hija (take care of my daughter)," she asked.

 - "Lo hare (I will)."

Both Mothers turned to their seats.

A solo guitar played 'Romanza' and the wedding party began to filter in.  Jaejoong, his Father, and the Pastor came first.  At the head of the aisle, Father and son bowed to each other.  "Eommoni and na have demonstrated to you how to love in a marriage.  Remember how you were raised and love your wife deeply like the treasure that she is."

 - "Deh Abeoji."

Mr. Kim took his seat and held his wife's hand.

Next came Jihoo holding the wedding ducks and Ilana walking alongside him; Alonso and Luciana holding the Lazo; JiYong had the wedding rings in one pocket and Sylvia thirteen coins.  The wedding party split in two, girls on one side, with Luciana taking the spot closest to where the bride would be standing and the men on the other, they all clapped his shoulder on the way.  Jaejoong had lost all nervousness and eagerly awaited the arrival of his bride.  There was a commotion amongst the guests and suddenly the bride arrived in a horse-drawn carriage.  The groom grinned from ear to ear at the sight.  None of the men had been told of the surprise.   Judging by the conspiratorial giggles amongst the women, Jihoo knew they had known.   He looked straight at Ilana until she looked up and met his gaze.  Her wide smile and sparkling eyes let him know she was in on the secret and didn't tell him.  He gave her his mock cold stare and she smiled even wider, making him smile too.

The music had begun again and Isabel was walking down the aisle throwing flower petals down as she went.  Abigaíl began her walk, face hidden behind her veil but you could still make out her sweet smile.  Isabel stood next to Luciana and Mr. García let go his daughter's arm, lifted her veil and kissed her cheek.

 - "Who gives this woman to be married?"  Pastor Alex asked.

 - "Su Padre (her Father)," Mr. Garcia said proudly.  He made a striking figure in his country-western formal:  dress shirt with bolo tie, black trousers, black ostrich-skin boots and topped it all off with a new black fur Stetson 30X cowboy hat.  It wasn't every day his daughter got married.  Abigaíl beamed at her Father as he left her next to her groom.

Jihoo handed Jaejoong the wedding geese and Jaejoong bowed to his Mother-In-Law and handed them to her.  "Eommoni, I pledge to you my lifelong love and devotion to Abigaíl."  He bowed twice to her and then turned his full attention to his beautiful bride.  Abigaíl bowed to him the required amount of times and he bowed back, only then did he take her hand in his.  "My beautiful angel," Jaejoong said, admiring his bride.  Her dress had a Queen Anne neckline and was fitted through the hips and thighs, creating a trumpet silhouette.  The gown was covered in metallic Venice lace over embroidered lace.  Her hair was gathered in a type of loose braid or drape looking arrangement with baby's breath in each section of hair.  He couldn't tear his eyes away from her.

With a nod from the Pastor, Alonso and Luciana came forward and placed the figure-eight Lazo, made of red and blue weaved ribbon over the couple.  The ceremony would be translated into Spanish and Korean.  "Now, Jaejoong and Abigaíl, if you wouldn't mind giving me your attention for a little while.  You can go back to gazing adoringly into each other’s eyes soon.  I promise."  Pastor Alex got their attention and the crowd's laughter.   After opening the ceremony in prayer he said:  "Jaejoong and Abigaíl look to the wedding geese that were presented as an example of the sacredness and importance of lifelong marriage that Jesus underscored in his own teachings.  He stated that God created mankind as male and female and that in marriage the two will become one flesh.  Therefore what God has put together let no one separate'.   The Lazo that Alonso and Luciana just placed on over you represents the everlasting union you are about to make.  Let me say, that I'm a firsthand witness of this match that God has made.  Jaejoong, when you re-dedicated your life to Jesus that Sunday morning.  He told you, I knew you were coming; I have a gift for you.  You told me that you had always found Abigaíl beautiful but not just her physical beauty, something drew you to her, right?"

Jaejoong nodded his head, remembering how she had always been on his 'untouchable' list despite being beautiful and having an attractive figure.  He let his eyes caress her body in the fitting dress.

 - "Abigaíl, he drove you crazy, right?"

Abigaíl nodded, though she caught Jaejoong's staring and gave him a questioning look before bursting into giggles.  Bride and groom were both giggling at their story being told.

 - "But God had other plans.  Your shining light drew Jaejoong to you in a way that made him want to get to know what was so special about you.  I've seen you grow into a mighty woman of God and as you prayed for this wayward sinner," he extended his hand towards Jaejoong.  Everyone who knew Jaejoong's past laughed.  "God put him in your heart in a different way.  And He told you to keep praying and the more you prayed the more you realized this was the man God had for you.  You didn't understand it but you obeyed and now the prodigal son has returned.  Give him your best robe, Abeoji, and a feast and a ring and bride for good measure."  Abigaíl actually saw her groom blush, she smiled widely at him.  "I'm privileged to be here today, to share your story.  It's one you'll be telling and re-telling always.  The way the Lord brought you two together.  In fact, I want to share with you a passage in scripture.  Something you can look to, to ground you in your marriage.  It's the very first wedding in the Garden of Eden.  Adam and Eve were created to delight in the Lord and in each other.  'The Lord God said it is not good for the man to be alone'."

Jaejoong shouted, "amen," to everyone’s laughter.

 - "God says, I will make a helper suitable for him'.  The word helper in Hebrew is ‘strength’, an attribute of God.  She's going to represent God in a very special way.  'He made a woman from the rib he had taken of the man and brought her to the man'.  God plays the role of the Father and presents the bride to Adam, just like Abigaíl, your Father presented you today.  And Adam says 'at last!'.  He was excited; Just like Jaejoong was when he saw Abigaíl come walking down the aisle.  Now, let's go back to two lives becoming one flesh as I said in the earlier passage, it's also mentioned in this section of scripture.  Becoming one flesh is a deep spiritual union, a perfect intimacy.  This is a defining moment of two lives, no longer journeying together but coming together in one flesh."  He looked at Jaejoong.  "Jaejoong as you look back at who you are and everything that's made you who you are today:  regrets, mistakes, accomplishments, celebrations.  Those are now Abigaíl’s."  It was Abigaíl's turn.  "Abigaíl, as you look back to everything that's made you who you are today:  regrets, mistakes accomplishments, celebrations.  Those are now Jaejoong’s.  You guys have been very purposeful in the values that define your relationship.  Your values of honesty, communication, trust, and love laid your foundation with Christ.  Honesty, communication, trust, and love aren't Just values, but synonyms for intimacy because, without them, there is no intimacy.  For everyone gathered here, they are witnesses to your relationship with Christ.  When they see you, they say, that's what it's like to have that relationship, just like Jaejoong first saw it in you Abigaíl.  And because of that, I'm confident your marriage will be a testimony to having Christ and His love in the center of it."

The couple then recited their vows, Jaejoong was even more teary-eyed then Abigaíl.  "Repeat after me," The Pastor said.

JiYong handed the wedding ring to Jaejoong.  "I..., Jaejoong take you Abigaíl, to be my wife. To have...and to hold (though he was looking forward to that part, he was still almost in unbelief that he was actually marrying her), in sickness and in health (Thank you Lord, that I am a Doctor and can take care of her health), for richer or for poorer (Thank you that I can provide well for my family, continue making me a good steward of what you've given me), and I promise my love and respect to you forevermore."  Jaejoong took a deep breath and then placed the ring on Abigaíl's finger.

 - "Now it's your turn Abigaíl, yours are just slightly different, repeat after me."

Abigaíl also took the ring from JiYong and with shaking voice.  "I, Abigaíl, take you Jaejoong to be my Husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my respect and love to you forevermore."  She made it to the end and then the tears began.  Yes, she did respect him and she knew he was a good man.  He might make mistakes but so did she.  She knew this love was more than the two of them; it was their love for their savior, Jesus that was guiding them.  With Him, they could do anything.  Abigaíl placed the ring on his finger.

The couple was still bound together by the ribbon, Sylvia handed Jaejoong a small ornate box.  He took Abigaíl's hand and with the other emptied the contents of the box into her hand, which were thirteen gold coins.  She accepted the coins and returned them to their box.  "These thirteen coins represent Jaejoong's commitment to support Abigaíl throughout their life together & her acceptance symbolizes her promise to take care of him.  Also, each time you look down at your hand, let your rings be a reminder of the vows you've pledged today and the dedication to each other.  May others see those rings and witness the love you have for each other.  Now, one flesh is not just to be assumed but to be cultivated.  All of us are here today to walk alongside you, to encourage and guide you, to be voices of wisdom and discernment, strength and hope.  My encouragement to you is that you are not alone, we're here for you.  We're here to see God do wonderful things in your life.  By the authority given to me today, I now pronounce you husband and wife."  Jaejoong kissed Abigaíl slowly and deliberately, not wanting to rush this moment.  The moment declaring that she was officially his.  The guests began to clap and cheer, there was whistling and joking and Jaejoong didn't want the moment to end, reluctantly he ended the kiss, to see Abigaíl’s beautiful blushing face.  "Saranghaeyo," he said.

 - "Te amo," she said.

Alonso and Luciana came forward to remove the lazo.  Pastor Alex called for quiet once again.  "Now, we have established Abigaíl and Jaejoong to be united as one, we add a third circle.  That is the family.  Just as in the Church, God is at the head, then Jesus and then the Holy Spirit, the family consists of the Father at the head," he gestured to Jaejoong.  "The Mother," he gestured to Abigaíl, "and the child. Isabel sweetie, can you come stand next to your Mother?"

Isabel looked confused but, Jaejoong and Abigaíl waved her over.  The excitement and joy were written all over her face.

Jaejoong crouched down to Isabel and placed the Family Medallion pendant around her neck.  "Isabel-ah," he said.  "Umma and I present this Family Medallion, we pledge our continuing love to you.  Kansamnida for letting me be your Appa, for letting me love your Umma, and for letting me be a part of your life.  Saranghaeyo, jagiya."  Jaejoong kissed Isabel's cheek as tears of joy ran down them.  Isabel launched herself at his neck and squeezed tightly.  He lifted her up and leaned her towards Abigaíl for a kiss.  Jaejoong said a prayer for his new family as tears were now pouring down his own face.  Abigaíl wiped his face with her hand, even though she was crying too.  She leaned in and gave him a quick kiss.  He didn't know how he could be any more blessed than he already was.

 - "Ladies and Gentleman, the Kim family," Pastor Alex announced.

The recessional began.  Jaejoong put Isabel down and held her right hand and linked is his other arm in Abigaíl’s.  "Kaja," they walked down the aisle with wide smiles.  The rest of the wedding party followed.  Abigaíl and Jaejoong shared another kiss at the end of the walkway before the little family climbed into the horse-drawn carriage.  The photographer followed along, snapping a few pictures before they left.

 - "Wau!  Anae," Jaejoong kissed Abigaíl again, to the delight of their daughter Isabel, for Jaejoong would be finalizing her adoption after the honeymoon.  "I can truly call you that now."

Abigaíl smiled at him.  "Did you like my surprise?"  She was referring to the carriage.

 - "Mmm, Anae, I'm rubbing off on you.  Talk about making a dramatic entry.  This is nice, it's better than the Pedi-taxi's I hired to take us back and forth to the condo.  We'll give our parents time to get to the condo and set up for the rest of the ceremony."  They had weaved in most of the Paebaek ceremony within the service but his parents wanted to spend a few intimate moments with them and Abigaíl’s parents.

 - "Jagiya, are you happy?"  Jaejoong asked Isabel.

 - "Deh, Appa!"

 - "Choah, na do."

 - "When we get back the kids can ride in the carriage."

 - "Deh, while Umma and I are talking to your Halmoni's and Harabeoji's, the carriage will take you back so you can begin your birthday party, deh?"

 - "Deh, Appa!"  Jaejoong ordered a Mary Poppins birthday party for Isabel, going along with the carousel theme.  On the lawn adjacent to the carousel, the pretend Mary would engage the kids in stories, crafts and a tea party for several hours along with the unlimited rides on the carousel.

The Mariachi played as the guests began to eat.  There were two buffet lines:  one for Mexican food and the other for Korean food.  Food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) abounded, this was a celebration.  The Kim's only son was now married and the Garcia’s had gained another son-in-law.  The Lord had been good to both families.

 - "Gwenchana?"  Jihoo asked as they waited to be served their food.  The wedding party, the parents and the couple would be served while the guests went through the line.  Ilana smiled absently.

 - "Deh," Ilana said.  "Na was just thinking it was a beautiful wedding.  My feet hurt from standing all that time," she laughed.  "Abigaíl looked so beautiful in her dress and Isabel too!  We didn't know Jaejoong was going to do that.  She was so excited."

 - "Deh, I believe it was a last-minute addition.  They couldn't finalize the adoption until they were married, so he wanted to make a public declaration to her and everyone else that he would be her Appa and take care of her always."  He pierced Ilana' with an intense gaze.  She opened her eyes wide in nervousness.  His look softened at her reaction and cupped her face with his hand, "how will nae sinbuwa look on our wedding day?"

Before Ilana could breathe, for she had stopped as soon as he said sinbuwa and before asking “mworago?”, he softly pressed his lips against hers.  It was still gentle and non-demanding but this kiss lasted longer than any of his other kisses on her lips.  Perhaps it was her heart racing and mind swirling at his comment, which made it seem so.

 - "Gwenchana, you can breathe now."

As if waiting for his permission, she let go the breathe she was holding.

He laughed at her, he knew her well.  "Na was just thinking out loud.  Forget what I said, deh?  There will be plenty of time for that later."

Ilana squeezed his hand as she smiled at him.

 - "Hey, you two?"  Luciana said.  "Practicing for your own special day?"

 - "Luciana-ssi, Yoon Jihoo has to ask first."

Ilana's face was as red as her dress.  She never did take teasing well.  Kike's group mates learned quickly just to leave her alone.  It took getting used to it from the gang but it didn't mean she wasn't easily embarrassed or discomforted by it.  Jihoo chuckled at her face and drew her to him.  She buried her face in his shoulder, grateful for his sheltering.  "That defining moment," Jihoo quoted the Pastor "will come in God's time, not ours."  Jihoo kissed the top of her head.  Ilana dared to lift her face to him.  "Majayo (right)?"  He asked her.

 - "Saranghae," she whispered to him, she didn't know what to think of the future.  She just wanted to get there one day at a time; afraid that if she looked too far forward to something that ‘thing’ would never happen.

 - "Maybe we can pray to speed up God's time," Luciana said.

 - "Something tells me it doesn't work that way," Alonso said.

 - "True."

Ilana and Jihoo had become oblivious to the teasing, preferring to remain snuggled together, with her hand still in his and her head on his shoulder.

Having finished the rest of the Paebaek ceremony with their parents, an hour later, bride and groom returned wearing their wedding hanboks.  The photographer was rounding up people for a group photo.  "Wedding party, let's go, we need pictures."  Since the bride and groom partook of the food offerings during the Paebaek, they weren't immediately hungry and would eat after the group photos.  They needed to get these done before the elders on Jaejoong's side left.  The young people and Abigaíl’s family would close out the party.

 - "Look at you in your hanbok!"  Ilana said, hugging her co-worker.  "Your engagement pictures are beautiful but in person, wow!"  She also bowed to Jaejoong.  "Jaejoong-ssi too is yeppeun."

 - "Kansamnida," Jaejoong bowed back.  The rest of the wedding party was following suit by hugging Abigaíl and Jaejoong.

 - "Thanks, chica.  Did you guys like the wedding?"  Abigaíl had been worried, that it would be too much, with the Korean and Mexican traditions.

 - "It was very nice," Luciana answered.  "Pastor Alex did a great job at weaving everything in and also the program your in-laws prepared, detailing both our traditions and Jaejoong's."

 - "Oh, that's good.  It all passed in a blur, I don't think I remember anything."

 - "That's because she was too busy gazing adoringly into her sinlang's (groom) eyes."  Uee and the rest of their floormates from the hospital came up to congratulate the new husband and wife.

 - "Greomyo, look what a yippeun sinlang he makes," SungRyung said.  "Chukahae, I always knew you had it in you."  She hugged both tightly, she was as happy as if she were their mother.  Her husband shook his head and laughed.  There was no stopping his matchmaking wife, it was her gift from the Lord and who was he to stand in her way.

Pictures of the adults done, they then went over to Isabel's party.  "Appa!  Umma!" Isabel spotted them immediately and came running over.  She immediately jumped into his arms for a kiss.

 - "Are you enjoying your party?"

 - "Deh!  She really looks like Mary Poppins," Isabel whispered in his ear.

 - "That's why I hired her," he whispered back.

 - "Estás contenta, hija (Daughter, are you happy)?"

 - "Yeah, Mama.  Na always wanted Dr. Prince to marry you and become Nae Appa.  It was my wish last birthday."  She giggled.

Abigaíl looked at her husband and he to her.  It seemed everyone knew this day would come but them.

Most people had had their fill of all the wonderful food two hours later, Including the bride and groom.  The fruit and rice cake was being set out.  It was time to kick off the real party.  In American tradition, glasses were clinked to get everyone's attention and to demand kisses from the bride and groom.  Abigaíl blushed brightly each time. Jihoo stood to deliver his toast to the bride and groom.  "I've known Jaejoong for most of my life but really didn't know him until five years ago.  He's a worthwhile colleague, a well-respected doctor, a good friend, although flighty at times."  Everyone laughed at that.  "But, Jaejoong has a Passionate dedication to things he loves, such as his calling as a Doctor and Abigaíl.  Once he decided to woo her, there was no holding him back.  Abigaíl is a hard-working woman, who loves deeply and cares for those around her.  Together, as your Pastor said, God will use you to do wonderful things.  To Jaejoong and Abigaíl.  Gunbae!"

 - "Gunbae!"  Everyone responded.

The cake cutting followed and Jaejoong teased Abigaíl, pretending he was going to smash it in her face.  "Don't you dare," she said.  In the end, they neatly fed each other cake but Jaejoong couldn't resist grabbing his wife for a taste of the cake directly off her lips.  He knew the elders on his side of the family might be scandalized at the skinship being displayed but he just couldn't resist.

The bride and groom had discussed songs for their first dance, but it always came down to 'Now is Good', the song Jaejoong had sung for her at the club.  The surprise was, he wasn't going to sing it to her.  He wanted to dance and hold her close, not having to worry about the mic.  Instead, he had a studio recording done of himself singing it.  "I love you," he whispered in her ear as held her close.

 - "I do too," she said.

 - "If ever a day goes by and I don't tell you both how much I love you, you have my permission to punch me."

Abigaíl laughed.  "I'll hold you to that."  Her eyes began to mist, "you make me and Isabel very happy.  I will be a good wife to you."

 - "Ara anae.  I like that.  Anae...Na can't believe a year ago, I never conceived of marriage, much less with you.  And now look at us."

 - "The Lord works in mysterious ways."

 - "Abigaíl-ah shook my life in a frightening and beautiful way.  Na have been thanking Yesu daily since you accepted my proposal.  Where would I be right now, without my beautiful angel...no...?angels?"

 - "Where would I be?  I dedicated myself to Isabel, without thought to Love in my own life.  With God's help, I was happy.  But with you, it's just this happiness I can't explain.  Maybe, because I didn't expect it.  I wasn't looking for it.  The Lord just gave you to me in the weirdest way.  What did you tell me...?  You dreamed of a love you never dreamed of before?  That's also how it was for me."

They laughed together; the song was coming to a close.  He stopped moving and kissed her gently, parting her lips with his.  Both lost in the kiss, neither realized the music had stopped until the crowd erupted in cheers.

 - "Se requiere la presencia del Sr. García en la pista de baile (Mr. García, your presence is required on the dance floor)!"  The head Mariachi called out.

Abigaíl’s dad came onto the dance floor, Jaejoong bowed to him as he left to stand on the side of the floor.

 - "Papi!"  Abigaíl embraced her dad with tears in her eyes.

 - "Basta (enough)!"  He said gruffly, dispelling his own tears.  "Vamos a bailar o que (Are we going to dance or what)?"

 - "Por supuesto (of course)!"  (Music).  There were no words, Abigaíl could say to her Father but the song said it all.

The mariachi began to sing, "You've given me everything.  Everything with full hands, with love.  You've always worked, fighting to give us the best."  Her parents came to the U.S. with nothing, illegally, but immediately put what little savings they had into a small food stand.  Her Father may not have been around so much in her younger years but she remembered watching him work to make food for others.  The hours were long but thanks to her Mother's prayers and her Father's hard work, the business boomed.  Soon, by her teen years, she could spend a little bit of time, talking with the man who worked so hard.  That was how he showed his love for his family.

The song went on:  "I want to be a reflection of your spirit, your love.  I pray God to keep you always.  Father, today I want to tell you I love you with my heart.  Like you, there is no other in this world.  I'll always be your little girl.  Time flies, more so you'll never stop being my hero.  I will follow your example."  Her Father has always been the jovial one.  No matter how hard he worked, he always had a smile for his family.   Sure, there were probably times he came home tired and cranky but Abigaíl didn't remember.  She just remembered the man who always had a hug for her.

At the song’s conclusion, Abigaíl had tears in her eyes again.  It was a good thing Ilana had stowed away her make up bag under her and Jaejoong's table.

For the next hour, the Mariachi played both upbeat and slow songs.  One particularly fast song had everyone having a good time..  

Ilana, Jihoo, and the rest of their friends didn't do too bad keeping up with Abigaíl’s family trying to teach all of them the dance.  "Así, Así (Like this)!"  One of Abigaíl’s aunts instructed Jaejoong, slowing down the step to show him how it was done.

 - "Ajumma, I got it!"  The step finally cliqued in Jaejoong's feet and he left Abigaíl to dance with her Aunt, while Abigaíl danced with her uncle.

Ilana laughed freely, enjoying herself immensely as she faked her way through the dance.  This, in turn, made Jihoo grin widely as he too, made his share of mistakes but no one cared.  Everyone was having a good time.

After a while, the bride and groom left to change back into their western wedding attire.  It had been amusing to watch them dancing to mariachi music in their hanboks.  The mariachi brought the tempo down and Jihoo pulled Ilana in close to his body.  "Yah!  I can't move," Ilana playfully complained.  There was barely a gap between them and Ilana felt her face redden.

 - "You don't have to move that much, just stay close to me.  Try not to trip on the spin."

 - "Hah!  Isn't that your plan?"

 - "Ani.  Na don't need an excuse to hold you close anymore."

The teasing look in his eyes was gone and the intense look replaced it, making Ilana swallow nervously.  He brought his lips behind her ear and jawline a few times.  Ilana looked up at him, parting her lips as if to say something when he brushed his own lips, teasingly against each one.

Ilana closed her eyes for a second, just to get a grip on her emotions.  When she opened them, he was smiling down at her.  The intense gaze was gone and it was just her sweet Jihoo as always.

 - "Sarang, nae sarang" she cupped his face.

 - "Mmm."

 - "Ani, Na...just wanted to say that."

 - "Just for that..." Jihoo led her into a spin, which for once Ilana landed perfectly.

Ilana smiled and let go of his hand to wrap both arms around his waist and lean her head on his chest.  "This is what nae sneaky namja chingu wanted anyway, majayo?"  She received a chuckle in response.  "This is such a pretty song (Music) (Lyrics)."

 - "Translate for me," he said, kissing the top of her head.

 - "It talks about how he'll love her for all his life.  'Every year, month, and day, every hour and every moment while his heart still beats.'  It then goes on to name each season and how he'll love her in that season.  Jihoo-yah..."

 - "Mmm."

Ilana stopped and stood tall wrapping her arms around his neck, she placed her lips lightly on his and let them linger as he kissed her back, just as lightly.  Ilana's heart was beating fast and she could swear she was trembling with emotion.  She buried her face again in his chest, proud of her achievement but just a little shy as well.  "Saranghae," she mumbled against him.

 - "Youngwonhee sarangharguya (I will love you forever)."  He said when the song ended.  "Kaja, we'll take a break and ride the carousel."

Picking two horses side by side Jihoo and Ilana held hands the entire time.  It seemed the music would be changing soon; the band was getting things ready.  "Do you want to ride again?  Or would you like some rice cake and tea."

 - "Deh, I want to ride again."

They were soon joined by the bride, groom, the rest of the wedding party, friends, and Isabel and all her friends and cousins, both new and old.  "Hey, you're not going anywhere without us," Abigaíl declared.

 - "What took you so long?"  Ilana asked.  They had set up a tent on the lawn for this wardrobe change, that way they didn't have to go all the way back to the condo.

 - "Someone wanted to help Abigaíl change and I wouldn't let him."  Luciana said.

 - "Wae?"  Jaejoong said innocently.  "Na wanted to assist anae."

 - "Jae, you know if they let you in, you two wouldn't be out anytime soon," JiYong said.

 - "They'd be working on those Jujube’s and chestnuts*," Uee added.

Abigaíl turned bright red and Jaejoong along with the others just laughed.

Ilana hadn't had the chance to read the program, so she turned to Jihoo questioningly.  He just smiled at her and leaned her head close, giving it a kiss.  "I'll tell you later."  These sweet moments are what drove their relationship.  They didn't need the fanfare of a whirlwind romance.  Their love was forever, as the song had said earlier.  They didn't need an itinerary or deadline, just each other.

The DJ announced the bouquet and garter toss.  "I guess that's our queue, come on guys," Jaejoong said.

Jihoo and Ilana made no move to leave their horses.

 - "Chica, muévete (get moving)."

 - "I've already caught a bouquet," Ilana defended her inaction.

 - "Jihoo, we need your help, remember?"  This time it was Alonso breaking into their alone time.

Jihoo looked at Ilana sorrowfully.  He had forgotten his role in the next activity.  "Mian, we've got to go," he helped her to dismount.

Two chairs were being placed on the dance floor and Abigaíl was already being helped up onto a chair by some of her male cousins and being steadied by Sylvia and Luciana.  Similarly, the groomsmen had already lifted a clueless Jaejoong onto the other chair.  "What's going on?"

 - "Just hold my hands," she said.

Forming a bridge with their outstretched arms, the unmarried guests held hands, while passing under.  The participants passed under Jaejoong and Abigaíl faster and faster as the tempo of the music also gained speed.  Ilana remained with Abigaíl so that Sylvia could participate.  Jihoo was also next to Jaejoong ready to jump in should any accidents occur.  "Chica!  They're going crazy!  Someone is going to knock into you guys!"  The guests were now passing at a frenzied pace.

 - "Don't worry," Luciana said.  "Nothing's happened in our family yet."

 - "Yet, she says," Ilana shook her head.

Thankfully the activity came to an end with the bride and groom still standing.  Jaejoong hopped off the chair, aided by Jaejoong immediately went to his bride's side.  "I'm going to toss my bouquet," she told him.  He held on to her as all the single females gathered around.  "Una, dos," she began and stopped.  "One, two," stopped again, enjoying herself.

 - "On set," Uee shouted.  "I'll count for you."  Abigaíl nodded.  "Hana, dol, set!"  The bouquet was launched and it was actually Uee that caught it.  Excited she ran to Abigaíl and gave her a high five.

 - "It's the men's turn!"  Jaejoong shouted.  He lifted Abigaíl off the chair and sat her down.  She was already turning red.

The men assembled; Ilwoo stood in front ready to catch.  Game or not, he wasn't going to take any chances of losing YuJin to anyone else.

Jaejoong crouched in front of his wife with a mischievous glint in his eye.  "Kim Jaejoong, behave yourself," she scolded.  He was already tickling her bare leg with his caresses.  He felt the garter but he thought her dress flared enough for him to do some real exploring.  He carefully lifted her skirt and dove under.  He nipped at the inside of her knee, painfully slow, before taking the garter with his teeth.

 - "Jaejoong!"  She screamed holding her dress to make sure no one saw anything they shouldn't.

Jaejoong continued his tickling as he slowly brought the garter down and over her foot.  The guys erupted in cheers as Jaejoong took the coveted prize from his mouth.  "Who wants this?"  The men surrounded Jaejoong as he stood on the chair.  He teased the guys as his wife had teased the woman.  When he finally released the garter, there was a scuffle amongst a few guys before the winner emerged.

Ilwoo had fought hard for the garter.  He dove for it, soon as he saw it take flight.  What happened after was a blur.  He was rolling on the floor along with a few other guys but in the end, he hung on.  The garter was his.  Applause went up for the two winners who were taking their bows.

Jihoo and Ilana had watched safely from the sidelines.  "Amazing," she laughed.

Jihoo hugged her from behind, visions of eloping or just a simple traditional wedding danced in his head.

 - "They're not done yet, jamsimanyo."  Jihoo excused himself.

Half the men had grabbed a blanket or tablecloth, while the other half threw a struggling Jaejoong onto it.  Using the cloth as a trampoline, the group of at least twenty guys threw Jaejoong high up into the air at least a dozen times.

 - "Abigaíl!  Te van a dejar buida (They're going to leave you widowed)!" 

 - "They're crazy but they have had lots of practice."

 - "Hopefully not too much alcohol," ShiYoon said.

All in all, the groom survived just fine.  "Jagi, you could have warned me about these family traditions."

Abigaíl hugged and kissed her groom.  "Thank you for being a good sport."

 - "Only for you, remember that."

She laughed, "I will."

The band had set up and was about to get started.  They introduced themselves.  "Hi!  I'm JJ."

 - "Hello, I'm Yoochun.

 - "Hey there!  I'm Junsu and together we are..."

 - "...JYJ," they said together.

JJ picked up the introduction.  "Thank you to Jaejoong and Abigaíl for having us here tonight.  Let's get started with a song called 'Only You'.   We want to you to dance along with us, okay?"

It seemed like many of Jaejoong's family and friends already knew the song and displayed thier growing excitement.  Jihoo and Ilana looked at each other and shrugged.  Sometimes if you can't beat them join them.  They joined the crowd on the dance floor and Jihoo found himself enjoying it, just because Ilana was.  Seeing the way she smiled and laughed if she missed a step made it all the worthwhile to step out of his comfort level.  The group followed with 'Only Love'.  They continued the upbeat tempo for a while.  Ilana was tired and wanted to sit, actually, ride on the carousel.

 - "Kaja," Jihoo took her hand.

 - "My feet hurt," Ilana complained when they got to the carousel.  "It's a good thing Abigaíl and Jaejoong are leaving early.  I don't think I can last until ten."

 - "Deh, Ilana will be tired for work tomorrow."  This time he steered her to one of the chariots.   The temperature had dropped, so Jihoo covered her with his jacket.

Ilana snuggled under the jacket and against Jihoo.  "Gomawo, na didn't realize I was cold until now."

 - "Did you enjoy yourself today?"

 - "Mmm, it was so beautiful.  Each wedding I've been to is special in its own way.  It was a beautiful day."

 - "Deh, I understand what you mean."  Jihoo lifted her face and kissed her forehead, then traced her lips with his finger making her smile.

 - "Saranghae.  That's all I want right now, just to love you and to know that you love me too."  She blinked back tears as she answered his silent question.  'when will it be our turn?'.

 - "Deh, Sarang, youngwonhee (forever), remember?"

Ilana reached to caress his face.  It was always perfectly smooth.  "Youngwonhee," she repeated before bringing her arm back around his waist.

They took several turns on the carousel in this fashion, neither one bothering to move. “Oh?"  Ilana said, suddenly listening to the music.  "They're singing in English."

 - "Does, Ilana want to dance?"

On the dance floor, Jaejoong held his wife seductively as they danced.  "Girl, I'm going home with you tonight," Jaejoong sang along (Music).

 - "Jaejoong, what kind of song is this?"  Abigaíl was a little embarrassed at the lyrics and everyone looking at them with knowing faces.

Jaejoong ignored her and continued singing and holding her tight while they danced.  "...Said I know she wanna be mine tonight.  She should know I can please mine for life and we gonna have a good time, yeah."  Jaejoong stopped singing to kiss his wife without restraint.  The others on the dance floor went wild with cheers.  "That's a promise," Jaejoong winked at her when he ended the kiss.

 - "You are so bad!"  Abigaíl said.

 - "...I've been watching you all night.  That's right; I'd like to take this night over.  What I'm trying to say, is you should be mine..."

 - "I am yours," Abigaíl laughed.

 - "No other one can have you.  I want you to myself.  My heart is open for you all life long."

 - "Hmm, I'll think about that and get back to you."  She tried to untangle herself from his arms.

 - "Not so fast," He crashed his lips to hers, then his tongue, not stopping until he was sated and they needed to come up for air.

The group sang on without Jaejoong's help:  "She should be my baby, baby..."

Jihoo and Ilana had been watching the scene from their seat on the carousel, "I'm not dancing to those lyrics."

Jihoo chuckled, "Deh, although I think sinbuwa geurigo sinlang (bride and groom) were paying very close attention."

 - "That's good for them."

 - "Gwenchana, we don't have to move anywhere if you don't want."

 - "Maybe when this ride is over we can walk along the water?"

 - "Arraso."

The dancers and spectators all cheered gleefully for the bride and groom who didn't let them down when they demanded kisses.

 - "You guys have been great!"  One of the group members said.  "Let's have another cheer for Jaejoong and Abigaíl."  The crowd complied.  "I want all the couples on the dance floor.  If you didn't bring a date, find one.  The bride and groom will be leaving for their honeymoon soon and let's bring the tempo down for a nice sweet love song."

Jihoo and Ilana had exited the carousel and were walking towards the deck when they heard the announcement.  "Galkkayo (Should we)?"  Jihoo asked her.

 - "Mmm, kaja."

Arriving at the dance floor, hand in hand, Jihoo and Ilana were accosted by all their friends.

 - "Yah!  Where have you guys been?"  Uee demanded.

 - "Wae?  On the carousel," Ilana answered.

 - "You guys should have been dancing with us!"

 - "Jagi," Ilwoo said.  "Na, Think they were trying to hide from us," he gave Jihoo a playful punch in the shoulder.

Jihoo made no comment at first but wrapped his arms around Ilana's back.  "Na believe we didn't ask for a chaperone," he said.

 - "You two are so sweet," Shancai gushed.

Ilana was blushing at the attention.  "Yah guys, go harass the bride and groom."

 - "They're doing well enough on their own," Ilwoo looked to Jaejoong and Abigaíl who were kissing again over by the group.

 - "Before we give the bride and groom their last dance, they want to come up and thank everyone for coming."

 - "Annyeong hasseyo!"  Jaejoong said into the mic.  "Everyone having a good time?"

 - "Yes!" Everyone shouted.

 - "Choahayo."  He held Abigail’s hand.  "On behalf of Anae and me, Kansamnida!"  They both bowed and walked out onto the dance floor.

The group began to sing a ballad: (Music).  "Honestly at first, I didn't know, though it was an accidental encounter.  Till now I've learned more about sorrow, than happiness."  Jihoo translated without Ilana asking.  The lyrics struck a chord with him and Ilana listened attentively.  "Though I was full of tears, I will bring you only laughter.  I must have finally found my other half.  My heart is racing like this."

 - "Kansamnida for finding me," Ilana smiled up at him, "nae sarang."

The song had something for everyone.  Jaejoong was singing along until he came to a part he wanted to share with his wife.  Then he translated for her, "found you my love, the person I've been searching for.  I want to share a heated embrace with you.  Stay still and close your eyes, so I could kiss your lips.  I love you; it's you who I love.  Found you the one person I'll keep by my side."  Jaejoong bent for a tender kiss.

 - "I don't think we even knew we were looking for each other," Abigaíl said getting teary.

 - "Gwenchana, God and SungRyung Noona knew," he grinned at his joke.

 - "Yes they did," Abigaíl laughed.

Jihoo had been quiet, for a minute, enjoying the dance.  But the next set of lyrics just felt so like them.  "The person who embraced all the painful wounds on my closed heart, I want to love you more and more for eternity."

 - "Ani, Sarang, that's my line," Ilana said.  "Hajiman is there really eternity?  I'm scared to hope, Sarang.  Chincha."

 - "Hajiman if Ilana believes in my love, then you can believe in eternity.  Didn't we promise youngwanhee?"

 - "Deh, mianhae," Ilana looked away from him.

Jihoo brought her face back to him. "Gwenchana, sarang.  Na want you to tell me everything, including your fears.  We can fight them together."

Ilana nodded, "deh, Sarang."

Jihoo pushed her into a spin and when she successfully got back into step with him, he pulled her to his chest and held her tightly.  "Ilana was supposed to trip."

She laughed.  "I thought Jihoo didn't need an excuse to hold me close anymore."

 - "Mmm but it’s so much fun."  He made her laugh and chased the scary thoughts away, for now.

 - "Saranghaeyo," she brought her head down on his chest and enjoyed the rest of the song along with his scent.

Jaejoong, who normally liked to sleep in late while on vacation, actually woke a little early.  By early it was about two P.M. but then again, it was ten A.M. in New York.  Their inner clocks were completely off.  He rolled over to his sleeping wife.  She had one delicious shoulder uncovered and he couldn't resist giving it a kiss.  She had flat out refused to have their first night on the airplane despite the full bed and complete privacy.  He couldn't really blame her but they were married, fully legal and it seemed his body knew it.  She was so tantalizingly available and yet she wasn't.  They cuddled and kissed and touched in places previously forbidden but that's as far as they had gone.  She had tortured him upon their arrival in London and found out they were walking distance from Buckingham Palace.  A two and half hour tour ended up being four hours long by the time she had had her fill.  Instead of booking dinner at a fancy restaurant, they took a late lunch at a pub.  He filled her with fried foods and Guinness and piggybacked her to the hotel.

He refused to leave the hotel for the rest of the night.  Not that they'd slept very much.  His year of celibacy had done him well or perhaps it was his beautiful wife.  Especially in the y cream and black lace negligee she wore.  He continued kissing her shoulder and tasting her neck.  He couldn't get enough of her.  It was as if he needed to feel her under his hands to believe that this was real.  He was now a husband and Abigaíl was his wife.  To have and to hold.  And he most certainly wanted to have her.  He took her lips softly at first, until she instinctively parted them slightly, allowing him access to her tongue.  That's when she finally woke up.

Abigaíl woke realizing, no...she wasn't remembering the previous night’s activities.  She was reliving them.

 - "Good morning beautiful," Jaejoong said when he temporarily ended the kiss.  "You taste delicious and you're all pink, how can I resist."

Abigaíl gave a slight gasp as his hand began to caress the inside of her thigh, while the other hand lowered the straps of her gown.  In one night her body already knew how to respond to his.

After their morning/afternoon lovemaking, they soaked in the tub, not separately.  This took another hour or more.  Once Abigaíl was finally dressed in her Versace red dress and ready to go it was six p.m.  They were leaving for Maldives at eleven.

 - "We leave in a few hours and we didn't even get to see London," Abigaíl pouted as she fed Jaejoong a fruit from her plate.  They were having tea in the hotel.

 - "We'll be back another time with our jagiya."

Abigaíl smiled at him.  How could she not love him?  "She'll definitely love it."

 - "Do you feel better after our bath?"  He kissed her hand, with a twinkle in his eye.

She playfully swatted his hand away.  "No thanks to you."

 - "Mmm, someone else wasn't complaining too much."  He took her hand again and was caressing her palm.

Abigaíl couldn't help blush at the thought of their honeymoon activities so far.

 - "Abi-ah, anae, you're a beautiful woman, inside and out."  He kissed the palm of her hand and then reached for the salmon and cream cheese sandwich so that he could feed her.  "Eat, you'll need your strength for Maldives," he winked at her enjoying the flush of color that came over her face.

 - "Stop!" She whined as he laughed at her.

They finished their stay in London with a ride on the London Eye and a river cruise following.  "Oh my, this is so scary," Abigaíl said once they were on the top of the giant Ferris wheel.

 - "Gwenchana," he wrapped his arms protectively around her.

 - "No, you saw how nervous I was on the plane!"

 - "Deh, Anae wouldn't let me distract her on the plane hajiman Na think I can help a little."  He moved her long hair out of the way and began to kiss her neck, slowly.

Abigaíl squealed and scrunched her neck.  "Stop, there are people around us."

Jaejoong stopped and took her hand, leaving her puzzled.  "Attention everybody!"  He said.  "I've only been married to this beautiful woman for just forty-eight hours.  Does anyone mind if I continue kissing her?"

Everyone in the capsule clapped and offered their congratulations.

 - "Saranghaeyo anae," He kissed her deeply and passionately, savoring every second of it.

By the time the newlyweds arrived in Kandolhu Island, the sun was setting just outside their Ocean Pool Villa.  "It's gorgeous!"  Abigaíl Declared, all tiredness forgotten.

 - "Deh, jagi, actually - yeobo but you are more beautiful than a thousand sunsets."

 - "Oh stop," she giggled as she gave him a peck on the nose.  They were snuggling on a lounge chair, trying to decide what to do for dinner.

He cupped her cheek and demanded her lips with his.  "How about we just stay in for dinner."

 - "Let's go for a walk on the beach."

 - "Later," he nipped at her neck with his teeth and then flicked his tongue along the same path.

Abigaíl was halfheartedly trying to get away.  "Let's go for a swim."

 - "That's a possibility, later."  He was kissing her collarbone and pulling down (while she tried to pull up) the top of her strapless maxi dress.

 - "Jaejoong, aren't you hungry?  We don't have reservations.  We should go to dinner early."

 - "Later, right now I want to spend quality time with my wife." He got up from the deck chair, picked Abigaíl up in his arms and climbed on the bed with her.

 - "Jae...," his lips crashed to hers and the dress came down and that was the end of the conversation.  Dinner, walking on the beach, swimming would all have to wait until tomorrow, maybe...

1) This chapter gave me a hard time.  I think I spent 2 days just looking at pictures of the carousel and surrounding area and trying to plug in Abigaíl & Jaejoong and the rest of the gang.  Also comparing the different wedding traditions and creating a ceremony for both was a huge undertaking.  BTW the red and blue entwined ribbon I believe is ying and yang but I used it as our lazo in this is East meets west wedding. 

2) There are twenty-one pages for you guys to sink your teeth into, so I expect lots of comments!  I've got 16,000 views so I know you're out there.  Kansamnida!  I hope you enjoy and that it meets your expectations.

3) Section 2 will be ending soon and certain events have to happen at certain times in order for the story in section 3 (Redemption) to end on the date that it's supposed to.

4) Our beloved leader... I wish him well.  He's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.  Haters will never be satisfied.  Our prayers will go with him.

 - Saranghae!