SHIN HAEJUNG | CHELSEA

      Days have passed since I found out that Mr. Lee had approved of my marriage with Kai. Until now, I am ecstatic and no word can describe how happy I am. I told my family about it and my mom was really happy for me while my brothers on the other hand were quiet emotional to know that I’m about to get married. Everything was finally coming into place and tonight, Kai and I decided to have some date since the press conference would be on the next day and I couldn’t help but to feel nervous. I don’t know how the fans will react to this but I just pray that everyone would wish us nothing but happiness.

      “Beautiful,” I muttered, complimenting myself as I stared at my work on the mirror.

      I just finished applying make-up since I wanted tonight to be one of the happiest dates ever. Kai told me that we’re going on a movie date and we’re watching “The death day”, romantic, isn’t it? Well, note the sarcasm. I mean how could he ask me to watch that movie?! We’re getting married for Pete’s sake and he want to watch a movie about death? You know, I just can’t understand that guy.

      “Loosen up Chels,” I looked at my door and saw Hyuna leaning against it, smiling. “You don’t have to worry for today. “The death day” could be fun, you will never know.” She laughed, mocking me.

      I just glared at her but laughed, “Tch,” I sighed, “I just couldn’t understand Kai. I mean, we have been together for years and he still haven’t caught that I don’t like seeing those kinds of movies.” I muttered and Hyuna just laughed.

      “It will be fine and forgive Kai for today. You guys are getting married soon and hopefully, you guys will know more about each other.” She smiled and I just nodded.

      “Thank you Hyuna,” I smiled.

      “Anyway, he’s actually waiting for you inside his car.” She told me, “I guess he’s being careful since paparazzi are all over the place.”

      I just nodded and grabbed my bag. I went to the door and left but not before hugging Hyuna tight.

      “Break a leg,” she chuckled and I just laughed back, “And oh, you look stunning tonight.” She added and I just blushed with the sudden compliment.

      “Thanks.”

      I went down the stairs and started walking towards the door. I was wearing nothing special tonight, I was just wearing a simple black long-sleeved dress that was under my white coat and a pair of black pumps to go with it. Kai actually asked me to wear something nice and not some clothes that we usually wear during dates like clothes that could cover our faces well.

      “Good evening Ms. Shin,” as I opened the door, a man welcomed me and as I can remember, he is Kai’s driver.

      “Good evening,” I smiled.

      “Mr. Kim is waiting for you at his car.” He smiled and I just nodded.

      I followed him to the car as he opened the car door for me. As the car opened, I saw Kai in his white polo, black slacks and black shoes, smiling at me.

      “Good evening handsome,” I smiled.

      “Good evening queen,” he smiled back.

      I went inside the car and as soon as I settled on my seat, Kai planted a kiss on my lips.

      “What was that for?” I laughed.

      “Nothing, I just love you.”

      Here we go, Kai is being sappy again. The whole ride was nothing but cuddling, we were just leaning against each other as he brushed through my hair, mumbling sweet nothings into my ears and I couldn’t help but to feel loved.

      “We have arrived,” the driver announced.

      I looked outside and we were in front of the one of the most expensive restaurant in Los Angeles. I gasped, surprised to be here. I thought we were just going to see a movie?

      “Why are we here?” I asked, dumbfounded.

      Kai laughed at my question but he just answered it mockingly, “To eat, of course.” I just rolled my eyes at him as he went out of the car. “Come on,” he muttered as he helped me get down from the car.

      We walked inside and the crews welcomed us warmly. We were ushered to our table and waited for our food to come. Kai actually reserved a place for us tonight and got everything covered and they were just waiting for us to come. I just can’t help but to feel special right now. I mean, when did he come up with all these?

      “W-why are we eating here?” I asked.

      “Well, why not?” he asked, smiling at me.

      “No, I mean. For the past dates that we had, we always ate inside the car so that the paparazzi won’t see us but we’re suddenly eating here?” I asked and he just nodded.

      “I want you to feel again the feeling of having a date freely just like when we did when we were still in high school.” He muttered, “I have been sorry for the past dates that we had because I know how you missed just having fun when we’re on dates.”

      I smiled at his thoughts and found his hand as I squeezed it gently, “Kai, you don’t have to do this.” I muttered, “It doesn’t matter to me if we always eat inside the car whenever we get on dates or not, as long as I’m with you, I’m fine.”

      “I just couldn’t help it,” he sighed, “But don’t worry I will make it up to you… starting tonight.” He muttered and I nodded.

      The food finally came and we just ate as we talked about our days. We talked about almost everything except the marriage, I guess we’re still in denial and it hasn’t sunk in yet. But I know that someday, we will talk about it.

      “It will be on the next day,” he blurted out of the blue.

      “What is?” I asked as I took a sip from my glass.

      “The press conference.” He answered, “Are you nervous?” he asked.

      I looked at him as I smiled nervously, nodding. It’s just really scary to tell the world that you’re getting married especially if you’re a public figure just like we are.

      “I am too,” he mumbled, “But don’t you worry. We have great fans that can understand us and if they can’t, then they’re not a fan.” He assured me and I just nodded.

      “I just can’t help it.” I mumbled.

      “You don’t have to worry about anything. You got me,” he winked and I just laughed.

      We finally finished eating and decided to go straight to the movie theater. We were holding each other’s hands as Kai bought us two tickets to watch “The death day”. After that, we sat at the middle of the theater and waited for it to start. We were quiet early since we’re the first one to be inside.

      “I’ll just go to the comfort room,” Kai muttered, “I’ll be right back.” He smiled and I just nodded.

      Kai left while I was there, waiting for the movie to start. I grabbed some popcorn and put it in my mouth. This is how we usually spend our dates, we want something quiet and fun at the same time. I would love to have a street date once but I know that it’s impossible. I was silently waiting when the movie started but I was shocked when I read the words on the screen.

      “To my queen,” it says but what shocked me more was when it showed one of my video. It was the video that I sent Kai years ago, when I was still in South Korea.

      “Oh my gosh,” I mumbled, surprised.

      I suddenly felt nervous, not knowing what was about to happen.

      “Meeting each other for the second time is a great blessing that God had given us.” Words started to flash through my very eyes and I couldn’t help the tears that were threatening to spill from my eyes.

      My heart was beating like crazy and I was sobbing as I watched the video in front of me.

      “I am so blessed to have met such beautiful, nice and lovable woman who understood me after all the bad things that I have done and I know you will still continue to understand me and lead this life with me.”

      Flashes of what happened way back in high school started playing inside my head—the times when he made me his friend because of the bet up until today. It seemed like I was watching my whole life as the video unfolds.

      “We’ve been through so much,” yes, we sure did and it was a tough road, “We loved each other.”

      Then the picture of us in the beach was showed in the wide screen and I couldn’t help but to smile. Another picture flashed and it was the day before Kai left for Los Angeles and I can still remember how tight his hug was and it was as if he was telling me how he will miss me when he leaves… I can still remember how much I cried when he left.

      “But we have hurt each other in the process too.”

      I smiled wider, knowing what he was talking about. He played the bet, I got hurt and took a revenge on him. It was such a childish act but nevertheless, we learned the hard way.

      “But I guess even after thousands of problems in our way, we will still find ourselves in each other’s arms.”

      Yes, even after all those heartaches, those heartbreaks, all those sleepless nights and nights filled with tears… at the end of the day, we still found ourselves locked in each other’s arms. Another picture flashed at the screen and it is us, holding each other’s hands. Tears started to flow more on my cheeks, but I didn’t bother wiping it. Another picture flashed and it was the time when Kai was walking me home, Hyuna and Sehun was the one who captured it.

      “I love you so much Shin Haejung,”

      I love you too, Kim Jongin.

      Another picture flashed as the caption said, “Your eyes, nose, lips… your attitude, laughs and even your whines.” I smiled as I know that he was accepting me as I am and I am very thankful for that. “I love everything about you.” And the black and white picture of us kissing flashed in the wide screen and I couldn’t help but to chuckle.

      It was the time when we went in a bar here in L.A. and celebrated one of my successful fashion show. It was a hell of a night.

      “We have passed many years of our life together and made some beautiful memories, but it is just the beginning and it’s still a long way to go together… there are lots of beautiful memories that are still left to build.”

      I was speechless, I am not sure how this video will end but somehow, I got the gist of it.

      A video of me in a wedding dress started to show. It was the time when I had a photo shoot for a wedding dress company and I can still remember how excited I was when I shoot this because I was looking forward on seeing myself in a wedding dress. It may not be a true wedding or whatnot but the idea of it was exhilarating and just thinking about it now, just makes my heart flutter. “I just want to be with you. We will laugh together, we will smile together, we will cry together, we will share our sadness and happiness.”

      I sobbed harder as the important people in my life started walking on the stage of the theater, smiling at me. The whole EXO was here, including Sehun and Hyuna but what shocked me was to see my mother and my two brothers and their girlfriends among the crowd.

      “There is no place beautiful for me in this world, but when you are with me, every place and everything looks beautiful.”

      I stared at my mom who was trying hard not to cry but failed when our eyes met.

      “Shin Haejung,” I was shocked when a too familiar voice rang in the speakers of the theater.

      “Will you marry me?”  I read the message on the wide screen and I couldn’t help but to cry harder.

      I know that it’s really useless for all this since we have been engaged for years already but you know, Kai haven’t asked for my hand properly and this would be the first time. A song finally started and as far as I know, it is Nathan Syke’s “Over and over again.” But I was shocked to see Kai walking towards me, singing the very song that was playing on the speaker.

      “From the way you smile to the way you look, you capture me unlike no other. From the first hello, yeah, that's all it took and suddenly we had each other.”

      I kept on crying but it was all because of happiness and I couldn’t help but to imagine the future that is in store for us—a beautiful life, a new chapter in our lives, children whom we will treasure forever and the time we spend as we grow old together.

      “And I won't leave you, always be true. One plus one, two for life over and over again,” Kai sang as he walked closer to me and when he reached my place, he smiled.

      He wiped the tears that were streaming down my face as he held my hand, giving it a squeeze. I squeezed his hand back and hugged him tight as we danced to the tune.

      “So, don't ever think I need more. I've got the one to live for, no one else will do, and I'm telling you just put your heart in my hands. Promise it won't get broken. We'll never forget this moment, yeah, we'll stay brand-new 'cause I'll love you over and over again... over and over again.” He was singing and it was as if he was telling me those things as we swayed through the song.

      It was a great song and I know that it is what he really feels. I trust Kai and we’ve been through so much and all those years together was just a dry run, a practice for a life where we will be together—a life in marriage that will be spent forever, together.

      Kai stopped singing and hugged away from me. A woman sang through the other parts as Kai and I dive into our own worlds. Kai breathed as he chuckled nervously, “I know that this is really a mess. I didn’t have the time to plan more and give you the best engagement ever but we’re here now and I just hope that you loved it even though my voice cracked.” He laughed as he looked down.

      “It’s fine king,” I muttered as I squeezed his hand, “Your voice was great.” I praised.

      Kai smiled and continued, “We have been engaged for years already but I decided to ask your hand in a marriage again, and this time properly. I love you so much my queen and I want to tell the whole world, to your family and mine that I want to spend the rest of my life with you.” He looked into my eyes as he shook his head nervously, “I can’t speak right now,” he laughed, “That’s why I put everything that I want to say in the video so I don’t really know…” he trailed and I just couldn’t help but to laugh at his cuteness, “But… let me ask you again,” he muttered as he kneeled down in front of me, taking a small black box from his pocket and opened it. And before me is a beautiful silver ring with a small-sized diamond at the center of it and there were infinity symbols at each side of the diamond—it was breathtakingly beautiful. “Shin Haejung, will you marry me?” he asked and that is when the dam broke.

      I thought that I couldn’t cry anymore but my eyes just kept on going. So this is that feeling of being proposed to in person.

      I laughed and nodded, “Yes, my king!” I answered happily.

      Kai smiled as he placed the ring on my finger and stood up, pulling me into a hug.

      “I love you my queen.” He whispered into my ears.

      “I love you too,” I whispered back.

      We break from each other’s hug and claimed each other’s lips. And that moment right there was such a bliss.

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Author's message ♥

After so many weeks, I finally finished the proposal! I have been keeping this chapter in my laptop for such a long time already. I just can't post it because I can't save the video that I made and now, finally, I saved it and uploaded it on my youtube channel. I hope that you guys liked the chapter and I will be updating more soon! Also, fun fact, this is the longest chapter that I have ever written here in asianfanfics. This is like 12,000 plus characters! I usually only write 8,000 characters but this is a special chapter so yeah! If you guys liked this update, please do comment down below on what you think, subscribe and upvote too! See you again soon!

With lots of love, Jihyun ♣

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Proverbs 18:22 - He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.