Ri In’s POV

I was sleeping peacefully on a sunny Saturday afternoon until I was awakened by someone calling me.

“Ri In-ah! Wake up! It’s late!” someone yelled.

“Urr? Let me sleep!” I groaned.

“No! You have to pick out your wedding dress!” someone said. I finally opened my eyes and saw Hee Bon.

“Okay,” I agreed wearily and climbed out of bed to get to the bathroom. After a while I came out. Once I finished eating my breakfast, Hee Bon immediately pulled me outside to but my wedding dress. After a long ride, we finally arrived at a mall. We went to the wedding dress place and Hee Bon helped me pick out some clothes. When I finished changing, I went out and showed her. What I was wearing was something uncomfortable so I went inside to change again. After some changes, I got out with one I like.

It was really comfortable and also very beautiful. But it is no use wearing a beautiful dress because this marriage was merely arranged. No use wearing something beautiful because it will make no difference if I am wearing some casual clothes to the wedding so why bother?

It was a strapless dress that covered my whole legs and even went further than that. It felt so light on me. It was a cream colour with soft material. It was delicate and felt like it could rip if I pulled it lightly. The day ended so we returned home. I took a quick shower before plunging myself onto the bed. It was comfy after a long day that I fell asleep immediately after my head hit the pillow.

The next day was like nothing. I just sat at one spot looking out at the sky. Today will be my last day before I am married. This is too fast but I had to accept it.

“Ri In!” someone called out my name. I turned to face Yeonhee.

“Hey, why are you depressed?” Yeonhee asked.

“I don’t know. I am very bored now. Lucky you came. Can we hang out?”

“Yeah. Let’s go to the mall,” Yeonhee said. I nodded. I got changed into some comfy clothes before we went out to the mall. We walked around for a while. Yeonhee seemed so happy but I was moody and couldn’t find myself to pick out some clothes.

“What’s wrong, Ri In?” asked Yeonhee.

“I am fine. Don’t you worry,” I reassured her.

“Are you sure you want to marry Kim Junsu?” Yeonhee questioned.

“Why?” I asked.

“Well, you seem very stressed but not sad. I was wondering why,” Yeonhee explained.

“Well, let’s say, Junsu doesn’t like me and was forced to this marriage,” I said.

“Okay, well, you are graduating next week anyway so you might have some time to do work more than stay home alone. I am sure you will get very busy,” Yeonhee convinced. I thought about it for a moment and realised she was right. I was studying business and it might be a good chance for me to study and learn. I can have a lot of free time to do things. Being a maid won’t help me in my studies.

“Okay, I won’t be sad anymore. Let’s go shopping!” I said and dragged her out of the shoe shop to other shops. I shopped around until it was late and we all went home. I slept early to prepare for the next day; the wedding. Another long day at the mall but this time I didn’t fall asleep immediately. I was thinking about tomorrow. The day that will change my life forever. I never knew I could get this life. I don’t know if I should be sad or not. I will be married to Junsu but then, this is an arranged marriage. I will have to fend for myself then. I was thinking for a while until I finally could get to sleep.

The next day…

Ri In’s POV

I was ready. I was all dressed up. It’s only a matter of minutes until I would walk down the aisle.

“May the bride come in!” someone yelled. I walked down the aisle alone. My parents died, so what choice do I have? I walked for short walk when I finally arrived at Junsu’s place. Junsu looked breathtaking. He was wearing a simple tux but I couldn’t take my eyes off him.

“Today, we gather here to witness the marriage of Miss Jang Ri In and Mr. Kim Junsu. A marriage full of hope. A promise to be kept for life. A vow to lock it all in place. I hope this couple here will be able to live together forever. Now, does anyone disagree on this marriage?” asked the priest. Even though the ‘Junsu fan girls’ where here, they said nothing. They were in no position to. Who knows what will happen to them if they disagree on this marriage. There was silence for a while until the priest spoke again.

“Then, may I ask, Mr. Kim Junsu, do you agree to marry Miss Jang Ri In to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live by her side forever and not to leave her, even though she is sick or healthy, rich or poor and always be faithful to her?” asked the priest. I felt a moment of silence before he said,

“I do,”

He was gritting his teeth and I could tell. His grip on my hand was stronger that it made me want to cry out.

“Then, Miss Jang Ri In, do you agree to marry Mr. Kim Junsu to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live by his side forever and not to leave him, even though he is sick or healthy, rich or poor and always be faithful to him?” the priest asked me. There was a moment of silence then I said,

“I do,”

“I may pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride,” the priest declared. Junsu turned to face me. He slowly lifted up the veil and kissed me lightly on the lips. You could say that our lips never touched. There was a loud outburst from everyone.

Tonight at the reception…

I was sitting here by myself since Junsu had to meet up with his old friends. I was gulping down wine after wine when I saw Junsu with another lady. I was a bit dizzy after a while though. Just then, someone came and took the seat next to me. I looked up and saw…Hang Kyung!

“Han Geng Oppa!” I exclaimed.

“Li Yin, why didn’t you invite me?” Han Geng pouted. He can be so cute sometimes.

“I am sorry, I forgot,” I apologised, looking down.

“That’s okay. As long as I am here,” Han Geng cheered me up.

“But why are you in Korea? I thought you had to study?” I asked. Oh, yeah. I forgot to tell you. Han Geng was my best friend when I was small. I used to be bullied a lot when I was small but each and every time, he would help me. I consider him as a big brother but I don’t know deep inside, what kind of feelings he has for me. Must be the same feelings I give him.

“I heard you got married so immediately came to celebrate,” Han Geng said. Hang Geng and I chatted for a while. We seem very close. We told each other what had happened when the other wasn’t there.

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Junsu’s POV

While I was taking to my friends and flirting with some woman, I noticed that Ri In was not alone. She was talking with someone very friendly. The guy was looking at Ri In very longingly. I didn’t know why, but anger boiled in me. I felt so angry. The guy even put his hand to Ri In’s shoulders. I had enough.

“That’s it!” I said and slammed my glass on the table a bit harshly. Before I could think, I walked up to Ri In.

“Ri In-ah,” I said sweetly. She turned around to face me.

“Y-yes?” She stuttered.

“Can you go help the guest? I want to talk to my friend here,” I said, pointing to Hang Kyung.

“Y-yes,” she said and stood up. Before she left, I kissed her lightly on the cheek and she blushed while walking away. I took the seat next to Han Kyung.

“You did that just to make me jealous, right?” he asked.

“Like I need to,” I scoffed.

“You don’t need to lie. I know you more than anything,” he said and stood up.

“I will be going now,” he said and left. I slammed my fist on the table. Did I mention to you he is my worst enemy? It is like whatever I crave he wants it too. He is always against me. I don’t know why but since he was the one who started it, I grew to hate him too. He was always as smart as me. He could even excel me but I tried my best to make him fall behind. Trust me, if he wanted to excel me, he would have done it easily. Now he even wants to take Ri In away from me. That is never going to happen!