episode_0166

It was a fact I learned after searching on the internet, but the process of preparing for a wedding was much more complicated than I thought.

It required a lot of money, and above all, there were so many things to do.

To choose a venue for the wedding, one had to organize a guest list, set a budget, and decide on the style of the wedding hall.

In addition, one had to choose wedding photography and attire for the wedding, find a studio for the shoot, and more.

Honestly, only one day off in a week, just Sunday.

Even for Jae-hyuk and me, who could only move during the very minor hours from evening to dawn, preparing for the wedding seemed more difficult than others thought.

However.

“…Is it really this easy?”

Contrary to what I expected to be quite challenging, instead of that, Jae-hyuk and I only had to write invitation cards to about a dozen people.

Things that would have required a lot of time and effort to prepare were resolved too easily with the help of great people.

Thanks to the help of the heaven-like boss, an issue with the wedding venue that had no solution suddenly got resolved.

I thought finding a studio for wedding photography and getting wedding attire would take a lot of time.

…But thanks to the help of someone I had made a connection with before, it was surprisingly easy to solve.

[Long time no see! Jiwoo!]

[Have you been well?]

[Well, you see…]

[I heard some very interesting news!]_6:30 PM

[???]

[It’s really been a while, Clara!]

[But what interesting news is that, what…?]_6:32 PM

[You’re getting married soon!]

[How could you not tell me anything?!]_6:35 PM

[Che delusione.]

[I distinctly asked you to let me know when you were getting married!]_6:36 PM

[That…]

[Actually, I’ve been so busy lately that I forgot.]

[I’m sorry, Clara.]_6:37 PM

[It’s unavoidable that work is busy…]

[If there’s a reasonable cause, there’s no need to apologize.]

[By the way, have you found a studio for the wedding shoot?]

[Surely you haven’t bought a dress already?!]_6:39 PM

[It’s only been three days since the proposal]

[Plus, I only have time off on Sundays, so I haven’t decided anything yet.]_6:41 PM

[But why is that…]_6:42 PM

[Really?]

[In that case, Mr. Jiu.]

[Would it be okay if I made a dress for you?]_6:45 PM

[And these days, it’s hard to find a studio for wedding shoots]

[If you promise to wear the wedding dress I designed, I’ll help you find a studio.]

[How about it? I think it’s not a bad offer!]_6:46 PM

…Isn’t it not just a good offer but an incredibly kind one?

Not only making a custom dress but also offering to solve the studio issue that was a headache.

I wanted to say ‘yes’ right away with my heart, but honestly, no matter how much I think about it, this is too much of a favor.

So, feeling burdened, I tried to politely decline, but Araque, who couldn’t read my mind, insisted on helping and accepting the favor.

[You feel too burdened by the help?]

[Oh, I think you’re misunderstanding… This isn’t help; it’s simply a transaction, a trade.]

[I’m not some philanthropist; of course, I should accept what’s offered.]_6:55 PM

[Is there something I should accept from you…?]_6:57 PM

[Ma certo!]

[Providing attire for the wedding and wedding photoshoot, in exchange for helping with the wedding photoshoot]

[Jiwoo and Jaehyuk allow the use of some of the photos they took for an upcoming New Year’s photoshoot.]

[I think it’s quite a good deal, what do you think?]_6:58 PM

[It’s good for us because we can solve a pressing issue.]

[It’s good for us because we can increase our brand value and my own value.]

[Isn’t this a win-win situation for both sides~?]_7:00 PM

Selling a face that has already been sold once in the summer, what difference does it make to sell it again?

It’s such a favorable deal for us that rejecting it would make us look like fools.

I even asked my beloved husband, and he responded positively, sharing the same thoughts as me.

So, I concluded a deal with Clara and smoothly dealt with one of the annoying issues.

After resolving major problems, all that’s left is the long-awaited engagement ceremony.

But compared to other things, it was as simple as sitting down and eating cake, so I could relax a bit.

We’ve already resolved what needed to be resolved, and both sets of parents are so close that we were confident there wouldn’t be any issues.

And sure enough.

“…I thought you might cause trouble someday, sorry. I raised my daughter wrong.”

“No, I misjudged my son more. I thought he was a gentle lamb, but he turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

“Haha, honestly, you do look more like a wolf than a lamb.”

“Yeah, from the outside to the inside, you’re just like a mini version of your dad, huh?”

“Sorry, but let me correct you. While I may not know about the outside, inside, you resemble your dad more than Jaeyeon.”

“…”

As expected, the engagement ceremony took place in a heartwarming atmosphere and came to an end.

It ended so smoothly that it felt a bit anticlimactic… well, good things are good, so it doesn’t matter.

Anyway.

With the engagement ceremony over, the wedding preparations came to an end.

After discussing with Jaehyuk, we decided to hold the wedding one month later.

And as we went through a busy schedule, eagerly awaiting the day of the wedding.

Before we knew it, a month had passed in the blink of an eye.

—–

“…Honestly, this is a masterpiece that won’t come again in my life. Now… I really have no regrets. Would you like to take a look in the mirror?”

“Haha! That was the most amusing joke I’ve heard recently, Clara.”

“Oh, right. Vampires don’t reflect in mirrors, do they? I’ll take a picture for you to check. How does it look? Nice, right!”

“Wow… I feel like I understand why Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection. No matter what adjective I use, it’s not enough, you’ve adorned me so beautifully.”

A bride’s waiting room filled with simple beauty.

Under Arachne’s support, all preparations were completed, and with a fluttering heart, we awaited the start of the wedding, as if we had been waiting for the preparations to be over.

As if waiting for the preparations to be over, an angel and a devil dressed casually appeared in the bride’s waiting room.

“Wow… you were already beautiful, but now that you’re dressed up, you’re truly a goddess. Even a woman would be captivated by this, right?”

“Exactly. Jaehyuk, that lucky guy. Having such a beautiful woman as his wife. Oh, congratulations Jiwoo. I’ve put a generous amount in the congratulatory envelope.”

Seeing me so nervous, probably because we’ve been friends for 9 years, these guys immediately lightened the mood by throwing in some cheeky jokes.

Expressing my gratitude to them, who I’m always so thankful for, I couldn’t help but smile happily.

“I’ve been so busy with assignments lately, sorry for sending the wedding invitations late. And both of you, thank you so much for coming to the wedding.”

“…Ah, this guy. At least he should have given us a heads up! We were so surprised when the wedding invitation suddenly arrived without any notice!”

“Well… I was just so busy. I was so scatterbrained that it didn’t occur to me until after I sent it. I’m really sorry…”

“Hmph, if you’re really sorry, then throw the bouquet towards my direction when the time comes.”

“Haha, I’ll make sure to do that.”

With the wedding approaching and guests waiting for their turn, Hyeun and Jung Hyun put their remaining conversation on hold after exchanging congratulations once again, and then left the bride’s waiting room.

“Wow, now I understand why my sister wasn’t dressed up before. Yejin… no, huh… I’m the only ugly one here.”

“Don’t be too discouraged. You have your own charm, Juyeon.”

“…Do you think I’d be happy to hear that kind of consolation? Anyway, sis? Congratulations on your wedding! I hope you’ll always be happy!”

“Thank you. Congratulations on your wedding, sis.”

And as soon as they left, it was only natural that their coworkers came in.

It seemed like the youngest and the boss went to Jaehyuk’s side, leaving only Yejin and Juyeon to find the bride’s waiting room.

“Hehe, thanks for accepting the invitation. We’ve prepared a lot of delicious food, so eat to your heart’s content before you leave.”

“Haha, I was planning on doing that anyway. I have to eat as much as the congratulatory money I gave, right?”

“I’ll make sure to enjoy it. Oh, it’s almost time for the wedding to start. Juyeon? Let’s go, we might be late.”

“Okay, got it. Congratulations once again, sis!”

The conversation with their coworkers didn’t last long.

Spending a week together, talking about various topics, wasn’t it strange that time seemed to pass quickly?

“…There’s really not much time left now.”

After chatting with the guests who visited the bride’s waiting room, it was already time for the ceremony to begin.

Taking deep breaths to calm their nerves, amidst the fluttering hearts, the voice of Jung Hyun, who was the emcee, resonated outside the bride’s waiting room.

[Thank you to all the guests who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to attend today’s beautiful wedding.]

[Well then,]

[We will now begin the wedding ceremony of the groom, Yoon Jaehyuk, and the bride, Han Jiwon – ]

[Let’s begin.]