BREAKING PATTERNS (JENLISA)

CHAPTER 34

The morning air was crisp, the city buzzing softly around the steps of city hall. Lisa and Jennie approached, masks hiding their faces, Lucas gripping each of their hands like he was anchoring them both.

Lucas was dressed to impress in a baby-blue suit, tiny polished shoes clicking as he walked. Lisa matched him in a deeper blue suit, perfectly tailored, while Jennie's pink gown shimmered in the sunlight, soft fabric floating around her.

"Are you sure no one recognized us?" Lisa whispered, glancing around nervously.

Jennie smirked under her mask. "If anyone asks, we're just fancy tourists. Deal?"

Lucas tugged at Lisa's sleeve. "Dada, hurry! I wanna see the flowers!"

Lisa chuckled, giving him a squeeze. "Right behind you, champ."

They slipped into the small city hall room they had booked, sunlight spilling across the floor. But the real shock hit when they opened the inner door.

Their friends were there—Jennie's college cheer squad and Lisa's old Korea University friends, all crammed together.

The room froze for a beat. Then:

Chaeyoung's eyes went wide. "Wait... WHAT?? You're getting married?? Right now?? Why... why today?"

Suzy clutched her chest, squealing. "I don't even... I mean... HOW?! This is insane! You just got back together! Or... did we miss something?!"

Irene stepped forward, hands on her hips. "Lisa, Jennie... explain yourselves! Did you plan this in secret? Is this... a shotgun wedding or something??"

Nayeon laughed nervously, leaning against the wall. "Are you two seriously doing this today? Like... how did you even decide so fast??"

Jisoo's mouth hung open. "I literally just walked in and my brain exploded. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!"

Momo blinked rapidly. "I— I can't even... Are you kidding me? Just... tell us WHY? We need the story!"

Seulgi tilted her head, frowning in disbelief. "A city hall wedding, right this minute? I mean... you just reconciled! WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE?! Are you crazy?!"

Lucas blinked up at them, small hands gripping both Lisa and Jennie. "Why are they so excited? Are they having a party for us?"

Jennie laughed softly, brushing Lucas's hair back. "Kind of... but it's our party, champ. Just for us."

Lisa's shoulders shook with laughter. "I told you they'd freak out."

One of the friends called out, "Are you going to explain now?? Or later?? We're dying here!"

Lisa and Jennie exchanged a glance, smiling. "Later," Jennie said softly, still holding Lucas's hand. "We'll tell you everything at the reception."

Lisa nodded, voice steady but playful. "For now... we want to do the ceremony. Right now. Just us and Lucas."

The officiant cleared her throat, holding back her own grin. "Then let's begin. Everyone, please take your seats."

Lisa and Jennie stepped forward, hands intertwined, Lucas between them. The sunlight poured in, warm and golden, highlighting the small, intimate room.

The officiant's voice was calm, warm. "We are gathered here today to witness the union of Lisa Manoban and Jennie Kim, who have chosen to commit their lives to one another. In the presence of family and friends, we celebrate the love, trust, and dedication they share."

Lisa's voice trembled slightly as she spoke, holding Jennie's hands. "Jennie... I've loved you since college, since every quiet stolen moment we shared. And now... I get to promise you everything. Everything I am, everything I have, for you and for Lucas."