Lisa :
" Indeed " Jung kook says sarcastically
" Ji Eun , none of us were expecting to you" I turn to see the queen closing her distance between Jung kook's sister, Ji Eun. She smiles before her mother pulls her in for a hug , showing how much she had missed her .
They both end up laughing while I glance at Jung kook and see him rolling his eyes
" You must be Lisa , Jung kook's fianceé"
Ji Eun says , causing me to blink a few times as I return back to reality. To my surprise, she looks stunning up close, which lowers my self esteem to the lowest level
" It's nice to finally meet you ; I'm Ji Eun" she adds
" Lisa " I reply
" Well , we'll talk later for sure " she says before disappearing inside the castle with the queen as they continue to talk about her trip to Jeju . That's one of the reason why she hasn't been around here . She's been busy travelling.
I turn to face Jung kook, who's currently busy scrolling down his phone.
" I thought you were an only child" I say , which leads him to look at me
" Correction, I'm the first and the only son born because Ji Eun is adopted" he replies " She's not really royalty- she's been bought into tue royal family. My mother and father wanted another child , but unfortunately it wasn't going to happen, so they decided to adopt. Ji Eun has been an orphan ever since she was a baby ; that's one of the reasons why they brought her in and cared for her . Her mother died while giving birth and her father died of cancer"
" She's beautiful" I say quietly, but Jung kook manages to hear the words
A frown appears as he looks at me
" Eh , you're prettier" he assures me . My cheeks heat up in embarrassment, but I can't help feeling happy or proud- a prince just complimented me - that doesn't happen every day
My heart beats faster when I realise that Jung kook is still smiling at me in a way that most girls would fall head over heels , but I still manage to stand without falling . Then , I push his face slightly
" Don't smile like that " I say earning myself a confused look from him
" Like what ?" He asks
" Like that " I answer
" Like what ?" He asks again , slowly closing the distance between us with a slight smile while I groan in frustration without realising that he is placing both of his hands on my waist
" Like that ! Like that ! " I answer twice , which causes him to laugh loud enough to catch other people's attention , but that doesn't seem to bother either of us . He starts to slow down due to my stare , but he ends up chuckling, finding it exciting when I roll my eyes .
" Like this ?"
Then he starts to pull me close so that our bodies collide . My eyes widen , surprised to hee his beauty - the kind of beauty that could weaken my whole body system and shut down . I blink a few times , but he doesn't seem to realise that I'm deadly attracted
" Or should I do this ?" He asks
Surprisingly I am only left focusing on Jung kook. Everything else disappears into thin air when he laughs and smiles . I slowly drag myself towards him . The way he does everything attracts me in every way possible, which surprises me even more.
I can only hear my heart beating as my lips as my lips curve up into a small smile . I'm being pulled by some sort of power; Jung kook's childish playfulness draws me in . As he continues to laugh, I immediately cup his face before meeting his lips for a short couple of seconds
I pull back , realising what I've just done .
Jung kook is just as surprised . His hands are in the same position, but instead of laughing his face is deadly serious . I'm terrified that I made a mistake. Seconds before I could utter a single word, he leans in to meet my lips once more this time longer .
His hands are on my waist while I continue to cup he face , deepening the kiss . We end up kissing passionately slow , continuing what I started. It doesn't bother us that there are people out here probably looking at us as if we've lost our minds because right now , right here , we're attached to each other
Jung kook pulls me closer to him even though our bodies are already against one another. I can feel everything from the waist below as our lips share something passionate , which we rarely share .
Eventually, we slow down the kiss so that we wouldn't actually start undressing each other . I can't help but soothingly run my fingers on Jung kook's face while I stare at his lips as he rests his forehead against mine .
Our eyes meet making us realise that we've have managed to take another step further.
Bingo.
I slowly let go of his face before taking a few steps back and he does the same , things between us are slightly awkward, but u manage to put on my poker face before quickly making my way inside the castle as I smiled to myself.
I love the way he laughed and smiled and loved it more when he kissed me . This sounds crazy, but I may have feelings .
" Lisa , there you are !" I am surprised to find Yuna shouting my name from afar before making her way towards me
"The queen and Ji Eun are waiting for you. Come , come " she says as she pulls me by the wrist until we finally reach one of the rooms ; I'm still trying to remember some , but n can't tell it seems impossible.
We enter the room and Yuna lets out a deep sigh " It took me forever to find her " she says and Ji Eun chuckles as she takes a sip of her tea while Soo Young opens a catalogue for wedding dresses.
" Ji Eun's here to help with the wedding too . Like I said , we don't have much time. We shall make the wadding happen as soon as possible with ni disruptions- the sooner the better- and since Ji Eun and Yuna are here , they'll be very useful. You can choose whatever, Lisa . They'll be here to give you advice and help you out . How does that sound ? " Soo Young smiles looking straight at me
Actually, the three of them are
"What about Mi Rae?" I ask
She was supposed to help me plan the wedding , but she did quite the job arranging it more than helping . I never did get the chance to choose what I wanted to wear because she obviously chose everything for me , not accepting my choices.
" Mother fired her , I heard that she's no use " Ji Eun replies, earning herself a nod from the queen
My lips curve up into a small smile, realising that I'll actually have a chance to choose my own wedding . Even though this wedding may not be full of love , it will be my one and only marriage, so it would need to be something worthy. Everything will be perfect- simple and flawless- precisely to my liking
" I dint know what to say. I really want to thank you" I say to Soo Young. She smiles , agreeing, knowing that Mi Rae didn't do a great job letting her daughter and niece help me plan would actually work out since their fashion sense is ten times better.
" Let's get started!" Ji Eun chuckles
It was a week filled with chaos and confusion. It was also a week filled with fun and arguments- from the wedding dress to the wedding cake , everything was arranged perfectly well . Soo Young wanted me to wear their traditional wedding dress that has neen worn for generations , but Ji Eun resisted because she said that I need to choose in my own ; she was right . Besides, I want Ji Eun to wear it, not me
Speaking of the wedding, I haven't managed to talk to Jung kook, but we would bump into each other in the hallways or positively catch glimpses of each other . Mainly because the wedding has finally come . Today !
I may sound more excited ; it's because we'll , shouldn't I be ?
Yes , I should be feeling sad .
I turn to find my mother entering the room and as soon as she sees me , her eyes wide with tears almost falling down her cheeks - before pulling me close to her for a hug . I wrap my arms around her body and we hug each other while I try to comfort her .
" Don't cry " I utter
" You're getting married; how can I not cry ? You're my only daughter , and I'm already letting you go . You'll be living here with Jung kook. I'll have less time with you . I can't even visit you everyday because it's tok far away " she wiped away her tears while I chuckle and pull her close once more .
" I'll come and visit you, instead " I reply
" You're becoming a princess , soon a queen . You shall not leave your duties - you shall always be by the side of your prince , not by my side " she adds , and I just smile at her realising that that I'm actually going to get married and this will last till the end of my breath . This isn't something playful .
This is serious . Deadly serious.
I turn to look at myself in the mirror, satisfied with the makeup that has been done . Overall I look naturally beautiful, with the light make up that has been put on- only to highlight my features and enhance my beauty even more . For some reason, I actually see myself as a princess today .
" Is she ready ?" I turn to see Ji Eun entering the room with a smile on her face " oh my god, uou look amazing! Do uou even know how amazing you look?" She nods her head as she smiles in satisfaction, Yuna and her helped me plan me wedding dress , and I'm more than satisfied .
Once everything is settled, they all walk with me towards the car to take me to the church . Deep inside I'm utterly nervous; even though we're getting married with bo feelings attached but what makes me more than nervous is because of Jung kook.
What if he's not there ?
" Breathe " Yuna whispers beside me . I smile at her before entering the car . They are all in a hurry to get into different cars , leaving me on my own with the chauffeur. The ride is filled with nothing but silence, I can't help but continuously play with the tips of my fingers - trying to cause some distraction to myself.
Without realising it , I have already arrived at the church, causing me to take in a deep - relaxing . Everything will be ok , I keep on chanting. Then the chauffeur opens the door for me , leaving me to step out of the car .
Many people are here , screaming and shouting my name, which confuses me slightly. I've been inside the castle for so long that I haven't gotten the chance to get out and realise that the people in Seoul already know me .
My father stands at the church door with a broad smile , assuring me that everything will be fine . I smile back at him before receiving his hand as I hold tightly onto the flower near my abdomen.
My heart couldn't help but beat really fast ; I can't seem to find anything that would calm me down at the moment.
" I love you , princess" dad whispers
The doors open , causing everyone to stand up at my arrival . I look down onto the the ground, slowly getting myself together because I'm scared that I might trip and fall - causing embarrassment to myself and everyone involved. Within seconds, I look up , only to see Jung kook standing there with a smile on his face .
My heart stops beating immediately, causing me to forget all the noises and the sounds . The only thing I manage to focus on is Jung kook - the way he smiles and the way he kissed me a few days ago , the way we might probably end up knowing each other . I smile back and it takes me a while to realise that Jung kook has been eyeing me from my face to the the bottom of my dress .
It doesn't take long before I'm standing beside Jung kook after receiving a kiss from dad on the cheek.
The archbishop begins .... Jung kook and I keep quiet as we continue to listen , but it takes forever for the vows , which causes me to sigh . Hopefully no one hears a thing because a microphone is attached to Jung kook and me .
.............." therefore of any man can show any just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let him now speak , or else hereafter forever hold his peace" ............
Everyone stays quiet as a sign for the archbishop to continue.
The archbishop turns to look at Jung kook, " Jeon Jung kook , wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife , to live together according to god's law ? Wilt thou love her , comfort her , honour and keep her in sickness and in health? And forsaking all other , keep thee only unto her , so long as ye both shall live ?" He asks and I look up at Jung kook waiting to hear an answer from him
" I will " he answers
The answer is loud and clear , which causes me to try and breathe properly. What makes me more nervous is that our wedding is nearing broadcast live since Jung kook is royalty , and they have their wedding shown worldwide . Plus , Jung kook is so hot .
The archbishop turns towards me "Kim Lisa , wilt thou have this man to thy wedded husband , to live together according to god's law ? Wilt thou love him , comfort him , honour and keep him in sickness and in health? And forsaking all other , keep thee only unto him , so long as ye both shall live ?"
"I will " I reply
The archbishop continues "who giveth this women to be married to this man ?"
My father gives my hand to the archbishop, who then slowly places my hand in Jung kook's. Once my hand meets Jung kook's I instantly feel the warmth radiating- soothingly calming me down in a way it should be .
Then he turns slightly to face me with a smile on his face, and I do the same , trying to hide the blush appearing on my cheeks. Thankfully to the blushers , it won't seem like I'll be red as a tomato . At least people will think that it's make up .
After the archbishop has blessed ring , Jung kook takes the ring and places it upon the fourth finger on my left hand . I look at it , shining brighter than ever .
Both Jung kook and I raise our right hands together, letting the archbishop join our hands together.
After everything has been done, the choir starts to sing while Jung kook and I move to the high altar as we hold hands . Once everything is done , we walk down the aisle , heading towards the churches exit , followed by both our families.
As we took the ride back to the castle , we are now standing at the balcony , looking down upon the people of Seoul as they cheer loudly about our wedding. I am standing right next to Jung kook, only waving and smiling back them widely .
" Lisa " Jung kook calls out .
I turn towards him ,"what ?"
Within seconds, he leans in quickly before meeting my lips for a few seconds, leaving me with a smile on my face afterward. I manage to catch a glimpse of him smiling, but I turn to face the croud once more as they cheer louder after the kiss - the one thing on my mind .
Even though it was a public act , I still liked it .
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Finally the wedding 😁🥳