Billionaire's Queen

Six

Dara went to the city hall to apply for an ID card and a driver's license but they keep asking her for a lot of proof of documents that she currently does not have with her. The ones that she has are all from the United States and Australia but it seems like they won't accept it for whatever reason. She was getting frustrated as they repeatedly asked her for her marriage license. It does not matter how many times she had explained to them that she is not married. According to their record that she is indeed already married.
She was dumbfounded upon hearing all these. She immediately called her dad.

"Dad. I'm at the city hall trying to get an ID card but they keep asking me for a copy of supposedly my marriage license. I have explained to them multiple times already that I am not married yet. What do I do?"

Yung Guk froze. "D-don't worry about getting your ID for now. Why don't you come home first and let's figure this out?" Unknown to Dara he was the one who filed the marriage registration for her per the Royal decree. The documents that were given to him by the queen when he and Dara left the country was a letter of authorization for marriage. That upon arriving back in this country he will need to file it as soon as possible. It took him three months to file because he couldn't get a hold of the family of the groom at first. Not until a few days ago. He knows that he needs to speak to Dara about this but he had sworn in not letting her know until both families meet. He was able to contact the grandfather just three days ago and both have agreed to go ahead and file the decree that the Royal family has signed. Which he just did two days ago. He and the grandfather agreed to meet tonight with both the bride and groom to finalize the decree.

Jiyong had spent the night at his grandfather's house after receiving a text message from his dad. "Jiyong." his grandfather called out to him. "I have something to say to you later tonight and I hope that you can forgive grandpa. Can you stay here again tonight, please?"

Jiyong's heart feels like it's going to burst. Though there are times that his grandfather can be an annoying old fart but he loves him dearly. "Fine. Just as long as you don't mention marriage and I probably won't be here until late tonight." His grandpa just looks at him without a word.

Dara was getting ready for the dinner that she and her dad are going to. "Dad, who are these people again? They can be trusted right?"

"Yes. They are a good friend and a trusted family of the royal family. Your grandfather the former king and his Knight General were best friends. They have been through a lot together and fought through the wars together."

"Really? So they know that we're back here in the country?" Yung Guk could only nod.

"Good evening her highness!" Grandpa Kwon greeted as he bowed down to Dara which surprised the latter for she hasn't been greeted and called that title in a long time. Though her dad did at the beginning she told him that they will no longer use that title while they are outside the Kingdom of Jaragon.

Dara could only give him a tight lip smile and touched his arm as she acknowledges his greetings. "Sir you do not need to do that. I'm grateful that you acknowledge me but I'm afraid I don't deserve that title anymore and I would appreciate it if you would not mention it to others for now." she sadly said.

The old man sadly understands her request. She finally came back after all these years and she still has a lot to learn and fulfill until she is ready to take the throne. If the former king, her grandfather would still be alive today he will not stop until his precious granddaughter is back in the palace and reclaim what is rightfully hers.

During their dinner. Mr. Kwon and Yung Guk began explaining to Dara about the decree of marriage that she has to partake for her to ascend to the throne. She will need to marry by the end of this month before all the entrusted men of the Royal Family can begin their assigned tasks.

"How can that be possible when I'm not even in a relationship." She said in shock. "I-I don't even know anyone or men for that matter."

The two men looked at each other for they know something but not sure how to let her know.

"Princess, if you give us your blessings we will arrange it for you. We will help..."

"I'm sorry. But I have always dreamed of marrying for love with the man that I love." She sadly said. But she also knows that the decree was already made by the late king her grandfather and it must be followed.

The two men once again looked at each other. "We will try to find the best man for you princess. The one that will treat you right and take care of you."

Dara just shook her head.

"Mr. Kwon please do make the arrangement and I will do the same." Yung Guk said to Mr. Kwon. They have already discussed this a few days ago and they will do their best for the allotted couple to meet on their own and hoping that they will eventually fall in love with each other.

Mr. Kwon nodded in agreement.

Later that night at the old man's residence. Jiyong as promised came over to stay for the night with his grandfather.

"Grandpa, I'm here," Jiyong said as he entered the old man's bedroom as he finds him already in bed.

The old man smiled at his grandson and motioned him to sit with him by the bed. "Jiyong-ah. Grandpa is not getting any younger. I would at least just want to see you happy with a wife."

Jiyong this time did not argue with his grandfather and just nodded his head. "Alright. I will abide by your wish." he knows that his grandfather will never stop with this.

"Really?" the old man got up so quickly and all his pretense of being old went down the drain. It didn't go unnoticed to Jiyong as he raised his left eyebrow. Then the old man started acting again. "Are you sure grandson?" he weakly asked.

Jiyong paused for a bit studying his grandfather. "Yes. I'm sure. But I have one condition though." his grandfather felt nervous. "I want this to be private. That means no one can know about this until I say so. I have to see first if the woman I am marrying is worth keeping by my side for life. If she is then we will re-marry for real and we'll stay married forever. If not I will divorce her immediately without hesitation and there will be no negotiations from you."

His grandfather felt relief upon hearing this. "Yes. I will honor that. Then I will make the arrangement as soon as possible. By the way what about your parents?"

"They will not know about this until I am ready to tell them. Besides they are living out of the country anyways."

Grandpa could only agree as he nods his head.

That same night Dara decided to go through with the marriage. She decided that she will only get married once and that she will give it all for the marriage to work and last. She just hopes and prays that the man she will be marrying will be a kind man who acknowledges right from wrong and has good values in life. A kind of man who will treat her right.

Two weeks later:

Jiyong is already in the city hall for today is his wedding day. He still doesn't know the woman he's marrying but he trusts his grandfather. This time it was just him with no bodyguards. He wants this wedding to be as classified as possible. The only other people who knew about this wedding besides him and his bride are his grandfather and the woman's uncle.