She's My Alien Bride [ChaerLia]

CH. 4: Forced Arrangement

"Call me as soon as you reach your apartment " mom said, leaning for a hug.

"Yes mom." I broke the embrace. "But tell me again. Why does Chaeryeong have to go with me?" I asked in a hushed tone so the alien girl wouldn't hear. Or maybe her senses were acute and she was hearing every word coming from my mouth.

"Did I raise you to be like that?" Mom gave me a scolding stare. "Don't be heartless. She needs a place to stay. And your apartment is big enough for both of you. I just can't think of that sweet girl in that city by her lonesome."

"Sorry." I stared at the ground guiltily.

We were outside the inn, saying our goodbyes. School was about to start in 3 days and we needed to head back to the city. Soobin was loading my car with our luggage. A few steps away from us was Chaeryeong, staring at the scenery. My mom wanted Chaeryeong to go with me, upon learning that the alien had no place to go. She believed Chaeryeong's sob story about being orphaned and coming here. As if! The alien was probably fooling mom so she could be my partner, bride, whatever.

"Come here Chaeryeong dearest " mom called.

Chaeryeong walked to her. "Yes mother?"

"I want you to watch my Jisu for me. Don't get her out of your sight ok?"

"Of course mother." Chaeryeong's brows furrowed. "There is something I'm feeling now, which is strange. "Like there is a hollow sensation on my chest."

"You're probably going to miss her" I whispered. To my mom I said, "Don't mind her. She's sad because she won't see you ."

"I'll miss you too dear." Mom's eyes twinkled.

Soobin walked over. "The car is loaded. Everything is ready."

"Then you best be on your way." Mom ushered us to the car. "I'll miss you three. Come back here when you have the time."

"We will mom." The three of us got inside the vehicle. Soobin would drive while I rode beside Chaeryeong on the back to ensure that she wouldn't do something out of this world. No pun intended.

"Bye Mrs. C!" Soobin started the car. We began moving.

"I. . . I will miss you mother!" Chaeryeong said, poking her head out the window and waving to my mom who waved back. Over the days, the alien have become attached to her. We gained speed, until mom became a dot in the distance.

"Get your head inside the car." I pulled her waist.

Soobin stared at the rearview mirror. "Why did she have to come with us? I'm not tripping or anything, just curious."

"Not tripping huh," I smirked. The usually cool and collected Soobin has been annoyed with Chaeryeong ever since she announced that we were going to get married. Though he didn't show it, I knew him long enough to understand that. "My mom wanted her to come. So that's that I guess."

"Ok, cool." After a moment he said, "Do you mind if I open the radio? It's nice to drive on the countryside while listening to music."

"Go ahead."

A guy singing about receiving love came up."What is that?" Chaeryeong said, tapping my leg.

"It's called a radio Chaeryeong and it plays music."

"I knew that " she brushed off. "What I meant was, what does he mean by give him love? What is love exactly? I've read it in books but I never understood."

"Love is what I feel for Jisu," Soobin said in front. "It means I'll do everything for her, and she'll do everything for me because she loves me back."

"You are a very good friend Soobin," Chaeryeong said with an understanding look on her face.