Not Really An Arranged Marriage [On Hiatus]

2. Meet The Wealthy Men

Today was the day-the day they would meet their soon-to-be husbands-and everyone was nervous as heck.

"Boys, are you ready?" Chaerin asked.

"Yeah, we are," Sunoo replied with a faint smile.

"Then let's go," Diana said as they packed the last bags into the car.

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Arrival at the Mansion

A drive later, their jaws dropped at the sight of the enormous mansion.

"Are you sure this is the right place?" Jungwon asked.

"Positive," Chaerin said.

"Wow...this place is huge," Sunoo whispered as they passed through the gates.
Inside, the scent of new paint and polished wood filled the air. A gigantic flat-screen TV dominated the living room, surrounded by white couches.

"So what do we do while we wait?" Jake asked.

"We explore, of course!" Chaerin grinned.

They wandered through the house in awe: a private cinema, a library, a game room-more rooms than they could count.

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The Grooms Arrive

(Jay's POV)

Jay pulled up, followed by Sunghoon and Heeseung.

"They're already here," Jay said, locking his car.

"Maybe we're late," Heeseung admitted.

"Yeah, just a little," Jay chuckled.

When Sunghoon opened the front door, he spotted Jungwon holding a glass of water.

"Uh, hi. I'm Jungwon," Jungwon said, bowing slightly.

"Hi, I'm Sunghoon," he replied.

"Move over, Sung-" Jay started, but stopped short when he saw Jungwon.
"Oh, um...hi. I'm Jay."

"I'm Jungwon," Jungwon said again, cheeks warming.
Jay looks even more handsome in real life, he thought.

"Wonnie, what's taking you so lon-" Sunoo began, then froze when he saw the two men at the door. "Uh, hi," he said awkwardly, stepping beside his brother.

"Can you guys go in already? I'd like to enter too," Heeseung said.

"Oh, sorry," Jay and Sunghoon said together, making room.

"I'm Heeseung," he introduced himself with a smile.

Jake descended the stairs and stopped in his tracks. "H-hi," he said shyly.

Chaerin and Diana followed soon after.

"Good morning, ma'am," the three men greeted politely, bowing to both mothers.

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Settling In

After the moms left, an awkward silence settled.

"Shall I show you your room?" Sunghoon asked Sunoo with a playful bow.
Sunoo rolled his eyes but nodded.

"This is our room," Sunghoon said, revealing a sleek, hotel-style space.

"It's beautiful," Sunoo said.

"You're beautiful," Sunghoon replied, making Sunoo blush.

"Um...thanks," Sunoo mumbled before darting inside. Sunghoon followed, amused.

"This is kind of awkward," Sunoo admitted.

"Would it be less awkward if we'd met under different circumstances?" Sunghoon asked.