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XXV

Han Sohee

"Sohee," he called as soon as he saw me entering the restaurant.

"Cheol," I said and gave him a cheap smile as Seungcheol went towards me then lends his arm for me to cling on which I automatically placed it on him.

"Glad you came safe. Had a good rest?" He asked gently making my heart beat leaps warmly. I nodded my head instantly. "I did."

"Good to hear. Come, the organizer are here." He said and guided me to a round table where there's some few people standing on their seats as if waiting for someone, I assume they are waiting for us.

Indeed they are, as they politely bowed their head to us.

"Everyone. This is my Fiance, Han Sohee. And this is Kim Chaerin, the head of our wedding coordinator. " Seungcheol said, introducing me to a female wearing round glasses and a causal suite.

She bowed a little and gave me smile.

"Nice to see you soon to be Mrs. Choi," She said with a bit excitement, making me shy suddenly and I can feel my cheeks heated.

"Let's take a seat and start to plan the wedding, shall we?"

The whole process of planning was smooth and comfortable. Seungcheol has no objection, rather he seems to agree and supports to what I suggest. We decided to have a simple wedding in a rooftop. There's a lot of pros and cons but fortunately, Ms. Kim can make it possible.

Seungcheol had an Idea where to held the wedding, so I let him choose where ever that is. The color theme would be light red and black since it our favorite color.

It took more than 3 hours of planning and finalizing the wedding until we wrap it up. I didn't notice the sun is now setting through the big window infront of me making the sky beautiful with different hue colors.

Chaerin and her staffs left already, leaving only Me and Seungcheol alone in this big table.

"You alright?" He asked with a subtly chuckle. "I hope that didn't tire you much."

I let out a soft huff before I took a sip of my red wine that is in a glass wine. "Its alright. We agreed in most of the plan which I'm amaze and glad."

"They say happy wife, happy life. So I'm starting to practice it." He smiled that I stared at him with my eyebrow cocks at him.

"Getting submissive Mr. Choi?" I teased and gave him a smirk.

He let a loud laugh that made me amuse. I've never heard him laugh. Hearing him laugh sounds pleasant to my ears.

"Well if it is you who I'll be submitting, why not. " He smirks and drinks his red wine whikst gazing to the window where the night has come.

"You sound as if you like me that much," I said teasing him even more. Maybe half ment, half joking. But it's better to clarify things instead of overthinking it.

Just then, he stared at me with a meaningful look which caught me off guard. He looks serious yet affectionate. However, his lips curve into smile. A sincere smile.

"Maybe." He chuckles that made me rolled my eyes and somehow annoyed.

Giving unclear signals. If only I could choke-

"Kidding. But I'm starting to like you a lot. I won't be flirting a lot with you if I don't like you much." Seungcheol spoke sincerely. "And I won't treat you nice and give you assurance if I don't like you."

"I've said this already and I'm saying it again. Even our set up is arrange, I would treat you right and won't let you feel that this is arrange." He spoke with gently.

"And I'm not saying this to like me back." He chuckles.

Damn Choi Seungcheol, your making it easy for me to like you more. I realized, with all this crazy and weird feeling in my body and that is because of him. Its been a while I felt this kind of feeling.

I just hope he's true to his words.

Suddenly, Seungcheol grabs a bottle of wine and poured its content to his wine glass and mine. He place the bottle down once he's done giving me a small amount of wine then took his wine glass and raise it infront of me.

"Cheers to our married life soon?" He asked while he smiles.

I raised mine and clung my glass against him with a smile on my face. "Cheers,"

Together, we drink wine at the same time. As I took a sip, I suddenly remember what Jun said yesterday.

Right. I should know my soon to be husband better. Hmm... Husband...

The moment I placed my wine glass down, I wanted to ask Seungcheol some question. Before I could even open my mouth, a sudden phone call interrupted me.

I thought it was mine, but it was from his phone. Someone was calling him that I didn't bother to look at the caller ID, instead my gazed with straight to the night view of the window infront of me.

I don't want to eavesdrop, so I continue to drink my wine. However, Seungcheol's baritone deep voice and serious tone send chills to my spines and tingling sensation to body.

"What do you mean?" He spoke, sounds like intimidating someone on the call.

He let out a heavy sigh.

"Fine. I'll be there." Seungcheol said and now irritated as he ended the call.

"I'm sorry to end our night so soon. There seem a problem with my business right now. I'll take you home now, I'm sorry." He said in more gentlier and soft spoken, almost made me choke on my wine.

The duality of Choi Seungcheol.

I cleared my throat. "It's okay. I can actually go home alone. You can go now to your business. It seems urgent." I said, trying not to stutter.

"No. I insist. I didn't pick you up earlier as I got busy. So let me take you home. Your safety is important than anything else." He said.

I smiled at him. "Really. Its okay."

"No can do baby. I'll take you home." He insist and stood up from his seat. He even lend his hand out for me to accept his ride.

I sigh in defeat and accepted his hand.

I guess, I'll go home and overthink.

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