Arrange Marriage

Ch 20 /A New Beginning/

Pavel remained silent when Pon asked him about his feelings.

Pon gently said, "It’s alright if you’re not ready to answer. I won’t push you."

He continued with a touch of sadness, "If you don’t want to marry Pooh, we’ll respect your decision."

Just as Pon was about to leave, Pavel’s voice stopped him.

Pavel: "Actually, I’m okay with it. I’d like to give him a chance."

Pavel spoke with a shy smile, averting his gaze. Overcome with joy, Pon rushed to embrace him, pressing a grateful kiss on his cheek before dashing outside.

Pon: "Aunt! Aunt! Pavel said yes!"

He shouted, his heart racing with excitement as he ran down the stairs, so eager that he stumbled and fell with a resounding *boom*.

Everyone rushed to Pon. Though the fall had clearly hurt, he kept a straight face at first and then gave a wry smile as he scratched his head. "Hehe," he chuckled softly.

He quickly stood up on his own.

Pon: "It's alright. I’m fine."

Ms. Anong, concerned, said, "At least take care of yourself."

She gently brushed Pon’s hair aside to check for any injuries from the fall, but Pon quickly placed his hand on his head.

Ms. Anong, with a mix of worry and frustration, remarked, "Always so careless. I wonder if there will ever be a day when you'll take things seriously?"

Her expression showed concern, though her tone was scolding.

Pavel’s mother and everyone else in the room watched Pon with concern, while Pavel, lost in his thoughts, was in his room.

Pavel's POV:
I can’t believe I just agreed to marry Pooh. Oh my gosh, my handsome future husband—he’ll be mine!

He giggled, burying his face in his pillow, overwhelmed with excitement.

Pooh's POV: 
I have no idea where my parents and Pon have gone. When I asked, Mom just said I’d learn about it later. I don't know what's happening right now, but my mind can’t help but focus on Pavel. Since the wedding, thoughts of him have consumed me. It’s heart-wrenching to think that Pavel might not be mine.

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Pon : "Oh come on, I told you I'm fine," as he ushered everyone back to the couch they had been sitting on.

"Let’s focus on the positive news," Pon continued with enthusiasm. "Pavel said yes! Finally, my hopeless romantic brother won’t die single."

He looked up dramatically at the ceiling, making everyone around him sigh.

Ms. Anong, rolling her eyes, said, "Stop being so melodramatic," and lightly tapped Pon on the head. Despite her scolding, everyone was delighted by the news.

Ms. Suchada asked, "So, what’s the next step? Should we arrange for them to meet?"

Ms. Anong agreed, "Yes, let’s do that. There’s still time. If I call Pooh now, he should be able to get here."

Pon, barely containing his excitement, exclaimed, "Oh my gosh, two couples together! Umm hmm"

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*Ringing*

Pooh: Yes, Mom?

Ms. Anong:  "What are you up to?"

Pooh :Nothing much, just wondering where you all are.

Ms. Anong: "We're all at Pavel's house. You need to come here right now."

Pooh :"What? What are you doing there?"

Ms. Anong :Stop asking questions and get here quickly.

She ended the call, leaving Pooh puzzled but excited. Whatever the reason, he was going to see Pavel today. Overjoyed, he quickly changed and rushed into the car, heading straight for Pavel’s house.

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Pon rushed to Pavel’s room, eager to share the good news.

Ms. Anong sighed, "Oh my god, this kid."

As Pon opened the slightly closed door, he saw Pavel with his face buried in a pillow. He wasn’t sure if Pavel was actually asleep or just resting.

Pon gently approached Pavel’s room and whispered, "Pavel."

Pavel shifted slightly, peeking out from his pillow.

Pavel: "What’s going on?"

Pon, with a tender smile, replied, "Pooh is on his way here. That’s all. You can rest now."

With a final, affectionate glance, Pon hurried back to his aunt, leaving Pavel to bask in the comforting news.

Pavel felt a surge of both shock and excitement. The idea of seeing Pooh not just as a friend but as a future partner made his heart race uncontrollably like a racing car. He placed a hand over his chest, whispering, "Calm down, calm down," as he tried to steady his racing heartbeat and gather his composure.

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