Autumn is a second spring

173. Wedding

Inside the bridal suite, the atmosphere felt almost dreamlike.

Soft sunlight filtered through sheer white curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. The space itself had been decorated to match the wedding theme—white, blush pink, and fresh green. Delicate floral arrangements lined the walls and tabletops, with roses and peonies in full bloom, their subtle fragrance filling the air. The soft hum of distant preparations echoed faintly from outside, but inside, everything felt calm... almost sacred.

At the center of it all sat Earth.

He was seated gracefully on a large white velvet sofa, his posture relaxed yet elegant. Dressed in his wedding attire, he looked nothing short of ethereal. The outfit—crafted with intricate detailing—fit him perfectly, hugging his frame in a way that accentuated his natural grace. The soft white fabric shimmered faintly under the light, embroidered with delicate floral patterns in silver thread that seemed to glow with every movement.

His makeup was flawless—subtle yet enhancing every feature. A soft blush warmed his cheeks, his lips tinted just enough to give them life, and his eyes... his eyes were breathtaking. Lightly lined and shaded, they appeared larger, brighter, almost sparkling with emotion.

His hair had been styled with care, soft strands framing his face while the rest fell neatly into place, giving him an almost angelic aura.

If anyone were to look at him in that moment, there would be no doubt—

He looked like a fairy who had descended to earth.

On either side of him sat Fluke and Prem, both dressed in outfits that complemented the theme beautifully. Fluke wore a cherry blossom pink ensemble that brought out the softness in his features, while Prem's salmon pink outfit added a warm contrast, making the trio look perfectly coordinated.

In front of them, placed on a sleek stand, was a large screen.

On it—Sammy.

She was video calling them. And she was pouting.

"It's not fair!" Sammy whined dramatically from the screen, her voice filled with exaggerated frustration. "I am already sad I can't be there for your wedding, and now I have missed both Prem and P' Boun's proposals too!"

The trio burst into laughter.

Prem leaned forward slightly, grinning. "Didn't Hia send you the video?"

"He did!" Sammy shot back immediately. "But it's not the same! I wanted to be there—live! To scream, to cry, to judge—everything!"

Prem stuck his tongue out at her, making an exaggerated face.

Sammy narrowed her eyes at him. "I seriously can't believe I chose you to be my child's godfather."

Prem placed a hand dramatically on his chest, puffing up with pride. "That just shows you have excellent taste."

Sammy rolled her eyes so hard it made Earth laugh again.

Fluke, who had been quietly watching the exchange, cleared his throat softly. "There is... one more thing you missed."

All three turned to look at him.

Fluke raised his hand. The ring caught the light instantly.

For a second—silence.

Then—

Screams.

Earth gasped loudly, grabbing Fluke's arm. "I swear! That was NOT there yesterday!"

Prem practically lunged at him. "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?!"

Even Sammy on the screen was shrieking.

Fluke let out an awkward laugh, clearly flustered by the attention.