Sounds of laughter surrounding the hall. People from different parts of the world came to celebrate a wonderful ceremony.
There I was at the hall entrance wondering if this is really happening. A lot of people came to hall today just to watch my engagement ceremony.
As I was saying earlier , I was standing at the entrance waiting for the Queue to walk in.
I had myself dressed up for this event. My mother wanted me to look pretty as ever. I just wanted it to be simple so we both decided for me to wear a cute white knee length dress with a red floral design printed on it. My hair were styled curly at the end and put a diamond hairband on it. I look cute don't I? Lol.It was my mother's idea the head piece thingy. I just went for it because I don't want to disappoint her.
Jungkook and I both decided to give this relationship a chance and just follow our parents orders. Plus it's a good thing for both families. For our businesses to grow and also have support for each other. Of course I was really shocked that I need to marry him. It was very unexpected. He was my high school crush for goodness sake. But I need to make sure he doesn't know about it. If not It would be really embarrassing because we've been friends since we were born till now and it's probably going to be awkward.
As I was standing there waiting for my turn to get in, I remember what my father told me earlier this morning when I was asked to see my father very early in the morning in the main villa of Erica Spring Hotel. Yes apparently my father named the Hotel after me. And ever inherited it under my name. So basically the hotel belongs to me. Wow dad so many surprises happening to me all at the same time. I never knew this hot string hotve even existed. I knew about his other hotels but not this one.
Okay back with my father, the reason he wanted to see me was because he wanted to pass me a gift from my grandmother. It was a full set of jewelry. Necklace, earrings and stuff. All in pure diamonds. It was custom made just for me. People may not know these but my grandmother from my father's side was very traditional and want us to have the tradition she had when she got married. My grandparents does wore hanboks most of the time, like I said they were very traditional. They even lived in a Hanok , which is a traditional Korean house.
I will have to wear the full set of jewelry later when I get married for now she just wanted me to wear just the bracelet and a small hair pin.
Finally if was my turn to get in the hall and the doors were finally open for me.
As the door flew open, a sea of people became visible to my eyes and all of them were staring at me. Wow that's a lot of people we have there. I braved up myself to walk inside the big hall and straight to the stage where my parents , Jungkook and his parents will be at.
" Oh dear! You're finally here. Thank goodness. I was worried because it took you too long to come in. What happen ?" Asked my mom while holding my shoulder.
" I'm sorry I made you worried. I needed a moment with myself just now. I was just a bit nervous that's all. No need to worry mother. " I said ensuring my mom that's it's okay.
" So shall we begin the ceremony ? " asked my father. Looking very happy. And a little bit of relieved maybe based on his expression it does say like that.
Jungkook and I went up the stage where we will be engage to each other in a second.
The ceremony begins with exchanging ring and also exchanging some gifts to each other. The gift changing part is kind of a tradition.
We then pursued to the eating ceremony. We sat on a round table together with my parents , his parents and both of our grandparents were also there.
We ate full course including the desserts. My father gave some speech after the desserts had finished.
In his speech he said he was happy that finally his family and Jungkook's family are united and connected from the bond that Jungkook and I made.
At first , I was really scared the idea of marrying someone who is close to you since you were a child and then became your crush for years till end of high school. But then I finally calm down my heart into accepting it slowly since it's a family's request and I need to do it no matter what for sake of my family. It wouldn't be that difficult , right ? Urghh let's just get through these with peace.
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After the engagement party , both families went back to each others villa in the hotel. I sat by the pool as everyone else went straight to bed.
I just wanted to have my time alone. It's a lot for me to digest. Sitting by the pool seems to make me feel more calm. Just like the water in the pool.
" Relaxing by yourself? " said a voice. I looked towards it. It was Jungkook.
" Yup. Just by myself. Why ? You want to join me ? " I said looking at him with a simple smile.
He sat down next to me on the bench that was located next to the pool.
" What are you doing outside in the cold?" he asked.
" I just wanted to breathe some cool air after having that gathering in the hall. It was a bit stuffy for me earlier with all the guests inside there. My father really did want this marriage to be a grand one.It's like he invited a whole village of people. The hall was almost full. And it was only the engagement party not yet the real wedding day. Who knows how many more people are going to come." I said feeling a bit terrified thinking about it. It's just a few months away. In few months , I'm going to be someone's else wife. A whole new life. A whole new responsibility.
" I thought I was the only one who felt that way. Both our fathers can be a bit over the top sometimes. But that's probably because they both have many connections from all around the world. By the way , are you okay? You seems a bit off after dinner just now. Is there anything you would like to share? " He said while looking at me. Straight in the eyes with a worried look.
" Oh I was just thinking about what my father said to me earlier today. He told me that he wanted me to handle the GM Group's Head Quarters in Seoul since my brother, Min Jun oppa had taken the New York branch, while my sister, Min Jung unnie, she's busy handling the Busan branch. And my father handling the one in Tokyo, since both my parents lived there. "
" So he's giving the Seoul branch to you? That's great news then. Finally you are going to enter the business world. Welcome. "he said.
" Thank you. I never thought I would get involve in the family business this early. I just finished my degree and just had modelling career back. I know it's something I had know for a long time that I have to get involve no matter what. But straight up handling a company with only 40% knowledge. That's creeping me out. "
" It's okay. That's why I'm here to help. I was ordered by my father to start working with you in the Seoul Branch start next week. It's going to be fine don't worry. I went through it so now it's your turn but it will be more easier going through it together right ?" He said.
Gosh he does know how to say words. I guess there's no turning back now. Good luck Erica ! You can do it !
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