It Started with a Wedding

His Wedding

Jared’s POV

                “We’re on the way to the dress shop. Yes…I’ll see you both on Wednesday, Omonni..bye…” and then he ended the call. Then Jared looked at the woman on the passenger’s seat.

            “Darlene,do you want to grab a meal first?” he asked casually.

            “No, thanks..Let’s just go there straight.” she said. He didn’t bother to say anything after that. Both of them are silent inside the car. His thoughts go back on three weeks earlier.

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            “Oppa, what should we do?” Allyson said in a nervous voice. He just arrived from office.

            “About what?” he asked.

            “Omma is now in the garden with Uncle Yoon” Mr. Yoon is their father’s friend so it’s not surprising that he visits them. He goes straight to the garden.

            “Omonni, uncle, good evening” he greeted them.

            “Jared, son... you’re here.” His mom said. He could see the mixed emotion on his mother’s face. They told him to sit with them.

            “Your uncle Yoon is here because he wants to say something to you.” His mom said.

            “Yes, uncle what is it?”

            “I’ll go straight to the point Jared…I asked your mom if you have a girlfriend and she  said that you don’t have one." the old man said.

            “Yes that’s true uncle” he confirmed.

            “If that’s the case, I would like you to be married with my daughter. Our families knew each for quite a longtime now and we’re already like a family too. I always wanted you to be my son-in-law. However, I’m not going to force you. The decision is still up to you.”  Uncle Yoon looked serious as he said this. He knew his daughter Darlene Yoon. They saw each other on some occasions before but they’re not that close. Uncle Yoon had been a good friend to his late father and he’s a good man. He’s sure that his daughter is a nice person too. His mom always asks him to go on blind dates. He’s on a marrying age and already stable to have his own family. Also, he thought even he reached thirties, he couldn’t probably find a woman for himself. Marrying through an arrange marriage is not a bad deal so why not give it a try?

            “How about Darlene, is she okay with this?” he asked.

            “I already mentioned the possibility with her and she didn’t refuse.”Uncle Yoon answered.  

After Uncle Yoon went home, his mother asked him about the matter. She said that if he doesn’t want to go through all these then just say no. His mom is very supportive and understanding. She’s not the type to meddle with their decisions. He said he’s totally fine with it. The next evening they went to the Yoon’s residence to formally ask for Darlene’s hand in marriage. Darlene is a lovely lady. She’s a nice person and he though it won’t be difficult to get along with her.

           “Darlene, this wedding…Is it alright for you?” he asked when they we’re left alone in the balcony.

            She nodded. “Take care of me…my future husband” she smiled however, in a glance he think he recognized loneliness in her eyes. 

 (END OF FLASHBACK)

           “The future Mr. and Mrs. Kim is here!” the designer greeted them.

            “You’re so lucky to bag a gorgeous husband like him!” she added looking at Darlene.

            “Thank you” she said as the person guided them to the fitting room.

[Note]:

Ommoni/Omma: Mother/Mommy