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Chapter 49

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Loud noises wake me from my sleep.

I wait and wait, but they seem to not cease.

I move Wooyoung's arm that keeps me firmly glued to him during the night, and I get up to go to the window and understand what's going on.

I immediately see the waitresses carrying chairs and the stable boys busy building a gazebo.

What the heck are they doing on Saturday morning-

"Wooyoung"
I call him, I know he is a light sleeper from experience, and I also know that he likes to ignore me when I call him.

"Wooyoung"
I try louder, sitting on the bed.

He mumbles something without opening his eyes.

"Wooyoung did you give orders to the servants by accident?"
I try to ask him, but he grabs me by the arm and pushes me back lying with him.

"Wooyoung !!"
I lose some patience by continuing to hear the incessant noises coming from the garden.

"Yes, don't worry"
Finally he says, with a voice still hoarse from sleep.

"Why? What happens?"
"Today we are getting married"
I bare my eyes, shocked by what I have just heard.

"Are you joking?! And when did you think to tell me ?!"
I start to scream practically mad, sitting up.

"Surprise"
He chuckles, and I complain frustrated.

"Ah, the prince also comes"
He adds, rubbing his eyes with his hands.

I remain enchanted for a second at the sight of him sitting on the bed shirtless and with his hair all messed up, illuminated by the light of dawn.

"What?!"
Wooyoung smiles innocently and I think I will have a breakdown.

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I still can't believe what's going on..

The guests are starting to arrive and I tremble inside my white princess dress.

I'm afraid to wake up at any moment in my room like every morning, and then have to do my chores dreaming of that boy portrayed in the countess' room.

I'm afraid of the future that awaits me, if society will accept this marriage for love, if I will be a good mother, if Wooyoung will love me forever without ever regretting this day..

"Hea, I want to introduce you to a person"
Wooyoung enters the room where I am waiting, accompanied by a boy who looks younger, very elegant, with a red suit with white decorations, of a visibly very expensive fabric.
His build is very muscular, which is unusual among high-ranking nobles.

"Prince Jongho"
Wooyoung continues, and I bow immediately.
I have never been in front of a royal.

"Now I understand you dear Wooyoung"
The prince turns to Wooyoung, who instead keeps his gaze on me, smiling.

The prince draws his sword, and I feel a shiver at the base of my back in fright.

"Bow down Hea"
Wooyoung tells me, reassuringly, holding out his hand to help me.

I do as he says, although i still don't understand what is happening.

"By the power conferred on me by the royal crown of this kingdom, I declare you Countess Jung Hea"
My eyes widen at the words spoken by the prince, as he rests the point of the sword on both my shoulders.

Wooyoung helps me get up and I look at him confused, and instead of giving me answers he bows to me.

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I squeeze Hongjoong's arm tightly as we walk towards the altar, where Wooyoung awaits me with Earl San at his side.

I walk with the wedding march, moving my gaze between the guests, noting that no one is missing.

The Kang Dukes, Duke Yunho and Baron Mingi, sitting in the first benches, where I also see the prince.
Even all servitude is present, Hyunae and the little Kiki, and Lucilla with her big belly now.

At this moment I can't help thinking about the countess who has long dreamed of her son's wedding;
And Seonghwa ..
I still miss the one who was a dear friend to me, I hope that wherever he is, he has forgiven me.

"Take care of her"
Hongjoong says to Wooyoung, giving him my hand.
"I will"

Wooyoung replies, and finally I can look at the beautiful man in front of me.
He smiles and mimics me with his lips a 'I love you' while the priest begins the ceremony.

I have read books that talked about love all my life, and now I can finally say that the happy ending has come for me too.