THE HUSBAND'S WIFE

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"Dear friends and family, We gathered, here today, to witness and celebrate the union of Mr. Yook Sungjae and Ms. Park Sooyoung in marriage. With love and commitment, they decided to live their lives together as husband and wife." the priest started the ceremony,

As I stood there in front of the man who I am now bound to be his wife. I didn't know why, but yesterday; I was so excited that I nearly fell to my feet, reaching for my wedding dress. I wanted to fit it in because it arrived late yesterday, but my mother zapped in my hotel room scolding me for not believing in any superstitions. Then I hear the priest's words snapping me from my trance, I heard him say the words one by one, as if it is now a slap to my face! So hard! That I wanted to wince right where I am standing. I frown, not because I don't want to be here, but there's this fear in my heart.

What if he doesn't like me?

What if I fail my husband?

What if he doesn't want me?

Maybe, just maybe, he will love me as much as I want to, he has no reasons not to? Right? Because from now on, after this ceremony, we officially tied for the rest of our lives. I didn't even experience having someone else in my life; I wanted to experience all of it before getting married, but now this?! it just had to happen right away! I wanted to shake my head when I heard the priest uttered the words.

"may these rings be blessed as a symbol of your union. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you not only be reminded of this moment but also of the vows you have made and the strength of your commitment to each other." the priest now looking at us, as if we were both really, really, in love with each other. We both now face each other, as he takes my hand in his. My future husband. I flinched when I held his hands it was so cold, like ice. Maybe he's nervous? Like me? Who wouldn't be? I just stood there staring at both of our hands as the priest gave the ring to him. He took it and he immediately slips it to my ring finger and he made his vows, quicker than I expected.

"I, Yook Sungjae, take you, Park Sooyoung, to be my wife. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honour you all the days of my life." he said it like he was in a marathon, It was uttered quick, like his life is depends on it. Damn! he didn't even breathe! Jeez! I knew he didn't want this neither am I, but I mentally have prepared for this day, I promised to accept this man as my husband no matter what! I stare at my soon to be husband and I observe his face, he is so freaking handsome! His jaw is very sharp and manly, his eyes are so pierce and very intimidating, I didn't really see him smile, even once! I wonder how it would feel like seeing him smile? But this is only the third time I have met him and now we are here holding both of each other's hand, tying a knot, bound to be together. I huff... as I listen to the priest again...

...

Since it's now my turn to say my vows I stuttered, when I slip the ring on his finger so slowly, as I uttered the words...

"I, Park Sooyoung, take you, Yook Sungjae, to be my husband. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honour you all the days of my life." I've said my vows slowly, as I stare deep into my soonest to be husband's eyes. I can't help but to observe his face, he is so freaking handsome! I must be crazy? Saying this twice in my head!

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Do not take this vow lightly because God binds this blessing for the rest of your lives as husband and wife." the priest uttered, like it was a warning, I kept my silence looking like he is a see-through person...

"Yook Sungjae, do you take Park Sooyoung to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honour and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, and forsaking all others, be faithful only to her, for as long as you both shall live?" the priest waited for the answer, as everyone's attention on him, I couldn't believe it is he daydreaming? Or is he hesitating? It took him some time to answer...

"I do."

I sighed lowly in relief,; I did not want to be the embarrassed legend woman for the rest of my life! As the woman, he left at the altar!

"Park Sooyoung, do you take Yook Sungjae to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honour and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?"

"I do." I gulf and cringe at the last part, which I despise standing here right now! I slightly frown. In front of this man! Am I really giving my life away for him? This is happening! This Is freaking happening! I still can't believe that this is real! And this is our third time meeting in person, the freaking third time! I didn't really have a choice. They bound us to do this marriage since the amalgamation of our fathers' company 6 months ago! Apparently, he is now the new CEO of the company.

"You may now kiss the bride..."

Oh! my god! Here goes nothing!

Author's Note

So, guys, this is just the prologue! thank you for the support. For reading my stories. I love you guys!