Kiss Me

Chapter 31: Promises (EPILOGUE)

Lisa glanced at the wall clock; it was about to strike four in the afternoon. She breathed out, adjusting her dress as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. A smile graced her lips when she saw the person sitting on the wheelchair behind her. She turned and hugged her mother.

"You look so beautiful, Lisa-yah," her mother cooed, stroking Lisa's back.

Lisa pulled away and placed a peck on her mother's cheek.

"Don't cry," Mrs. Manoban said with a smile as she wiped Lisa's tears with her thumb. "You're going to ruin your makeup."

Lisa laughed before hugging her mother once more. "I love you, umma," she said and continued sobbing silently, overwhelmed with emotions that she has yet to name.

After seven months of preparation, she will finally stand beside Jennie and exchange vows of forever.

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"Ready?" a slight tug on her hand got Jennie turning to her side. Her gaze was immediately met with Lisa's smiling face.

They tried to keep their nervousness in but Lisa was never good at hiding her emotions. Jennie smiled, squeezed Lisa's hand and placed a peck in the corner of Lisa's lips.

"I was ready seven months ago," she said, making Lisa's smile widen.

They stood at the end of the golden carpet that was laid on the ground, ending up to an arch made up of flowers a few feet away from the cliff that overlooked a beautiful sea and the endless horizon. It was breathtaking.

Lisa personally chose the place in Jeju. She knew the view of the sunset was clearer there, that's why they chose to hold the ceremony at four in the afternoon. Jennie didn't protested at the idea; she just wanted the wedding to push through.
The weather was perfect, the sun was slowly setting and the sky was turning into hue of orange and pink. Lisa smiled, it definitely was the perfect day to get married.

Chairs with golden ribbons lined up beside the aisle where guests sat. There were white rose petals scattered on the carpet. The judge stood behind the flower arch. It was a simple set up but Lisa and Jennie loved it that way. They were never fond of fancy looking things.

They both stood at the end of the line as they watched their friends and family march down the aisle before sitting down on their respective chairs.

Nayeon and Jiyong volunteered to personally serenade the couple as they walked down the aisle. Jiyong played the guitar while Nayeon sang for them. Lisa wondered if Jennie and her looked as perfect as her brother and his wife.

I've never been this close to anyone or anything, I can hear your thoughts, I can see your dreams..

Seulgi and Irene were the first couple to march down the aisle, clad in identical white dresses and silver high heeled shoes. Irene was all smiles as she held Seulgi's hand tightly.

I wanna spend the rest of my life with you by my side, forever and ever..

Next were Jisoo and Soojoo. Jisoo was wearing a cream-colored tube dress while Soojoo opted for a long gown that hugged her figure perfectly. They were planning to get married in two months.

You touch every place in my heart, oh it feels like the first time every time..

Then came Wendy and Rosé, looking as dorky as ever as they marched down the aisle. The two girls kept their communication even after Wendy returned to California. There was still no label between them but they both know they had a special place in each other's hearts. As long as there was food to share and stories to tell.