32 The Wedding: Part 4 (1/2)

The ceremony commenced. There wasn't much going on in Ha Eun's head. She was spacing throughout the priest's monologue.

Then came the exchanging of rings. Ha Eun snapped out of it. They never got rings! She looked over at Chang Wook, he took out from his pocket a small box that held two rings. Both of them were silver, except that one was thiker and the other one was thin with a small diamond on it.

Chang Wook smiled at her, took her hand and placed the ring on her ring finger. Ha Eun took the other ring and placed it on Chang Wook's ring finger.

Then, the priest said the words the couple had completely forgotten that happen right as the ceremony concludes ”…You may now kiss the bride”

Ha Eun and Chang Wook looked at the priest shocked, then looked at each other. Ha Eun glances at the audience. Making eye contact with Chang Wook's family. Every second they take in not kissing, is another second closer to people thinking that the couple doesn't want to get married.

Ha Eun knows she has to kiss him. Chang Wook feels like he's been put in an awkward position.

”Ha Eun” Chang Wook whispers to her. She turns to look at him. Chang Wook gently places his hands on her cheeks ”Don't slap me” he said. Before Ha Eun can comprehend what Chang Wook is about to do. She suddenly felt a softness on her lips and Chang Wook was too close for comfort.

”Is this…Is this a kiss?” Ha Eun asked herself. The softness of his lips and his closed eyes gave her a comforting feeling as she closed her eyes as well. Both of them got closer together. He lowered one of his arms to her waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Suddenly there was a loud sound of confetti canons and applause, coming from all of the boats surrounding them, as well as the one they were in.

Chang Wook and Ha Eun quickly separated. They looked at each other awkwardly. Neither knew what to say at that moment.

”Foods in the back!” Han Soo said loudly and there was even more cheering. The other boats got closer and everyone exchanged plates of food and beverages. Staff on the boat quickly moved the chairs and made space for a dance floor. A band was setting up their equipment. All the while Ha Eun and Chang Wook stood next to each other, not knowing what to do or what to say.

”What are you two doing?” Soo Ryun asked the couple. She grabbed them both by the wrist ”I know you two want to be lovey-dovey, but you need to eat”

While eating people came towards the couple congratulating them.

”Mr. and Mrs. Kim” some would say.