Marriage Is Happiness

Three weeks later, it was mine and Daehyun’s wedding. [SATURDAY, 12PM] Everyone got ready and headed out to the venue. All of their relatives, friends, coworkers, and bosses were there to congratulate the two. All of Daehyun’s friends were there too. Everyone was dressed in formal clothing, dress and tuxedos. I didn't want any bridesmaids or best mans and just kept it simple for our wedding. It had a vibe of a Korean wedding. I waited in the room for the ceremony to start. Mae, Aeyoung, Hyemi, Jangmi, Dahee, Sunmi were all there to see me in my dress. I got even more nervous but they calmed me down.

Aeyoung (*asks) : how are you Yoori ?
Mae (*asks) : are you ready ?
Yoori : i’m a little nervous.
Hyemi : don’t be. It’s your wedding day, you should be happy.
Jangmi : that’s right Unnie.
Dahee : after this, we will all be one family.
Yoori (*smiles & says) : it’s so great to have all of you girls in my life.
Sunmi : don’t worry Yoori. We’re all here for you.
Yoori (*looks at the girls & says) : thanks.

At this same moment, my mom came into the room to say to us…

Sooah : it’s time to go now.

We all looked up at my mom and i asked her…

Yoori (*asks Sooah) : who’s going to give me away ?
Sooah : i will in the place of your dad.
Yoori (*smiles & says) : okay.
Sooah : let’s go.

All of the girls walked out of the room into the venue taking their seats at the tables.

I held onto my mom's arm and she holds onto mine. At this moment of getting married, i wished that my dad was here to walk me down the aisle. I can feel that he’s watching me from wherever he is and is happy for me on this day. He wouldn't been so proud of me making this decision.

Me and mom stopped at the end of the aisle taking a breathe in before continuing. Then we walked together slowly down the aisle. I saw all of my family members and friends supporting me. The company workers were all there to see me too. I could see Daehyun standing in his tuxedo handsomely on the other end of the room. When we reached the front, my mom lets go of my hand putting it onto Daehyun’s. She kisses my cheek and walks to sit down. I could see the excitement in her eyes and how happy she was to give me away at my wedding. From that moment on, i wasn’t her little girl anymore. I was an adult transitioning into a new life and journey with someone i loved. In this case, someone i was forced into. The announcer made the speech and we both agreed to marry each other. We exchanged rings and shared a kiss together in front of everyone. Afterwards, we joined everyone at the reception.

When the entire wedding was over, everyone had headed on home.

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