
The Bravest Bride : Escape The Wedding!
Chapter 10
In one of the big shops, Lunar was busy choosing suitable clothes to wear, assisted by several shop employees to make her job easier. She wouldn't be this busy if it weren't for Arkan, who had asked her to buy as much as she could.
The man had said that he didn't want to wait too long for her to choose clothes. Therefore, kind-hearted Arkan had agreed to accompany her, as he had been told in the car earlier. Arkan didn't have any other work to do, as the bodyguards faithfully accompanied them.
"The clothes you're wearing right now are perfect," said one of the employees, showing joy on their face.
Lunar just replied with a tired smile. She was too exhausted to change clothes. She glanced at the clothes still hanging in the employee's hand, forming a long line. She had to try them all on to make sure they fit her body.
But... wasn't this a bit too much? She couldn't hold back any longer at this rate. Could she figure out a way to finish trying on all the clothes as soon as possible? Just seeing the number of clothes lined up gave her a headache. She was busy here, obeying a man who was relaxing over there. It was annoying.
"You can pack them all. Just tell him I've got everything. I'm pretty sure everything suits me. Hurry up and pack them for me," Lunar pleaded while gently pushing the employees one by one.
In the end, all the employees did as their main customer asked. Lunar was getting ready for Arkan's approaching arrival.
"Are you done? I'm tired of waiting for you. You've been taking too long."
Who had caused everything to take so long? If it weren't for her trying on all the clothes, they would have gone home a long time ago. Lunar was really annoyed now and wanted to scratch the face of the man who didn't feel guilty after creating this situation.
Lunar accidentally saw a woman behind Arkan while talking. She immediately turned around, using Arkan as a hiding place.
"Why did I have to meet Sora at a time like this?" Lunar thought.
Arkan was stunned to see Lunar holding onto him and not letting go when he tried to get away.
"What are you doing? Don't waste my time. We should go back."
Arkan, who was about to leave, was stopped by Lunar. She grabbed his arm and led him into the locker room. It would be a safe place where they wouldn't be noticed, at least until Sora was no longer in the store.
"Why did you pull me into this narrow room?" Arkan looked displeased.
Arkan, who was about to leave, was prevented by Lunar's hand holding onto the door. He gulped nervously as Lunar blocked his way with both hands. Was the woman in front of him really crazy? Taking him to a narrow room and trapping him with her hands.
"Ssstt..." Lunar hissed, placing her index finger on his lips, trying to listen to the sounds outside.
Arkan took a deep breath. They were very close, which only frustrated him more. What did this crazy woman want from him? And why was his heart beating so fast? It must be because of the stuffy one-and-a-half-meter room, right? No. Actually, this locker room had a special air conditioner. Maybe it was because they had entered the room in a hurry earlier.
Lunar could hear a conversation between an employee and a customer. From where she was standing now, she could hear Sora's voice. Her sister seemed very happy, with a more graceful laugh than what Lunar was used to hearing.
Lunar moved to the other side while observing herself in the mirror. "The customers out there are my sister," she said.
Arkan, who had been relieved, finally stood straight. But what he had just heard clearly troubled him. Lunar had a sister? He had never really known much about Lunar's life because he thought their relationship would eventually end.
"That's great, isn't it? You get to meet your sister."
Lunar smiled briefly before the smile faded from her lips. "I miss Sora and our parents, but it seems the longing feeling can't be cured. They must be very angry and disappointed that I ran away from the wedding. Perhaps, they feel ashamed because of my actions. You would laugh at me if you knew the reason I ran away from the marriage. Nico slept with another woman while we were getting married. Isn't that ridiculous?"
In fact, only Lunar smiled broadly after sharing the pain she was experiencing. For Arkan, what he had just heard couldn't be met with a big smile.
It was unimaginable what it would be like if he were in Lunar's position. The thought of Raya having an affair would hurt him deeply, just like how Lunar felt.
"Don't you know whose wife you currently are?"
Arkan pulled a woman who wasn't too far from his reach closer to him. "You don't need to hide. Take advantage of me during our one year of marriage, just like I used you. At least, I'm more handsome and richer than your Nico, and I can make him regret having an affair behind your back."
Without warning, he led Lunar out of the dressing room. They were immediately confronted by a woman who was most likely Sora. Arkan tenderly embraced Lunar, paying no mind to the stares directed at them.
"L-Lunar?" Sora was shocked, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
Lunar was speechless when suddenly faced with the person she wanted to avoid. She was also surprised by Arkan's treatment. The man held her waist tightly, as if not allowing her to escape. Her eyes widened even more when she saw Nico approaching from behind Sora.
That treacherous man dared to appear before her. She still couldn't accept what had happened on her wedding day; it had hurt her deeply. Only now could she fully comprehend Arkan's earlier words. She really had to take advantage of their marriage to make Nico regret what he had done.
"Aren't you Lunar?" Nico, who had just arrived, frowned.
Lunar chuckled at Nico's words. It seemed that so many women lined up that he couldn't recognize her face. It was truly sad, and it would be even sadder if she hadn't run away from the wedding.
"Yes, I'm Lunar. Are you having trouble remembering me, Nico?"
"What are you doing here, Lunar?"
Sora, engulfed in shock, interrupted the conversation between the former couple. She glanced at the man standing next to her sister, their embrace so tight it only confused her more.
"And who is this man?"
As far as Sora knew, her sister didn't have a close male friend, let alone a handsome man with a neat appearance. She, who had often seen her husband's business partners and had visited famous shops, could tell the difference between an ordinary appearance and a classy one. From her current perspective, it was clear that the man embracing her sister was wealthy. She might not be able to afford what he was wearing.
Lunar stuttered, unsure of how to explain the situation where she was married. Should she say that Arkan was her husband? But if Sora found out, she would surely not stay silent, and their parents would also be surprised by the news of her marriage. What should she do now?
"I never thought I would meet Lunar's sister. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Arkan, Lunar's husband."
"H-Husband?" Sora and Nico said in unison.
Sora spoke first, "Lunar, did I hear that right? You're married?"
"Yes, I'm married to Arkan."
"H-How is that possible? We need to talk." Sora pulled her sister away to talk privately.
Meanwhile, Arkan and Nico were left alone. The atmosphere suddenly turned tense as they shook hands. The surrounding employees could sense the tension and refrained from mentioning that the purchases had been wrapped up. They chose to wait until the man finished his business.
"Are you really married to Lunar?" Nico still seemed to struggle to believe the news of the wedding.
"Don't you have a TV or anything? You seem to have missed some important news." Arkan let go of the handshake. "Everyone knows that Arkan Gray is married."
Nico stared. Who didn't know a well-known business owner in their city? All this time, he had only known the name Damien Gray as someone who was already rich. He had no idea that the man had an heir. How could Lunar be connected to a wealthy family with a seven-generation legacy?