The Bravest Bride : Escape The Wedding!

Lunar was surprised when several burly men entered the apartment, even though she had been relaxing while watching television earlier. However, her attention was immediately diverted by the scene where Arkan was being dragged around like a suitcase.

"Arkan, what is happening?" Lunar asked, puzzled.

Arkan finally gave up trying to escape from the grip of the guards his father had ordered. The incident occurred when he was on his way home and suddenly intercepted. Despite his attempts to fight back, he was outnumbered and couldn't rely solely on himself and Secretary Ham. It seemed that his father was determined to keep him and Lunar in the same residence.

Arkan shook his hand roughly, freeing himself from the guards' grip. They left the room, and Arkan sat down, feeling frustrated and unable to vent his annoyance.

"I will have to stay with you," Arkan said.

"W-what do you mean?"

Lunar was confused because she knew that Arkan didn't want to live with her. However, recent events suggested otherwise. Moreover, if they were to live together, what would happen to Raya?

"My father won't let us live separately," Arkan said, ruffling his hair in frustration. He didn't know how to oppose his father's wishes. He had previously attempted to escape from his father's men, but this time he was caught.

"If you live here, what about Raya?" Lunar asked, raising her head to look at the man who made her head ache. "Do you think I caused all this trouble?"

Arkan stood up and approached Lunar, clenching his teeth. He gripped her shoulder tightly and stared into her dark eyes. "Ever since you came into my life, I haven't found any peace. My relationship with Raya has also been damaged because of you! The marriage was supposed to be between me and Raya, not me and you!"

Lunar, in pain, struggled to escape from his grip. Eventually, she managed to free herself and stumbled back, falling onto the sofa. She tried to avoid Arkan, who continued to press her, leaving her with no escape. All she could do was endure his angry glare that sent shivers down her spine.

"I don't want to live with a woman like you. Why don't you just leave my life? Instead of shamelessly clinging to other people's relationships," Arkan sneered.

"You ran away from your own marriage, only to become a parasite in someone else's relationship?"

Lunar clenched her mouth tightly, trying to hold back her emotions. However, her eyes were burning with anger. She felt humiliated, publicly kicked out for the second time. With all her strength, she pushed Arkan away, creating distance between them. She quickly got up and moved away, avoiding being cornered again.

"You think I want to live with a man like you? Absolutely not! You're not the kind of man I desire! In fact, you're far from what I want!" Lunar shouted as she rushed into the bedroom.

She slammed the door shut, locked it, and sat on the edge of the bed, overwhelmed by indescribable feelings. Her breath quickened, unable to contain the emotions bubbling inside her.

In this unexplainable state, her heart ached, and tears streamed down her face. She had been holding back those tears since her encounter with Arkan, but now they flowed freely, though she made sure no one outside could hear her cries.

Now she was all alone, with no one to support or listen to her. Despite her desperate attempts to find a job, no one gave her a chance to showcase her skills. She wanted to make her parents proud of her abilities, but sadly, she had no support. She felt trapped in a painful situation, unwanted where she currently stood. She had lost all hope.

***

After finally calming her tears, Lunar stood up, determined not to stay trapped in that difficult situation forever. She had fought against her parents to avoid marrying Nico and believed she deserved a better life.

She washed her face, trying to fix her appearance that had been disheveled from crying. Once she felt presentable, she took a step forward. The main issue between her and Arkan, their marriage, needed to be resolved.

As she stepped out of the room, she noticed that Arkan was nowhere to be found. Only Secretary Ham lay on the couch. Where could that annoying guy be?

Lunar opened the apartment door, hoping to find Arkan outside, but to her surprise, she was greeted by a line of bodyguards guarding the door.

"Do they intend to guard the door forever?" she wondered to herself.

She closed the apartment door slowly, realizing that Arkan must not be allowed to escape. Determined to find him, she started searching for his whereabouts. Could he be playing Rapunzel and attempting to escape through the window? Where could he be hiding? She couldn't find him anywhere.

She entered a room and noticed it was empty and neatly arranged. Her steps led her towards the bathroom to check if Arkan was there. As she passed by a vertical mirror, she took a step back, realizing her disheveled appearance.

"Did I cry for too long?" Lunar massaged her swollen eyes.

"You've had a tough day because of that man," she said to herself, trying to console her wounded heart. She smiled, but the pain behind her eyes remained.

Curiosity led her to the source of a sound, and she turned her back to the bathroom. She was taken aback to see Arkan half-naked, standing there. She hadn't expected him to be in the bathroom, as she didn't hear the sound of running water.

"What are you doing?" Lunar asked, annoyed.

Arkan looked at her and approached, standing beside her. "I asked you, what are you doing?"

"We can talk later, after you get dressed," Lunar replied, taking a step back. She didn't want to engage in a conversation with a half-naked Arkan.

"We will talk now," Arkan insisted, sitting at the foot of the bed, waiting for her to speak.

Lunar sighed heavily. "Couldn't you get dressed first? We can talk once you're not flaunting your muscles."

"I'd rather flaunt them. Consider yourself lucky to have free viewing privileges," Arkan teased.

Should Lunar be grateful for that? They had just argued, and the tears that had swollen her eyes were still visible. At least Arkan had apologized for causing her distress, but now he arrogantly and proudly made inappropriate remarks.

Lunar finally gave in and allowed the conversation to take place in the room. "We should end our relationship," she said.

Arkan shifted his position, leaning forward while maintaining eye contact. "You're breaking our agreement." Their marriage was not meant to last long, as they had made a one-year arrangement.

"I will accept the consequences. You can spread rumors about me having an affair. That way, more people will sympathize with you," Lunar replied.

"And let you face difficulties?" The thought of the hardships Lunar would endure shook Arkan's beliefs. However, Lunar had made her decision to end the marriage, seeking an escape from the sham they had entered into.

"I have to take responsibility for running away from our marriage. After we separate, you can continue your relationship with Raya," Lunar stated, trying to sound resolute.

"I hope so. Unfortunately, my father won't allow it. Until we reach an agreement, you won't be able to leave," Arkan explained.

Arkan stood up and approached Lunar, who was still standing. He held her hand and made them look into each other's eyes.

"You do have to take responsibility. Do you feel trapped, which is why you're considering leaving?"

Lunar did feel trapped, and her decision to leave was a result of that feeling. "If I'm a burden, why keep me? You'd better get rid of this burden," she responded.

Arkan released her hand and stood upright again. Lunar quickly pulled her shirt up slightly to cover her exposed chest.

"Where are you looking?" Lunar asked, annoyed.

Arkan smiled. "I need to buy new clothes for my burden. But before that, could you leave the room?"

"Why?" Lunar inquired.

Arkan gestured towards the towel wrapped around his waist. "Because the free show is over."

Arkan turned and held Lunar's hand, guiding her out of the room. "You can pay if you want to keep watching."

Lunar's face turned red. Did Arkan expect payment in exchange for her seeing him half-naked? It made no sense!

"I will complain to Raya about this!" Lunar exclaimed as she rushed out of the room, accompanied by Arkan's laughter echoing behind her.

The laughter of that man!