ตอน 4: Wedding Preparation
One week later,
"Sobi, wake up ... please, ... wake up, Sobi!"
I gasped and woke up from my sleep. My hair was wet with sweat and my heart was beating fast.
"Aigo, it's a dream ... oh my god why does he always appear in my dreams !?", I said irritably
I rolled to the side and banged my pillow. After the marriage with Yoongi was decided, almost every night I dreamed the same thing.
I always dreaming of the accident that my father and I had, I cried hysterically and Yoongi's voice repeatedly called out to me from the darkness. I don't understand what the dream means. I guess I was just too depressed by my current state to bring back memories of my father.
After the family gathering at that time, I went to visit my mother's grave and told her everything. I wonder if my mother were still alive, the will would still be read? I felt that all this time my mother was hiding it because she didn't want me to know about this.
And what I question the most is why don't I remember Min's family at all ?? Even my mother never even mentioned their names.
My mom just said that my dad and I had a car accident and my dad died because of it. Meanwhile, I was seriously injured and experienced great trauma. I couldn't speak and had nightmares for a year.
So my mother decided to take me to England, hoping I could forget that incident and live well. And even until the last day of her life my mother never once talked about the accident.
* ringring
I saw the table beside my bed and took my cellphone. I frowned because I didn't recognize the cell phone number on the screen.
"Yeoboseyo (hello)?", I asked doubtfully
"Yeoboseyo Sofia ssi? This is Yoongi Oemma (yoongi's mother)," a soft female voice was heard from across the phone
"Huh? Ah, oemonim, annyeong", I replied quickly while sitting up straight
"Annyeong, am I bothering you?", she asked
"Ani, can I help you?", I asked
"What are you going to do today? Do you have free time?", she asked
"Uh, I have a lecture until 1.30 pm, after that I have no activities", I replied remembering
"Arasso. I want to invite you to visit the hotel that will be your wedding venue. Your grandmother has rented a place at the Shilla Hotel and today I have made an appointment with the hotel wedding organizer to discuss the details of your wedding", she said excitedly.l
"Shilla hotel ??", I asked, widen my eyes
"Ye. I will meet with the wedding organizer at one o'clock in the afternoon. I hope you can immediately go to Silla Hotel when your class is over", said Yoongi's mother again
"Mmmm ... should I come?", I asked doubtfully
"Of course, this is your wedding, you definitely want to take part in planning, right?", She said again
"Okay oemonim ... I'll be there", I replied, rubbing my face
"Arasso ... see you later then", said Yoongi's mother cheerfully
"Ye oemonim", I replied weakly
I lay myself down again after hanging up the phone. This marriage is really going to happen, what should I do, I whined.
I feel trapped, I can't tell this to anyone including my friends, because Yoongi asked me to keep it a secret from the people around me. So far, only our closest family who know about it. I'm really feeling frustrated right now.
I looked at the clock beside my desk and hurried to take a shower because my first class was starting in an hour.
After showering and getting dressed I opened the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of coffee before leaving for campus. The distance between my campus and my apartment is about 20 minutes by foot.
When my mom and I moved to Seoul, the first thing we did was look for an apartment near SNU. However, because the two bedroom apartment close to SNU was very expensive, we finally decided to rent an apartment that was a little far away but still walkable.
Honestly, my grandmother asked us to live with her in Busan, but because I was going to SNU, we decided to stay in Seoul instead. My mom and I live normally, neither rich nor poor. When in England my mom worked as a Korean language lecturer at the University of Birmingham.
While in Korea, she worked as an English teacher at an elementary school near our apartment. During our stay in England, my mom and I always spoke Korean at home, because she wanted me not to forget where my father came from.
"I have to hurry," I muttered
I ran up the stairs to my classroom because in five minutes my class will start. I was breathless when I got to the door of the Design History class and saw Kim Hyuna and Park Jiwoo waving their hands at me.
"Yeogi, yeogi (here, here)", they said while waving at me
I walked towards the table where my friends were. I put my bag and laptop on the table and finished the coffee I had brought.
"Did you run here?", Asked Jiwoo looking at me
"Ye, I climbed the stairs by running, I think I'll be late", I answered breathlessly
"You've never been late before, did something happen? You also look gloomy lately", asked Hyuna
"Ani, I just forgot to set the alarm last night, gwaenchana. Ah, Mr. Lee came," I said, diverting the conversation just as our lecturer entered the classroom
I felt guilty to my two friends for lying to them about my father's will. When they asked about it I said that my father left me some money. I guess they'll get hysterical if they find out the truth.
Class after class passed until finally I was in our last class today, Digital Design. It's been the umpteenth time we've been told that we have to start looking for places to intern for our final project. But until now my best friend and I have still not found a suitable place for an internship.
"Your internship will start in January, only a few months to go, you have to start looking from now on in order to get a suitable place as you want", repeated my lecturer
We nodded our heads at what the lecturer said. After class finished, I put my laptop back in the bag and sighed. I have to go see Yoongi's mom after this, I thought.
"Ginny, have you decided where to do your internship?", Asked Jiwoo
"Not yet", I replied briefly
"I've submitted several applications to the bridal clothing boutique but there has been no answer until now," replied Hyuna
"I really want to try to become a fashion buyer at a boutique or a famous fashion brand," said Jiwoo excitedly
"It seems so exciting", said Hyuna in response to Jiwoo's words. "How about you Sofia?", Asked Hyuna
"I want an internship where I can be free to be creative in making clothes or accessories, maybe working as an assistant designer would be fun", I replied smiling at them
"Ye, you should try it then", said Jiwoo excitedly
"Aah, I want to eat oemuk, let's go to a shop near the art faculty, I'll treat you to eat oemuk", said Hyuna happily
"Woaah, kajja!", Jiwoo replied, standing up and carrying his bag
"Mianhae I can't go with you guys, I have something to do", I said with a regretful face
"What do you want to do?", Asked Hyuna looking at me
"Family issues", I replied with a grimace
"Ah, you're going to meet your grandma, huh?", Said Jiwoo
"Is she still in Seoul?", Asked Hyuna curiously
"Ye. I have to see her now", I said, lowering my face, feeling guilty that I had to lie to them
"Do you want us to accompany you?", Asked Hyuna standing up from her chair
"Ani, Gwaenchana", I replied wearing my coat and walked towards the exit
"Are you sure?", Asked Jiwoo walking beside me
"Ye", I replied while going down the stairs to the first floor
"Arasso. Be careful then", said Hyuna when we arrived in front of the faculty building
"Ye, see you tomorrow", I replied, waving at them
"Ne ... Hyuna~ah let's eat oemuk, kajja", Jiwoo's voice chuckled
I smiled turning my face back. Hyuna looked sullen when Jiwoo pulled her towards the oemuk shop.
I walked to the station and made several transits to arrive at the Shilla Hotel. When I heard the name of the hotel, I was very surprised. Hotel shilla is one of the five star hotels in Seoul. And the hotel has always been a wedding venue for celebrities and famous people.
I saw the magnificent hotel immediately as I walked out of the subway station. I just realized that I only wear jeans, short sleeve shirt and coat this time. Is it okay for me to dress like this ?, I thought anxiously.
When I entered the hotel lobby, my eyes widened and my mouth fell open. I was surprised to stare at the very beautiful and luxurious lobby in front of me. Then I took my cellphone and read the message Yoongi's mother had sent me.
"Yong Bing Gwan (Korean traditional house), 1st floor?", I muttered reading the message
I walked to the reception desk and asked where the place was. An officer took me to the wedding organizer's office which is near Yong Bing Gwan.
When I entered the office, I could hear Mrs. Min's voice calling me from a distance.
"Sofia ssi! Yeogi ..", she said, waving and smiling at me
I thanked the employee who escorted me earlier and walked over to Mrs. Min.
"She is the bride," said Yoongi's mom introduced me to the employee sitting opposite her
"Annyeong, Han Sofia imnida (I'm Han Sofia)", I said bowing to introduce myself
"Annyeong, I am Anna. Wow, you are so beautiful, surely you will be an amazing bride," she said
"Kamsahamnida", I replied awkwardly
We are talking about some of the venues in this hotel. There is a large garden with the Yong Bing Gwan as a background -the place where the Song-Song couple got married-, several large auditoriums and 2 small auditoriums which are usually used for private party.
According to Anna, my grandmother had rented a small auditorium for our wedding. Then Anna invited us to visit that place.
"The capacity of this room can accommodate 50 people. According to Madame Han, your guests are only less than 50 people, so I think this room will be suitable. We just need to decorate it so it doesn't look too empty", explained Anna
I looked around the room, so I'm going to get married here ?, I thought.
"Sofia, Anna and I have talked about decorations and flowers for the party. I think the autumn flowers and winter flowers will be very beautiful when used in your wedding. What do you think?", Asked Yoongi's mom
"Ye, oemonim, I agree", I replied softly
We continue to talk about everything, from the invitation design, the food and wine to be served, the wedding cake and so on.
When it was all over I felt my head heavy from having to think about these things. I feel like I'm not doing this wholeheartedly and it tires me out.
"Sofia~aah, next week we will look for your wedding dress and also try on your makeup and hair .. I will call you later for the time," said Mrs. Min smiling at me
"Ye oemonim", I smiled back at her
We are currently at the Shilla hotel restaurant for dinner.
"Sofia, I feel both sad and sorry that your mother could not be present at your wedding. But even so, I'm sure your mother will be happy to see you married", said Mrs. Min with a sad face
"Oemonim ... can I ask something?", I asked a little doubtfully
"Ye, of course. Say it ...", she said leaning towards me
"Are you really friends of my parents? Because I honestly can't remember you ...", I asked softly
Yoongi's mom looked at me intently, there was worry in her gaze.
"Han Sofia ssi, our friendship was short, but it was very special. In the past, when you moved next to our house, you were very kind. Almost every day your mother sent us cakes and foods. You know how your mother cooks, right? very delicious ... Haha Yoongi and Joonki really like your mother's cooking ", recalled Mrs. Min with sparkling eyes
"Your family always invites us to dinner and spend time together. It was your father who introduced Yoongi to music. Your father taught both of you how to play the piano, so Yoongi always spent his time playing at your house. You know, our family conditions were not very good at that time, we couldn't afford a piano or other musical instruments ", continued Mrs. Min
"Our friendship with your family is very close. We are like two families that become one", said Mrs. Min smiling and then sighing before continuing her words
"But then everything changed, you and your father had an accident while on the way home from somewhere. The accident was so bad, even your car was completely damaged. It's a miracle you still survived Sofia ... You were badly injured and traumatized. Your mother was devastated and she never looked the same again. She was always gloomy and never left the house ", said Mrs. Min with teary eyes
"I think it was very hard for her ... Then, two months after the accident, you and your mon left Daegu and never came back. We tried to find you, but never succeeded. When you left Daegu at that time, our family lost a very meaningful friends too ", said Mrs. Min in a trembling voice while wiping her wet eyes with a tissue
I don't know this, I really don't remember it. Was that accident the reason I lost my memories of my life in Daegu? I don't know for sure and I can't find out the truth because my mother, the only person who knows my situation, has passed away at this time.
"Maybe you have forgotten us, I understand Sofia. But the most important thing is that now we can meet you again and continue the marriage arrangement that we had previously agreed. I always thought of you as my own daughter", she said with a warm smile
"Kamsahamnida oemonim", I replied
During dinner, my mind was filled with the words of Mrs. Min. I tried to remember something about it, but nothing. There are none!
Arriving at the apartment, my head hurts because of digesting what Mrs. Min said earlier. I felt both tired and overwhelmed by what had happened this week, until I fell asleep without even changing my clothes.
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