EPILOGUE

2 years later...

The room was elegantly filled with flowers of different colors. The red carpet was already fixed at the middle, and the choir— which was also some of them, was already rehearsing the song.

Mark was pacing back and forth. One and a half hour before the wedding starts, yet he was already at the venue, waiting for his bride.

He sat on a chair and sighed, "Hyung, why is she not here yet?" He said, stomping his feet like a child.

His brother rolled his eyes, "Do you have a watch?" Taeyong asked.

Mark nodded, "Yeah, why?"

"Look at the time." Taeyong ordered.

Mark looked at his wrist watched and did what his brother told him. "Yeah and?"

"What time is it?" His brother asked.

"It's 9:30." Mark answerer.

The older Lee nodded, "Yeah, and what time will your wedding start?" He asked.

"At 11." Mark answered.

Taeyong raised a brow, waiting for his brother to get his point. Mark has been panicking because Eunmi hasn't arrived yet, but their wedding will begin at 11.

"Oh."

"Who are you and where did you hide my best friend?!" Renjun said, storming inside Eunmi's dressing room.

She just rolled her eyes and glared at Renjun.

The girl was wearing an extravagant white dress, her hair was tied into a bun, and she was smiling brightly.

"You look so beautiful.." Irene wiped the fake tears from her eyes. In reality, she just sprinkled some water from the bottle on her face to make it look like she cried. "I'm so happy for you..." She smiled and hugged Eunmi, but not too tight because she might ruin her hair.

Eunmi smiled and hugged back, "This is it, unnie..." She smiled.

Someone opened the door and they all took a bow when Eunmi's mom entered the room. "Eun-ah!" She cheered and approached her daughter. The younger just laughed at her mother's childish reaction. "You look nowhere like Eunmi."

Eunmi just pouted while the others laughed. "Mom!" She whined.

Her mom laughed, "What?"

"Your dad told me that Mark has been panicking since earlier because he hasn't seen you since yesterday." Her mom said, causing everyone in the room to laugh.

"Oh yeah, you didn't sleep at your shared house last night and the night before that." Joy said while nodding.

"Now I understand why he's acting like that." Yeri laughed.

Mark, on the other hand, was not in the right state to be called calm. He was pacing back and forth, if not, he would sit on a chair and tap his foot repeatedly.

This sight was causing annoyance to Donghyuck and the others who were rehearsing the song. "Mark-hyung can you calm the fuck down?!" Donghyuck hissed at the older, making Mark look at him.

Mark frowned, "Try to be in my place, then. You haven't seen the girl you love for two days... and don't curse! We're inside a church, if you aren't informed."

Donghyuck could only roll his eyes, but he did feel guilty about cursing. "As if I could relate about the love thing."

The others laughed.

His dad laughed and patted his shoulder, "Mark, everything's okay. Why are you so nervous?"

"I miss her already, dad..." He pouted.

"Aigoo, take care of her, okay?" His dad said.

Mark nodded, "As if I could hurt her again." His eyes scanned the room, searching for someone. "Where's my other dad?" He was referring to Eunmi's dad.

"He's there." Mark's dad pointed at the guy who was wearing a black tuxedo while talking to Jaehyun. "Talking to your future brother-in-law." He grinned.

Mark laughed, "It's weird how people call him my brother-in-law where in fact, he treats me as his brother even before Eunmi and I met."

"It's gonna be different this time, though. You'll be his brother, and that means you need to take care of his sister." His dad patted his shoulder.

***

Eunmi stared at the closed doors. She's wondering how was everything behind it. Her heart was beating fast, it was a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

"Let's go?" Her dad opened the car's door and smiled at Eunmi.

She took her father's hand and stood up, struggling to make her balance right because her wedding dress was heavy. She smiled and went out of the car.

She was standing behind the closed doors together with his mother and father. Her heart was beating so fast, because she didn't think that this time would actually come. Once the doors open, she would be walking towards the man she loves, who is standing in front of the altar.

"No matter what happens, we'll always be here, Eunmi. Okay?" Her mom said, smiling at her. "You'll always be our baby."

Eunmi laughed, "What about Jaehyun-oppa?"

"That guy isn't our baby anymore." Her dad laughed.

She nodded and hugged the two of them.

"Yah, don't cry!" Her mom playfully smacked her hand when a tear slipped down her eyes.

She just smiled and wiped her tears away.

As if on cue, the doors opened and the bells started to ring. She heard the piano playing as she started to walk with her parents.

She looked towards the choir— composed of Haechan, Taeil, Jaehyun, Doyoung, Renjun and Chenle, plus Kun, who was playing the piano.

She laughed when she heard Lucas yelled his oh-so-famous tagline, "Fighting Haeyadwae!"

"cheonsaye eolgullo
naegero watteon Mystery
neoran ongi
ni gyeote meomulmyeo
neol saranghal geu han saram
narani"

A mystery came to me
with a face of an angel
Your warmth
The only one who loves you,
staying by your side
Is that me?

Eunmi looked at her friends, Yeri and Irene were so close to crying, while Seulgi, Joy and Wendy were smiling at her.

"You know, wishing is just a waste of time." He sighed. "Why don't you strive hard, so that your 'wish' will come true?" He asked.

She wanted to laugh when she remembered their first bickering. Funny because now, she's walking towards him.

"chuun gyeoul achimdo
jogeum weroun jeonyeokdo
urin yeogi hamkkera
eodumeun neoran bicheuro
bakkwieo Tonight
mideul su eomneun gijeok"

In the cold winter morning
And a bit lonely in the night
We're here together
The darkness has changed
to light with you, tonight
An unbelievable miracle

Mark's heart was beating so fast, and he was afraid that it would come out of his chest any minute from now.

His dad snapped him out of his chest when he patted his shoulder, "Why are you so nervous?"

"Dad... I can't believe I can call her mine in a few moments." He smiled.

"oneul neoreul kkok ankko
Giving you my heart and soul
neon salme jeonbuya For life
dashi taeeonandaedo
nan neo animyeon an dwel iyu"

Today, hugging you tightly
Giving you my heart and soul
Because you're my everything in life, for life
Even if I'm born again
I can't be with anyone but you

Haechan sang the chorus part.

Eunmi looked around and saw some of her friends cheering. "I can't believe Taeyong-oppa brought a banner here." She almost laughed out loud when she saw Taeyong raising a banner.

Her dad laughed, "Your friends are really supportive."

"cheon gaeye maldo bujokal tteutae For life"

A thousand words are not enough to express my mind, for life

She looked at Mark, who was standing beside his father in front of the altar. Her heart fluttered when he smiled at her.

Soon, she'll be seeing those smiles everyday, even if they were basically living together even before they got engaged.

"jichigo himdeul ttae
gidaego shipeun
keun saram dwae bolkke
eoril jjeok kkumkkudeon
seonmul gadeukan
Christmas tree gateun sarami

salmiran gin hamoni
geu ane nogeun uriga
deo areumdaweojige
chimmugeun neoran (chimmugeun neoran)
noraero bakkwieo Tonight (noraero Tonight)
nan pyeongsaeng deutgo shipeo"

When you are tired or have a hard time
I'll be the person
you want to lean on
A person that's like a Christmas tree
with lots of presents
which I dreamt of when I was young

Life is a long harmony
We can be more beautiful
as we're melted in it
Silence has changed (Silence has changed)
to a song called you, tonight (To a song, tonight)
I want to listen to it forever

She was smiling at Renjun who was smiling brightly as if nothing happened before. She was glad to know that her best friend, who's also like her younger brother, is finally happy.

"oneul neoreul kkok ankko
Giving you my heart and soul
neon salme jeonbuya For life
Oh dashi taeeonandaedo
nan neo animyeon an dwel iyu"

Today, hugging you tightly
Giving you my heart and soul
Because you're my everything in life, for life
Oh even if I'm born again
I can't be with anyone but you

The closer she gets at the altar, the faster her heart beats.

She smiled when she and Mark locked eyes.

"pyeongsaengeul neoman barabogopa"

I only want to look at you forever

"Dad..." Mark greeted Eunmi's father.

"modeun ge shwipjin anketji
jikyeo jul kkeoya For life
This love, this love
yeongweonhi kkeunnaji ana"

Everything isn't going to be easy
But I'll protect you, for life
This love, this love
It will never end

Eunmi's dad smiled and gave Eunmi's hand to Mark. "Take care of my only daughter...."

"A-Appa..." Eunmi felt like crying, but her dad hushed her.

"Shh, don't cry... just know that we'll always be here for you, okay?" Her dad smiled and hugged her.

"Th-thank you for everything, appa..." She sniffed.

"Oh, never gonna let you go
Giving you my heart and soul
neon salme jeonbuya For life
Oh dashi taeeonandaedo
nan neo animyeon an dwel iyu"

Oh, never gonna let you go
Giving you my heart and soul
Because you're my everything in life, for life
Oh even if I'm born again
I can't be with anyone but you

"Go now, I'm happy for you and Mark..." Her dad smiled.

Mark held her hand and smiled at her parents. He took a bow and said, "Thank you for raising such a beautiful lady, mom and dad..."

They smiled.

"pyeongsaengeul neoman barabogopa
na pyeongsaeng neoman barabogopa
For life"

I only want to look at you forever
I only want to look at you forever
For life

Mark helped her to sit down on the chairs in front of the altar since she was struggling.

He held her hand and smiled at her. "Are you okay?"

She nodded and smiled, "More than okay."

***

"Do you, Lee Minhyung, take Jung Eunmi to be your wedded wife, to cherish in love and in friendship, in strength and in weakness, in success and in disappointment, to love her faithfully, today, tomorrow, and for as long as the two of you shall live?"

Mark looked at Eunmi and smiled, "I do."

The priest continued, "Do you, Jung Eunmi, take Lee Minhyung to be your wedded husband, to cherish in love and in friendship, in strength and in weakness, in success and in disappointment, to love him faithfully, today, tomorrow and for as long as the two of you shall live?"

Eunmi smiled, "I do."

Jaehyun looked at the two who were already telling their vows to each other. "Finally..." He sighed.

Taeyong looked at him, "I agree with you... who knew that the two, who would always bicker back then, would end up together?"

Jaehyun nodded, "I have never seen my sister smile like that..."

"And I have never seen Mark that happy."

They turned their attention towards the two who were in front of the altar.

"You may kiss the bride." The priest said which made the audience cheer.

"LET'S GET IT MARK-HYUNG!!" Jeno screamed which made Mark laugh.

Mark just shook his head while laughing as he slowly lifted Eunmi's veil up. He smiled, "I love you, Lee Eunmi." He said and closed the gap between them.

***

4 months later...

Mark has been declining calls from Jaehyun. He doesn't even know why the older was calling him all the time.

His phone rang and looked at the caller ID. He sighed and decided to accept the call from his brother.

"Hyung?" He asked, not even interested to listen to his hyung.

"Can you pick Eunmi up? She's beating the hell out of me." Mark's eyes widened upon hearing Jaehyun.

"What? Where is she?" Mark said, trapping his phone between his left ear and shoulder as he grabs his car keys from the table and rushing towards the door.

"My house, obviously." Jaehyun rolled his eyes even if Mark couldn't see it. "What did you do this time?" He sighed.

"Me? Why me? I didn't even know that she left the house." He said while getting inside the car.

"You didn't fight?" Jaehyun asked.

"No! Why would we even fight if she wins all the time?" Mark sighed.

Jaehyun could only laugh, "7 more months, Minhyung-ah, and this would be over."

***

Mark arrived at Eunmi and Jaehyun's old house— which is now Jaehyun's house. He sighed and went inside only to be greeted by Jaehyun and Eunmi's bickering.

"Eunmi, Mark is not—" Jaehyun looked at the door to see Mark standing there. "Mark! Thank goodness you're here!"

Eunmi looked at Mark and just rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, she was still mad at her husband for no reason.

"Welp, I'm leaving you two here." Jaehyun shrugged and went upstairs.

Mark sighed and went towards Eunmi who was seated st the sofa. He sat beside her and poked her arm, "Baby..."

She just scooted away.

"Don't talk to me, I hate you." She pouted.

Mark took a deep breath. Patience, Mark, she's carrying your son or daughter.

"Why? What did I do this time?" For the past few weeks, Eunmi has been blaming Mark for things he hasn't done.

Eunmi shrugged, "I don't know, why don't you ask your secretary?"

Mark squinted his eyes to see if his wife was joking, "Baby, don't tell me that you're jealous of her?" He grinned, but it only made her scoot away from him even more. "Hey, don't be jealous..." He said snaked his arm around her waist. "That girl already has a boyfriend... for like 3 years? And they're already engaged." He smiled and leaned his head on her shoulder.

"Oh yeah? Why do you know a lot about her?" Eunmi raised a brow.

"Because everyone at the company is invited at their wedding, baby." Mark smiled and looked at her, while his chin was still resting on her shoulder.

Eunmi looked at the side, only to be greeted by Mark's lips. "Y-Yah!" She hid herself and Mark could only laugh. He trapped her in his arms, making her head rest on his chest.

"Baby, don't ever think that way, okay?" Mark smiled as he brush her hair. "I already have you and our baby, that's all I could ask for, hm?" He looked at her and kissed her forehead. "I love you, Lee Eunmi..."

Eunmi closed her eyes and hugged Mark tighter, "I love you, Lee Minhyung..."

***

7 months later...

"MARK!!!!" Mark dropped the spatula he was holding and rushed towards the living room.

His eyes widened when he saw Eunmi lying down on the couch, and she looks like she is in so much pain.

"L-Love! Is everything alright?" Mark asked as he knelt on the floor, while cupping her face.

She was sweating. She shook her head, "E-Eunhye... sh-she's..."

"Oh shoot!" Mark's eyes widened as he quickly grabbed his wallet, phone, and car keys.

He went outside and started the car. He opened the door and went back inside their house and helped his wife to stand up.

***

"Jaehyun-hyung!" Mark exclaimed when Jaehyun finally answered his phone.

"What? Mark, I'm on duty right now..." Mark looked around when he felt like he heard his hyung's voice.

"Hyung!" He almost yelled when he saw Jaehyun at the end of the hallway.

The older looked up and saw Mark approach him. He turned his phone off and kept it in his pocket.

"Mark? What are you—" Jaehyun's eyes widened when he remembered the date today. "WHERE IS MY SISTER?" He exclaimed.

"Hyung, she's inside the delivery room." Mark smiled.

The two immediately rushed towards the delivery room, which was nearby.

Mark smiled when he finally saw their daughter. A tear slipped down his eye. "Lee Eunhye..."

Jaehyun covered his mouth to prevent himself from sobbing, "I'm an uncle now..." He smiled. "Eunhye-yah..."

***

Mark and Eunmi flinched when they heard their daughter cry. She groaned and looked at the time, it was already 1 in the morning, and they felt like they just closed their eyes, only to be awaken by their child's cry.

"I'll take care of this..." Mark yawned and stood up.

She just watched her husband walk towards Eunhye's crib and carry her. "Eunhye-yah..." Mark started to sway side to side. "Sleep now, okay? Jebal... we're also sleepy..."

Eunmi laughed when she heard Mark plead their baby. Well, she can't blame him. He's the one who's taking care of Eunhye since he told her to rest because she was the one who gave birth.

Mark grabbed the milk bottle that was on the table and gave it to Eunhye. The baby yawned and closed her eyes when Mark gave her the milk.

Her dad started to hum a tune while swaying her side to side. Eunmi found the tune familiar.

"Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
But bear this in mind, it was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me"

Eunmi smiled when she saw her daughter slowly drifting to sleep.

"I know you've never loved
The crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly"

Mark smiled when he saw their daughter finally asleep.

"Aigoo, Eunhye-yah, is my voice that bad for you because you slept?" Mark chuckled. "Well at least you're already sleeping..."

"I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do, it's you
Oh it's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things"

Mark just swayed side to side while watching his daughter sleep. He smiled when he saw Eunhye sleeping while her mouth was slightly opened.

"You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me"

Mark placed the baby back in her crib and continued singing because he doesn't want her to wake up.

"I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on the tape
You never want to know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me"

Mark went towards their bed and gently pulled Eunmi up, much to her confusion. "Mark, what-" Mark shushed her by placing his index finger on her mouth.

Once she was already standing, Mark placed her hands around his neck while his was on her waist. They started to sway side to side.

"I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you
It's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things"

Mark pressed his forehead against hers.

"You're so cheesy..." Eunmi giggled.

Mark just planted a soft kiss on her forehead. "But you like it?" He laughed.

She nodded, "Yeah, because you're not usually like this."

"You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
And you'll never treat yourself right darlin' but I want you to
If I let you know, I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh"

"Mark?"

He hummed as a response.

"I love you..."

"And I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
'Cause it's you, oh, it's you
It's you, they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things"

Eunmi hugged him, but they were still swaying side to side. Mark hugged back and placed his chin on the top of her head.

"I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth"

Mark smiled when Eunmi started to sing along.

"But if it's true, it's you
It's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things"

Mark cupped her cheeks and closed the gap between them. He pulled away for air and rested his forehead against hers. "I love you too, Lee Eunmi. Forever."

The End