(Chapter Four) Wedding
Okay so I messed up the pictures, I need to improve my photoshopping skills but feel free to laugh all you want. These crack me up everytime I look at it but yeah will try out more apps and stuff. Enjoy!!! Hope this gave you a smile.
Koy took care of all arrangements for Ken's wedding within four weeks. Mint tried to avoid Ken as much as she could. Aunt Maew told her she could ignore him all she want, but once they were married she couldn't avoid him then. It was the night before the wedding, Mint couldn't go to sleep. She was trying to fall asleep but couldn't. She headed downstairs to pour herself a glass of milk. She heard a noise right outside the front gates. Could it be? She thought, how is she supposed to defend herself against a burglar when everyone else was asleep. Mint was shaking with fear, but she picked up the broomstick, she didn't want to use a knife in case she accidentally kills someone innocent. Mint slowly open the front door, making sure that it doesn't creak. There was a shadow of someone she couldn't make it, it doesn't seem big enough to be a man. The shadow ran towards her, she closed her eyes, and screamed raising the broom.
"Stop, stop!!!! Chan eng!!!"
Huh, the voice seems similar. She opened her eyes and stared in disbelief.
Mint: Bua!
Bua: Yes it's me!!!
Mint: Why are you here? How did you know I live here, and what are you doing sneaking around?!?
Bua: It's a long story, but I resigned from the job in London and flew back, but didn't want my parents to know that I'm back or else they'll force me to marry a stranger, so I decided to crash at your place tonight.
Mint: Why didn't you call? I would've come pick you up at the airport.
Bua had a funny look on her face. Mint just noticed that she was in her pjs and they were still standing outside.
Mint: Let's go inside first and then talk.
Bua: Yes I would like that very much.
Since Mint didn't want to wake Aunt Maew and the others, she offered Bua to come sleep in her room and would have the maids arrange another room for her.
Bua: What??!?! I just came back and you're already getting marry tomorrow? How come you didn't tell me so that I could get a new dress? Now I have nothing to wear tomorrow.
Mint: Ai bah, what kind of friend are you, not even asking me on how I feel, and you're more worried about your dress huh.
Bua: Sorry, of course I care about you, but he is good looking, you already scored jackpot.
She said as she looked again at the picture from the wedding shoot.
Mint: Jackpot my ass, he's rude, ow they jai, and has a rotten mouth. I don't know how I'll ever survive living with him.
Bua looked at the clock and it was already ten.
Bua: Mint let's get some sleep or you will have panda eyes tomorrow.
Mint laughed at her, Bua was a very straight forward person just like her, she was lucky to have someone like Bua in her life. She was like a little sister from another mother.
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It was already 7 am, and the groom will arrive at 7:30. Mint woke up at 5am to ready for hair and makeup. She was wearing a white traditional Thai dress with gold accessories. Her hair was curled and then pulled back into a neat bun at the back of her neck. The makeup artist put on her last touches as Bua entered into her room.
Bua: OHO!!! Suay makk, I don't know how your groom will be able to resist you tonight.
Mint gave her a death stare.
Makeup artist: I agree, you are truly beautiful like a diamond. You gals get all the luck, and leave us with all the rust.
After the makeup artist left the room, Bua walked towards her and took her hand.
Bua: Mint, this is your special day, please smile and make the best out of this even if you don't want to.
Mint: Thanks Bua for staying by my side today.
Both of them hugged each other as Loong Sook came in.
Uncle: Nu Mint, you're just as beautiful as your mom.
At the mention of her parents she felt tears coming in.
Mint: If mom and dad were here it would be much better.
Uncle: But I know your parents are happy for you. They are always looking after you, they loved you very much. I also love you, since you were a tinny baby to a grown beautiful woman
Mint walked over and gave Uncle Sook a hug.
Mint: With Poh and Mae gone, you're the only relative I have, thank you very much for being here, you're another father figure for me.
Out the windows there were singing with the beat of the drums.
Uncle: I guess the groom is here now, I'll go down and take care of things.
Bua and Uncle Sook both went out, to hold the gates.
She was left all alone. She looked around her room for the last time, everything was still in the same place just as it was when she left for London. Mint stood looking out the window, here it goes she thought.
Downstairs the guests had all arrived and is now looking out the windows and doors as the groom and his party walked toward the house. The groom went through the first two gates easily, but at the third and last gate stood Bua with another girl.
Bua: You must be Ken, I'm Bua, Mints best friend.
Ken: Nice to meet you khap.
He said as he handed her two envelopes, a tip so that he could open the gates quickly. He was excited to see his bride.
Bua: This is too little for Mint. She's like my bigger sister, she's more valuable than any other diamond.
Ken gave her two more envelopes, but she still wouldn't open that gates.
Bua: Do you promise that you are going to love and take care of my dear friend forever?
Ken: I promise with all my life.
He said as he handed her the last of his envelopes.
Bua: I still don't believe you, you have to announce it out loud for everyone here to witness.
Ken had no choice but to yell out loud.
Ken: Mint!!! I love you Mint!!! I promise to take good care of you for the rest of my live!!!
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Mint was surprised to hear Ken yelling. What the hell is going on? Why is he yelling out lies.
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Bua: Okay fine, I believe you.
She opened the gates and let him enter into Mints room. Everyone went into the living room for the ring and water ceremony.
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Ken entered into her room as she looked at him. He froze in his tracks, she was breathtaking, even more than the fitting. Time stood still until he snapped back and slowly walked towards her. Mint was sitting in a chair so he had to kneel down and give her the white bouquet.
Ken: You look beautiful today.
Mint: Thanks, but I have something to talk to you.
Ken: What is it?
Mint: We will only marry in name, with the legal papers, but you have to promise not to come
close to me.
Ken: I won't promise you anything, if you don't love me now it's okay, but please help save some face when we're in front of everyone. We have to pretend to be lovers, make it believable. But when alone that is not necessary.
Mint: Alright, but I'm just warning you, don't try to get any close to me or else.
Ken: Oooh I'm so scared.
Mint looked at him annoyed.
Mint: We better go down, everyone's waiting.
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Mint held onto Ken's arm as he lead them both downstairs and into the living room. Everyone looked at them, they were a beautiful pair.
After they took their places, the elders gave them some words of advice.
Uncle: Nu Mint, put the ring on Ken's ring finger.
She took his hands, which was larger than her own and slid it in. She then waii him, and now it was his turn. As he took her reluctant hand, he noticed it was soft. He slid the ring into her slim finger after that he surprised her by kissing it. Mint stared at him with wide eyes as everyone squealed.
Bua: Hom luey! Groom kiss the bride!!!!
Mint looked at her making and confused face.
Ken went in, as his lips were about to touch her lips, she turned to the side of her cheeks. She was blushing really hard now.
"Mee kwam sook mak chai mai!!?!"
Ken looked up to see Ae. He'd told her not to contact him anymore.
Ken: Ae what are you doing here?
Mint looked up to see Ae. So this was the girl always in the news with Ken.
Mint: Maayyy, how nice of you to join us, please take a seat.
Ae stared at Ken in disbelief. This was Mints opportunity for revenge as she took Ken's face with both of her hands and pulled him towards her. His lips hit hers hard as Mints hands were still cupping the sides of his face. Ken was taken by surprise at her actions. Ae screamed out loud, but only to be echoed with more screaming from everyone else. Bua was blushing for Mint as she screamed at them. Mint pulled back with a sweet smile on her face, looking directly at Ae. She was satisfy to finally beat a nang rai at their own game. Ken was still in shock as Mint looked at him. Her pink lipstick was smeared on his lips. She didn't stop there and went in to wipe it off. She looked at him sweetly taking his breath away.
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They all stood up for a break before starting the water blessing ceremony. Ken stood by Mints side as they talked to some people. Mint spotted Ae by the table of flowers. She excused them both from the guest and took Ken's hand pulling hi, behind her. Mint stopped as she stood right in front of Ae.
Mint: How nice to see you, Ken why don't you introduce us to each other?
Ae: It's not necessary, I'm Ae Arissara, Ken's wife ka, before some whore came along and stole him away from me.
Ken try to tell Mint that he's not but she fired back
Mint: Really, I thought I was his only wife, sorry for the misunderstanding but Ken came to me all by myself. I was annoyed at first, but he couldn't resist, and wouldn't take no for an answer so I HAD to marry him.
Ae: Lo ka, then I guess you'll have to keep him close or else he'll stray away.
Mint: Thanks for the recommendation, I'll make sure to get a chain long enough so that he could still keep in touch with you.
She said this and walked away feeling happier than ever, success at making Ken and Ae have problems. But little did she know Ken and Ae had already broke up. Ae started to scream and Ken had to call security on her.
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After the water blessing ceremony they went and to ready for the reception.
Mint changed from her traditional outfit to her wedding outfit. The dress highlighted her figure nicely as she her hair was pinned to one side of her neck. After her makeup was retouched, it was time for the reception. There were news reporters everywhere. The wedding was absolutely stunning, Koy had really outdone this. It had white strings of lights hanging down with white flowers, creating an enchanting walkway, and their pre-wedding shoot was placed on display throughout the room.
Uncle Sook walked Mint down the aisle while Ken waited for her at the end of the aisle. Everything seemed magical, out of a fairytale.
Uncle: Ken take care of my only niece, be respectful to each other, and learn to love one another unconditionally.
Ken: Khap,
He said as he took her hand. Mint couldn't believe this. Ken had signed the marriage certificate, and waited for Mints turn. She hesitantly placed the pen onto the paper and signed her name.
The officer congratulated the couple and handed them their certificates.
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Mint didn't want to stay for the after party, she was tired and wanted to go to sleep already, but Bua and both Ken dragged her onto the dance floor. She had her first slow dance with him. She tried to pull away from Ken's firm grasp of her waist but he only pulled her in closer. He leaned and whispered in her ears.
Ken: You look really beautiful today, thank you for behaving.
Mint: I did it out of respect for the elders, and didn't want to embarrass myself.
Ken: Really?
He leaned I closer and tried to kiss her but she pulled her head back.
Mint: Stop it, what are you going to do?
Ken: What you did earlier to me, I have to return it.
Mint: Ai Bah!!! I only did it to irritate your girlfriend.
Ken: She's not my girlfriend, we've already broke up.
Mint: I still don't believe a player like you.
She pulled away as the song ended, but Ken didn't want this to end as he pulled her back in for a kiss. It was her turn to be surprised now, everyone looked at them and cheered with the camera lights flashing. She pulled back wanting to slap him but she had to control herself. Ken smiled at her and she smiled back, but her eyes told him that she was going to kill him.
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After the party, they were led into Ken's room. Uncle Sook and Ken's Grandmother both gave them more blessings. As grandma headed out the door she told them
Grandma: I want grandchildren by the end of the year, I don't want to wait too long since I'm getting old.
Ken replied: No problem khap Khun Yah.
Mint smacked his arms embarrassed. Grandma was led out by Uncle Sook.
Uncle: I'm pretty sure you're gonna have more than one grandchild from these two by the end of the year.
Mint: Loong!!!
"Okay we're going now" Uncle Sook said as they closed the door.
Mint didn't wait for Ken to turn back to her as she ran to the bathroom and locked the door.
Oh shit, she thought, I'll just take a bath and keep waiting until he falls asleep.
---Three Hours Later
Mint came out of the bathroom with only a bathrobe on. She'd forgot to bring her pjs with her and wanted to kick herself for that. She slowly opened the doors and Ken was gone. She breathed a sigh of relief and went to the closet. As soon as she opened the door to the walk in closet she was grabbed by the waist and pulled close until she hit him in the chest.
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DUNDUNDUN
Sorry I didn't get to the last preview but I wanted to end it here. Will update with last chapter's preview next.