The evening breeze is settling in and the sun had begun shying behind the clouds. Jungkook felt the rush of air on his cheeks and neck – giving him a slight shudder as he stepped out from the car. He fixed the lapels on his suit and walked towards the cobblestone pathway leading to the backyard garden.

He checked his watch briefly for the time. 4.18pm – he's late! He scurried off and in between the guests until he reaches the welcoming host.

"Ahh, Jungkook-ssi!" Mrs Bhuwakul greets him with a big smile. "How are you? I haven't seen you for so long –"

He dipped his head and smiled, feeling slightly embarrassed by the remark. "I'm sorry, ahjumma...I've been a bit busy,"

"Aish...look at you! So handsome and sharp today," She tapped slightly on his elbow. He didn't quite understand – wasn't he always in a suit?

Jungkook laughed nevertheless. "My mother said she sent a bouquet. Did you receive it? She really regrets not being able to attend today –"

"Yes, yes – tell her it's okay, don't worry about it! I'm thankful for the thoughts and wishes,"

He sneaked a peek inside the garden. The large patio had been newly painted in white – or has it been white all along – he can't remember. The last time he was here is probably around a year ago. 

There are lush greeneries everywhere, with soft-toned roses and some muted florals decorated across the big landscape. He saw the long aisle from the patio to the big arch backdrop and the rows of cross-back chairs facing them. Rose petals are scattered around almost everywhere – enhancing the romantic touch of the occasion even more. At the side, stood a newly built dock with musical instruments placed readily behind the flows of curtains.

"The place looks beautiful, ahjumma. You must be so proud today,"

"Most are Mina's ideas. I'm old – I don't have much energy to do all this!" She giggled a little. "Go in – enjoy yourself! Your friends are inside too, go,"

Jungkook smiled and nodded, bowing again before making his way in. He glanced at his watch again. 4.22pm. Ahh...so late!

It's not hard to find his friends. All he had to do is follow the sounds of loud laughter around - as if they own the place! 3 of them are already occupying a row of seat.

"Junggooo!!" Mingyu – the loudest of them all – calls out once he reached the row.

"Sorry I'm late, guys,"

"What are you talking about – you're early!" Yugyeom frowned.

"No, he's late. He said 4.15 –" Jaehyun knows him so well, Jungkook felt a little proud!

...

Lisa ran as fast as she can – still careful enough not to accidentally rip the short dress she has under her long, brown coat. Shit, shit, please don't start yet! Bammie's gonna kill me if I'm late!!

Whatever – it's his fault for getting married today! Who even holds a wedding on a Friday evening?? Granted, it's the end of the week but it's still a weekday! Don't these people have work to do? Maybe they're all like him, who can leave their work whenever they wanted to without being questioned! Well, not this lady! She had to rush back home to change after the closing of the gallery and didn't even get to change her make-up to make it on time!

She gulped a big breath of air as she entered the large gate and into the scenic landscape up to the big house. She could see all the parked cars but hardly anyone is around. Damn it – it must've started already! She jogged again until she reached the porch.

The door is tightly shut and there's no one around. She heard a soft piano playing and decided to follow the sound instead – down the narrow path where she can immediately see the many bouquets, standing in lines as if they're welcoming her. Well, at least she knows her way now!

Oh wait, I almost forgot!

She stopped to change the sneakers into herblack, pump heels before tiptoeing herself into the garden area.

...

What's taking them so long - is 2 days not enough for 5 people to get the presentation done?? Jungkook locked his phone and placed it back in his pocket. He then rubs his hand together, trying to warm them up. It's summer, but the wind is still cold at this time of the day. Even the air-conditioning in his office suite is not this cold – do they know how low the temperature could drop this evening? They must've checked before – why didn't they warn the guests?

He scans around and realized how most of the ladies are still clad in their coats. Did they know? Was it stated in the invites? Impossible – Jungkook would've noticed it! He frowned at himself – thinking how on earth could he have missed such an important reminder. He would read pretty much everything – even the smallest of footnotes! 

"Hey, did it say in the invite that it's gonna be cold so wear a jacket or coat?" He asked Mingyu who's seated beside him.

"I don't know. Oh yeah, it's kinda cold, isn't it?"

Jungkook rolled his eyes. Why did I even bother to ask him – out of all people, Mingyu's the least to pay attention to any details! Just look at how he just realized that it's cold!

A movement caught the corner of his eye, and he turned his head left just in time to find a girl in a black dress padding slowly – as if she didn't want anyone to notice her. That's an obvious fail, clearly!

She looks up when she got a little closer to the seats and Jungkook's breath hitches. She's so beautiful! Is it that little black dress that fits and compliments her lean feature – and those damn long legs...with those black, knee-length socks I could just die for! 

Could be her face...those eyes looked too big on her small face, which are partly hidden under her neat bangs. And that plump lips made her look even more exotic – fictional even! She looks like a Russian doll that came into life – or an anime character!

Her round eyes grew even bigger as she shuddered – then she turned back to one of the butlers...asking for her coat back and bundling herself in it. She rubs her arms and glance around nervously – looking cute as hell, he must say! So it's either the weather remark wasn't stated in the invite...or the girl is just as inattentive as Mingyu is!

She bit her plump lips and he stopped breathing again. She then saved his life by appearing normal as quickly – taking the empty seat at the end of the row before fixing her short, black hair and trying her best to appear as unbothered as possible. Jungkook can't help his amused smile at her actions.

"Who is she? So pretty..." He heard Mingyu's whispered voice and turned back to face the flowery arch.

Yeah...so pretty. Who is she?

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