In the afternoon, an urgent knock sounded on the door and a tired Jianan walked towards the door to answer it. On opening the door she was shocked to see a flurry of people walk in casually pushing trolleys of covered dresses and showcases of shoes and what not.Jianan tried to stop them or at least get an answer but could only open and close her mouth like a gaping fish as she was ignored.Huffing, she was about to go and let them be, it was Matt's problem that people could enter his home willy nilly, Matt himself came out and wrapping his arms around her waist, placed his chin on her shoulder and directed everyone on what to put where. Sighing, she was about to question him when he put a finger in her lips before finally guiding the people out of his home.
"Matt, what is going on?"
Matt grinned and said, "We are getting married, of course. So I ordered some bridal dresses for you and now you need to choose quickly or the civil court will be closed."
Jianan stared at Matt. She had always known that he was efficient but this was the height of it! They had only discussed their marriage an hour ago and already he had made preparations.
Crossing her arms in front of her and narrowing her eyes, Jianan questioned, "What is going on?"
With a look as innocent as a new born calf, Matt pouted, "You are the one that we should have a simple marriage and not an extravagant one. You do not want to take away Shi Ai's limelight because Ah Hai is about to propose. So since the wedding needs to be a simple one, I took an appointment for today and we can go and get our marriage certificate immediately."
Jianan frowned in thought. He was right on the fact that she really did want a simple wedding. Her student whom she considered her little sister, Shi Ai was going to get a surprise proposal from Ah Hai, Matt's brother. She could just guess how excited Shi Ai would be once she started to plan the wedding. That girl would have married Ah Hai at thirteen years of age if it had been legal.. It was better to get their own wedding out of the way so as to let the younger ones not feel burdened. And had it been left up to her, she would not even have bothered with the dress and simply worn a suit to the wedding...
She glanced at all the preparation that Matt had already done and nodded, "Fine. Since you have already prepared everything, you can choose the dress and I am going to rest."
Matt grinned as he rubbed his palms in excitement and waggled his eyebrows, "Are you going to rest early for tonight?"
Raising her own eyebrow, Jianan glanced at Matt, "What is so special tonight?"
The next moment, Jianan could only squeal in excitement as she was captured in the man's arms and kissed thoroughly as he announced, "It is going to be our wedding night of course it will be special!"
At the end, Matt chose a simple chiffon pink colored dress with a sweetheart neck and little cap sleeves. The dress stopped at mid thigh and then split into frills up to her knees.The simple design gave off an innocent as well as alluring vibe. As Jianan stared at the change in herself in the mirror, she could not help but be amazed. He really did have an eye for fashion! She turned to look at Matt who had just come out of the shower and walked over to him as he donned his shirt, "You really have a keen sense of art .I never thought that I could look so pretty and innocent!"
She buttoned his shirt as she spoke, and looked into his eyes. Without saying any words her eyes thanked him for treating their wedding so nicely. Matt's hands came to rest on either side of her waist as he looked into her eyes, "Hey, the dress looks beautiful only because of the person wearing it who is beautiful inside and out."
Jianan smiled a small smile and brought their arms together, "Before we are wedded, I want you to promise me something. If you ever fall in love with someone or feel unhappy in this relationship, you will tell me immediately."
Matt shook his head as he said, "That will never happen.Jianan..let us spend our lives together happily!"
In the end the two people were married with a simple ceremony at the court house. Jianan felt a little nervous and a little excited at this occassion as Matt slid the simple wedding band on her finger and she put a matching one on his. When it was time for the photographs, Su Jianan gave a stiff smile almost making the photographer believe that this was a forced marriage. It was only when Matt turned and saw her stiff posture that he shook his head at her camera shyness and tickled her giving the photographer a few candid and beautiful shots like that of a real couple as he kissed her and hugged her as well.
After having a candle lit dinner, Matt and Jianan went towards home their shared glances filled with anticipation of their rest of their lives together. At the door, Matt picked his bride and crossed the threshold leaving their laughter echoing on the porch.