Chapter 56 - ENGAGEMENT PARTY

This time around, Jieun returns to the Dream Land and finds herself in a beautifully decorated carriage. There is a royal logo found there, make Jieun, herself understand what was going on at the time.

Finally, this is the day...

After a few times she's been at this kind of situation, awake in different state and sometimes awkward, she is now accustomed to adjusting. She is also getting faster in handling whatever the situation she is facing as if now.

At the time, she looked at her own reflection from the glass window of the carriage. Her hair is completely up now, and she is wearing a gown in a very gorgeous light, gold color. The dress also embroidered with silver pearl right in her waist.

She just remembers something. She looks almost just like the first time she and Eun-Woo met. At the castle. What's different this time is, it got more decoration, expensive accessories and this time, it comes with a sleeve. Also, she will meet the man not in a tense situation as the first.

'Is this an encore or what? ' She is smiling while researching her face at that time.

"Don't worry. You look beautiful my lady."

Only then, Jieun realize that she wasn't alone, after hearing the voice that belongs to Ayana, echoed there. Granny Susan also there accompanied her. Both of them, are dressed a little stylishly unlike usual.

After a few minutes, Ayana suddenly burst into tears.

"I can't believe you will get engaged today. I feel like, it just only yesterday we sneaked out from Hilleo Village, to see the castle together along side watching the six prince performances, and now you're getting married. To that one of prince. Which is definitely like a dreams come true for all women in this entire world. Also starting tonight, you will be living in that luxurious castle. Ah, why you're grown up so fast?! "

"What are you saying Aya. Jieun is older than you anyway." Granny Susan interrupting Ayana, making her abruptly face the truth.

"Oh my! I totally forgot about that."

Looking at that, Jieun just laugh at Aya dramatic behavior just now. That girl, she has been an entertainer and a friend to Jieun all along. But after she gets engaged tonight, she will be living in the palace as fulfilling the King request. Today is also the day, she will be separated with Ayana and also Granny Susan.

She is actually afraid when she thought about that. But she knows, Eun-Woo will help her if anything occurs. It's just, if possible she wanted to bring Ayana to be living with her there. Accompany her. At least there was someone she knew all along while living in the palace. So that, she was not feeling too lonely. But, not all wish will become true. She's aware of that.

"It's not like we never get to see each other. I promise to always visit you all later. After all, I already miss Hilleo Village and all of the people there now." Jieun said it sound a little sad. Especially, after thinking that, once again, she had to wade through a place she was unfamiliar with. But, like it or not, she needs to get used in the new environment now.

"Don't think too much and you will be just fine." Granny Susan advised. She is actually finding it hard to let go of the girl as she already fond of her, but this is a must. The time has come for that.

Finally, they now arrived in the special passage gate used by the royal family only. Granny Susan and Ayana are the one who gets down first. Then, Jieun get ready to get out. She is moving carefully so that she is not stepping on the dress that she is wearing.

Before she came down, Jieun took a deep breath a few times to relieve the anxiety that suddenly appeared in her heart at that moment. But, after one of her legs stepped out down the stairs of the carriage, she could now see Eun-Woo's face that was then looking at her. Shocking her a little bit, but making her finally relaxing herself.

Actually, Eun-Woo has been waiting for her there quite long. They need to walk side by side together anyway, so, being a gentleman he waits her there even it took some time for Jieun to arrive. In addition, he seemed to know that the girl would be a little nervous to face all if this. So, as he already promise. He will always there to protect her.

Now, he was watching her get out of the carriage slowly. He is totally mesmerized by her beauty at the time. He always knows she is beautiful, but he never cares about that before, also he never pays much attention to her. But, today is a historic day for them. And he decides to properly watching her. Turns out that she is looking so breathtaking there.

Without showing what he's feeling inside, Eun-Woo extends his hand to the girl. Helping her to get down. And Jieun gladly accept the gesture with a thankful smile that now is forming in her face.

Granny Susan and Ayana also in smiling, looking at the beautiful couple. In their eyes, both of them is really match made in heaven. How come they didn't realize that sooner?

Now, Eun-Woo and Jieun walk inside together, side by side, followed by Granny Susan and Ayana from behind.

Occasionally Jieun glanced at the man. She can't help it though. It is not always she can see someone as good looking as him around.

Plus, Eun-Woo that night wore a black royal suit and hints of red and gold here and there, that really highlighted his handsomeness. In his waist there's a sword that Jieun remember is the one that he use to warning her before, when she is trap in his closet. The bitter sweet memory. She just smiles at the thought. Guess tonight she will be walking down a memory lane.

At one intersection, Eun-Woo said to Granny Susan and Ayana to take another path. He and Jieun will take another path as the engagement ceremony will be done in the open balcony on the upper level for all the people of Dream Land that come to the castle to see their engagement.

By then, they are left together by their on.

While walking into the engagement place, Eun-Woo breaks the silence.

"Are you nervous?" He is actually trying to make the girl a bit comfortable.

"I am." Jieun honestly telling the man. "But after seeing you, make, me less nervous now." Somehow she admitted it.

Eun-Woo just watch the girl who is not looking at him at all. Suddenly he grabs her wrist, stopping their walk. Because of that, Jieun take a look at Eun-Woo with a wide eyes now. Not sure why the man acted that way.

But, after a while, without talking. Eun-Woo changed his grip on the girl's wrist, to the girl's hand. Then, he interlocked their fingers together, tightly, as if he wants to secure her. Making Jiuen heart is now throbbing wildly. She just hope that the man didn't realize her condition now.

Without her knowing, the man's heart also in the same pace as her.

"Let's go." His voice echoed again after the silence. Now, they walk hand in hand towards the final door.

At that area of ​​palace, there are faces that Jieun recognize. The other princes. All of them lining on the left and right of the flower path there while smiling.

Embarrass, Jieun try to pull her hand back, but Eun-Woo didn't let her. He holds her hand tighter than before, if that's even possible as if he afraid that she want to running away. So, Jieun just give up and let go.

Before they meet the whole nation, The King and The Queen that stands at the end of the balcony fence, facing the people while proudly smiling at them. Then, The King makes the announcement.

"As you all know, I call all of you to witness this night full of joy. It's been a while that this palace is holding this kind of ceremony. I hope all of you will give blessing to this couple and pray that this relationship will bloom forever and further beneficial to this nation. "

Screams and voices were heard here and there as if responding to the King's words.

"By that, I am welcoming this new couple, the fourth prince of Dream Land and the choice of his heart, Lady Jieun!"

With that, Eun-Woo and Join now move forward to be introduced to everyone who is there. As soon as their faces are exposed, there is the sound of applause and while here and there by the people of that Dream Land. Welcoming them. Didn't know what to do, Jieun just keep on smiling.

"I, Prince Eun-Woo, feeling grateful for all of you that come here to support and bless this relationship. Tonight, I, promise this lady right here that I will make her happy for the rest of her life and you all will become the witness."

Jieun didn't know if the man is speaking the truth right there, but her heart is feeling warm. Even it just for the show, all that she knows is what she is feeling is true.

After a while with the noise which is getting worse, the King then gives his command, making all the people that are noisy, silent completely. Marking that the moment has come for the couple to exchange the rings.

Eun-Woo took the ring from the royal tray provided there and looked towards Jieun. Jieun make a slight nod of her head to indicate that she is ready. By that Eun-woo put the silver ring on Jieun's ring finger. After that, Jieun also do the same. Put the ring on the man's ring finger. They are now officially a fiancée.

After that, Eun-Woo take her hand and kiss it. At once ended the whole ceremony. The fireworks started to radiate here and there. Making the place is now seem lively. A kind of ceremony that Jieun never experiencing before.

"It's beautiful." The words came out of her mouth.

Eun-Woo, who heard looked at her and said, "It is..."

Now, a Jieun turned her gaze towards the man who is still watching her. The meaning behind those words, she wouldn't dare to ask or imagine it, so, she just holds his stare right there.

"Let's get in." Eun-woo finally want to take Jieun to the next part of the ceremony. Dance party for the 'royal guest' only. Which Jieun not really waiting for that, also thought the same by Eun-Woo, but they need to get over it as it's a tradition.

By that, this time, both of them naturally hold each other hand and walk inside.