He had suggested living together, but it didn’t seem courteous to him if they didn’t even register their marriage.
But wondering why her expression was like that, Dylan narrowed his eyes.
“It seems like you’re not really into it.”
“No, it’s not that.”
‘You sometimes surprise me, dear.’
Instead of voicing that thought, Lola flailed her hands in the air. Dylan seemed to find that cute, suppressing a smile that twitched at the corners of his mouth.
“Actually, it’s just that it doesn’t feel real.”
“It doesn’t feel real? Why?”
“It’s the same as when I was dating you, and now that we’re about to become a couple, it just feels like a dream.”
At Lola’s words, Dylan made a face that showed he didn’t understand.
“Why is that? If we see each other more often and stay close, will it feel more real?”
“No, no. It’s not that. It’s just that you’re so amazing and handsome. I can’t believe someone like you is going to be my husband.”
Sometimes, when she felt too happy, she felt like Cinderella riding in a pumpkin carriage. And when she woke up from that momentary dream, she feared and felt anxious that everything would disappear.
So, all of this was because Dylan was too outstanding and perfect compared to her ordinary self, leading her to have such absurd thoughts.
Seeing the expression that passed over her face, Dylan seemed to have already read those thoughts. He pulled her into a tight embrace.
“Lola.”
“Yes, dear.”
“You’re really sweet.”
“……?”
At first, Lola didn’t understand what he meant by sweet.
“Sometimes you’re cute and funny too.”
“……?”
She still tilted her head in confusion.
“The only woman I like is you.”
“……!”
“So you’re the only one who can be my wife.”
There couldn’t be a more pleasant thing than this.
It was a statement that made her feel proud and happy beyond measure.
Lola’s heart began to race wildly.
What should I do, what should I do?
‘Is it okay for me to be this happy?’
While questioning herself, she didn’t want to let go of that happiness and positively said,
“Let’s do it, the marriage registration.”
Dylan smiled and then, as if to reciprocate, lowered his head and gently bit her lips.
******
‘The only woman I like is you.’
‘So you’re the only one who can be my wife.’
The words he had said were still ringing in her ears.
As Lola walked toward the hospital entrance, she felt as if she were walking on clouds.
Thinking that such a wonderful and kind man would soon be her husband made her feel secure.
Her smile, which had risen once, didn’t seem to come down easily.
The upcoming cohabitation with him was still nerve-wracking, but she didn’t feel scared or anxious.
On the contrary, she felt a sense of security, as if she were being protected by him.
“Lola, we meet again.”
Lost in her thoughts while walking, Lola heard the voice a beat later.
Turning her head at the familiar voice she had heard a few times, her brow furrowed.
‘No, why is this man here again?’
The man she had felt a dislike for from the beginning was someone she didn’t want to run into, and if they met, she wanted to avoid him.
Yet, this was already the second time they had crossed paths.
In a world with so many hospitals, why did it have to be this one? Lola thought the world was indeed small.
“They say once is a coincidence, but twice is a necessity. Seeing us here again, I think it’s not an ordinary connection, Lola.”
So what?
This man is too delusional.
Seeing the man who was trying to make a connection, Lola felt incredulous.
But she couldn’t just ignore someone who knew her, so she nodded her head in greeting and tried to walk away. However, the man was quicker and tightly grabbed her wrist.
Lola flinched, her shoulders trembling.
“Lola, let’s talk for a bit.”
Seeing him approach her again, it seemed like it wasn’t an ordinary connection.
Moreover, since it wasn’t just once but twice that they had coincidentally met, it felt strangely fascinating and welcoming, making it hard for the man to let go of her.
But…
“I have nothing to talk about with you. And please let go of my hand.”
Seeing her struggle to free herself from his grip and firmly reject him, the man felt a surge of stubbornness. His grip only tightened.
“It’ll just take a moment.”
The man didn’t seem to have any intention of backing down.
After saying that, he stepped closer. The way he slowly scanned her felt persistent and slimy, making Lola’s hair stand on end.
If she had known this would happen, she should have come with Dylan.
