Chapter 12 — A Stranger's Bride

“Her future is up to her to decide.” “Now she is blinded by you, unable to make the right decision.” “In your opinion, what is the right decision?” “Is to leave you and return to me.” Co Han Da laughed: “Brother Giang, do you think that is possible?” “Why not?” “Because the person she loves is me.” “She loves your money, yes.” “Giang Thanh!” I'm angry. “What nonsense are you talking about?” “I'm not talking nonsense.” Giang Thanh looked at Co Han Da, "Mr. Co, do you think a woman can love a strange man after just a few days?" "Maybe." Co Han Da answered decisively, "Because I fell in love with her in just a few days." "It was just a temporary new feeling." "It's not a new feeling." Co Han Da's voice was calm and serious. “That's real love.” “Real love?” Giang Thanh laughed coldly, "Brother Co, you're too naive." "I'm not naive." Co Han Da looked straight at Giang Thanh. “Mr. Giang, I know what you're thinking.” “What do you know?” “You think Noan Noan married me for money, right?” “Isn't that right?” “No.” Co Han Da shook his head. "Because when she married me, she didn't know I was rich at all." Giang Thanh paused: "What do you mean?" "I mean, she loved me as a person - Co Han Da - not my assets." "It's impossible." "Why can't it be?" "Because..." Giang Thanh was speechless, speechless. "Because you don't believe in this world there are people who love without profit?" Co Han Da's voice carried sarcasm, "Brother Giang, you use your narrow-mindedness to speculate on others, isn't that too pitiful?" "You..." Giang Thanh blushed, angry. "Brother Giang, I don't care how you treated Noan Noan before. But now, she is my wife." Co Han Da's voice was serious, "I hope you don't bother her anymore." "I'm not bothering you." "So what are you doing now?" "I want to hold on." "She doesn't need you to hold on." "It remains to be seen what she thinks." Giang Thanh turned to look at me, "Noan Noan, tell me, you still have me in your heart, right?" "Giang Thanh, I no longer have you in my heart." I replied, my voice firm. “It's impossible.” “Nothing is impossible.” I held Co Han Da's hand tightly. “The person I love is you, only you.” Giang Thanh's face became very ugly. “Noan Noan, you will regret it.” “I won't.” “When you find out he's just toying with you, you'll understand what I'm saying.” “He won't toy with you.” “Why are you so sure?” “Because he loves you.” “Noan Noan…” Giang Thanh was still about to say something. “Enough.” Co Han Da interrupted him, "Brother Giang, my patience has limits." "Are you threatening me?" "I'm just warning." Co Han Da's voice was cold, "Don't bother my wife anymore." "What if I don't listen?" "Then I will tell you what the consequences are for harassing the lady." Co Han Da's aura made Giang Thanh stiffen. He seemed gentle on the outside, but his cold eyes at this moment were enough to send chills down anyone's spine. "Let's go." Co Han Da said to me. "Yes." We turned around and left. "Noan Noan!" Giang Thanh called from behind. "One day you will understand, the person who truly loves you is me!" I didn't turn back. Getting in the car, Co Han Da asked: "What did he say to you just now?" "Said that maybe I was just joking with you." "Do you believe it?" "No." "Why?" "Because I understand you." "Understand what you do?" "Understand who I am." I looked at him. “Han Da, do you really love me?” “Of course.” He stopped the car and looked seriously at me. “Noan Noan, my feelings for you are sincere.” “You won't leave me because you're bored?” “Never.” “What if one day I no longer love you?” “That day will never come.” “Why are you so sure?” “Because of my love

Not based on novelty.” “So what is it based on?” “Based on your charm.” Co Han Da gently stroked my cheek. “Your gentleness, strength, and beauty – those things will not change over time.” “Really?” “Really.” He kissed me once. “I love you, I will love you all my life.” “I love you too.” “Let's go home then.” “Yes.” When we got home, we hugged each other. “Noan Noan, don't listen to Giang Thanh.” Co Han Da said, “He's just jealous.” “I know.” “And what he said is wrong.” “What's wrong?” “I don't love you because of newness, and I don't love you because of money.” “That's right.” “Our love is real.” “Yes, it's real.” “Then let's not pay attention to what other people say.” “Okay.” “Noan Noan.” “Yes?” “Let's have a wedding tomorrow.” “Wedding?” I was a bit surprised. “Why do you suddenly want to get married?” “Because I want the whole world to know, you are my wife.” “But we have already registered our marriage?” “Registration is legal recognition, and wedding is a declaration to the world.” “Is it too much trouble?” “No trouble.” Co Han Da said seriously, "Noan Noan, I want to give you a perfect wedding." "Do you really want to organize it?" "Don't you want to organize it?" "It's not that you don't want to, you just don't feel it's necessary." "Yes." He hugged me tightly. “I want to let the whole world know, you are the happiest woman.” “Okay then.” “Really?” “Really.” I smiled. “I also want to have a wedding.” “Then it's decided.” “When will it be held?” “The sooner the better.” “Why so urgent?” “Because I can't wait anymore to declare to the world that we love each other.” Hearing those words, my heart melted with sweetness. “Co Han Da.” "YES?" “I'm very happy.” “Me too.” “We'll always be this happy, right?” "Correct. Forever." He kissed me. The kiss was gentle and deep, making me feel like the whole world had become beautiful. 12 The wedding was scheduled to be held after a month. Co Han Da said he wanted to give me a wedding like in a fairy tale. And he really did. The wedding took place on a private island. The entire island was covered by him. The scene was like a fairyland: White sand beach, blue sea, endless pink rose forest. I put it on. The wedding dress is uniquely designed with a long skirt, delicate lace, and sparkling crystals. "You are the most beautiful bride in the world." My mother said, her eyes filled with tears. “Mom, don't cry.” “I'm crying because I'm happy.” Mom adjusted my dress for me. “Noan Noan, I have never seen you smile so happily.” “You are really happy.” “Co Han Da is a good man.” “I know.” “You must cherish him.” “I will.” The music played. I took my mother's arm and walked to Co Han Da. He wore a white suit, standing in the middle of a sea of flowers waiting for me. When he saw me, his eyes were filled with an indescribable gentleness. "You are so beautiful." He said. "I'm also very handsome." "Are you ready to be Mrs. Co?" "I'm ready." The pastor started the ceremony. "Mr. Co Han Da, are you willing to marry Ms. Lam Noan Noan as your wife, whether rich or poor, healthy or sick, good or bad, love, care, respect, accept her, and be forever faithful until the end of life?" "I am willing." His voice was firm. “Miss Lam Noan Noan, are you willing to marry Mr. Co Han Da, whether rich or poor, healthy or sick, good or bad, love, care, respect, accept him, and remain faithful until the end of your life?” “I am willing.” My voice trembled slightly, but with certainty. "Please, the groom put a ring on the bride." Co Han Da took out a large diamond ring sparkling in the sunlight. "Noan Noan, this ring is a vow of eternal love."

"I accept." "Please, bride, put a ring on the groom." I took out the ring I had prepared for him. "Han Da, this ring is my vow of eternal love for you." "I accept." "I would like to declare: You two officially become husband and wife. Groom, you can kiss the bride." Co Han Da lifted my face and gave me a deep kiss. Applause rang out everywhere. Relatives, friends... all sent us their blessings. "I love you, Mrs. Co." He whispered in my ear. "I love you too, Mr. Co."