Chapter 5 — A Stranger's Bride

Very aesthetically pleasing. “This is our home.” – Co Han Da said. "Is this really your house?" "It belongs to both of us now." "Co Han Da, what are you doing?" "Investing." “What investment can afford to buy a house like this?”“Successful investments.”I started to have a hunch... Co Han Da is not as simple as it seems. But I don't ask more. Each person has their own secret. If you don't want to say it, I won't force you. "This is the master bedroom." – He took me to see the house. The bedroom is very large. There is a glass door close to the ground. You can see the whole city at night. "It's so beautiful." – I said. “Yeah.” “Uh… are we going to sleep in the same bed?” – I hesitated. “If you don't mind.” “I…” “Or you can sleep in the living room.” "No need. We are husband and wife." Co Han Da smiled: "That's right, we are husband and wife." When he said the word "husband and wife", his voice was very gentle. Made my heart race.7The first night I moved into a new house, I felt a bit unfamiliar. Although the house is very large and luxurious, it is still a strange place. And most of all — I had to share a bed with a man, who was basically… a stranger. “Do you want to take a bath?” – Co Han Da asked. "Want." He led me into the main bathroom. It's even bigger than my living room. "Towels here, shampoo, shower gel are all there." "Thank you." "I'll go to the living room to take a shower." You're very delicate. I know I need time to adapt. After showering, I changed into my pajamas. It's the set I brought from home — cotton, very simple. Stepping out of the bathroom, Co Han Da was lying on the bed. He wore dark blue pajamas. Very beautiful. “Have you finished bathing?” – He asked. “Yes.” I climbed into bed. The bed is very wide. We each lay on one side. There was a large distance between them. “Good night.” – He said. “Good night.” I closed my eyes. But can't sleep. I'm too stressed. The person lying next to me is my husband. A man I had only known three days. “Are you not sleeping yet?” – His voice rang out in the darkness. "No. It's a bit hard to sleep." "Tense?" "Yes." "Let's talk a little then." "Okay." I turned to face him. In the dark, I couldn't see his face clearly. But I felt his presence. “Do you regret it?” – He asked. “I asked for the second time.” “Because I wanted to be sure.” “I don't regret it.” – I said – “And you?”“Neither do you.”“Why did you choose me?”“Because I'm brave.”“Just like that?”“And because you're very beautiful.”My face turned red. Luckily he couldn't see in the dark. “Have you ever had a girlfriend?” – I asked. “Okay.” “Why did you break up?” “Not compatible.” “What do you mean by incompatible?” “Different personalities, different views on life.” “Do you think we are compatible?” “I think... there's a possibility.” “What if we're not compatible?” “Then break up peacefully.” “You talk gently.” “Emotional things, can't be forced.” I nodded. Even though I know you can't see it. "Lam Noan Noan." "Yes?" "Thank you for agreeing to marry me." "Thank you for marrying me." We both laughed. I gradually feel more relaxed. Drowsiness came. "Co Han Da." "Yes?" "If we live together well, let's try to live well. If we can't, don't hurt each other." "Okay." "Good night." "Good night, dear wife." Hearing the word "dear wife," my heart beat faster. But this time, it's not because of stress. It's a sweet feeling, hard to describe in words. The next morning, I was awakened by the scent. Open your eyes, the bed is empty. I walked out to the living room. Co Han Da is busy in the kitchen. "Good morning." – He smiled when he saw me. “Good morning.” “Are you hungry? Breakfast is almost ready.” “What are you cooking?” “Fried eggs, toast, with coffee.” “Do you know how to cook?” “I know a little bit.” I walked into the kitchen. His movements are very skillful. Clear

He doesn't just "know a little" about cooking. "Do you need any help?" "No need, just sit still." I sat at the dining table. Look at him busy in the kitchen. That scene... was very warm. Like a real couple. “It's done.” – He brought out the plate of food. The eggs were fried until golden brown, the bread was toasted to the right degree, and the aroma of coffee was fragrant. “Your craftsmanship is great.” – I tasted fried eggs. “Thank you for the compliment.” “Have you often cooked before?” “Only occasionally.” We had breakfast together. Silent, but not forced. On the contrary, it is a pleasant, cozy feeling. After eating, Co Han Da said: "I have to go to the company." "Yes." "What plans do you have today?" "Go to work." "Can I take you there?" "No need, I can take the train." "Then I'll pick you up tonight." "Okay." He put on his vest and prepared to go out the door. Before walking out, he turned back to look at me: "Lam Noan Noan." "Yes?" "I'm really happy that we got married." After saying that, he left the house. I sat back at the dining table, looking at the coffee cup he left behind. My mood is very strange. It's both fun and unreal. I'm actually… married. With a person named Co Han Da. When arriving at the company, colleagues immediately noticed the difference. "Noan Noan, you look very different today." – Tieu Truong said. "What's different?" "It feels... very comfortable?" "Is that so?" "There's also something... happy."