Understanding Simple (Chanyeol X Reader)

Chapter 35

I watch as the rehearsal flies by, walking down the isle so many times my feet hurt. But each time I walk down, I see Chanyeol's eyes looking right into mine, and I can't help but melt. 

Everything is so surreal. I'm the luckiest girl in the world to be surrounded with loving friends. I may not have any family, but that's a good thing I guess. 

I was strong enough to make my own. 

We finish the rehearsal and head to the restaurant the Parks reserved for the dinner, the Maple Tree House. 

We get in, and are all seated in a large room. Food is constant, the waiters bringing in dish after dish. I've never eaten more in my life. Laughter is shared around the table as everyone tells stories. 

Chanyeol tells about the concerts, the thousands adoring fans supporting them. I smile, remembering the night that I went to their concert. 

Chanyeol could have had any other girl in the world...literally. He's treated me well, more than I deserve, and that is more than I've ever dreamed of having. I never would have thought someone would love me like he does. 

I look at all the loving people around me, everyone enjoying themselves in my company. 

A single tear rolls down my cheek, I look down to hide it but Mrs. Park notices, "(y/n) dear, are you alright?" 

Everyone looks to me, and Chanyeol grabs my face, looking concerned, "Why are you crying, are you okay?"

I chuckle, gently grabbing his hands in mine, I nod my head, acknowledging all the people in the room, "I'm just so happy," I explain. 

Awes erupt throughout the room, as Chanyeol places a soft kiss on my lips and then gives my hand a reassuring squeeze. 

After the party is done, everyone goes home. Tonight, Chanyeol will be staying at the dorm and all the bridesmaids will stay at my house. 

We all make it back to my house, throwing bags everywhere. Each girl gets into her pajamas and lounge in the living room. 

"So, (y/n), are you excited for tomorrow?" Joy asks. 

"Yeah, I'm very excited...just a little nervous," I say, then I rethink, "and by a little I mean a lot." 

Seulgi places a comforting hand on my shoulder, "that's understandable, it's okay to be nervous before your wedding, but we're all here for you." 

Everyone nods their heads, giving smiles all around. 

"Thank guys..." I whisper. 

"So..." Wendy begins, wriggling her eyebrows, "where are you going for the honeymoon?" 

My face flushes red, and I give a nervous chuckle, "Ah- I don't really know...Chanyeol said it was a surprise." 

"Ooo, do you have any guesses?" Yeri asks. 

"It's probably a beach..." I say.

"What if it's Hawaii?!" (b/f/n) says excitedly. 

I smile brightly, "that would be awesome." 

The room is silent for a moment, then Irene speaks, "I'm sorry that you don't have any family to be here, (y/n)." 

I lower my head, wiping at a few stray tears, "yeah. I'm just so thankful to have friends like you guys...you are all my family." 

Everyone awes, and Yoo Ra wraps her arm around me. We hear a phone ring, and Ha Na pick it up, excusing herself. 

I go to the kitchen to make popcorn as the girls pick out a movie to watch. I look around the dark room, closing my eyes to remember what it was like when Gram was cooking. 

All the lights were on, the fan going even though it was cold outside. Flour would be spread all over the counters, with batter overflowing the bowl. The smell of chocolate chip cookies would be the aroma, and Gramps would sneak a few spoonfuls of cookie dough, Gram swatting his hands away.

I smile, remembering the warmness. The microwave beeps, and I take the popcorn out, rejoining the party.

Ha Na's POV

I pick up the phone, and see my mom's number. 

I break away from the hug, "sorry, I've got to take this," I say. 

(y/n) gives me a nod, "sure." 

I walk to the front of the house, taking a seat in the stairwell.

"Hello?" I ask. 

"Ha Na, it's mom," she says. 

I chuckle, "I know, mom, I've got caller ID." 

"Anyway, I went by your apartment, but you weren't there. It's pretty late...where are you?" she questions. 

"Oh, yeah, I forgot to tell you. I'm at a friend's house, she asked me to be in her wedding, which is tomorrow. So me and all of the other bridesmaids are having a sleepover," I explain. 

"Oh, that's nice. Which friend is getting married?" 

"Ah, she's a new friend, I don't think you've met her. Her name is (y/n) (y/l/n)," I say. 

I hear my mom gasp on the other end. 

"What?" I scoff at her rude reaction, "do you know her or something?" 

"Ah-n-no. No, I don't know her," she stutters. 

"Well then maybe you can meet her sometime," I suggest. 

"Y-yeah, o-okay. I have to go, goodbye," she says, ending the call abruptly. 

"Goodbye," I say sarcastically, looking down at the ended call. 

Why was she acting so weird?