Lost Vows

As Sushi heard her name uttered from June's lips, a wave of terror washed over her. She realized with a sinking feeling that June must have overheard Huan's words, and the consequences could be dire. Tomorrow's events suddenly seemed fraught with uncertainty, and the prospect of her marriage with June being jeopardized loomed ominously in her mind.

Sitting beside June on the bed, her fingers gently tracing his features, Sushi found herself lost in thoughts. "What should I do? I should have confessed to him earlier, before it came to this," she muttered to herself, her voice filled with regret and anxiety.

But then, a glimmer of hope flickered in her mind as she remembered Uncle's assurance. "But Uncle said he would handle things. How exactly is he planning to do that? And what does it even mean?" she wondered aloud in confusion.

With a sense of urgency, Sushi reached for her phone and dialed Uncle's number. As his voice greeted her on the other end, she wasted no time in expressing her fears. "Uncle, I think June knows the truth. I'm not sure how much he knows, but I suspect he's aware. What should I do? Will my marriage with him fail?" she asked, her words tinged with tension.

But Uncle's response was swift and reassuring. "Don't worry, Sushi. That will never happen. I can assure you of that. Don't dwell on it too much. I'll talk to him tomorrow. For now, try to get some rest. Tomorrow will be a long day for you. Goodnight," he said, his words imbued with a sense of calm and certainty.

As the call ended, Sushi felt a glimmer of relief. With Uncle's assurance echoing in her mind, she allowed herself to relax, if only for a moment, knowing that she wasn't alone in facing the challenges that lay ahead.

Sushi said goodbye to June's sleeping body and then bent down to kiss on his forehead, a modest act of comfort in the middle of the doubt that was racing through her head. June's eyes sprung wide, surprising her by meeting her stare with a bewildered expression.

Sushi's heart skipped a beat as she felt tension knotting in her stomach. "Go back to sleep, June," she murmured softly, her voice tinged with concern.

However, June appeared to be unaware of her words due to his drunken state. His body jerked to one side, pulling Sushi onto the bed and holding her in a tight hug as he fell back asleep.

"Don't leave me, Sushi," he muttered, his words slurred with alcohol and sleep.

Feeling a surge of mixed emotions, Sushi lay there in June's arms, her mind racing with conflicting thoughts. Despite the chaos of the situation, she couldn't deny the warmth of June's embrace, the sense of security it offered amidst the uncertainty of their circumstances.

As she lay there, listening to the steady rhythm of June's breathing, Sushi couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them. But for now, in this moment of quiet intimacy, all she could do was surrender to the comfort of June's arms, finding solace in the midst of the storm.

D-Day

As Sushi's eyes fluttered open the next morning, she found herself alone in June's bed. Panic surged through her as she sat up, her heart pounding with anxiety. Where could June have gone?

Frantically, she searched every corner of the house, calling out his name in a desperate attempt to find him. But there was no sign of him, no trace of where he might have gone.

With trembling hands, Sushi reached for her phone, her fingers shaking as she dialed June's number. But to her dismay, it went straight to voicemail. Tears welled up in her eyes as she tried again and again, each attempt met with the same result.

Feeling helpless and alone, Sushi sank onto the couch, her mind spinning with worry. "It seems he realized the truth? Where could he be? Should I call uncle and ask?"

Just then, her phone rang, startling her out of her thoughts. It was her mother calling, her voice filled with concern.

"Sushi, where are you? We have so much to do for tonight's wedding. Come home right away," her mother urged, her tone urgent.

The realization hit Sushi like a ton of bricks. Tonight was the night of her wedding with June, and there was still so much to prepare. But how could she focus on the celebrations when June was missing?

With a heavy heart, Sushi gathered her things and made her way home, her mind consumed with worry for June. Little did she know that the events of the previous night would set in motion a chain of events that would change everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and the ties that bind us together.

Despite her growing anxiety about June's whereabouts, Sushi forced herself to focus on the tasks at hand. With a heavy heart, she followed her mother's lead, spending the day going from one appointment to another in preparation for her wedding night.

First stop was the spa, where Sushi was pampered and preened to perfection, but even as she lay there, her mind kept drifting back to June, wondering where he could be and why he hadn't returned her calls.

Next, it was off to pick up her wedding dress, a breathtaking gown that left Sushi speechless with its beauty. As she stood in front of the mirror, admiring herself in the delicate lace and flowing fabric, she couldn't help but feel sadness knowing that June wasn't there to share this moment with her.

The rest of the day passed in a blur of wedding preparations, from picking out flowers and decorations to shopping for last-minute essentials for the wedding night. Despite the flurry of activity, Sushi's mind remained firmly fixed on June, her worry growing with each passing hour.

No matter how many times she called him, June didn't pick up. And when his phone finally went to voicemail, Sushi's heart sank even further. It was as if he had disappeared without a trace, leaving her to face her wedding day without him by her side.

As the sun began to set and the hour of her wedding drew near, Sushi's anxiety reached a fever pitch. With each passing moment, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong. And as she stood before the mirror, dressed in her wedding finery, she couldn't help but wonder if she would ever see June again.

As Sushi stood in the bridal room, surrounded by delicate lace and gorgeous flowers, her mind was consumed by worry. Despite the joyous occasion, she couldn't shake the feeling of dread that hung over her like a dark cloud. With each passing moment, the absence of June weighed heavily on her heart, casting a shadow over what should have been the happiest day of her life.

Lost in her thoughts, Sushi was startled when Chloe burst into the room, her presence a welcome distraction from the turmoil swirling within her. Chloe's eyes widened in surprise as she took in the sight of Sushi's tense expression, her own features softening with concern.

"Sushi, what's wrong?" Chloe asked, her voice filled with genuine worry as she moved to Sushi's side, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder.

Struggling to contain her emotions, Sushi took a deep breath before speaking. "Chloe, have you seen June?" she asked, her voice trembling with apprehension.

"No, I haven't seen him. Why? Is something wrong?" she asked, her concern growing as she took in Sushi's distressed state.

A sense of unease settled over Sushi as she realized that June was still nowhere to be found. With a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach, she knew that something was terribly wrong. Without another word, she rushed out of the bridal room and made her way to the groom's room, hoping against hope that she would find June there.

But when she arrived, the room was empty.