Chapter 7: “You really want to cancel this marriage?”
1376 Words
Meanwhile, the atmosphere felt heavy and quiet.
Dark clouds slowly gathered in the sky. A cool wind drifted through the tall trees surrounding the cemetery, making the dry leaves rustle softly. The faint smell of damp soil and fresh flowers filled the air.
Ahead on the narrow stone path, Noah and Xavier walked side by side, their footsteps slow and steady.
A few steps behind them—
Blue walked beside Sky.
Neither of them spoke.
The silence between them was thick, almost suffocating.
Only the sound of their footsteps against the gravel path echoed in the quiet cemetery.
Sky glanced at her from the corner of his eyes.
Blue noticed his gaze.
But she ignored it.
Her expression remained calm as she continued walking forward, her eyes fixed on the path.
Sky glanced at her several times while walking.
Finally—
He broke the silence.
“Blue.”
His deep voice cut through the quiet air.
Blue lifted her head when she heard him call her name.
The moment her eyes met his—
“Why did you leave home alone?”
Blue stopped walking.
Her steps halted abruptly.
She lowered her gaze and stared at the ground silently.
A few strands of her hair moved with the wind, partially covering her face.
“They didn’t want me to come here,” she said quietly.
Sky looked at her.
“So you decided to come alone?”
Blue slowly lifted her head and turned to look at him.
Her eyes were calm, but her voice carried determination.
“Grandma is the only one who ever treated me well.”
“She always treated me like her own granddaughter.”
Her tone was firm.
There was no hesitation in her voice.
Sky stared at her silently.
Her eyes were steady.
Unmovable.
It was clear—
Once she decided something, no one could stop her.
Sky spoke again after a moment.
“You should have informed someone.”
Blue let out a small breath.
“Who?”
She looked directly into his eyes.
“Who should I inform?”
Ahead of them, Noah and Xavier slowed their steps slightly.
Both of them glanced back.
Surprise flashed across their faces.
They had never seen Blue speak like this before.
Especially not to Sky.
Sky looked at her quietly.
Then he said calmly,
“We are getting married tomorrow.”
His voice was steady.
But the meaning behind his words was clear.
If she had to inform someone—
It should have been him.
Blue frowned slightly.
“You want to marry?”
Sky nodded.
“Yes.”
Blue tilted her head slightly as she studied his face.
“Do you like me?”
She paused.
“Or do you love me?”
Sky didn’t hesitate.
“Our grandfathers arranged this marriage.”
Blue blinked slowly.
“Oh…”
“So you want to marry me because our grandfathers fixed this marriage?”
“Yes.”
Sky answered without emotion.
Blue suddenly smiled.
It was a small smile.
But there was something strange about it.
She turned away from him and continued walking forward.
Before she could take another step—
Sky grabbed her wrist.
His grip was firm as he pulled her back toward him.
Blue gasped softly.
The sudden force pulled her directly into his chest.
Her eyes widened slightly.
She found herself standing in Sky’s embrace.
Sky lowered his head slightly and looked at her.
“Why are you smiling?”
His voice sounded calm.
But his eyes were dark.
Dangerously dark.
Blue frowned.
She felt uncomfortable being this close to someone.
She had never stood so close to anyone before.
The strong aura surrounding Sky made it even harder for her to breathe normally.
It felt suffocating.
Slowly, she lifted her head and looked at his face.
His expression looked calm.
But his eyes—
His eyes were filled with suppressed anger.
As if he was forcing himself to stay calm.
Blue spoke quietly.
“I will ask Grandpa to cancel this marriage.”
Sky’s hand loosened.
He released her wrist and stepped back.
The cold wind passed between them.
His gaze sharpened.
“You really want to cancel this marriage?”
Blue didn’t hesitate.
“Yes.”
Her answer was simple.
Direct.
But those single words made the atmosphere between them turn colder than the winter wind passing through the cemetery.
The cold wind continued to blow through the cemetery as the silence between them stretched.
Sky stared at Blue for a few seconds after hearing her answer.
“Yes.”
That single word echoed in his mind.
His expression remained calm, but the air around him suddenly turned colder.
Without saying anything else, he turned away from her.
“Let’s go.”
His voice was low and controlled.
Then he walked ahead, leaving everyone behind.
His long strides were fast and firm, as if he didn’t want to stay there another second.
Noah and Xavier exchanged glances before turning toward Blue.
Blue still stood in the same spot.
Her fingers were slightly clenched at her sides, and her gaze remained lowered, quietly staring at the ground.
The cold evening breeze moved through the tall trees, rustling the leaves above them.
The sky had already turned dark, leaving only dim gray clouds spreading across the sky.
Noah sighed softly before speaking.
“Come. We should go now.”
His voice was gentle.
Blue lifted her head and looked at him for a moment.
Then she nodded silently.
The four of them walked out of the cemetery together.
The gravel path crunched softly under their footsteps.
When they finally stepped outside the cemetery gates—
They saw Sky.
He was leaning against his car parked beside the road.
One leg crossed over the other.
His arms folded across his chest.
The dim streetlight above him cast shadows across his sharp features.
His expression looked calm.
But the coldness on his face was impossible to ignore.
Blue noticed it immediately.
His face looked… angry.
Sky lifted his head when he sensed them approaching.
His eyes instantly landed on Blue.
His gaze was sharp and heavy.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
Then Sky straightened his posture.
“Get in.”
His tone was firm.
Not a request.
An order.
Blue pursed her lips slightly.
She didn’t like the way he spoke.
He was too dominating.
But she didn’t argue.
Without saying anything, she walked past him and opened the passenger door before sitting inside the car.
The door closed with a quiet click.
Sky watched her for a brief second before turning his gaze toward Noah and Xavier.
“We are going to the hotel.”
He informed them calmly.
It was already night.
Staying any longer outside wasn’t necessary.
After saying that, he opened the driver’s door and sat inside the car.
The engine started.
Within seconds, the black car drove away from the cemetery road.
Noah and Xavier stood there watching the car disappear into the distance.
For a moment—
Neither of them spoke.
Then Xavier scratched the back of his head.
“He is angry.”
Noah scoffed lightly.
“He is an idiot.”
Xavier blinked in surprise.
“Why?”
Noah crossed his arms as he looked in the direction where Sky’s car had disappeared.
“He should have told her.”
“Told her what?” Xavier asked.
Noah rolled his eyes.
“That maybe he doesn’t like her.”
“Maybe he doesn’t love her yet.”
“But he still wants to try starting a life with her.”
Xavier thought about it for a second.
Then he nodded seriously.
“Yes.”
“He is an idiot.”
Noah snorted before turning around.
“More than an idiot.”
He walked toward their car parked nearby.
Opening the door, he sat in the passenger seat.
Xavier suddenly realized something that they were at cemetery.
“Wait!”
“I’m coming too!”
He quickly ran to the driver’s seat and jumped inside the car.
The engine roared to life.
Soon, their car also drove away from the silent cemetery road.
Behind them—
The cemetery returned to its quiet, lonely stillness under the cold night sky.
- Writer
