Rules of Engagement

As Elsa was thinking, she turned around to the small hall. There were only six tables present, and a waiter who was assigned to take the people inside for dinner. After all, since the hall was only booked tomorrow, the business could still run today.

"Excuse me, can I cancel a room reservation?" Elsa asked once she walked over to the reception table.

"What's the date?" the receptionist asked politely.

"The one for tonight," she answered apologetically. Her parents were supposed to be here tonight. She lived in the staff dormitory of her company, which wasn't convenient for them so she booked a place here. However, since they said that they'd come a day late, the room would just be a waste of resources.

"I'm sorry, Miss. It's almost noon now, so the hundred percent refund isn't available." There was a pause. "If you really want the refund, I could get you 50% only."

Elsa took a deep breath. Well, there was no point in canceling it now. Plus, she also heard how there was a free breakfast buffet aligned with the room. There were also unlimited supplies of American mashed potatoes and waffles, a favorite of Jane Liang and Little Bun.

She smiled at the thought as she dialed the number. "Jane, are you on duty tonight?"

"No. The flu a few days ago was just rampant, so I got a few days off for my work during the week, just in time for your wedding. Why? Got some plans for your bachelorette party?" Her teasing voice went in the line.

"That's exactly what I'm here for."

Jane Liang burst out laughing. "I know you so well. So, which restaurant?"

"Actually, since my parents are coming tomorrow and the hotel room I booked for them are available now, I was wondering you and Little Bun would want to stay the night? Plus, they serve waffles!"

"You know just what we want!" Jane Liang waved her hands up in the air. She and Little Bun had always loved waffles. "Is Uncle Johnson alright?"

"He's okay, but he still needs to take the traditional medicine every day. Since my Mom thinks it's unlucky to take medicine before the wedding, she postponed their arrival till tomorrow."

Once she got everything settled, Elsa decided to buy some more clothes for the wedding tomorrow. Given that she was a journalist for the society pages, she needed clothes that were convenient and comfortable to walk around as well as formal enough just in case an interview were to pop up on her schedule. Therefore she only had business suits, pajamas, and a few more evening gowns.

the traditional cheongsam for the wedding ceremony tomorrow night, a mix of the traditional one and a long dress. It was knitted intricately with all the high-class embroideries, which looked extremely beautiful. However,

had thought that it was too troublesome to go to a honeymoon and she agreed. However, even if she were at

her to buy some new outfits for Greenwood and herself. It was customary for the bride's parents to pay for the wedding outfits of

she used her

chosen for herself was cheaper – costing

just simply

to see that

to hand it over to the front desk. She

"I didn't

you." She noticed that Greenwood seemed a little unhappy when

beautifully, it's for me to enjoy, right?" Greenwood

shoulders. "Let's go inside and have a drink. I

when his fingers slid down her arms. Elsa was still unaccustomed to being held by him. A part of her wanted

burst into laughter at the sight as he slung an arm around Soren Wang's shoulders. "Look at that awkward couple. They look terribly mismatched. I think it's time we find you a perfect match. Isn't that a great

gaze only to see the woman who he had met just this morning. She ordered a cup of coffee while the man in front of her ordered a glass of water. Her hand was being held by the man

He then turned away.

can write me up a report, what do you say?

the F&B Department."

cup of coffee. While

table right in front of Greenwood and Elsa, so Soren could get a better look at them. The cafe was very quiet, with only the

"my parents can't arrive until tomorrow",

the words Soren started to piece together as they continued to

annoyed at their conversation so he walked over to

paid no attention to the man with him on