Embrace You – Married On The First Day

Kiyoko had spent years dreaming of her perfect wedding day, but fate had other plans. At thirty-three, just as she was about to walk down the aisle, her engagement crumbled without warning. Heartbroken and lost, she found unexpected comfort in the last person she imagined—her longtime rival, Manager Samejima.

One evening, drowning in sorrow, Kiyoko let her guard down. “I’m already falling apart… What’s the point of holding back?” she muttered, her voice trembling. Samejima, usually stern and composed, surprised her with unexpected tenderness.

“Manager… more… I mean—” Her words dissolved into a breathless gasp as emotions overwhelmed her. The lines between professional rivalry and something deeper blurred in that moment. What started as consolation soon became an undeniable connection neither could ignore.

Kiyoko had spent years seeing Samejima as nothing more than an obstacle at work. Now, faced with vulnerability, she discovered layers to him she’d never noticed. His quiet strength, the way his gaze softened when he thought she wasn’t looking—it all left her breathless.

As days passed, their interactions grew charged with unspoken tension. Every glance, every accidental touch, sent sparks through her. The man she once resented now occupied her thoughts day and night.

“Maybe this is how it was meant to be,” she whispered to herself one evening, staring at her reflection. The wedding dress hanging untouched in her closet no longer held the same meaning. Life had taken an unexpected turn, leading her toward a different kind of happiness.

Samejima, too, seemed changed. The strict manager who never showed weakness now went out of his way to ensure Kiyoko’s comfort. His usual sharp remarks were replaced by gentle encouragement, leaving her both confused and intrigued.

In the quiet of the office after hours, their conversations stretched longer than necessary. Words left unspoken hung heavy between them, yet neither dared to bridge the gap fully. The chemistry was undeniable, but the fear of crossing a line held them back.

Kiyoko’s heart raced whenever he was near. The man she once avoided now felt like the only one who truly understood her. As they navigated this fragile new dynamic, she couldn’t help but wonder—was this the beginning of something real, or just another fleeting moment before reality set in?