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The Proposal

작가: Nicolet Hale
last update 최신 업데이트: 2026-02-25 18:55:30

June 2027

Sophie and James celebrated one year together in June.

One year of chaos. Growth. Love. Fights about scheduling and reconciliations over wine.

One year of building something real.

They returned to the West Village Italian restaurant where they had first met.

Same table. Same menu. Different from them.

James raised his wine glass and remarked, "One year." "I can't believe we have made it this far."

"Survived is generous. We've—persisted."

"Through lawsuits. Manufacturing crises. Securi
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  • MARRIED BY MISTAKE   The Decision

    March of 2029In March, Sophie and James commemorated their first wedding anniversary.The Korean ceremony anniversary. Their "real" anniversary.They went back to San Francisco. Had dinner with James's parents. Visited the places they'd been as newlyweds."One year," James said over dinner. "How does it feel?""Fast. Like we just got married yesterday. But also like we've been married forever.""Good forever or bad forever?""Good forever. The comfortable kind. Where we know each other's patterns. Finish each other's sentences. Exist together easily.""I like existing together easily.""Me too."While strolling along the Bay after supper, Sophie muttered, "I've been thinking about kids."And?" And I believe I'm prepared.Not immediately. But soon. Maybe, maybe we stop preventing and see what happens?"James stopped walking. "You're sure?""I'm terrified. But also sure. I want to build this with you. A family. Not just companies and foundations. An actual family.""Okay. Let's do it."

  • MARRIED BY MISTAKE   The Pregnancy Scare

    January 2029Sophie was late.Five days late.Her cycle was always twenty-eight days. Predictable.Until now.She resisted the urge to panic as she checked the calendar. Not a pregnancy sign.It could be stress. Travel. London launch. Work chaos.But it could also mean pregnant.She bought three pregnancy tests. Took them all.Negative. Negative. Negative.Relief flooded through her—at first.But as the relief ebbed, something else crept in.Disappointment, sharp and unexpected, pricked at her. It wasn't the outcome—just the finality. She had liked the idea that something new and surprising could still happen to her.Why did she feel let down?She didn't want to be pregnant. She wasn't ready.They'd just talked about kids being someday.But seeing those negative results, she'd felt sad.Like she'd lost something she hadn't known she wanted.James found her sitting on the bathroom floor, surrounded by negative tests."Sophie? What's—oh." He saw the tests."Are you okay?" I'm not expect

  • MARRIED BY MISTAKE   The London Launch

    December 2028Chen Designs' London flagship store opened in December.Located in Covent Garden, the three-floor space was not just beautiful—it was to become the brand's European headquarters.Sophie flew to London for the launch, and James with her.It marked their first official international business trip as a married couple.By the day of the opening, chaos ensued.Press. Buyers. British fashion elite. Everyone is curious about the American designer's expansion into Europe.Throughout the event, Sophie gave interview after interview."Why London?"London is a fashion capital. Global. Diverse. The perfect place to establish Chen Designs internationally.""What makes Chen Designs different from established European brands?""We're accessible luxury. High-quality design for real life. Not just runways. Not just special occasions. Everyday elegance.""People say you're too young and too American to make it in European fashion."People believed I was too young to make it in American fas

  • MARRIED BY MISTAKE   The Expansion

    September of 2028In September, Chen Designs came to a decision.Sophie reviewed expansion suggestions at a meeting with her board, which included Leon, Jessica, and two independent advisors. Jessica, who was five months pregnant and clearly pregnant, said, "We have three options." The first option is to establish flagship retail locations in significant cities. San Francisco, LA, and New York.Direct-to-consumer."Option two," Leon continued. Partner with established department stores. Expand distribution without capital expenditure for retail space."Option three," one of the advisors said. International expansion. London, Paris, Tokyo. Establish Chen Designs as a global brand."Sophie reviewed the financials for each option.Option one: High capital requirement. Complete control. Higher margins.Option two: Lower risk. Established customer base. But less control.Option three: Massive opportunity. Massive risk.A significant investment is needed. Sophie remarked, "I need time to th

  • MARRIED BY MISTAKE   The Honeymoon

    June 2028They honeymooned in Italy.Two weeks. No work. No phones. Complete disconnection.Just Sophie and James. Being married. Exploring.Rome. Florence. Venice. The Amalfi Coast.Every cliché romantic destination.And it was—perfect.Not perfect without problems. They still argued about directions. About restaurant choices.Regarding whether to sleep in or get up early.However, as a married couple, they were fighting. in Italy. while they are on their honeymoon.The fights even had a romantic feel.Sophie discovered a modest fabric store in Florence. She was unable to resist."We're on vacation," objected James. "No work."It doesn't work.This is—inspiration. Research." She was already examining silk samples."You're impossible.""You married me knowing this.""I did. That's on me."Sophie bought fabric samples. Sketched ideas. Planned a future collection inspired by Italian Renaissance art.In Milan, James discovered a tech museum. examined old computers for three hours. Sophie t

  • MARRIED BY MISTAKE   The Korean Ceremony

    March 15, 2028The pyebaek ceremony was held at James's parents' home in San Francisco.Intimate. Twenty people. Immediate family only.Sophie wore the traditional hanbok—red and gold, beautiful and foreign and perfect.James wore a matching hanbok—deep blue and gold.They looked—right together.The ceremony was in Korean. Sophie didn't understand most of it. But she understood the meaning.Respect. Family. Joining two families into one.Bowing to James's parents. Accepting their blessings. Promising to honor them.Then the jujubes and chestnuts—thrown by James's mother, caught in Sophie's hanbok skirt. Symbolizing future children.Sophie caught seven. Good luck.She asked James in a whisper, "Seven kids?"To see how we feel, let's begin with one.They signed the marriage licence following the customary ceremonies.Official. Real and lawful.Sophie Mercer-Park was born Sophie Elena Mercer.Legally married at twenty-eight years old.The celebration afterward was small. Family dinner. St

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