How I Got Engaged with a Star

By RYNA M.K.

Mint Kim had no interest in celebrities until she herself got entangled in a complicated but sweet arranged marriage with Ryana Yu, which was a celebrity. Their parents' decisions are quite stupid, they both admitted. They need to decide their fate themselves in three months, whether the decision is bad or good they can call it off. Through the months, both of them can't help but falling deeper into each other. Definitely, Mint identity was a secret from the world~

• Language: English
• Publisher: RYNA
• Release date: May 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215576939

RYNA M.K.

RYNA M.K. is a graduated computer science major, now studying architectural design, born in 2000. She started writing at the age of fifteen and published more than fifteen works through online read-and-write platforms.

Book preview

One.

Just like any other usual 22-year-old, Mint was walking along with her friend towards their next class and by surprise when they arrived there, the professor wasn't there yet. What a rare day for him to be late.

Oh wow. Professor Oh didn't arrive yet, and I was impressed, Natalie clapped her hand savagely while walking down the auditorium to find her and Mint a seat. Hell yeah, the only seat available was in the middle of the class, which was circled by fangirls of-

They are looking into Ryana Yu again? Gosh..., Mint rolled her eyes in annoyance. It was like any other day as well, when she entered the class only to find the girls inside the class were head over heels looking at news and pictures of Ryana Yu on their phones.

There you go, being a hater again, Natalie just shrugs her best friend's shoulder and finally manages to sit on the empty seats together with Mint beside her.

I'm not being a hater Natalie. It's just that they looking at her pictures almost every day and somehow I got sick of it, Mint shrugs back.

Why not? Ryana Yu is a public figure. She's beautiful, a great actress, and a successful businesswoman. I have no complaints if the girls were attracted to her all the time, Natalie grinned.

Mint scanned her surroundings again. The girl in front of her was scrolling Ryana Yu's pictures and Mint can see it from behind. Natalie was right without a doubt that Ryana sure is a beautiful public figure. Also to Mint's surprise, she just got to know last week that Ryana was only a year older than her. But she was already this successful and well-known inside the country.

Mint then look to her left, and it was the same view. Only is that the one on her left was boys, which are also looking at their phones with Ryana Yu on it, but it was her on her recent drama.

On her right, girls. Doing what? Almost the same as the others. While on their backs? Most were geeks and nerds. Mint doesn't even know why in the world the class seating was divided like this naturally. Weirdos and fangirls are on the left, front, and right sides of the class. Nerds and geeks at the back, and introverts in the middle. But hey Natalie wasn't an introvert?

Look at this! Oh my god! Ryana is just so gorgeous and I felt like crying just by looking at her pictures!

Did you watch the newest episode of her drama yesterday?

Oh-oh! Renthouse episode 8?

Yes! Did you see how savage she is when she talked to her younger sister to get number 1 in class so they could gain the government sponsorship and get a chance to fly to the moon?

YES! THAT PART WAS SO HILARIOUS! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

They are at it again....., and Mint could only frown as the girls shrieks happily like there's no tomorrow.

Is that drama even that fun to watch? I was just curious about it. People keep talking about it, Mint asked her friend quietly and Natalie start to come closer to her ear for a whisper.

It was a popular drama but you'll get lots of shits from it. Seriously, that drama was just stressful

After the long day ended, Mint came back to her house. It wasn't her house. It was her uncle and aunts. As soon as she entered the gate, she was greeted by her cousin who is now in her jumpsuit, maybe because she just ended her training.

Her cousin May was a national hockey athlete and at the same time her best friend's girlfriend. That's why it's a must for May to keep a good body posture every day.

Yo Mint! How's class!, May asked and Mint just grins dissatisfaction.

Boring as always. The girls keep talking about Ryana Yu and I'm tired to keep hearing about it

Why not? She's amazing, talented, bea—-

I get it. You are a fan. I know~, Mint shrugged before finally entering the house and it wasn't weird if the house was empty at this hour. Her aunt and uncle still working at this time and they'll be back in the evening.

It's been a while like this. I mean, it's been a while since Mint lived her life with her uncle, aunt, and May. It's because her parents are now working overseas and Mint didn't like the idea of her continuing her education outside Korea, and now it was the fifth year of her staying inside the Kobayashi's house.

Hey, honey. What's up?, Mint was greeted by her mother through the video call.

Great mom. How about you?

Great as well, her mother answered.

By the way, didn't you say that you had something important to tell me?, Mint reminded her mother just in case she forgot about it. But she was wondering what her mother wants to talk about actually.

Ah right. About that. Please don't be surprised..., somehow her mother's hanging words make Mint nervous. Seems like her next words gonna be a big deal.

You see, honey. There's a good friend of mine since high school, and she has a daughter just like me, her mother said.

Okay...

So the serial kidnapping case around Seoul was worrisome to me, and I'm afraid like I'm burdening your aunt and your uncle for taking care of you

Okay....

So, you see? Your uncle and aunt weren't at all the time at home, and May always went out for her practice and tournaments. You'll always end up alone and thinking about the serial kidnapping case freaks me out to hell—-

Okay, mom. I think you better tell me straight to the point. What in the world are you trying to say to me?, Mint cuts her mother's words not to be rude. It's just because she felt the same thing as what her mother felt and she understands her mother's words clean and clear.

Her mother was right. The serial kidnapping case that was started 2 months ago in Gangnam didn't come to the end yet. 3 girls are missing and Mint is somehow worried about her safety since she always staying at the Kobayashi's alone.

Also, she felt guilty toward her aunt and uncle. It's been 5 years since Mint lived with them and even tho they always said that they were fine with her staying there, Mint always feels guilty about it like she was burdensome to her cousin's family. Plus, Mint didn't even know until how long she will stay with them and keep burdening them.

Mom? Are you still there?

Yes, I am. Sorry

So what are you trying to say to me, mom?, Mint repeated her words and she could hear how hesitant her mom is from the other side. The older woman coughed a few times before voicing her words again.

Mint...

You'll marry my best friend's daughter next week

Two.

Y ou'll marry my best friend's daughter next week, her mother continued and it succeed to leave a great shock to Mint. Her mouth was wide agape and her eyes is open.

Marriage?

Next week???

Her mother wasn't joking, right?

Mom! What are you—-

Listen, Mint. I know, and I'm sorry. But listen, honey. Her daughter also needs someone to be with her. She also had her reason, and yes her daughter agreed with the marriage because she didn't want to end up with a hilarious scandal in her career. We agreed that if the marriage doesn't work in 3 months, you guys can call it an end. It's more like a contract marriage, and it's a win-win situation for both sides. For you, and her.

W-Wait, mom. Scandal? What scandal? What kind of career did your friend's daughter even do?, not just hit by the sudden contract arranged marriage that Mint slightly feels okay with it. But the most panic came from this unknown girl that soon she need to marry.

Scandal? Why in the world does this world look so scary to her right now?

Her daughter was a businesswoman. Did you ever heard of Ryana Yu?

Is it her??!, Mint immediately get up from her bed in shock. This was a bomb. A real bomb.

Oh, so you knew her? I heard from my friend that Ryana was pretty famous there in Korea. Is it true?

Mint was left unfazed by her mother's statement. So it's true? It's really Ryana Yu? That Ryana Yu that was all over the TV? That Ryana Yu that her classmate keeps talking about? That Ryana Yu that her cousin May loved? That Ryana Yu? For real???

Mom... tell me this is a joke..., Mint felt sick right now. Getting