"Okay." She nodded. "Well, I think coming with me tonight is a good idea to relieve your stress while waiting for him."
I sighed, but I didn't react to what she said.
"Belle, don't stress yourself too much. I know my brother well and I'm sure he has a reason for doing this. He has already admitted his love for you and I believe he will never do things that will break your trust or your love for him."
I looked at her the moment I heard her last sentence. I really wanted to share with her about my 'three words' issues, but I controlled my mouth from opening. I will just let that matter remain between me and her brother.
"You will enjoy this party, Belle, I promise."
"How can you be sure about it?"
"You know me well, sister-in-law, when I say this party will be wonderful, then it will and I'm sure you will also enjoy my company."
I sighed.
"Do you think this party will last overnight?"
"Uhmm... I think no. Don't worry, we'll be going home before midnight."
When she noticed that I'm taking time to give my answer...
"Gosh! I think I'm going to die waiting for your answer!" she said tapping her forehead that caused me to roll my eyes.
"Fine! I'm coming with you."
"Great! We will buy outfits later after lunch."
"Oh, no, no, I think I don't have to buy a new dress. I have a lot of dresses in my closet because your brother looked like he wanted me to have a personal boutique inside our room."
"Really?" She chuckled. "But it's okay because this party has a theme, so we still have to look for a dress that fits the party's dress code."
"A dress code?"
"Yes, the bride to be is the same as you, she also loves purple, so this engagement party has a purple motif because the guy really loves his fiancee and wanted everything to be perfect for her. Starting from the motif of the venue, the food, the people invited which he made sure are only the closest to his fiancee."
"Wow! What's your friend's name? Based on your story, he seems to love his fiancee so much."
"His name? Uhmm..." I arched an eyebrow. She seemed hesitant to state the name of her friend.
"It's okay, it doesn't matter." I smiled waving my hand in the air to show her that I understand if she can't announce his name.
"No! His name is Bob!"
'Bob' I repeat inside my head.
"Hmm... okay." I shrugged.
"I love them so much. I saw how their relationship started and it's really amazing how it also grows over the year they were together. They seem like a perfect partner for each other."
'Perfect Partner'... Two simple words, but has a lot of meaning and a lot of interpretation. It can be in crime, in love or in life.
A smile formed in my lips and I didn't notice the second devilish grin that Rian gave me because I am too busy interpreting her words inside my head.
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After almost three hours of wandering in all the women's boutiques inside the mall, Rian finally found the 'perfect dress' for me...well, based on her description.
I don't understand why she's so adamant to buy me a dress. The Rian I know isn't the type of girl who turns all the shops upside down just to find an outfit for such a party.
When she found it hanging on the display rack, I really uttered a silent prayer of gratitude to the God almighty. I thought my precious feet would give up on me as I felt numbness by following her around.
"Wait, I thought you said the party has a purple motif?" I asked when she handed me the dress and forced me to change into one of the fitting rooms.
"Yes! It's a plum purple!"
"But this isn't eggplant purple."
"I know and I didn't say the motif is eggplant purple."
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