Years went by, and everything changed but not the bond between Sarah and Andrey, they're still best pals. Both of the girls are now full-grown women and they have their own life. When Andrey was 25, she got married to a man she met in college. He's 2 years older than her. His name is Anthony Richardson. He's quite tall and handsome. When you take a glance at him, you can tell he's a man from a rural area in the Southern. Not so shiny but very rough. Andrey and Anthony have dated for 3 years before they decided to take another step. That was an extremely special day for Andrey, Andrey's never ever felt so amazing. Anthony proposed to her when they were on a vacation to Niagra Waterfall. She was so stunned. At one of the most beautiful places in the States, her lover wanted to take a bigger step in both of their life. Nothing can stop Andrey from saying a big yes. Her love became her husband. They planned a big wedding right after that. Hundred of guests were invited. Sarah was there too, she was the bridesmaid of honor.

Days before the wedding. Andrey and Sarah spent time together. Sarah helped Andrey to prepare for her wedding. The wedding won't be a wedding if there's no beautiful gown for the bride. They stopped at Julia's Bridal Wedding Dress Store. Andrey tried a lot of stunning dresses. She has a great body shape so each dress on her was so amazing, like a Disney princess. 

"Finally, I can see you in a such gorgeous wedding dress. I'm so happy for you," Sarah sobbed.

"Oh honey, thank you so much. I can't believe this too. I finally meet my dream man. Stop crying or else I'll cry too," Andrey hugs Sarah tightly. This is such an emotional moment. They've been best friends for almost a decade, spent every moment together. Deep inside their heart, there is irreplaceable room for each other. 

"Where is the bride?" A middle-aged woman walks toward Andrey and Sarah. It's Mrs. Julia - the owner of this store. 

"Look at you. Can't imagine you're going to get married. I still remember when you were a little child running around my store. I'm getting old now," Mrs. Julia holds Andrey's hands so tight, she looks at Andrey's eyes with a big gentle smile. She and Andrey's mother are friends, so she knew Andrey very well. She's like a second mother to Andrey.

"Don't say that Mrs. Julia. You're still so young and pretty. Wish when I'm about your age, I'm still good-looking like you," says Andrey

"This smooth-tongued girl. Ha ha ha. Let me see what you choose," Mrs. Julia takes a few steps back to see the whole scene. " Spin for me,"

Andrey O'Kelly - the bride-to-be, is wearing a radiant white gown. This gorgeous dress is made for her. It's an A-line dress, accentuating the waist and hips perspectively. It's really fitting Andrey, embracing her hourglass figure. The sleeves are made of tulle with embroidered floral. The dress is white and sparkling under the light making it so glamorous. 

"Oh my gosh. I've never seen anyone wear a dress this beautiful," Mrs. Julia wide-eyed.

"You make me shy, haha. What do you think Sarah," Andrey laughs and then turns to Sarah for her best friend's opinion.

"I'm stunned. Did you turn the oven on? Because it's quite hot in here. Anthony must be so flabbergasted," says Sarah.

"I must show him this. Can you take a photo for me?" says Andrey

"Of course, what friends for? Pose it, girl," Sarah takes the phone from Andrey's hand and then starts taking photos of her friends in the wedding dress. Andrey looks so elegant in that dress, part of Sarah's so jealous of her. Andrey is the girl who has everything: beauty, a nice body, a loving husband, even her family is quite wealthy too. Sarah wonders when will be her time to have a husband or at least someone who truly loves her. She's been through several relationships before. None of them were good. Some end well but some end up with a big fight. Sometimes, Sarah thinks that maybe not having a lover is her fate, she's not suitable for love. That upset her a lot. But now, It's her best friend's memorable moment, if Andrey's happy, so does Sarah.

"Are they nice? Show me," Andrey is so excited to see the photos of her in this dress.

"Yes, princess. They are so breathtaking," Sarah laughs.

"You're right. I must send this to my hubby" says Andrey.

...

After picking up dresses for the wedding, they take a walk down the street. Two girls talk and laugh all the way. They gossip about other people, gossip about their friends in high school. There's so much to talk about. You know when you put two besties next to each other, they will talk like a machine. It never gets boring when they get along. 

"Sarah?" Andrey looks at her friend.

"What?" says Sarah

"I just want to say that I'm so happy to have you by my side. Like really grateful," Andrey smiles

"Me too. Do you think that God led us to the festival 10 years ago just to let us meet?" 

"Yes, of course. I can't imagine a life without you, you're not only my best friend but also my sister" Andrey sobbed

"Wait, why are you getting so emotional? You know when you cry I cry too, you little demon," Sarah is about to burst into tears. 

"I don't know... Suddenly, I was thinking about our friendship and all the things we've been through together. It moved me," Andrey cries.

"Stop, don't cry...Y...you know when you...you cry I.. I..." Sarah is now crying like a baby. They hug and cry on the street. Everyone passes by and looks at them like looking some two crazy people but Andrey and Sarah don't care. They're in their own space now, no one can interfere. After a few minutes of crying, they stop. 

"Let's find somewhere to sit and talk. I feel like we are the spotlight of this street right now," says Sarah

"Okay... Okay," Andrey's still sobbing. 

"Okay, breathe slowly...Breath in... Breath out... Okay good. Are you feeling better now? Gosh, we're such drama queens. Crying like babies Ha ha," Sarah calms Andrey down. She suddenly laughs. Sarah feels so funny because they were crying because some memories flashbacked. Andrey cried then it led to Sarah crying. Like they've got some emotional bond. What a strange. 

"Let's bring you home! Remember in just two more days you are no longer Andrey O'Kelly! You will be Mrs. Andrey Richardson. You will be a woman of the family. I need you to be tough, girl. Can you do it for me?" Sarah hugs Andrey so tightly. 

"Haha. Sarah Jones Miller, you talk like a mother and I'm your daughter. So funny. I'm gonna be a wife then a mother. So nervous but also so excited. I promise you I will be tough as a rock, nothing can bring me down even this marriage," says Andrey

"Haha. You talk like you're going to a battle of life and death. You're a clown," Sarah laughs

"You are," says Andrey

"No, you are," says Sarah

"Pfff... Okay, we are two silly fucking clowns. Ha ha" 

"Ha ha"

They both laugh so hard. Andrey and Sarah arm in arm walk home. Andrey must go home because just in two more days is her big day. The day that she always dreamed of. She goes home to prepare and to meet her husband-to-be. 

"Okay! It's your home. Guess we say goodbye here. Hoping to see you in a beautiful dress in two days," Sarah says goodbye to Andrey

"Bye-bye, my Mrs. Bridesmaid of honor. See you in the next 2 days at my wedding. Ha ha. Oh! Walk home safety! Love you," says Andrey. She waits until Sarah was gone then she closed the door. Now, she's waiting for her future husband. They'll meet for the last time until the wedding day.

/Honey! I'm home. When will you get by? I miss you so much. Love, Andrey - your wife in the next 2 days/ Andrey texts Anthony. She's waiting for his text back. 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes,..., 10 minutes. He still didn't reply.

/Honey, are you busy?/ Andrey worries.

30 minutes later, Anthony still hasn't replied to her message yet. Andrey seems very upset. 

*Ting*. The moment she heard the incoming message sound, Andrey immediately picks up the phone.

/Sorry babe, I was outside and forgot to bring the phone so I can't reply to your text. I'm deeply sorry. Sunshine, forgive me :( :( I'll make up for you. Wait for me. Love - Anthony your future husband/ Finally, her Anthony texts her back.

/ >.< I'm very mad. Anthony Richardson you better come here and apologize to me. Love you <3/ Andrey's mad but right when she saw those emojis Anthony sent to her, she giggled. "How cute"

After 20 more minutes of waiting, Andrey hears a doorbell. She runs to the door so fast. Standing in front of the door, she pulls herself together. Make a cool face and then open the door. Suddenly, a big bouquet of red roses appeared.

"Hi babe," says Anthony

" Well, guess who's here," says Andrey. Right now, she's super joyous. She wants to jump so high, she wants to dance...But she must act like she's mad. It's so funny.

"I'm so so so so sorry about the message. I let you down. Please accept this itty-bitty gift as a way of redemption," Anthony begs.

"Alright, Mr. too good at saying sorry. I cannot look at those puppy eyes anymore. I forgive you," Andrey giggles. "Let's go inside, I miss you so much"...

Andrey and Anthony walk inside and have their night together.

...

Nothing simple. When will you trust a man so much? It's when you're in love with him. You assumed your man is the purest thing that happened to you. Do you know what he did behind your back? Are you in full control or you're being controlled? No one knows... Like ivy. It grows and sneaks between the cracks of your stone house. Slowly covered the house in green. That's when you're fully being controlled.