Now And Forever

When Finland finally wore her wedding dress, she could not believe in her own appearance. The dress was long and fell past her ankles. It had a long V-shaped neck, showing off and enhancing her beautiful neck and neckline. It was a sleeveless dress with thin straps - and it was adorned with small precious stones sewn together with lots of beads, making it glitter when exposed to light.

She could not imagine how many people worked overtime to finish the dress.

"You're so beautiful..." said Flora. "My brother has great taste."

"Thank you," Finland replied, blushing.

Flora called some staff and makeup artists to help Finland with her hair and makeup.

"Please make it simple and natural..." pleaded Finland. She almost never wore makeup, and she was afraid that if the makeup was overdone, she would not recognize herself.

"Of course, Madam," replied the makeup artist as she smiled reassuringly.

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