On Friday this week, Lisa and Oscar would get married at a secluded place that Oscar personally rented so that their marriage would not be exposed by the media. Then they'd go straight to the Civil Registry to get a formal marriage certificate.

Although this was Lisa's second marriage, it was the beginning of a happy life between her and Oscar after nearly 2 years in separation.

Lisa wanted to make this second marriage the most beautiful moment in her life. So she made an appointment with Andien to shop together at a shopping center in the middle of the city right after her best friend got off from her work.

Lisa had been saving for 2 years since she worked at Colors Advertising, she decided to use some of her savings to buy wedding clothes. In addition to honoring Oscar, she didn't want to look ugly on her wedding day.

When the clock showed 5 pm, Lisa's cell phone rang, showing an incoming message from Andien.

Andien: Lis, you invited me to Plaza Indonesia, right?

Lisa: Yes, I can't postpone it again. Now's the right time. Ugh I swear you're the most difficult person if invited out haha.

Andien: Alright then, after this I will go to your house.historical

Lisa: Eh, no, let me pick you up.

Not long after, Lisa arrived at the entrance to the Petesson Communication office. She looked at the building while reminiscing. Her thoughts go back to the past when she first got a job as an ordinary financial employee and within two years, she was immediately appointed a finance manager. Ah, what great days those were.

From inside the building, a plump woman approached Lisa with accelerated steps. The woman immediately hugged Lisa as if the two friends hadn't greeted her for a long time.

"Lis! I really miss you. How come you really want to go shopping now?" Andien asked curiously. One thing that was very unusual for her, was Lisa going out and inviting her to a shopping center. Usually, Lisa invited Andien out to hang out at Sunbucks or Sky Lounge. Andien understood that Lisa was the type of independent woman who preferred shopping alone rather than accompanied by someone, even if it's her own best friend. There must be something that made Lisa ask her to come along.

"I'll tell you in the taxi later!" Lisa replied concisely and clearly. Her response just now made Andien even more curious.

***

In the cab...

"Lis, what do you want to tell me?" Andien asked when the taxi driver stepped on the gas pedal and drove away.

"I will finally reconcile with Oscar tomorrow Friday. I need your help to find a nice wedding dress!" Lisa said, bringing her face closer to Andien's ear.

"Shit! Good luck! Crazy, why didn't you tell me?" Andien replied cheerfully and excitedly.

"Damn, I just told you!"

"Have you already decided where you want to hold your wedding? Wow, it must be really magnificent!" Andien said, her eyes sparkling.

Lisa was silent, she didn't even think about what her wedding would be like. She didn't really care about holding a grand party. What matters most to her was that her marital status with Oscar was official and her love for the golden haired man was genuine.

"I swear I still haven't thought about what the wedding will look like. I just want it to be official, legal, you already know for yourself that the news about my relationship with Oscar has been blown up in the media, right?" Lisa said casually.

"Yes, the original one, I was really surprised when I read the news. Damn, at first I didn't just believe it, because you didn't say anything to me either!" Andien replied.

"I want to buy a nice wedding dress, Ndien. An expensive one if necessary," Lisa said.

"Goddamn! Just because you are the candidate for the president's wife, you want to buy an expensive one!" Andien replied in a nosy tone. She jokingly hit Lisa's shoulder.

"Are you crazy? I'll buy this using my own money! The money I saved when I was still at Colors Advertising," Lisa replied.

"Still, you usually buy cheap clothes and goods. If they weren't on discount then you'd rather buy second hand stuffs."

"Well, it's good to occasionally treat yourself, you know. Besides, I can say that I never bought branded clothes at exorbitant prices and saved all of my money for this one."

***

Arriving at a shopping center in the city which was famous for its luxury goods shops, Lisa and Andien immediately drove to a clothing store that was very popular with Indonesian celebrities. They slowly walked through every window in each shop, looking for a dress that fitted and looked good on Lisa.

Hours passed, they went around all the shops that lined the shopping center, but Lisa had not found the right dress. After walking around until both of her legs felt tired, Lisa and Andien stopped for a moment to sit down with a cup of tea.

"Shit, it's really hard to find a nice wedding dress," Lisa exclaimed as she blew her steaming teacup.

"Ah, it's normal. We were turning from end to end. I found several wedding dresses that are suitable for you," Andien said.

"You are very finicky, Ndien. I don't want to buy an expensive wedding dress that has a tacky style. Who do you think I am? Karina?" Lisa exclaimed, a little annoyed.

Hearing her friend's complaint, Andien immediately laughed. "Just kidding. Ah, but seriously, how are you going to look for the wedding dress after this?"

Lisa rolled her eyes, thinking. "Actually, I'm looking for something that doesn't look like a wedding dress. So it tends to be casual but also not too casual,"

"Well, do you want to marry Oscar to this wedding?"

"I don't understand it! Oscar took care of everything. Besides, I don't think he will be bothered with my choice."

"Then what are you doing inviting me to buy a wedding dress if you don't know whether you're going to celebrate your wedding or not?" Andien asked in surprise, her eyebrows knit together.

"I just want to make my wedding day special. When I married Oscar in the past, I didn't have any preparations at all. My clothes were really worn out, I was only wearing my working clothes. But I want to look good tomorrow Friday!"

"You are so strange that you went all the way here but still don't know whether you'll celebrate your marriage or not," Andien said as she moved from her seat.

"For me, parties are not important. The most important thing is a marriage book and a marriage certificate, a valid sign that I'm already married!" Lisa replied firmly.

"Okay, now, instead of getting confused while looking for a wedding dress that you thought was too much, why don't you just buy a night party dress? The model is simple but looks luxurious, right?" Andien asked, resting her chin.

Lisa was silent, she didn't think about it beforehand. "Great idea, Ndien! Wow, how could I don't think of it before, huh?"

"Ah, you are so stupid today, Lis," Andien teased nosily.

***

After hanging out while drinking tea, Lisa and Andien immediately went to the luxury boutique from France— Sang Lorang. Lisa was looking for a white evening party dress that looked simple but still luxurious.

When she combed the gilded clothes rack, she found a long white dress. It looked very charming and elegant. Without thinking, Lisa immediately took the dress and brought it to the cashier.

"Damn, you don't need to see the price tag when you shop for clothes now huh!" Andien exclaimed in a nosy tone.