Epilogue

Andrea couldn’t believe the reflection in the mirror. Was that beautiful woman with a radiant smile on her lips and a rosy hint to her cheeks really her? It amazed her how a gawky teenage girl like her could be transformed into such a beauty. It was all the magic of love that had the power to sweep you off your feet when you least expect it to. When she had fought with her family and left for college, little did she think she would fall in love and get married within nine months! It had been a roller-coaster ride for her! 

With her beautiful off-shoulder bridal gown cinched at the waist and cascading to the floor in swirls, she looked ethereal and angelic, ready to take his breath away. Vienna admired her handiwork as she was the one who had fixed her hair in a romantic sweep updo, fixing it with jeweled combs.

“You’re looking so beautiful and grown up, Annie!” said her mom, wiping her eyes with happiness. “Seeing how protective your dad was about you, I never tho