After all, bI /bhad almost finished selecting my engagement dress.

bToday /bI rarely had ba /bplete day boff/bb. /bI didn’t go anywhereb, /bbjust /bdrank coffee bwhile /bbrowsing through various luxury brand websitesb, /ball to pick out a bdress /bsuitable for an engagement bceremony/bb. /b

After much bselection/bb. /bI finally narrowed it down to three dresses withpletely different styles, falling into the abyss of decision paralysis.

The bfirst /bwas from Dior’s French luxury line–a cream white off–shoulder bdress /bmade of three–dimensionally cut satin fabric, with slight pleats at the chestb, /bba /bcinched waist, and a skirt that naturally flowed from below the bknee/bb, /blight and ethereal, with an elegance that carried a touch of nobility.

The hem was hand–sewn with delicate pearls that glowed softly under the lights.

The second was from Elie Saab’s custom line–a misty blue deep–V long dress with intricate silver thread embroidery bat /bthe chest and sheer bsleeves /bthat offered & hint bof /bunderstated sensuality.

The entire dress hugged the curves, with a hem that bloomed into natural wave patterns, elegant yetmanding.

The third was Valentino’s romantic masterpiece–a peach pink off–shoulder ball gown with delicate feather embroidery around the chest, paired withyers bof /bight tulle creating a skirt like a rose fallen from the clouds.

The overall style was dreamy yet ceremonial, perfect forwn engagement parties or outdoor ceremonies.

posted the three dress images on Instagram and shared them on Facebook with a simple caption:

Struggling with engagement dress choices, help me pick one! Which of looks better?”

Thements section quickly became lively.

n just over ten minutes, I received many likes andments.

Adrian: [They all look beautiful, if you like them just buy them all and wear them in rotation.]

everal colleagues I got along well with also liked andmented.

Colleague b1/bb: /b[Wow, great taste, all three suit you well, have your fiancé buy them all.]

nother colleaguemented: [Wow wow wow, Aurora why are you picking formal dresses? Are you getting married?]

Leading through thements, among all the likes and blessings from friends and family, a fewments were particrly jarring.

: /bb[/bb…/bb] /b

than: [Aurora, why are you posting this…?]

b‘/berris’s friend b1/bb: /b[You really dare to fantasize, huh? Hrious, go to the hospital and get that head of yours checked.]

b‘/bberris’s /bfriend b2/bb: /b[These are all designer new releases. Before showing off, maybe learn about the prices first… Forget buying them, you can’t even afford to rent hem.]

Ferrisb: /bb[/bb?/bb] /b

Seeing this, my heart jumped–I had forgotten to block Ferris!

just as I was thinking this, bI /bbreceived /ba mindlink from Ferris.

Ferris: b[/bDelete that post.]

till his usualmanding tone.

Ferris: Mid you not listen to anything I said beforeb?/bb] /b

Ferris: II told you, I will never have a soul bonding ceremony with you. Even if you try to pressure me by buying rings and dresses, it won’t work.b) /b

You’re only making bme /bmore disgusted with you.]

Looking at those words, my chest felt stuffy and painful.

They were just cold sentences, yet they cut like a dull knife.

I stared at the screen, my heartbeat skipping, and after a long while slowly replied: [The dress isn’t for you.]

The other side was silent for a few seconds before sending: [Aurorab, /benough is enough.]

[You’ve been acting very strangetely.]

Just then, my phone rang–the caller ID showed Adrian.

This might be a good opportunity to be honest.

I took a breath and said: [I’m not lying to you. My new fiancé is calling me. Do you want to listen?]