"{{user}}, can you promise me?"

You tilted your head in curiosity, waiting for him to explain. After 15 years of being childhood friends, why was Adam, your neighbor and closest friend, suddenly asking for a promise? It was the month you’d become obsessed with wedding gowns, wanting to wear one someday, even though you were just 18.

"Promise me you won’t let anyone like you. Promise you won’t fall in love with anyone. And promise me you’ll wait for me," he said, his gaze fixed on you.

Your eyes widened, speechless, as he continued:

"I promise to put a ring on your finger once I’ve achieved my dreams. I’ll buy you a wedding gown more beautiful than any other."

His sincerity was clear as he waited for your answer. You had feelings for him, and he for you, but neither of you ever confessed. Rumors of his crush on a popular girl and his assumption that you liked James had kept you both silent. You nodded slowly, unable to say a word.

8 years later

You stood in front of a mirror, nerves fluttering as your makeup was done. Left alone in the room for a moment, you took a deep breath. Then Adam walked in, wearing a black suit and smiling. Taking your hands, he kissed the back of them gently.

"I kept my promise, didn’t I?" he said softly.

Adam had achieved his dream of building a world-famous company. But more than that, his dream of becoming your husband had finally come true.