Chapter 5 - Reaching For The Stars

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The girls had been singing professionally for a few years now, and soon, a record executive noticed them. And in 1967 they established themselves well. Agnetha released her first song "Jag var så kär" i 1967, and it was so successful, it reached no 1 on the Swedish charts, surpassing even the Beatles!

 Agnetha released her first song "Jag var så kär" i 1967, and it was so successful, it reached no 1 on the Swedish charts, surpassing even the Beatles!

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Anni-Frid also recorded some songs, but didn't have an album yet. Her first song "En Ledig Dag" also became a hit, and she performed it in September of 1967 on the same day Sweden switched traffic sides, known as "Dagen H".

 Her first song "En Ledig Dag" also became a hit, and she performed it in September of 1967 on the same day Sweden switched traffic sides, known as "Dagen H"

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Everyone went to the studio where Anni-Frid was performing the song live in front of an audience. Needless to say, her loved ones got the best seats. Agnetha helped her love get ready.

"I'm so nervous!" Said Anni-Frid. "Neither of us have been on TV before!"

"Maybe not, but we have been pictured a lot." Said Agnetha.

"Oh I don't know if it's the same." Said Anni-Frid.

"I'm sure you'll do amazing." Said Agnetha. She and Anni-Frid kissed, and Agnetha said to her "All the best out there, my love!"

Agnetha joined the rest of the family at the table. Agny was also there to encourage her beautiful granddaughter.

Agnetha couldn't help but watch lovingly as her brunette sweet heart sang the song so sweetly and beautifully with her velvet voice. When she was done, and the audience applauded her, Agnetha applauded the loudest.

These girls had everything! They were beautiful, talented, fresh-faced and wholesome. In 1968 they continued to have success with their songs. Agnetha had an album out, but Anni-Frid wasn't ready for an album just yet.

But another success came when the girls were asked to perform at Studio 8 in January. It was the very first time the girls performed on TV together albeit separately.

They performed their respective debut songs, with their family and friends watching.

"Have you ever thought about maybe doing something together?" Asked Lili. "I think THAT would make you world-famous! You're that talented!"

"Aww thanks, mama. We haven't about it, but never say never!" Said Agnetha.

After the girls drove got home (They moved in together in 1967), they were talking about their future.

"Anni-Frid. If we could be married, and it be recognized, would you?" Asked Agnetha.

"Yes! In a heartbeat!" Said Anni-Frid. "But then, who's to say we can't have a wedding? After all, weddings are a celebration of one's love. Do you want to?"

"Yes!" Said Agnetha with great enthusiasm. "I do. I do, I do, I do, I do!"

The girls kissed in excitement, and the next day they told the news to their loved ones who were thrilled for them. Nothing stopped them from having a wedding!

Lili was so happy she organized an engagement party of sorts.

"I'm so happy for you two." Said Lotta at the engagement party.

"Thank you. And we'd love it if you could be our maid of honor." aid Agnetha.

"Oh, Anna thank you! I'm so happy!" Cheered Lotta, hugging her sister tight. "And Anni, I love you too!" She said, hugging Anni-Frid.

"I'd also like you two to meet someone." She said, as she called a handsome young man to her. "This George, my boyfriend. He's from England, studying at the university here in Stockholm."

"It's such a pleasure to meet you two." Said George. "I heard you two are the biggest stars here."

"You better not be dating my sister because of that." Said Agnetha.

"No, of course not! I didn't even know when I met her. I like her, she's a special girl." Said George.

As everyone was having dinner, Aunt Britta and her husband made a toast to the happy couple, wishing them all the happiness and every success.

"Anna, and Anni." Said Britta. "We love you both very much. God love you, and keep you safe, girls."

Soon, it was time to get up and dance. Even Agny managed to dance a little bit before Angy went aside with her to talk to her.

"Anni, when I married your grandfather, my mother, your great-grandmother, gave me this brooch." Agny gave Anni-Frid a square-shaped gold brooch with Emeralds on it. Anni-Frid gasped faintly as Agny placed the brooch in Anni-Frid's hand, in awe of the the sparkling piece.

"It's beautiful!" She said.

"Not as beautiful as you." Said Agny. "You are my special granddaughter, and I want to pass this beautiful piece to you."

"Thank you!" Said Anni-Frid, and she hugged her grandmother.

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