"You are a beautiful vision." My father stopped for a moment in what seemed to be an after thought, and then continued, "Are you sure this is what you want, kitten?"

My veil had not yet been lowered, I smiled up at him feeling my cheeks blush with excitement, "I've never been more certain, tata."

My father looked at me silently for a moment, as if questioning, then he kissed my cheek, and said, "I love you, kitten"

I squeezed his arm affectionately, "I love you too,tata."