HAPPILY EVER AFTER INDEED.

SLOANE’S POINT OF VIEW. The doors opened slowly, soft music strumming from the band section added to the goosebumps lining my arms. Dad stood beside me with a tear-filled gaze, his eyes filled with joy as he smiled at me. “The big day.” He whispered, making me smile at him while fighting tears. Even though the makeup was waterproof, if I dared cry, Amara would somehow know and probably skin me alive for it. “Dad…. don't cry, if you cry, I'll cry too.” I smiled. “I know.” He chuckled, wiping the few droplets of tears that managed to escape his eyes. “Its just…it feels like a dream. You know, once upon a time, I wondered if I would ever get to see you recognize me, especially after the fire. The second I opened my eyes, I was so scared you wouldn’t recognize me that I fought myself constantly over it for days. Seeing you like this, on your wedding day, being able to walk you down the aisle…it’s a privilege I never thought I’d get, Sloane.” he wiped his tears again. I swallowed the knot