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I laugh at his question because my hand is currently tucked in the crook of his
arm, and we’re seconds from being visible to the few family and friends in
attendance.

“Do you really think the best time to ask me that question is while I walk down
the aisle?”

My dad winks at me and responds with a smirk, “It’s never too late to check. I
can have you speeding down the highway in five minutes.”

He squeezes my hand to assure me he is playing. I know my dad likes Henri
because he’s far to calm be seconds away from giving his only child away. The year
plus of bullshit from the aftermath of Teo’s crime was hard for all of us, but now
we are where we’re supposed to be.

My heartbeat accelerates when Henri comes into view in his cream linen suit.
His brown hair ruffles in the wind as he stands under the floral and lace altar with
the deep blue ocean serving as the backdrop to our rooftop wedding. Our friends
smile at me, and our moms’ and Claire’s eyes are misty with happiness, but all I can
see is my love. Henri is smiling at me, eyes thick with emotion as he waits with his

groomsmen.
My dad gives me away, and once my hands and eyes lock with Henri’s, I’m

excited for our future.

No one else will ever own my heart.