Chapter 555 - Wedding day (S&F) (9) (2/2)

”I can go on a bit more.” Sophia smiled.

”Don't force yourself.”

Sophia was happy that Felix thinks about her so much. 'Ah, my husband is the best!'

Damien and Smita approached Sophia and Felix and congratulated them. Rishi and Shibu also wished them all well and then bolted to the playroom.

”I saw you talking with your mother. Is she OK with this?”, Damien spoke to Felix. He knows that Sylvie was objecting to this marriage, and Damien has his doubts that things are so simple.

Sophia responded in Felix's place. ”Oh, yes. She is totally OK. Even we are surprised how accommodating she is.”

Damien and Smita could not hide their surprised expressions. But it is undeniable that Sylvie didn't make any ruckus and wedding ceremony concluded successfully. Her question at the end of the ceremony was suspicious, but it seems that she either didn't have bad intentions, or she stopped herself halfway.

…

The band called for attention. It was time for father-daughter dance.

Edward was waiting on the dance floor for Sophia. He picked the song, and she didn't know which one it is.

Felix escorted Sophia to the dance floor and left her with Edward.

Damien stood next to Felix, and everyone joined them around the dance floor to watch. Everyone except for Sylvie who was not able to walk. Or stand up.

Even Charlotte came to watch. She was a bit tipsy already, but just a little bit.

Edward held Sophia's hand in his and band started playing a slow tune.

Father and daughter danced following the slow beat, while lyrics tugged on everyone's heart.

Lyrics spoke how he was her number one, and she means the world to him. And it gives a gentle warning to the next man in her life to hold 'my girl' carefully.

Edward picked a song that will tell Felix, and everyone present how important Sophia is to him.

Edward took a handkerchief and dabbed Sophia's tears from her cheeks occasionally while they danced.

Lyrics continued saying that she will always have a place in his heart; from her first breath and first smile father's love runs deep. And how he prayed that she will find her man someday, but it's still hard to give her away… and that he loved her first.

By the time song ended, almost everyone was sobbing. It was very touching.

As the song ended, people around the dance floor clapped and Edward gestured to Felix to come.

Edward's eyes were red, and he struggled not to cry.

Edward put Sophia's arm in Felix's.

”Take care of her…”, Edward said as he lowered his head and walked inside villa. He closed himself into his study. He needed some time by himself.