In the midst of preparing for the wedding, everyone was more concerned about what should be the theme colour, where was the wedding going to be held, what colour should we wear.
And then came a time when the relatives asked,"Siapa nikahkan?"
It got everyone dumbfounded.
But on the other hand, it was an easy answer for me.
"Abah"
Then dad looked at me in the eye and we both knew that it was what we both wanted.
Probably he was still deciding whether he should or not.
Probably he was waiting for me to say it from my own mouth.
I went up to him and said,"Sorry for not tell you earlier. I'm sure you can do it."
He just looked at me with approval.
(oh dear.. my tears are started to well up)
It makes me one proud daughter that I will have my father to give me away.
This is the man who brought me into this world.
Who brought me up with wonderful principles in life.
The man who worked so hard to feed me, clothe me and more importantly educated me.
He made me who I am today and I know he is proud of me.
The last few days when I had a long talk with him on the phone, he told me,
"There are a lot of things I know. You do not need to tell me. Why do you always cry when you salam Hari Raya even without saying a thing?"
"Why?" I asked.
"Because I was just like you."
I teared.
It really meant a lot to me.
Yes, I have always wanted to grow up like my daddy.
Tomorrow, he will give me away to a man whom he had entrusted to take care of his daughter.
The man who will pass the baton over after 28 and a half years.
I am sure it is a very hard thing for him to do.
But I know he will do it.
Because he loves me.
I love you too daddy.
You will always be MY man.
