No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

He had the kind of face that screamed trustworthiness, the kind that wouldn't let you doubt him even if he lied. And there he was, looking straight into my eyes, his honesty making it even harder for me to accuse him of deceit.

But I couldn't resist teasing him, "So, you're just playing house? Really, Ernest, you can't be serious."

He paused in his chopping, then replied, "Well, just for you."

Alright then!

This man, when he decided to be cheesy, it was almost unbearable.

"I want to go too; I've never been to an amusement park," Susie said boldly.

Truth be told, I had the same idea, which was why I asked Conrad in the first place. It just turned out he thought I wanted to bring Ernest along.

And Ernest didn't need me to take him; after all, he was behind the stunning lighting design that lit up the amusement park.

With the grand opening hyped up as it was, the place was swarming with visitors. Thankfully, the marketing team anticipated this and implemented timed ticket purchases to manage the crowd smoothly. Ernest and I, with Susie in tow, took the VIP entrance. Ernest was well aware of my special status today. He took Susie off to enjoy the rides while I headed to the VIP lounge for the opening ceremony guests. "Felicia, come here, darling. Herschel and I have been waiting for you," Jacqueline called out in her evening dress, beaming with joy.

I approached, asking Herschel, "How have you been these past few days?"

well, sleeping well," Herschel joked,

both dashing in their suits, came over. Jacqueline couldn't hide her pride as she looked at her two

you alone?"

sister to

banquet. Make sure they join us," Herschel chimed

though I knew Ernest and Susie

opening ceremony

Herschel, Jacqueline, Dustin, and Conrad on stage for the ribbon-cutting, a

I knew this unconventional ceremony would draw

have had

cut through the ribbon, Herschel was invited

it's our family up here

from the public eye.

with you. It's about a father and his daughter..." My heart skipped a beat

Herschel's story unfolded, my eyes began to well

my father made to me, Herschel knew about it. This amusement park

protagonist of my story is