"I want to ask for Dad's blessing. I want to be Briel's husband now, for the next three years, even forever. I will try to be a good husband to Briel," said Erland.
"Why? Have you fallen in love with Briel?" asked Bram?
Erland was silent. The question that trapped him. He knew that his in-laws would question his feelings. Then, what should he answer? Is This Love? He wanted to have Briel all his life. He wanted to make Briel the only woman he married. He only wanted to marry once in his life and only wanted Briel as his woman. Had he fallen in love with Briel?
"You can't answer such an easy question. Then, why should I bless you? Do you think I will stay silent watching my daughter being played by you? I will pretend this conversation never happened, so don't ever discuss this matter again in front of me!" said Bram.
Erland was silent as he watched Bram come out of the room.
