"Dad, why are you here?" Matilda asked, her eyes filled with tears.
Her father embraced her and, after pulling away, he commented,
"You look absolutely stunning, but something is missing - a tiara."
Matilda was overjoyed to see her father, but his remark confused her. He hadn't answered her initial question, so she asked again,
"What do you mean?"
The general smiled as Sabrina handed him a pink box. He opened it and revealed the most exquisite tiara Matilda had ever laid eyes on.
Her heart skipped a beat, wondering if her suspicions were correct. She asked, her voice trembling,
"Dad, what is happening? Why are you...?"
Sabrina placed a beautiful bridal flower in her hand, and the general linked his arm with hers, his smile unwavering. He chose not to provide any answers.
He guided her down the aisle with gentle steps, Sabrina following closely behind.
