The reception was a whirlwind of emotions.
Friends and family gathered to celebrate our union, their joy palpable. I danced with Karim, our movements synchronized, as if we had been doing this our entire lives.
We laughed, we cried, and we held each other close, not wanting to let go.
As the night drew to a close, I found a quiet moment with my parents. We stood under the starlit sky, the cool breeze carrying the scent of flowers. I hugged them tightly, not wanting the moment to end.
"I'm so happy you could be here," I said, my voice filled with gratitude.
"We wouldn't have missed it for the world," my dad replied, his voice steady and reassuring.
"You've grown into such a wonderful woman, Kristen. We're so proud of you," my mom added, her voice soft and loving.
Tears streamed down my face as I held them close. "I love you both so much," I said, my voice choked with emotion.
