𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 | 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧

25

"My beautiful daughter." The big man said, opening his arms to hug the bride, as tight as he did when she was a kid. "My princess, words cannot even describe how proud I am of you." He whispered into her ear, caressing her styled hair, careful to not ruin them.

"I love you, dad." Sylwia smiled into the embrace. "I am proud to be your daughter."

For how much Wojciech would have stayed like this, or even go back in times when all his three kids were just kids, he know it was now time to break the hug, even though it was the last thing he wanted. Placing his hands on Sylwia's shoulder, he smiled at her sweetly. "What can I say, I am filled with overwhelming emotions. I remember the day you were born and how you changed my life forever. I have watched you grow into the incredible woman you are today, and I couldn't be more proud. Now you're about to embark on this new journey with your man, I want you to remember a few things. First and foremost, always cherish and respect each other. Communication, patience, and understanding are the keys to a successful marriage. It won't always be easy, but with love and dedication, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way. Remember to never lose yourself in the relationship. Maintain your independence, pursue your passions, and continue to grow as an individual. Randy fell in love with the person you are, so never stop being true to yourself. Lastly, know that no matter what happens, I will always be here for you. I will continue to support you, guide you, and love you unconditionally. My wish for you is that your marriage is filled with love, joy, and endless happiness. And if something happens, always come to me, I swear, I adore the guy, but I won't think twice in breaking his face and ass if he dares to make you cry.I love you more than words can express, and I am so grateful to have you as my daughter."

"When did you become so soft, dad?" Krzysztof teased with a chuckle, causing Wojciech to shot him a dirty glance.

"Yeah, you weren't this emotional when I got married!" Lukrecja pointed out, teasing her father too.

"Sucks for you both, we all know I'm the favourite one!" Sylwia teased back her siblings. Looking back at her father, the woman smiled. "Doesn't matter how young I won't be anymore, I'll always be your little girl."

Wojciech smiled, kissing her forehead. "Should we go now?"

"Yes, we should!" Jolanta said, almost pushing everyone out of the room. "We're two minutes late!"

"Isn't the bride supposed to be late?" Monika couldn't help but ask, causing the whole Wodiczko family to chuckle.

"Oh dear..." Krzysztof circled his wife's shoulders. "We have to hit the bar first!"

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The ceremony had been arranged to be conducted in both Polish and English. Sylwia's oldest part of family spoke little to none English, while Randy's family and their American friends surely spoke no single word of Polish. A bilingual ceremony was the perfect solution.

The church didn't have many decorations, but it was so impressive that it didn't need to be, and those delicate decorations present were really very beautiful and in the style of the bride.

Randy waited at the altar, accompanied by his mother, in an elegant black tuxedo, the buzzcut fixed the day before, as well as the slight shadow of beard on his face. He looked very handsome and elegant.

Thirteen long years, that was how long he had to wait for this exact moment.

Their friends, his family and Sylwia's family were all gathered in the church, very emotional. The only people missing now were the bride and her father. Randy almost feared she was having second thoughts and ran away, still, the kind smile Sylwia's brother gave him somehow reassured him. What also gave him a little more serenity was the sight of his two daughters sitting next to Rafał, with the Polish boy smiling at him and waving brightly.