He's not bad. He just looks like it.
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Riley didn't know or care about her father, until he shows up at her doorstep, and flips her life upside down.
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"'My name's Cody, and I belong to a father who is the he...
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I stand in the foyer, watching outside at the people gathering.
"Why am I so nervous?" I ask Carly, looking at her.
"Because this time, the feelings are there. Last time, you were saving your family. He loves you, you love him. Easy." Carly puts my rose bouquet in my hand, smiling. I take another look at my dress, smoothing it out.
"I still feel like this is the first time." Carly grins, and hugs my shoulders.
"It's time." She helps me out, and down to the start of the semi woodsy area.
My mom comes to meet me, and hugs me.
"Hi, mom." A tear goes down her eye.
"This time it's for real." I nod.
"Forever." I sigh. Carly comes back with a picture of the area, and I gasp.
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"This is gorgeous!" I squeal, and the music starts. Carly gives her phone to Mom, and quickly goes down the aisle.
I take a deep breath, and start walking.
"Heart beats fast Colors and promises How to be brave? How can I love when I'm afraid to fall? But watching you stand alone, All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.
One step closer
[Chorus:] I have died every day waiting for you Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you For a thousand years I'll love you for a thousand more
Time stands still Beauty in all she is I will be brave I will not let anything take away What's standing in front of me Every breath Every hour has come to this
