First Love

"So, I heard you don't want a society wedding. May I know why?" Senator Abamba asked Eric as they all moved to the dining room for brunch. 

"Well, I just want something small. Besides, I can't afford such a huge wedding, and I don't want you to sponsor it either," Eric added, making the senator look at him curiously. 

"But she is my only daughter, and I can't let her have anything less than a perfect wedding," the senator said as he sat at the head of the table. In contrast, Kimberly and Eric sat side by side, leaving Amaka to take the seat directly opposite Eric. 

"Well, I don't think a wedding has to be loud to be perfect. Besides, I think weddings that are quiet with less people in attendance are the sort that makes more waves," Eric said and turned to look at Kimberly with a loving expression.

"But if you want a grand wedding, I would completely understand. I can't expect you to..."