Backyard Tales - 4

That banter continued for quite some more time till Mike got a call from David about the arrival of the priest. 

He disconnected the call and looked at Akira and taking a deep breath he said,

"It's time," and saying that he extended his hand for he was the one who was going to walk the bride. 

Akira held on to his hand gingerly and then looked at Katherine nervously and asked, "Do I look ok?"

"You look perfect my dear," said Katherine and looked at Akira with eyes filled with warmth, for she was not just a girl who was going to marry her brother, she was also a dear friend who stood next to her during the toughest phase of her life. So seeing her a bit nervous, Katherine said,

"My mother would have loved to see you. Gosh, if she was here now..." and then came forward and clicked a picture of Akira quickly.

"Seriously Katherine! Are you going to cave in?" asked Akira.

"Oh, please!" I am not going to send this to Raymond. It's for my mom.