When his little girl was having her party, it took Niels some effort to actually believe this was real. She had grown up so much, yet he could barely believe this was the same little one he had once held in his arms in a hospital, promising her the world. But he had come to terms with reality. His child wasn't that little any more. Had they not had a discussion about her party outfit just days ago? When Amanda had taken Emi shopping, it had been a shock to Niels when they came home with high-heeled shoes. He had told them Emi wouldn't wear those to the party, that she only was turning 13. But in the end, Niels had given up. Emi kept on telling Niels the heels were just small, and Amanda's looks told Niels he should allow their daughter to wear the heels, even if only just for that special date. And so, he had caved in, allowing her to wear the heels. At the party, Niels had been looking at the people present. There had been a few kids turning up, which made Emi smile widely. It was good to see his girl like that. It had often been a concern to Niels and Amanda, who both were quite the introverts themselves at certain times in their lives, to see Emi be unlike them. She wanted to spend all the time she could with her friends. As she should, Niels thought. When Emi came to Niels and Amanda to give them a quick hug towards the end of the party, Niels held on to her for a little longer, trying not to make her feel embarrassed in front of her friends. "Wait here," he said, "Daddy's got something for you!" As he returned, he handed Emi a small box, a smile on his face. "Here you go, open it." When Emi opened the gift, Niels could see her eyes grow a bit big before she tackled him in a hug. "Do you want to help me put it on daddy?" she asked, smiling at him. As Niels did so, he kissed her cheek. Looking into her eys, he whispered: "No matter what, you're always daddy's little girl, Princess Emi!"
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Niels at a glanceName: Niels van Loon Archives
September 2017
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