A Wedding Night Scare That Changed Everything
When my father, Antônio Ferreira, remarried at 60, our entire family celebrated his second chance at happiness. After two decades of loneliness following my mother’s death, seeing him fall in love again—especially with a woman 30 years younger—felt surprising but heartfelt.
Larissa entered his life quietly and sincerely. Despite our initial doubts, her warmth and the calm joy she brought my father quickly eased our concerns. Their simple backyard wedding beneath a mango tree felt intimate, honest, and deeply emotional.
That night, however, everything changed.
A sudden scream pierced the silence, sending my sister and me racing to their bedroom. Fear gripped us as we heard Larissa cry out, “No, please… don’t do that!” Panic surged—until we opened the door.
What we found wasn’t horror, but humor.
My father had planned a romantic surprise, holding a massive bouquet of flowers. He tripped on an old rug, startled Larissa, and chaos followed—then laughter. Both were embarrassed, laughing, and clearly in love.
That moment erased all doubt. The scream that terrified us became a memory we cherish. Despite the age gap and past pain, they had found happiness—and our home felt whole again.
