*Paige*
"Dad !? Daddy are you home?" I call out as I unlock the door and walk inside. I might sound all calm but my heart is in my throat.. what if my father won't accept this.. what if he calls the police ? He can ruin my whole life in a few seconds.

"In the living room bug". My father's voice call.

I look at Tom, putting a hand on his chest and whispering softly. "Wait here.. I better go explain first.. if he like freaks completely it's better that he do not know who you are".

He gives me a look that tells me he would prefer to be honest from the start, but he nod, and give me a soft kiss on the cheek.

"Hi dad". I walk into the livingroom and go to give him a warm hug. I love my father dearly and hope he is going to accept me and Tom.

"Hi sweetie.. did you have a good night at Daisy ?" He say ruffling my hair and I feel a sting of pain, that I have been lying to him.

I swallow. "Daddy.. there is something I need to talk to you about".

"Sure what is the bug". He looks at me as I sit down on the edge of the table. "Is something wrong Paige.. you look worried".

"I have.. I have not been truthful daddy". Suddenly I feel so bad about it. "I has not been with Daisy.. I have.. I have a boyfriend".

I can see his mind going a hundred miles, but he breathes in slowly. "Okay.. and why did you feel like you had to lie to me about this ? Isn't he a good boy ?"

"More like not a.. boy". I bite my lip. "Daddy.. He is a good man.. but he is a man.. I love him and I hope you can accept it".

"Okay bug.. so". He takes a deep breath again. "How much older are we talking.. 25 ? 30 ?"

I am fiddling with my fingers.. this is it.. it has to go well. "Nah.. he is.. Well he is.. okay don't freak okay.. but he is 38".

My father makes a weird sound. "38 ? Like 38 years old.. like twice your age ? And why isn't he here supporting you ?"

"I am.. but Paige told me to wait outside while she talked to you". Tom is suddenly beside me. He hold out his hand towards my father. "It's a pleasure meeting you sir.. I am Tom Hiddleston and as Paige told you.. we have been seeing each other for a while".

My father takes his hand and shake it. "Marshall Smith.. so you are.. dating my daughter Mr Hiddleston".

"Please call me Tom.. and yes sir.. I know it must be a bit of a shock and.. I know it's probably not what any father dream of.. but I love your daughter beyond anything.. and I will do whatever it takes to make her happy". Tom is looking my father in the eyes.

"Tom.. I would like to have a talk with you.. man to man". My father look at Tom, then at me. "Paige could you go into your room for a bit ?"

I take Tom's hand. "No dad.. I think I..".

Tom squeezes my hand softly, making me look at him. "It's okay Paige.. I think it would be a good idea for your father and me to have a talk.. man to man.. is it okay with you ?"

"Okay then". I lean in kissing Tom's cheek.. then I go kiss my dad's cheek too, whispering. "Please be nice dad.. I really love him".

Walking out of there I hear my father's voice. "So Tom, can I offer you a cold beer ?"

And then Tom answer. "No thank you Sir.. I never drink alcohol in the middle of the day.. but don't mind me if you would like one.. that's okay with me".

"Please say Marshall.. and what do you say to a cup of coffee". My father answer.

I am smiling to myself, knowing that was my father's first test and Tom just passed it with flying colours.. Maybe this will end well anyway.

It takes almost an hour of me pacing my room, before I hear my father call for me and I nervously go into the living room, nervously looking for Tom, but not seeing him. "Yeah dad".

"Don't look so nervous darling.. I haven't killed him and buried him in the backyard". He points to the couch. "Yet.. sit".

"Daaad". I slump down on the couch.. unable to wait. "So... how did it go ?"

He looks at me. "And you really love him ? Tom I mean.. you want to be with him even with the risks it involves ?"

"Well he is really the one taking risks here.. but yeah dad.. I love him". I bite my lip. "He is the first man.. the first male I have met that makes me feel safe and who is as good a man as you".

He smiles softly. "Okay.. I am not really happy about his age or the fact that he is your teacher.. but I can see he loves you.. and I like him.. and you clearly adore him.. so you have my blessing".

"Oh dad". I get up, throwing myself around his neck, hugging him tightly. "Thank you so much.. it means the world to me".

"I am just happy to know you have a good man watching out for you while you are all the way over there in England". He ruffles up my hair, with a warm smile.

A small gasp escapes me. "He told you about England ? And you still said yes.. oh wow".

"Yeah.. honestly that kind off makes me feel better about letting you go". He gives me that worried daddy smile. "Also it's nice to know you have someone who can provide for you.. I mean not that money is everything.. but I like knowing you will never want for anything again".

I don't say anything.. I am not gonna live of Tom's money.. but I know my father means well.. him and my mom struggled badly as newly weds and when I was a baby.. and he wants something better for me.. Luckily we agree that it is Tom.