You and Aaron sat on the sofa with your parents in front of you. He started to take a deep breath to gather the courage to get your parent's blessing.

"I, Aaron, want to marry your daughter. May I, ma'am, sir?"

he said seriously and firmly, not wanting to appear playful.

your mother and father gave him disapproving looks. they look at you then towards him.

"Why should i?"

Your father was the first to challenge him directly with words and a stern look in his eyes.