Chapter 22 - 21

"What's the meaning of this dad?" Asked Ermanno.

"You tell me, boy. The church is filled with people and if you think that everyone will ignore the fact that you just dragged this girl to the altar without an explanation, then think again boy." Said Elisio.

"She is just nervous," said Ermanno.

Elisio looked at Rose and asked "is it true? Is that the only reason"

Rose looked at Elisio and then at Ermanno.

"Look at me girl," said Elisio.

Rose looked at them both and then felt light-headed and dizzy.

She was about to fall when Ermanno held her.

She looked at Ermanno and closed her eyes.

Rose woke up in a room where there were men shouting.

She looked at the men and it was Ermanno and Elisio quarrelling.

"What is your problem? Why can't you let me live my life the way I want to?" Shouted Ermanno.

"Cause you can't do anything right. You are such a screw-up. You f.u.c.k.i.n.g dragged that girl to the altar. How do you expect us to react?" Said Elisio.

"Boys, that's enough. When Rose wakes up she will explain what's going on. And if she doesn't want to marry Ermanno, it will be her decision and we all be mature and except it. Understand?" Said Zeke.

Elisio and Ermanno looked at eachother and then at Zeke and nodded.

"Are you okay?" asked Sabrina helping Rose sit up.

Rose nodded and looked up at Ermanno who was giving her a death look.

"Rose, why did you faint?" Asked Cindy.

"I panicked," said Rose looking down.

"Why?" Asked Cindy.

"Wouldn't you panic if you were tackled by big bad wolves." Said Ambryl and looked at Elisio and Ermanno "god it was impossible to handle one Elisio and God gave us two"

"Is that true? You were frightened by them?" Asked Sabrina.

"A little actually," said Rose looking down at her lap.

Zeke laughed out loud and said "Sabrina is the only one who can handle you two together. It gets overwhelming for some"

"What about the wedding? Were you just nervous?" Asked Elisio.

Rose looked at Ermanno and remembered the threat he gave her and just nodded.

"Are you okay now?" asked Sabrina sweetly.

Rose looked at Sabrina and nodded.

"Then let's get married," said Ermanno.

Everyone agreed and left the priest's chamber and went to the main church.

Everyone quiet down after seeing Zeke and everyone else coming and taking their place.

Ermanno took his place at the altar again and EJ announced "okay people take your places. Ermanno Devonte marrying Rose brown take two" and smiled at Ermanno who didn't seem to be in a good mood. Duh.

Marina laughed at EJ and he smiled back.

Rose stood behind the closed door and intervened her hand in her father's arm.

"Rose, I may not be an affectionate father but do not forget you have a father," said Joseph.

Rose smiled at her father and said "I love you, daddy"

"I love you to bud," said Joseph.

The closed doors opened and finally Rose walked out with her father.

Ermanno had raged in his eyes but he had to wait for it to come out.

Rose reached the end of the aisle and the priest asked: "who gives this girl to this man?"

"I do. Her father Joseph Brown." And kissed Rose on her cheek and handed her to Ermanno.

Ermanno held Rose's hand a little tight almost crushing her hand.

Rose tried wiggling her hand out of his grip discreetly but he held her tight.

The ceremony started and vows were read. They both exchanged rings and were pronounced husband and wife. And the priest told Ermanno to kiss his bride.

Ermanno pulled Rose by her waist and kissed her aggressively.

Everyone cheered for them.

He broke the kiss and looked at her and said "now you are mine to do what I wish"

The reception was a little awkward with Sabrina and Cindy explaining to everyone that Rose panicked.

"Yes, they are scary. When I was young, mom would scare me to do things by saying. Do it or else I'll call Elisio." Said Aria and laughed.

"Hey. Sorry I was held by.. aah.. something" said Martina taking a seat next to Rose.

"I am sorry to say but you are the worst bridesmaid ever. I haven't seen you with Rose like ever in these two days" said Aria.

"Well, I am sorry I was distracted with some really hot Italian. And he is insatiable, not that I am complaining" said Martina.

"Who?" Asked Aria.

"EJ" smiled Martina.

"So you are his new muse, huh?" Laughed Aria.

Martina stopped smiling and felt a little hurt.

"I am sorry. I didn't mean it like that" apologized Aria.

"Na that's ok. What would you expect from a rich guy? Guess I got carried away" said Martina and continued "I am going to get me a drink" and left.

"I am sorry I didn't mean to hurt her," said Aria to Rose.

"That's ok. She is a strong girl." Said Rose.

After dinner, wedding games and customs started.

First was the men kissing the bride.

Rose didn't like being kissed by all the men present. She kept on looking at Ermanno if he would stop them but he just sat there drinking his wine.

"Hmm.. here we go again. It's been so long" whispered Vincenzo and held Rose and kissed her hard.

Ermanno got up from his place and pulled Rose away from Vincenzo and said "that's enough. It is supposed to be a peck, not a make-out"

"Hahaha.. possessive much." Laughed Vincenzo and moved a little further to Rose and whispered: "it's not like it's our first" and winked at Rose.

Rose blushed and looked down.

Ermanno saw their exchange and didn't like it. Just couldn't figure out why he didn't like it.

Arlo laughed at his son's flirty behaviour.

Elisio looked at Arlo with a crease on his forehead and Arlo said "what? Come on bro it's just genes. You made a scary one and I made a flirty one."

Elisio tried not to laugh but laughed with Arlo.