76. The Wedding (Part 2)-1

Adele was nervously looking at a black car that drove away. Francesco had gotten into that car with the Don, Mama Adriana and Emanuelle O'Neil. It was her turn soon. She watched her bridesmaids talking to Francesco's uncle Pietro in front of the mansion next to the cars. They had left her alone to check on the latest arrangements and to make sure all was ok. Suddenly a knock came on the door, Angelo's voice that called "Are you in there? Can I come in Adele." Adele took a deep breath and relaxed. "Come in." She was glad Angelo was there. Her parents had come to see her minutes earlier and she had missed Angelo. It was nice to see her brother before the wedding. Angelo slowly walked inside and gasped as he saw Adele "Wow, you look wonderful." He closed the door and walked to Adele. The siblings embraced and Angelo whispered "How are you holding up?" Adele took a deep breath and pulled away "I am nervous...." Angelo smiled as he took a step away and he squeezed her hands reassuringly "It is natural. Just keep calm. You will be fine. Just follow father's lead down the aisle. He has been practicing at the church all morning. He was so nervous this morning but after being told what he needs to do and walking down that aisle a couple of times, it got easier." Adele sighed " I can't help being nervous. I am so scared..." Angelo's expression softened " I know you can handle this." Adele spoke "You do?" Angelo nodded "You will handle this because this is what you really want and when you want something, you won't rest until you get it. We are different to the Rosarios but we do work hard for what we want in life. You will be a great wife and mother. Francesco is lucky to have you... Too lucky." Adele caught the resentment in his tone towards Francesco "You still don't like him?" Angelo spoke "It doesn't matter what I feel. It matters what you feel. I know, you love him and this is what you want. I just want you to be happy. But remember what I said Adele. I will make sure that I will always be there for you. I will be loyal to Francesco and would prove my loyalty to him so I can be allowed to be in your life. I want to always be there so if you ever wanted to talk, you will be allowed to see me. I know Francesco will never hurt you but he is a criminal. He may change. I hope he doesn't. But he might... If he ever changes how he treats you in any way, then I want to be there so I can do what I can. I wish you were marrying a normal person but nobody's life is perfect... I know walking down that aisle is special. Make sure you look carefully into how Francesco looks at you when he sees you for the first time in your wedding dress. Look him in the eye and memorise that look. That is his true emotions coming onto the surface. To him you are always his first love and his last. I don't think he ever changes the way he looks at you ever... but if he does, I will be there for you...." Adele smiled "Thank you Angelo.... I am so happy he let you see me today all alone..." Angelo sighed "He didn't. Costanzo did. He is waiting outside. He let me see you privately... he likes to see you beforehand too." Adele nodded "Of course. I will like to see him too. I haven't heard from him in days." Angelo nodded and let go of Adele's hands. He walked to the door and spoke "Costanzo come in." He then smiled at Adele and walked outside. Next, Costanzo came inside and closed the door. As he glanced at Adele for the first time he gasped " Adele... you look ... stunning.... If this is my reaction, I can't figure out my brother's." Adele walked to him and smiled "Thank you..." Then her tone turned serious "What is happening with you? How is Amaranta? Francesco told me everything..." Adele watched as Costanzo blushed "I .... I asked her to marry me and .... she said yes..." Adele smiled "Congratulations..." Adele found Costanzo so adorable. His cheeks were blushing and she could see the joy and relief in his eyes. She then asked the anticipated question "so when are you getting married?" Costanzo spoke "There is no rush any more now. After I proposed to Amaranta, I told my aunt Patricia that Amaranta said yes. Without my knowledge she spoke to the Don. The Don gave his blessing and gave his word that he would protect Amaranta in every way. So tonight at the dinner near the end of the wedding reception, the Don would officially announce my engagement to Amaranta. The Don has officially supported me so there is no danger of Arturo to try to hurt Amaranta or her family. Arturo would be going against the Don if he ever tries to start a war with the Voltolinis for no reason now that there is a peace alliance through marriage sealed..." Adele asked impatiently "So ... can you marry her? When can you marry her if you are engaged today?" Costanzo spoke " Amaranta and I are engaged but it will take time to get to know each other better after all these years.... Anna offered that I can marry around Christmas or New Year time when she is getting married. Antonio is marrying Georgina in the same week as when Anna marries Arturo. The weddings would be in Sicily most likely. I think a triple Rosario wedding in one week would work but I need abit more time with Amaranta. Amaranta would go back to the States with my aunt Patricia and will stay with her. Then I can visit her from time to time and we can make the relationship work." Adele sighed "I am so happy for you. I am glad Amaranta is safe for now.... But if all weddings would be in Sicily then ... would Francesco attend? Can I attend with him?" Costanzo spoke "I honestly don't know. It would be Francesco's decision. There is time left. Maybe when Antonio and I return to New York we can discuss it slowly with Francesco but I doubt that. We have bigger things to worry about." Adele knew what he meant. Francesco had been honest with her about how he felt towards his cousin and brother. Since they were to be husband and wife, there was not going to be any secrets between them regarding their personal life or rather Francesco was trying his best to keep it that way as long as the truth did not hurt Adele or traumatise her. He was surely going to confront his cousin and his brother whom were his business partners too. Adele felt sorry for them but she knew their blood bond was going to help them survive these conflicts.