Final wedding

Final wedding
ALESSANDRO’S POV
"Ready, Alessandro?" Vladimir's voice resounded in the room.

I turned and saw Vladimir and Antonio, he grinned widely at me and ran up to me. He stepped closer to me and pinned a white rose boutonnière to the lapel of my tuxedo. He stepped back and smiled with satisfaction. "Now you look perfect! I'm gonna go check on the groom," saying that, he trotted out of the room leaving me alone with Vladimir.

"What is it, our boss?"

"Nervous?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

I furrowed my eyebrows as I realized I wasn't fucking nervous at all. When I was about to get fake‑married to Leah, I was going fucking crazy and the thought that Nikolai would be sitting with the guest made me lose my shit but today... I was about to get married to my husband and I felt content, relaxed, and calm.

I clicked my tongue, "Not even a little bit."

He smiled, punching my shoulder, "Let's go, get your man then. Just pray he didn't run away from you again."

"Fuck off!"

I made my grand entrance down the stairway which was highlighted by a grandiose chandelier. I smiled, pleased to see the exquisite room. The historic wedding venue had fabric‑draped walls with antique brass oval mirrors. A ton of flowers covered the entire wedding aisle. They were placed in bunches, creating a unique presence. The color combinations: red roses, white roses, and blue calla lilies, added nice fragrances. I made my way to the alter while straightening my tie.

All this was for him, he wanted a big wedding and I just wanted him. I'd get married to this man in a fucking barn or on the top of the empire state building if he wanted me to.

The wedding planner and Antonio made sure to go all out for the ceremony, Antonio did everything that Nikolai wanted him to, and for the first time in my entire fucking life, I wanted to thank him.

There was an amber glow all around us. The decorated wedding aisle paved the way to the stage. It enhanced the venue, flaunting the beautiful white and gold colors. Ribbons with different hues were wrapped around the guest chairs. Flowers in a vase sat on the podium where the pastor and I awaited Mr. Nikolai De Luca.

The beautiful atrium doors opened wide and my fucking breath got lodged in my throat. I swallowed, my eyes stuck on the doors. The chatter of the guest died down as they all looked back.

First, Vladimir appeared, and behind him were some guys, they were their friends I couldn't care less to learn their fucking names.

And then the groom appeared.

My chest swelled up with pride.

My man, my handsome man.

His suit was so radiant, just like him. It was the center of attention while he walked down the carpeted aisle. The intricate stitching of his jacket made him into a striking illusionist, making every mortal fall in love with him. My throat fucking dried up.

He was walking down the aisle with Antonio. I can never understand their friendship or relationship, I have never seen Antonio care about any other person than him. He looked happy and proud as he stared at Nikolai and Nikolai smiled back at him.

He got closer and closer until he reached the altar, I offered him a hand, and he smiled and placed his strong hand in mine.
I squeezed his hand and he squeezed right back. He looked divine, sharp jawline and bright eyes. We hadn't even said our vows and I already wanted to claim his lips.

"You look like a dream..." I whispered to him as we faced the priest, still hand in hand.

He looked down, shyly. I have never seen him this shy about anything. "Good dream or bad dream?"

I grinned. "The perfect dream..."

"Thank you, you look incredibly handsome yourself, Mr. De Luca."

I smiled and gestured for the priest to start the ceremony.

"We are gathered here today in the sight of God and these witnesses to join together Alessandro De Luca and Nikolai Bolton in holy matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God. Therefore; it is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently and soberly. Into this holy estate, these two persons present come now to be joined. Therefore, if anyone can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

I shot the guests a quick glare and the entire ceremony hushed down, it was reduced to slight whispers here and there. Eleonora De Luca, my mother was surprisingly around and a smile formed on her lips when my eyes fall on her. She no longer had words to say about my love.
I smiled back too.

When I turned back, Nikolai was looking at me; his eyes shining with amusement. He gave his head a subtle shake and faced the priest once more.

The rings were presented to the priest as he blessed them. "Alessandro, please take the ring you have selected for Nikolai. As you place it on his finger, offer your vows."

I picked up the ring and turned to face him, he looked nervous, alarmed, and a little surprised. "Nikolai, I promise to encourage your kindness, because that is what makes you... Well, you." he laughed at that but I noticed the tears welling up in his eyes. "I promise to help shoulder our challenges, for there is nothing we cannot face if we stand together. I promise to be your partner in all things. Not possessing you, but working with you as a part of the whole. Lastly, I promise you perfect love and perfect trust, for one lifetime with you could never be enough. This is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things." I slid the ring onto his finger and then raised his hand and plastered a kiss.

"Nikolai, please take the ring you have selected for Alessandro. As you place it on his finger, offer your vows."

He glanced heavenwards as to keep his tears in and smiled at me. "I promise to be your lover, companion, and friend. Your partner in parenthood. Your ally in conflict. And your greatest fan and your toughest adversary. Your comrade in adventure. Your student and your teacher. And your consolation in disappointment. Your accomplice in mischief. This is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things. All things. I love you, Alessandro." he slid the ring onto my finger and I couldn't fucking help it as I grabbed him and pulled him to me but he stopped me by placing his hands over my chest, giving me a wide‑eyed look.

I let out a breath and glanced at the priest.

"Those whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder. In so much as Alessandro and Nikolai have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, having given and pledged their faith, each to the other, and having declared same by the giving and receiving of rings, I pronounce that you are husbands. I ask you now to seal the promises you have made with each other this day with a kiss."

And that was fucking it, that was the end of my fucking patience as I grabbed his face and kissed him. Sealing our promises and all that shit.

Fuck, I could never get tired of the feel of his soft lips.

"Now, let's go consummate our marriage," I whispered over his lips.

He turned towards the guest as we both stepped down the altar and joined the ceremony.