THE WEDDING
They’d been in Italy a week now, one more and they’d be returning for the final three months of uni. When she arrived back she’d be married and have his name. Mrs. Robustelli. She still couldn’t believe she was going through this neither could Laina. She told her she could back out at any time but she’d chose not to.
Her wedding dress was white with diamonds drawing the full length of the dress. Her white sandals held a five inch heel. She hoped she could walk straight to the wedding and reception, which was to be held in the garden so the Swimming pool had been covered, so that there were no drunken accidents.
Liana wore a red sequin dress as she was told she was the bridesmaid. Their hairs were braided differently so they could tell them apart she was shutting bricks. Castillo had agreed to give her away as her father was not happy with their marriage.
They stepped out of the room Castillo smiled. ‘“You look gorgeous.” He said peking her cheek. He let her take his arm and they walked through the house. Liana behind them walked up the aisle. A red carpet to the vicar Gianni looked at her and smiled. Liana took her seat, Castillo stood beside Alora and the ceremony began, they exchanged rings and kissed passionately. He moved away. “I can’t wait to get you out of this later.” He smiled winking, he took her hand and led her down the red carpet. Confetti spraying over them.
Many pictures were taken before they entered the reception. A large space that seated over a hundred people. Under the large tent, food spread across one side of the tent. The stage at the other.
They greeted their guests before the speeches then food was served. Alora steeped out sitting in the swinging bench and he sat beside her. "I saw you with him I thought you were really going on a road trip with him.”
She looked at him. “Raven.”
He smiled . “Guess I should’ve known better. We’ve known each other four years and he still manages to keep a straight face when lying.” He continued. “I was surprised it was you when you walked down the alter.”
“You were there?”
“Of course. I wouldn’t miss my closet friends weeding, though it did come as a shock when he asked us all to the wedding and more when he asked us to play at the reception.”
She smiled. “What’s he like?”
“I thought you knew each other?”
“We did. I haven’t seen him in six years and I know nothing about him.”
“He’s a good man Alora. He has a good head on his shoulders. He had his own business he’s taking over from his father, but I guess he’ll fill you in on that himself.”
“I guess.”
“So why are you out here?”
“I need to breathe.”
“I understand it’s been along day yeah.”
“Yeah it has.”
“There you are.”
She looked up and smiled. “May I steal my wife away from you?”
“You may, we have to set up.” He looked at Alora and smiled walking away.
Gianni pulled her close. “So what did Raven say?”
“Not much, just he was surprised that you were marrying me.”
“I wanted it to be a surprise. I’ll have to watch the video I bet his face was priceless.” He laughed.
He moved forward pressing his lips on hers kissing her passionately.
He moved away. “Come on. I bet the band is already set up and we can have our first dance.”
He took her hand leading her away. The band did a sound check and began with the first song, their wedding dance. He pulled her close, dancing slowly, leaned her forward, smiling, pulling her back up, spinning her around, holding her close, pressing his lips on hers, kissing her passionately.
The guitars changed chords and they pulled away from each other. They’d had a few drinks and they went back to dancing. He held her thighs as she danced erotically against him.
He closed the door of their bedroom behind them, pressing his lips on hers kissing her passionately with tongue, unfastening the ties holding her into the dress pulling it over her head then talking his suit off dropping it to the ground pressing his lips back on hers kissing her passionately with tongue, wrapping her legs around him thrusting deep inside her she groaned as he thrusted harder as they came. He carried her over to the bed and her shoes fell to the floor. He kicked off his shoes lying her in the bed continuing their night of passion.
Alora had returned to university three months ago she was set to return to Italy after her last essay and exam was finished. She walked alone and she was meeting Liana soon. She walked across campus as she heard gun shots, students ran screaming, saying there were men shooting randomly at the campus shouting out some girls name and if she didn’t go to them they’d kill everyone on campus. She swallowed nothing like this usually happens. It’s usually so quiet, but not today she wondered who they were after as she got to the edge of the campus. The shots got louder, many of the students were bleeding, some were dead. Her heart raced, the car skidded and the door opened. “Get in.” She didn’t hessite she slid into the car closing the door. The tyres screeched as the car sped away causing her to fall on something hard. She looked up and he smiled. “Raven.” “Don’t worry you’re pretty head is safe.
The male hung from the wall by chains and handcuffs his face bloody, he’s face and body dirty. Gianni and his brothers stood in the cold damp room looking at him. Gianni stepped forward looking at the man. ‘Who sent you?’ He looked up and laughed. The knuckle duster shots across his face blood emerged from his mouth, he spat it out. "I’ll never tell you never!" It crashed across his face again. "I’ll ask you again. Who the fuck sent you?" "I’ll die before I tell you anything." "So be it ." Gianni exchanges his knuckle duster for a bladed glove. It sliced across the mans face and body repeatedly. "Are you ready to talk?" The man looked dead at him. He positing his hand above his head and went to swoop down. "Bianchi." He lowered his arm. "Now that wasn’t hard was it.’ He looked at his brothers. "Torture them and send them back to him let him know I mean business.’ He said walking out.
Alora went to step out of the room, after hearing giggles come from the room opposite. Gianni hadn’t returned to their bed last night. Now she knew why as she watched both of them, a sinking feeling rose in the pit of her stomach. He was kissing another girl in the home that they shared. Tears fell off her face and she was vexed. "You okay Alora?""Peachy." She said closing the door.Raven looked at her as if to say that’s shit and you know it.He watched as she twisted her ring. Something was wrong. The front door closed and she was gone without saying a word.Gianni closed the door, he looked at her and her face was angered. "Alora I can explain."
Regio played the security footage where were all the security? he’d shoot them for this. They watched as she ran across the garden and leaped over the gate like it was nothing, he must say he was impressed. "Check the footage outside the house."Regio pulled up the footage outside the house she’d ran after she’d made it over the gate and disappeared. "Where the hell is she? she can’t just disappear just like that." He said clicking his fingers."We’ve got men out searching for her.""I want her brought back in one piece. Her father arrives in two days."Alora sat on the chair, where the hell was she?He bent down in front of her. "You sure get in some shit Alora.’She looked into his eyes. "Lorenzo.’He smiled."What the hell are you doing here?""Apart from saving your ass.""Yes.""Have they told you
THREE YEARS LATER Alora adjusted her eyes in the dim light she’d gone out with her friends from her office. Her and Lorenzo had finally settled down after moving place to place for the last three years thinking the dust had settled and she’d been forgotten about. His eyes glowed darkly in hers. "Do you really think we would’ve forgotten about you Alora?" She sat nervously where the hell was she and who the he’ll was taking to her. "Your brother is in so much trouble Alora." "Leave him out of this. He was only trying to help me." "Lucky it’s us that found you. And not Bianchi." "Raven?" He smiled evilly. "Gianni was pissed when you filed for divorce." "I don’t give a flying fuck. He lied to me, he promised me he would never cheat on me and he did." "He was angry at you Alora." "It was no excuse to shag a whore behind my back?" "You let Luca screw you, tit for tat Alora."
"How is she?” "Fine considering." "Considering what?" "I drugged her to get her here." "And her brother?" "Fine. We had a little chat, he was very cooperative." "Good we could do with someone like him on our side." "I don’t think he’s in anyone’s side Gianni. He just wants to keep Alora safe." "So do I." "After the stunt you pulled you need to do more than keep her safe . You need to make sure she understands what we are doing and why." "I will." "You should’ve told her the truth from the beginning, then none of this would’ve been necessary." "I know. I thought I’d got more time." "Well you didn’t." "Haven’t you got a tour coming up?" "It’s been cancelled till fall, so I’m at your disposal." "Good. We need to be together in this at all times." "I inserted the tracker while she slept as you asked." He nodded. "I’d like to see her." "S
THE BIG DAYSix months had past Gianni had put a good show on both of them declaring their love for her and the one left standing they would take her as their own. The argument was heated til other took their guns out and said. "Any last words?"Silence wreaked around them. The guns were pulled out and they had a shooting frenzy Gianni stumbled and Raven shot him again he fell to the ground, blooded dead.The church yard was full Alora she’d fake tears liana next to her with her brother holding her tight.That was six months ago and the weeding preparations were go. She wasn’t really sure about this, but she knew that she had to go through it. She had promised Gianni she would to make it all real, she just hoped no one would turn yo and start a shoot out.Luckily for them no one did. They’d said their vows though it felt like a lie to her all of this was for show again. Her Stomach turned in knots, she felt let
ANOTHER YEAR LATER Luca stood outside the school watching as the dark haired, blue eyed boy ran around with his friends. "I want you to find her." "We’re trying sir, but she’s gone off the grid." "She can’t just have disappeared. Find her and bring her to me." "Sir." He turned walking away. ...................................................... Raven slipped his arms around Alora kissing her neck his hands over her growing stumach, how did she ever manage to agree to this? "We’re moving on." "Why? I like it here." "Luca has