The Shark Mafia Boss novel Chapter 130

Olivia POV

“Okay love birds time to go” - Anna says and we break our kiss. I can feel Raphael tensing when he pulls away. I don’t want him to go but he has to because otherwise we will be late and I will not be one of those brides.

“Come on” - Anna says and Raphael’s arms are taken away from me. He probably turned around to leave now, so I do the same I turn around and open my eyes.

“I love you and I will see you soon”- I can hear his voice further away.

“We need to fix this” - Amanda says with the twins helping her to fix my make up.

It wasn’t that bad.

“Come on, time to go” - mom says and I turn around to look at her with the kids. They all look so beautiful.

Gabe is Raphael’s spit image. His eyes are glued on Mel while she walks with her little basket with rose petals.

I look at myself in the mirror one last time and I start walking out of the bedroom. Outside dad is waiting for me. He will be the one walking me down the aisle.

“You look beautiful “ - he says leaving a soft kiss on my hands

“Thanks, daddy” - I whisper and we walk out towards the car.

We rented a rolls Royce for me to arrive at the library and then to drive us straight to the airport.

My mom and dad are staying in the penthouse to help Maria with the kids. Wouldn’t be fair for her to take care of the three kids for one week without any help.

They are all hard work and we need Maria sane.

The drive to the library didn’t take long. Amazing I know. The traffic is always bad in New York but apparently today everything is going my way.

“Are you okay Liv?” - dad asks giving my hand a little squeeze

“I am a little nervous” - I tell him while I look at him and he smiles.

“I remember the day I got married to your mother, I was so nervous that I was sick before the ceremony “ - he says while shaking his head

I laugh at the image of dad being so nervous he got sick. He is such a cool and relaxed guy that it is really hard for me to imagine it.

When we arrive the car stops right in front of the steps and I take a deep breath.

The flowers going up the steps are beautiful. I can feel my heart beating faster than normal and the door opens for me.

The beauty squad is outside the car waiting for me. I get out and instantly they start doing final touches. Making sure the dress is okay and the makeup.

Paparazzi are taking photos in the outside and I know they shouldn’t be. But I couldn’t care less at the moment.

We go up the steps and then towards where the wedding is being held.

Gregory and Anna

Petra and Joseph

Tim and John are all waiting for me. They are my bridesmaids and the boys are the groomsmen.

I know weird John with Tim. I know I know but hey I couldn’t leave my gay best friend without going with me. Tim agreed to walk with him. He likes the idea of a woman thinking he is gay, apparently works his way.

I can hear the music and I know it’s time for me to go.

The double doors open and Anna walks in with Greg.

Then Joseph with Petra and Tim and John last.

Amanda gives a nod and Mel walks with Gabe and Mike spreading the flowers in front of me. I walk behind them and my eyes meet those beautiful sky blue eyes that I love.

He has a smile on his face and I know he is nervous. The way the is standing and his hands.

I can see Joseph whispering something behind Raphael and he nods.

All eyes on me. I hope I don’t fall.

When I reach the altar dad shakes Raphael’s hand.

“You take care of my baby” - dad says and Raphael nods his head

“I will sir” - he replies and gives me his hand.

I take his hand and he helps me position on the altar.

I look around and I see everyone with tears in their eyes but I can’t stop smiling.

Looking deep into his eyes and realising this is forever. I don’t believe in divorce so I hope he sticks with me for the rest of his life.

Raphael POV

The music starts playing and I know Olivia is here. My heart is beating so fast that I think it might come off of my chest.

I look back and the doors open showing the bridesmaids walking in.

Olivia did a great job, they all look really good but my heart skips a couple of beats when I see my kids walking in front of the love of my life.

This is the perfect description of happiness. She looks stunning. She looks perfect.

The dress makes her look like a princess. A princess that soon will become a mafia queen.

I couldn’t imagine she would look this beautiful, not even in my wildest dreams.

They approach me and her father gives me his hand to shake and I take it.

“You take care of my baby” - I nod my head and a smile forms on my lips.

“I will sir” - I tell him and then focus my attention on my wife to be and give her my hand so she can take it.

Olivia grabs my hand and positions herself in front of me.

“Hi” - she says

“Hi” - I reply and all I want to do is kiss her but I know that I can’t.

We decided to be married by Olivia’s other brother Joseph. Joe is a nice guy but he leaves in California so we never get to see him.

“You look beautiful little sis” - he whispers and Olivia looks at him smiling.

Joe clears his throat and speaks to the microphone.

Joe POV

“Welcome, family, friends, and loved ones, we gather here today to celebrate the wedding of Olivia and Raphael. You have come here to witness this commitment to the love they share with each other. To offer your love and support in this union, and to allow Olivia and Raphael to start this journey of married life together with the support of people dearest and important to them.

So I say welcome to all of you who have travelled from near or far to be here, to share your blessing, encouragement to their decision of getting married.

No ceremony can create a marriage, only you two can do it, with love, patience, perseverance and dedication. Helping, believing and supporting each other through sadness and laughter, through learning to forgive and learning to appreciate the differences and finally by learning to make the little important things matter.

Now to the important part that everyone has been waiting for.

Will you, Raphael take Olivia to be your beloved wedded wife?

I will - Raphael replies

Will you Olivia take Raphael to be your beloved wedded husband?

I will - Olivia replies

I think you have prepared your vows?

Raphael do you want to go first?

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“Olivia, I might’ve not known you were the love of my life the day we met, but I certainly knew you were special. I knew the moment my eyes looked into yours that you would change my life. You made me believe in love again, and you changed me in so many ways.

Everything that we’ve been through only makes us stronger as a couple. All the ups and downs. All the arguments and laughs.

You are my better half and I can’t wait to begin this journey with you.

I promise I will always listen to your advice although I won’t probably take it. I promise To not only listen but to hear everything you have to say. I promise I will always protect you from any harm. To stand by you against your troubles.

I promise I will love you forever”

Olivia now your turn.

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“Raphael

I never thought I would be able to love someone this much. The love I feel for you is heartwarming and powerful. I can make me the strongest woman in the world.

When I met you I vowed I would never fall for you, now look at me. Here I am standing in front of the man of my dreams taking him to be my husband. I will cherish every moment of our relationship. I will cherish you from today to out last breath.

Life without you is boring and grey. With you the sky is blue and the birds sing. You gave me all I ever needed. You gave me yourself.

I love you”

Wedding rings are an unbroken circle of love and they represent the union of Olivia and Raphael in marriage.

Raphael, repeat after me.