Mafia Men: Nikolai's Inferno - Chapter 128: Chapter 128

-Nikolai.
"I wish you were here, Mama," I whispered as I rolled her diamond ring between my fingers, the same ring I bought for her from Sicily. She would have loved Evangeline.
"Ready, Niko?" Scott's voice resounded in the room.
I turned and saw Scott and Bianca, she grinned widely at me and ran up to me. She stepped closer to me and pinned a white rose boutonnière to the lapel of my tuxedo. She stepped back and smiled with satisfaction. "Now you look perfect! I'm gonna go check on the bride," saying that, she trotted out of the room leaving me alone with Scott.
"What is it, Shitface?"
"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 Grace, I was going fucking crazy and the thought that Evangeline would be sitting with the guest made me lose my shit but today... I was about to get married to my wife 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 girl then. Just pray she hadn'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 her, she wanted a big wedding and I just wanted her. I'd get married to this girl in a fucking barn or on the top of the empire state building if she wanted me to.
The wedding planner and Bianca made sure to go all out for the ceremony, Bianca did everything that Evangeline wanted her to, and for the first time in my entire fucking life, I wanted to thank her.
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 Mrs. Evangeline Costello.
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, Bianca appeared, and behind her were some girls, they were their friends I couldn't care less to learn their fucking names.
And then the bride appeared.
My chest swelled up with pride.
My girl, my beautiful girl.
Her dress was so radiant, just like her. It was the center of attention while she walked down the carpeted aisle. The intricate lacing of her dress made her into a feminine illusionist making every mortal fall in love with her. My throat fucking dried up.
She was walking down the aisle with Lorenzo. I can never understand their friendship or relation, I have never seen Lorenzo care about any other person than her. He looked happy and proud as he stared at Evangeline and she smiled back at him. 5
She got closer and closer until she reached the altar, I offered her a hand, and she smiled and placed her delicate hand in mine. Lorenzo helped with the tail of her dress as she stepped up to the altar.
I squeezed her hand and she squeezed right back. She was wearing little to no makeup, she looked divine in that light natural-looking makeup of hers. We hadn't even said our vows and I already wanted to claim her lips.
"You look like a dream..." I whispered to her as we faced the priest, still hand in hand.
She looked down, shyly. I have never seen her this shy about anything. "Good dream or bad dream?"
I grinned. "The perfect dream..."
"Thank you, you look incredibly handsome yourself, Mr. Costello."
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 Nikolai Costello and Evangeline Bolton in holy matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God, since the first man and the first woman walked on the earth. 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. When I turned back, Evangeline was looking at me; her eyes shining with amusement. She gave her head a subtle shake and faced the priest once more.
The rings were presented to the priest as he blessed them. "Nikolai, please take the ring you have selected for Evangeline. As you place it on her finger, offer your vows."
I picked up the ring and turned to face her, she looked nervous, alarmed, and a little surprised. "Evangeline, I promise to encourage your kindness, because that is what makes you... Well, you." she laughed at that but I noticed the tears welling up in her 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 her finger and then raised her hand and plastered a kiss.
"Evangeline, please take the ring you have selected for Nikolai. As you place it on his finger, offer your vows."
She glanced heavenwards as to keep her 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, Nikolai" she slid the ring onto my finger and I couldn't fucking help it as I grabbed her and pulled her to me but she stopped me by placing her 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 Nikolai and Evangeline 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 husband and wife. 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 her face and kissed her. Sealing our promises and all that shit.
Fuck, I could never get tired of the feel of her soft lips.
"Now, let's go consummate our marriage," I whispered over her lips.
She laughed and pushed me back, shaking her head. She turned towards the guest as we both stepped down the altar and joined the ceremony.