Happy Birthday @Ankii22...hope you have a great day and wishing you better year to look on to. May all your smiles be answered back to you, may all the love you spread grace you, may you be blessed with tears of joys and may you always remain kind and calm but never weak, may you always be a reason for someone's better day and hope you always be surrounded by good souls that good hearts.
"See you in a bit" Gabby whispers as she kisses on Ricardo's cheek before she joins her mother and sister.
Ricardo looks around the room before he makes his way out of the house where Gabriel asked him to meet. He opens the outdoor and stops to find all the men of the family setting a barbecue.
"Here" Gabriel calls him up, so he braces himself as he makes his way towards his father-in-law.
Ricardo stares at each of the men next to Gabriel, who does not giveaway anything from their expression making him wonder if he was welcomed.
"So, you show up" Damien is he one to speak as he sits forward in his chair.
"How are you all?" Ricardo tries to be polite not knowing what to expect from them.
"Could have been better if one of our daughters was not married without any formal ceremony" Nicholas jibes in before Damien touches Nicholas's bottle with his.
"I would feel even more happier if both the in-law were treated equally" Throne comments as he slaps on Ricardo's shoulder before he pulls out a beer bottle.
"That's bottle number?" Gabriel asks as he raises a brow at Throne.
"Was going to offer him" Throne grumbles as he throws one to Ricardo, but he does not catch it and let the bottle hit his chest and fall on the ground with a crash.
"Still driving back home?" Damon asks as he stares at the beer oozing out of the broken bottle.
"Let's cut the crap" Ricardo speaks, and the men pause on what they were doing.
Pulling an empty chair Ricardo sits down with an air of authority and Nicholson shuts down the fire to move closer to his father.
"If you all are unhappy that I married one of yours, then you should not question me but Nicholson and Gabriel...
As I have done as it should have, I asked Gabriella's hand on marriage with her father while I have discussed about the marriage arrangement with Nicholson...
Are they not the two whose views should be the one I should be more aware of? What my relationship with Gabriella was before does not matter, this marriage was not just my personal preference but my professional as well...
I did exactly like anyone of us would do in situations like this. I was pissed when I had to move in this place as a peace treaty and I refused to sign it back once it ended...
I am into mafia business as your family nor I plan to be a part of it and this marriage is not a business deal for me, I plan to create an empire and for that few sacrifices must be done as well as few connections to be made...
What I did by no means breaking any law nor hurting anyone, it's pure game of mind and power. Now that I am married to one of yours that gives me excess to your family just as giving you excess to mine...
Everything I have to offer and take has all been explained in the contract that was drawn, signed by Gabriel Price and Nicholson Price from your family and by my father and mother from my side of the family as the witness of my marriage with Gabriella...
Giving their blessing and consent of this relation, think of it as Merger and acquisition between our families. Nicholson being the head of the family while dealing with things as this, if he is okay with this, I do not see any reasons as to why you all are sour faced....
And Gabriel being the father of the bride if he is okay with us, I wonder why I am being treated as an outsider, whether you like it or not I am not part of this family through my wife and if you must question anyone, I think it's Nicholson and Gabriel not me" he speaks as he eyes each of the men in surrounding him.
"Yeah right" Throne scoffs as he gulps through his bottle.
"I am not the one to judge on matters but Throne your attitude and behavior is really irking me, if you have any problems lets sort it out...
But remember, your words towards my wife will not go unheard or unreacted if you disrespect her in anyway. Your relationship with this family is much stronger than that and I respect it, but nor I or Gabriella is to be blame for the outcome of the situation you created...
You will have to face the consequences of your actions yourself, just know Gabriella is no longer just a Price but a Russo as well and I am not someone who gets intimidated easily" Ricardo warns as he watches the man.
*******
"Talked like a true Russo" Damien grins as he raises his bottle towards Ricardo before he nods at Gabriel.
"That was intense" Nicholas chuckles as he glances at his son who shakes his head before going back to start the fire.
"Got the clear message" Damon chuckles as he wraps his arm around Throne and pulls his out of the place.
"You just hurt the man's pride" Gabriel sighs as he pats on Ricardo's shoulder watching Throne walk away.
"His Pride?" Ricardo asks raising a brow as he too turns to watch Throne.
"How would you feel if it was not you or I, who brought Gabby her wedding dress and everything?" Gabriel asks Ricardo who frowns before realization dawns on him.
"But I..." he protests.
"I know, but he does not" Gabriel points towards Throne before he shouts for one of his sons to come clean the mess.
Ricardo narrows his eyes at the information Gabriel lend him before he gets up and excuses himself to walk where Throne and Damon were.
"Bitch you got better son-in-laws, mine just knows how to break the law" Damien comments making Gabriel grin, proudly.
"Hugo is a good kid" Nicholas chuckles before jumping off his chair as Damien pours his drink of him.
"Who said anything about him being a kid?" Damien growls while Nicholas laughs at his brother pouting.
"Give the guy a break, he came on law, to be your son-in-law" Gabriel teases Damien who sighs.
"Whatever, at least we do not have to worry about our daughters" he sighs as he looks around.
"Talk for yourself, I still have two sons to marry off" Gabriel sighs as he watches Galterio talking with Hazel.
"Gage is unmarried" Nicholas points out.
"I have full confidence on Bo" he waves his hands.
*******
"Behave" Damon warns as he holds Throne back when Ricardo joins them.
"Hey, listen, I need to clarify something, okay? I did not buy anything for Lily for the wedding so..."
"No, you listen Russo, I do not give a damn which family you belong to or anything, but this is my wedding. If you want to win over this family and Gabby, you do in your own way but keep my girl away from all this shit...
You do not have to do shit and make my wedding as a reason to impress the family so" Throne warns Ricardo who sighs before he grabs Throne shoulder making him look his way.
"I am sorry that I took the initiative and did it without thinking. I just wanted to help"
"You could have discussed it with me"
"It should have" Ricardo agrees.
"And you know nothing about my relationship with Rose you do not go on speaking as you know it all. You would not like it if I started to open my mouth on you and Gabby, will you?" he warns next making Ricardo nod his head.
"I understand, It's my fault"
"Calm down" Damon sighs as he shakes his friend before he smiles at Ricardo.
"I wanted to be the one to take her to get the wedding dress" Throne grumbles as he looks away.
"Ever since he found Lily is pregnant, let's just say even the slightest of thing makes him go boom. It's like she is pregnant, but his hormones are imbalanced" Damon jokes making Ricardo shakes his head before he offers his hand to Throne.
"We both are crazy for the girls and their happiness is all it matters so, peace?" Ricardo offers while Throne glares at his hand before frowning and shaking it.
"I will piss all over you the next time you try to impress my girl" Throne grins.
"Lily is like a sister to me" Ricardo chuckles.
"No, don't think of her as anything but as mine" Throne warns.
"Jeez" Damon sighs as he pushes his friend a bit.
*******
"So, Ricardo, what's on your neck?" Bo asks as the girls joins them out to enjoy the barbeque.
Ricardo narrows his eyes at the girl knowing well she was trying to get eithr him or herself in trouble.
"The same thing as you got" Gabby grins as she squeezes the sauce on her and Bo shrieks as she tries to get away from Gabby.
"Food fight" Angeo screams as he throws the burger but no one follows him.
"What did you just say?" Gabriel asks as he stands behind his son with his arms fold.
"Is injurious to health" the boy smiles as he tries to run off but Gabriel catches him.
"Protect me, mom" Angelo screams as he gets dragged by his father.
"You should not have thrown the food, Cole made it with such care" Amelia sighs and her son's eyes widens in betrayal.
"Brother-in-law" he screams next.
"Which one?" Damon snickers.
"The hell if I am getting in between them" Throne grins as he puts the piece of fries in Lily's mouth.
"Throne I refuse to call you my in-law" Angelo cries.
"Why don't you just forget we are related?" he offers making the boy gasp as he struggles in his father's hold.
"I will protect you" Galterio shouts as he jumps in front of his father with a water gun in his hand and Gabriel stops.
"Get the fu..." he cannot even get to finish as his son shoots the water in his face making.
"Cannonball" Gage shouts as he jumps from the balcony to the pool and everyone tries to move away from the splash but fails while Nicholson holds a umbrella to protect himself.
"Where did you get that?" Gabby asks as she wipes the water and Nicholson just flips the patties in reply.
"You asshole"
"Incoming" Bo's scream makes Gabby gasps as she tries to get away from the way while Bo runs towards her.
Just as Gabby tries to step aside she slips and falls down the pool but before she could get in the water Ricardo grabs her falling inside with her.
"Bo you bitch" Gabby screams as she sputters water out of her mouth on Ricardo's face and coughs clinging onto him.
*******
"Hot chocolate" Amelia smiles as she passes the cup to Ricardo who gratefully takes it from her hand.
"Thank you"
"If I get cold, I swear" Gabby mutters as she wraps the towel on her head and glares at her brothers.
"Then go change your clothes" Gage grins as he grabs Bo's hand and makes his way towards his room.
"Dad, Gage is fucking inside of the house" Gabby shouts before wincing hearing Gabriel's reply.
"At least he is smart enough to get out of his room without matching hickey"
"Busted" Galterio chuckles as he pulls Hazel inside of his towel.
"Gal, you are wet" the girl murmurs before she helps to dry hair with the towel.
"I am wet too" Angelo pouts before Hazel smile and starts to dry his hair.
"Hey, she is mine" Galterio pushes his brother away.
"Gal, stop being rude" Hazel scolds as she gets up and pulls both boys up.
"You two should change before you get cold, I will look after your hot chocolate" she smiles.
"Aww, Hazel you are the best" Angelo grins as he hugs her before rushing out of the room.
"You can look after my drink in my room" Galterio sighs as he grabs her hand and pulls her towards his office while Ricardo and Gabby watch them.
"Is it just me or they reminded me of us?" Ricardo asks as he stares at Gabby who frowns.
"I will never volunteer to watch for your drinks" she rolls her eyes.
"You got a dryer?" he sighs putting his drink down before he grabs her hand and makes his way towards her room.
*******
"Will I be staying with my parents or moving in yours now that we are married?" Gabby asks as they sit on the bed with dry clothes.
"It's all up to you but I will be more at peace if you went back with me" he replies as he puts her hair aside and use the hair dryer.
"Am I getting a real wedding?" she asks turning to face him and he smiles parting her hair to dry it.
"Of course, we have yet to exchange our vows in front of everyone"
"Where is it going to be?" she asks as she pulls the dryer from his hand and uses on him.
"I do not need it Precious, your hair is longer than me" he protests but she does not give in.
"The venue" she reminds him kneeling in the bed and touching his hair.
"Anywhere you choose" he replies as he puts his hand on her waist.
"Anywhere?" she asks as she switches off the dryer.
"You got anywhere in your mind" he smiles as she straddles sitting on his lap.
"Umm but I don't know if..." she hesitates.
"Just name it and we can make it happen" he encourages, and she nods her head.
"Pop's house, most of our family wedding has been there were Lily is an exception so" she states making him nod his head in understanding.
"I will talk with your father if it's possible" he assures making her smile and hug him.
"Is there any place of your choice, I do not want to just"
"You are my place Precious, I can exchange our vows sitting in this way too. As long as it's with you and you are happy, that is all it matters to me"
"You are the best and I love you" she grins kissing on his lip.
"I love you more" he grins as he grabs her booty and picks her up before they land on the bed with her on top of him.
"We are going to have a bachelorette party tomorrow night" she informs playing with the strands of his hair.
"Does Throne know?" he asks making her hum a tune and Ricardo grabs her hand to stop her.
"He does not?" he asks, and she smiles sweetly.
"You see, Tutu volunteer to talk with Damon and distract Throne"
"Precious" he groans closing his eyes.
"So, can you make it easier, I promise we will not be too naughty" she grins and he slowly opens his eyes.
"Too naughty?" he raises a brow and she kiss on his nose.
"You know what I mean" she states as she sits on top of him.
"No, I don't" Ricardo shakes his head as he slightly sits up to watch her.
"Please" she pleads cupping his face.
"We can book some place, and all can party there"
"But that's no fun" she whines.
"What kind of fun are we talking here? If you girls want to drink, then at least we will not have to worry about anything...unless you are talking about a different kind of fun" he narrows his eyes at her as he sits down, and she slips landing on his lap.
"Well a girl desire to have strippers in her..."
"Are you trying to kill me?" he asks staring at her incredulously.
"A little flirting in no harm" she protests.
"Of course, it is not when it's with your other half but with someone else, no way am I letting you"
"That's so not fair"
"We are not having this discussion Precious, if you want a stripper, I will fucking strip for you but you are not getting anyone else's body" he warns making her pout as she folds her arms.
"I think you should leave" she grumbles, and he grabs her jaw.
"You want strippers then fucking have it, maybe I can talk with Throne and we can go do our own bachelor party...
And strippers are not the only things men dream about and flirting will not be the only thing when that happens" he growls as he pushes her away from him lap before getting up.