Chapter 129: Chapter 128 - The wedding part 1

Raphael POV I wake up alone in bed and I am hating every second of this. Olivia put on her head that we couldn’t see each other the day before the wedding until the ceremony.

I think that is all bullshit but she decided that was how it was going to be.

She’s staying in a hotel with Mel and I am home with Maria, Gabe and Mike.

Today is the big day and I don’t know what to do with myself without her. I just wanted to hug her and see how happy she is.

We haven’t talked about the bachelor party since that day. She forgave me and I forgave her and that’s all that matters.

I get up and walk to the bathroom to brush my teeth and do my morning routine. I am not showering until later on.

The wedding starts at noon and it is 7:00 right now.

I need to get the kids ready so they can go do the photoshoot with Olivia. Olivia booked one for me as well but at the library, she thinks that the penthouse doesn’t/t have enough class for a groom photoshoot.

I walk to the kitchen and Maria is sitting at the kitchen island sipping her coffee.

“Good morning” - I say while I walk inside and Maria jumps.

“God, you scared me” - she says with a smile on her face.

“Sorry” - I tell her walking towards the coffee machine and making myself a coffee.

“How are you feeling?” - she asks and I shrug my shoulders.

“Nervous I guess” - I tell her.

“I remember my wedding day, I was so nervous I didn’t have anything to eat all day” - she says and that’s when I start to worry.

Olivia needs to eat. I hope her mother is making her eat.

“Raphael” - I hear mom’s voice coming from the entrance “Kitchen” - I shout back and not long after mom walks in and hugs me.

“Hello baby, I am so excited for you” - she says “Hi, mom” - I say returning the hug and giving her a kiss on the cheek.

“Where are my grandchildren?” - she asks “Mike and Gabe are still asleep” - I tell her and she frowns.

“Don’t start mom, today they will be really tired so I am allowing them some extra sleep in the morning”

- I say Mom is always telling me I need to be harder on them, I need to have them on tighter schedules but I think we are doing the right thing. We get them all up and ready at 7. Then they have breakfast and a little play, they have snacks and then they have a nap. After they wake up they have their lunch followed by more play, snacks, dinner, play, bath, play, milk and storytime followed by sleep at 8 pm. It works well for us and for the kids.

Once a week we let them rule us, so basically we don’t wake them up and we do everything at their rhythm.

Mom grabs some coffee for herself and we all start chatting about nothing in particular and time starts to fly by.

Around 9 we get the kids up and we give them breakfast followed by a bath and getting them dressed for the ceremony. Maria goes with them to the Hotel while I stay at home supposedly chilling but I can’t.

I need to talk to Olivia so I grab my phone and I call her “Babe” - she says answering it “Hey, I miss you” - I tell her “I miss you too,” she says and that’s when it hits me, we will be married in a few hours, she will be mine for the rest of our lives.

“Are you having fun?” - I ask her “I just had my hair done, gonna do my makeup now” - she says and I smile “Can’t wait to see you”

‘I’ll be the one in white” - she says with a giggle.

“I’ll be the one waiting to spend the rest of my life with you’ - I say.

“I have to go, the kids are here” - Olivia says “Okay”

“Raphael?”

‘Yeah?”

“I love you’ - she says and I smile “I love you too” - I say and then the call ends.

I sit back on the sofa and turn the tv on. Fuck that I need a drink.

I stand up and walk to the bar and grab myself a glass of whiskey. I down it and then pour myself another one and that’s when the door opens and Tim walks in followed by Joseph.

“What are you doing?” - Tim says throwing himself to the sofa sitting next to me.

“Having a drink” - iI say ‘No you’re not” - Joseph says grabbing the glass from my hand and drinking it.

“What the fuck” - I say “You need to be sober” - Joseph says and I shrug “Go on, go have a shower mate” - Tim says and I stand up taking a deep breath and I walk away from them grabbing the bottle of whiskey on the way.

“Don’t you fucking dare” - I point at Joseph when he was ready to take the bottle away from me.

“Don’t get drunk mate” - Tim says “I won’t” - I reply walking to the bathroom.

Olivia POV We end the call and I look at myself in the mirror and I love my hair. It’s simple but will look beautiful with the veil.

The beauty squad is with me again. My hair is the definition of perfection.

Perfect curls falling down my back with just a little bit pulled up where the veil is going to be.

“Time for makeup”

I nod my head and close my eyes allowing them to make the magic happen.

I can hear mom playing with the kids and it melts my heart.

Mom treats Mike and Gabe as her own grandchildren and I love her for it.

Maria is helping mom with the four kids so both I and Anna can get ready.

She is my maid of honour so I have the squad taking care of her as well.

Her make up is done she’s having her nails done now.

I am so nervous that I can’t even think straight. Mom has been bringing me water and food but I can barely touch it. I didn’t sleep last night. I was feeling sick and my anxiety kept creeping in.

Mom was with me and that helped a lot because I ended up having a panic attack in the middle of the night curled up in the bathroom. That’s when I realised this was a stupid idea. Staying away from Raphael. He usually is the only person that can calm me down.

“Mom” - I say “Yes, baby?”

“Can you take the kids to play in the other room please?” - I say when I feel my anxiety taking over again.

My chest is tight. My hands are shaking and I have a horrible tingling feeling on my hands.

I grab my phone as soon as mom walks out and call Raphael while I stand up and lock myself in the bathroom.

“Liv, Liv, open the door” - Anna says while I sit on the floor hugging my legs waiting for Raphael to answer his phone.

He usually answers straight away.

Why isn’t he answering? Has he given up?

Isn’t he gonna show up?

I try calling again and no answer one more time.

Shit. I am struggling to breathe. I start counting the tiles on the wall next to me. One by one, touching each one but it’s not working. So I start pressing each finger as Raphael told me to.

Nothing.

I try calling him again but it goes straight to voice mail.

Fuck.

I can feel the tears rolling down my face. I put my fingers through my hair holding my head.

Everything is spinning now.

He’s gonna leave me on our wedding day. He’s not gonna show up and I’m gonna be the mock of the city.

“Liv, please open the door” - Anna says again and I ignore her.

I keep trying to breathe but it’s not working. I look at my hand and I see the engagement ring. I start to rotate it on my finger and strangely calms me down.

I start to get more control about my thought and my heartbeat starts to calm down.

“Liv, open the door” - Anna says once again “I’m okay” - I tell her with still a weak voice.

“Liv, let me in” - she says and I move to the side and unlock the door getting on my knees.

I sit back down when Anna opens the door and walks inside kneeling in front of me.

“Hey, look at me” - she says and I lift my head “What happened?” - she asks “My anxiety, Anna, what if he doesn’t show up?” - I ask her “He’s not that stupid” - she barks “Anna, what if he leaves me?”

“He won’t, if he knows what’s good for him he won’t”

“Why didn’t he answer the phone then?” - I ask her and I see her face shifts.

“He didn’t?” - she asks “Nope” - I say emphasising the p “He’s probably getting ready” - Anna says “His phone went to voice mail”

“That’s odd” - Anna says “See, even you think there’s something wrong”

“No, wait. He’s with Tim and Joseph, if something was wrong Petra would’ve known” - she says and I nod my head.

“Where is she?” - I ask “Getting her hair done” - she says and I smile at the thought of everything being okay.

“Come on, let’s fix your hair and take that ruined makeup off” - Anna says helping me stand up.

Raphael POV I finish my shower and grab the bottle again taking a sip. This is not helping. So I put the bottle down on Olivia’s dressing table and I wonder how Olivia is feeling. If she’s as nervous as I am. I can barely keep my shit together.

I sit on her little chair and look at myself in the mirror.

I can hear my phone ringing and I stand up to go answer it.

Joseph has it “Who was it?” - I ask “Your wife to be, but you can’t talk to her until you are both in that ceremony”

“Are you fucking with me right now?” - I say grabbing my phone.

“No, he is not. You need to go get ready to go greet the guest in the library “ - Tim says grabbing the phone and turning it off.

“You are both assholes” - I say “So are you and you don’t see us complaining, now go get ready” - Joseph says with a hand movement.

I walk back to the bedroom and I see my suit hanging in the dressing room all ready for me.

I grab everything and start putting it on. Once finished I look in the mirror and I look like my everyday self but in a black tux. Not too bad.

I brush my hair back and I walk out of the bedroom and Tim and Joseph are standing near the door waiting for me.

“Ready?” - Joseph asks and I nod my head.

We walk out of the penthouse and down on the elevator towards the SUV waiting for us in the garage.

“Good luck Boss” - one of my men say.

“Thanks” - I say walking into the SUV Once we are all inside the driver takes us to the library. The traffic is horrible today. Well, it always is in New York and I think that’s why we are leaving half hour earlier than we should.

I start fiddling with my fingers while I look out of the windows while Joseph and Tim have polite conversations with each other.

“I need to see her” - I say.

“You will see her in one hour” - Joseph says “No, I need to see her now”

“Raphael be reasonable “

“Fuck you, to the Plaza” - I say and the driver nods his head.

“Are you out of your mind?” - Tim asks “Maybe, but I need to see her” - I say not giving a flying fuck about what they are saying.

Olivia POV Hair and makeup did. I couldn’t love it more. The makeup is discrete and with nude colours just the way I like it. My eyes look absolutely perfect.

“Time for the dress” - Mario says and I smile walking with him to the other room to change.

Once inside Mario and his assistant start helping me with the corset. They don’t do it too tight so I can actually breathe and I appreciate that.

My dress is from. Vera wang and it’s absolutely perfect with a heart neckline. It accentuates my curves.

I look like a princess.

Mario helps me with my amazing beautiful shoes and I look in the mirror and I can’t believe this is happening.

Mario places the tiara and the veil on my hair and I look just perfect. Just the way I always dreamed of.

There’s a knock on the door and my mom walks in. Tears appear straight away on her eyes.

“Oh my God Liv, you look beautiful “ - she says “Thanks, mom” - I smile at her.

Not long after Anna appears holding hands with Mel and she looks adorable with her flower girl dress.

She looks like a mini-me with brown hair. She looks beautiful.

“Olivia” - I hear Raphael’s voice “What is happening?”

Anna runs out of the room closing the door behind her and mom holds my hand.

“What is happening?” - I ask mom “Don’t know, don’t move” - mom says opening the door and then waking out closing it behind her.

“I need to talk to her” - I hear Raphael say “It’s bad luck to see her before the wedding “ - my mom says “I don’t believe in superstitions, I wanna talk to her” - he says “Mom” - I shout from inside and she peeks to the room.

“I’ll talk to him”

“Olivia” - I hear him.

“Raph, I need you to turn around. Please, and I will come out” - I say “Olivia please I need to see you”

“You will feel me, but please do as I say” - I tell him and I can hear him taking a deep breath.

“Fine” - Raphael says and I open the door and I close my eyes I stretch my hand and the mom grabs it taking me to Raphael and when I am near him I turn around and we are back to back against each other.

Raphael grabs my hand and takes a deep breath.

“Can we have a moment please?” - I ask and mom nods.

“Come on, let’s leave them to talk” - she says Everyone leaves the room and me and Raphael stand there. In the middle of the room. Back to back.

Holding hands.

“Are you okay?” - I ask him “No” - he says and my heart skips a beats Raphael POV “What happened?” - she asks and I can hear panic on her voice.

“They had my phone and I couldn’t answer when you called” - I let out “Who are they?” - she asks sounding confused “Joseph and Tim, they said I couldn’t talk to you” - I let out “Why did you call?” - I ask her “I ...”

“Yeah?” - she is struggling with her words “I had a panic attack and I needed you” - she tells me and I hold on to her hands tighter.

“I am sorry” - I tell her “I am okay now that you are here” - she tells me.

“I want to kiss you” - I tell her. My voice as low as a whisper.

“Don’t open your eyes” - she tells me and I can feel her turning around.

I keep my eyes closed and I feel her hands on my face. She’s not looking either.

Her hands-on my closed eyes and I wrap my arms around her waist and I can feel the puffy skirt from her dress.

I smile “Why are you smiling?” - she asks while her hands caress my lips.

“I can almost imagine you in a wedding dress” - I say and that’s when I feel her lips crashing into mine.

All my worries, all my doubts and fears disappeared. She is here with me.

“Okay love birds time to go” - Anna says and we break our kiss.

I keep my eyes closed.

“Come on” - Anna says turning me around and I open my eyes “I love you and I will see you soon” - I tell her while I walk out of the bedroom.

Tim and Joseph are with Olivia’s mother and the kids outside.

“Better ?” - Joseph asks.

“Yes” - I say walking past them towards the car.

The drive to the library was smooth. I could breathe now. I know she is okay and we will be together soon. For the rest of our life.

I walk into the library and I am instructed where to go.

Everything looks beautiful here. Olivia did a great job. She will be proud.

Everything in white and light pink. It looks divine.

I never thought I would have a wedding like this. There’s more than 500 guests. paparazzi outside and some journalists inside to cover the ceremony. They are only allowed to cover. No photos. No phones or cameras are allowed in the ceremony. We will provide all the photos to the guests and we will give two photos to the press to release.

I know it sound too much but it is our day and we don’t want people taking photos like crazy.

There are some special and important people attending this wedding.

I walk down the isle while everyone is sitting and that’s where I stay until the most beautiful girl in the world appears right at the bottom.

Hi everyone There’s photos on my IG (peyton_iuga) of the venue, and the dress. Feel free to check it out.

The second chapter about the wedding will be out Wednesday the 27th.

Hope you are enjoying.

Stay safe Love Peyton