Daughter of the Mafia's Consigliere
Chapter 20

MARIANNE.

The day of my wedding with Ricardo finally came and I couldn't help but get very nervous. I was in the dressing room getting dolled up, my hair was being adorned and my wedding dress was being fixed.

I won't deny the fact that I loved the wedding dress so much, it has always been my dream wedding dress but not in this circumstance of getting married to the wrong man.

"You look so beautiful baby, I'm so happy for you." Sophia gushed and I flashed her a fake smile, I could see the sincerity in her eyes as she expressed her happiness.

Sophia arrived last night and we haven't even gotten the chance to talk and relate well with each other. She is just more concerned about making sure my wedding ceremony goes perfectly. She seemed very happy to see me getting married, only if she knew the truth behind everything.

I feel very guilty watching her express her joy knowing fully well I fooled and lied to her. It was never my intention to do that, I had no choice but to do that.

"Why are you frowning your face? Today is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, I understand marriage is a bold step and requires a lot of sacrifices but I'm sure you're going to pull through it. You're a good woman so you're going to make a happy home and remember you have me by your side also.

Even though everything is so sudden I understand you won't make rash decisions so I believe you're going to be fine.

You don't have to feel down because you were betrothed, since he loves you and he is responsible, I'm sure you would learn to love him too. Patience and understanding are all it takes. So, I want to see that broad smile on your face right now." Sophia encouraged me as she squeezed my palms gently. Her soothing words made me feel better and I couldn't help but smile.

She is indeed a true friend, I'm going to miss her a lot once she returns back to Arizona. Ricardo says she must return back tonight, there is not enough time to cover up for the period we've been apart from each other.

"That's my baby girl, you look so gorgeous, go check yourself out in the mirror. I'm so jealous!" Sophia complimented me and I felt so flattered.

The makeup artist was done with her job and I was good to go. I stood up in my flowing white gown and Sophia wouldn't stop hyping me up, I felt like a queen and I imagined walking slowly in a garden filled with numerous types of adorable flowers.

"Damn! You're just too beautiful, you know I promised years back that I was going to doll and dress you up on your wedding day but too sad I wasn't able to but the make-up artists and the stylists are good at what they do. I can't wait to look this elegant and graceful on my own day too."

I almost gasped at my beauty when I saw my reflection in the mirror, now I get why Sophia wouldn't stop complimenting me.

Every ladies are always beautiful on their wedding day, it would have been better and perfect if I was going to showcase this beauty to Oliver instead.

"Can you excuse us for a few minutes?" I asked the make-up artists and the other maids available for assistance, they left without hesitation leaving just Sophia and I.

Since she arrived last night, we haven't really conversed and she slept off because she was too tired. Waking up this morning, she got busy in preparing me for my wedding. "Let's talk Sophia," I pulled her to sit.

"What is it? You need any advice regarding marriage? I'm always here for you baby girl, you know I'm special in that aspect." Sophia joked and I chuckled.

"I really want..."

She suddenly interrupts me, "By the way, where's your husband to be? I really need to see him and let him know how precious you are to him. I also need to warn him never to mess with you because you've got a crazy bitch like me." Sophia suddenly requested and I laughed loudly to cover up her question.

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I wouldn't want her to even meet with that rude brat. I'd painted Ricardo as a good guy so allowing them to meet each other would surely ruin things. Ricardo would never behave himself.

"So how has life been in America without me? Have you heard from Oliver since then?" I diverted into another topic of discussion.

"I miss you so much and really wish you would come back but that's literally impossible since you would have to cling to your husband from now on. As for Oliver, I've been trying to avoid him as much as I can, he was informed after I withdrew the report of you missing. Why don't you call and explain things to him or allow me to do that if you're feeling guilty? Once you're officially married, Oliver ceases to be yours and you can't have him around. You know you still haven't told me the full story of what really happened, let's just focus on making your wedding ceremony a success okay?" Sophia advised as she held my hands squeezing them lightly and I slowly nodded with a smile.

I wonder what would be Sophia's reaction if she replaces out the truth. I really don't want to get her involved with this Mafia world so it's better she knows nothing about it.

"Don't worry, I'm going to call Oliver and end things with him soon."

"I understand it's hard to let go of him like that but maybe it's really for the best. Let's stop talking about all that, the family you're marrying to seems well, everything screams luxury. You're going to become a billionaire's wife right? You're damn lucky! The room I spent my last night in looks like one of the most expensive suites in Arizona. Your husband is taking care of my flight bills and it's even a first-class flight. I really need to thank him because that's a..." Sophia got interrupted when the doors flung open.

The last person I wanted to see that moment showed up and it turned out to be no other person than my mom, Emilia walked in afterward.

"Oh my goodness! My daughter looks so alluring and gorgeous, you're literally the most beautiful lady on earth. My genes are fucking strong," My mother praised and I glared at her secretly.

Why wouldn't she be happy when her wishes are coming to pass?

"Is that your mom?" Sophia asked me in whispers as she immediately stood up.

"Good morning ma, I'm Sophia's best friend from America, it's nice meeting you ma, you're so beautiful." Sophia shook hands with my mom and the latter won't stop acting like she was even a real mother. If only Sophia knows the kind of woman my mother is.

"Oh Sophia, you look fabulous too, it's glad to have you grace my daughter's wedding ceremony. Please make yourself feel very comfortable."

Emilia leaned close to me when my Mom and Sophia were already chit-chatting.

She squeezed my shoulders soothingly and I exhaled.

"Congratulations, you look very stunning, I knew this dress was the perfect one for you when I set my eyes on it." Emilia suddenly said and I looked at her surprisingly.

"You picked out this wedding dress for me?"

"Yes, I'm literally the one that took care of the preparations. It's my brother's wedding after all, I wanted it to come out well even though you both don't want this." She said and I sighed.

"The bride is being called upon, she should step out please!" Someone suddenly rushed in and informed us.

I grew very nervous that instant as I was helped to stand on my feet. The wedding might seem insignificant to both I and Ricardo but it's still an important function!