When you become mine
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# CHAPTER 19
# PART ONE: "WHEN YOU BECAME MINE"
One week.
One week since the delivery.
One week since I almost lost him.
One week since we found each other.
And tonight...
Tonight was different.
The house was quiet.
No rain.
No chaos.
Just candlelight.
And him.
And me.
LUCA: Come here.
His voice.
From the bedroom.
Low.
Commanding.
But soft.
My heart skipped.
I walked in.
And stopped.
He was standing by the window.
Shirtless.
Black pants.
Bandage gone.
Scar healing.
But that wasn’t what made me stop breathing.
It was the look on his face.
Like he’d been waiting.
Like he’d been starving.
Like I was the only thing that could feed him.
LUCA: Close the door.
I did.
Click.
The sound was loud in the silence.
LUCA: Come here.
I did.
Slowly.
Barefoot.
In the silk dress he bought me.
White.
Simple.
But his eyes said it was sinful.
He didn’t touch me.
Not yet.
Just looked.
Like he was memorizing me.
LUCA: You’re beautiful.
ARIA: Thank you.
LUCA: No.
You don’t get it.
You’re mine.
And you’re beautiful.
And I’m the luckiest bastard alive.
He stepped closer.
One step.
Two.
Until I could feel his heat.
Until I could smell him.
Cedar.
And him.
LUCA: Look at me.
I did.
His eyes were dark.
Golden fire.
Need.
Love.
Possession.
LUCA: Tonight...
ARIA: What?
LUCA: Tonight I want you.
All of you.
No fear.
No running.
Just us.
My breath caught.
ARIA: Okay.
That one word.
It broke him.
His hands were in my hair.
Fisting it.
Tilting my head back.
And then he kissed me.
God.
Not soft.
Not sweet.
Hungry.
Desperate.
Like he’d been waiting a lifetime for this moment.
His mouth on mine.
His tongue.
His breath.
Everything.
I moaned into him.
And he swallowed the sound.
Like it belonged to him.
LUCA: You taste like heaven.
ARIA: You taste like home.
He picked me up.
Like I weighed nothing.
And carried me to the bed.
Laid me down.
Careful.
Reverent.
Then he came down on top of me.
Caging me in.
His weight.
His heat.
Him.
LUCA: Is this okay?
ARIA: Yes.
LUCA: Tell me if it hurts.
ARIA: It won’t.
Not with you.
He kissed down my neck.
Slow.
Torturous.
LUCA: I’ve been thinking about this.
ARIA: What?
LUCA: About having you.
Like this.
With no walls.
No masks.
Just you.
And me.
His hands found the straps of my dress.
Pulled them down.
Slow.
Revealing.
LUCA: God, Aria.
He stared.
Like he’d never seen me before.
Like I was a miracle.
LUCA: You’re perfect.
And then his mouth was on me.
And I forgot how to breathe.
Every touch.
Every kiss.
Every whisper.
Was worship.
LUCA: Mine.
Kiss.
Mine.
Kiss.
Mine.
ARIA: Yes.
I’m yours.
His hands were everywhere.
Learning me.
Claiming me.
He moved down.
Kissing.
Licking.
Making me arch.
Making me beg.
LUCA: Look at me.
I did.
Through half-lidded eyes.
Watching him.
Watching me.
LUCA: I want to see you.
When you fall apart.
For me.
And I did.
I fell apart.
With his name on my lips.
With his hands holding me together.
When I came back down,
He was above me again.
Smiling.
That wicked, possessive smile.
LUCA: Again?
ARIA: Luca—
LUCA: Say yes.
ARIA: Yes.
He entered me.
Slow.
So slow.
Like he wanted me to feel every inch.
LUCA: God.
You feel—
ARIA: Don’t talk.
Just...
Just love me.
And he did.
Slow at first.
Deep.
Meaningful.
Like he was making love to my soul.
Then faster.
Harder.
Desperate.
Like he couldn’t get enough.
Like he never would.
LUCA: Look at me.
Don’t you dare look away.
I didn’t.
I watched him.
As he lost control.
As he found it in me.
"God you’re so tight"
"You’re perfect"
"Say my name"
LUCA: Say it.
ARIA: Luca.
LUCA: Again.
ARIA: Luca!
He buried his face in my neck.
And we fell together.
Shattered.
And put back together.
By each other.
After.
He didn’t move.
Stayed inside me.
Above me.
Holding me.
LUCA: You okay?
ARIA: Better than okay.
He kissed me.
Soft.
Sweet.
Like "thank you"
Like "I love you"
Like "forever".
---
[SCENE 2: LATER]
We were tangled.
Sweaty.
Sated.
Under the covers.
His fingers drawing circles on my back.
LUCA: That was...
ARIA: I know.
LUCA: I’ve never...
ARIA: Me neither.
He pulled me closer.
LUCA: You’re mine now.
Really mine.
ARIA: I’ve always been.
He smiled against my skin.
LUCA: Say it again.
ARIA: I’m yours, Luca.
All of me.
---
[SCENE 3: MIDNIGHT]
I woke up to him watching me.
ARIA: What?
LUCA: Nothing.
Just...
You’re here.
He kissed my forehead.
My cheeks.
My lips.
LUCA: I love you.
ARIA: I love you too.
And then he was kissing me again.
Deeper this time.
Slower.
LUCA: One more time?
ARIA: Only if you promise
to hold me after.
LUCA: I promise.
And he did.
This time was different.
Sweet.
Slow.
Like a promise.
Like "forever".
We moved together.
In sync.
Breathing each other in.
LUCA: I love you.
ARIA: I love you too.
And when we finished,
He held me.
Tight.
Like he’d never let go.
---
[SCENE 4: DAWN]
Sunlight.
Through the curtains.
I was wrapped around him.
Head on his chest.
His hand in my hair.
LUCA: Morning.
ARIA: Morning.
LUCA: How do you feel?
ARIA: Like I’m exactly
where I’m supposed to be.
He smiled.
And kissed me.
LUCA: Good.
Because this is where
you’re staying.
ARIA: Forever?
LUCA: Forever.
He rolled me under him.
And kissed me.
Like it was the first time.
Like it was the last time.
Like it was every time.
[END OF CHAPTER 19 - PART ONE]
# CHAPTER 19
# PART TWO: "HOLD ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT"
I woke up alone.
The bed was cold.
His side was empty.
Panic.
Just for a second.
Before I heard it.
Water.
Running.
From the bathroom.
He was there.
He was safe.
I sat up.
The sheet fell.
And I saw it.
In the mirror.
Marks.
Everywhere.
On my neck.
On my collarbone.
On my skin.
His.
All him.
And I smiled.
The door opened.
Steam followed him out.
Towel around his waist.
Water dripping down his chest.
Scar on his shoulder.
And eyes that found me instantly.
LUCA: You’re awake.
ARIA: I was looking for you.
He crossed the room.
In three steps.
And cupped my face.
LUCA: Morning.
ARIA: Morning.
He kissed me.
Soft.
Like "good morning".
Like "I’m here".
Like "you’re safe".
LUCA: Did you sleep okay?
ARIA: Better than I have in years.
Because of you.
His thumb brushed my cheek.
LUCA: Come here.
He pulled me up.
And into the shower with him.
---
[SCENE 2: SHOWER]
Hot water.
Steam.
His hands on me.
Not s****l.
Not yet.
Just...
Care.
He washed my hair.
Massaged my scalp.
Like I was precious.
LUCA: You okay?
ARIA: Why do you keep asking me that?
LUCA: Because I need to hear it.
From you.
I turned in his arms.
ARIA: I’m okay.
I’m more than okay.
I’m happy.
For the first time.
Really happy.
He kissed my forehead.
Water running down both of us.
LUCA: Good.
Because I plan on
keeping you that way.
---
[SCENE 3: BREAKFAST]
He made breakfast.
Again.
Burned the toast.
Again.
I laughed.
Again.
We were in the kitchen.
Him behind me.
Arms around me.
While I drank coffee.
LUCA: What are you thinking?
ARIA: That this is nice.
LUCA: What is?
ARIA: Normal.
You.
Me.
Burnt toast.
No guns.
No fear.
He turned me in his arms.
LUCA: I want this.
ARIA: What?
LUCA: This.
Every morning.
For the rest of my life.
My heart.
ARIA: Me too.
He kissed me.
Slow.
Sweet.
Full of promise.
---
[SCENE 4: THE LETTER]
After breakfast.
He handed me an envelope.
ARIA: What’s this?
LUCA: Read it.
I opened it.
It was handwritten.
His writing.
Messy.
Real.
"ARIA,
I don’t know how to say this.
So I’m writing it.
Before you, I was nothing.
I had money.
Power.
A name.
But I was empty.
You filled me.
With light.
With noise.
With love.
I don’t deserve you.
But I’m selfish.
So I’m keeping you.
Marry me.
Not because of a contract.
Not because you have to.
Because you want to.
Because I want to wake up
next to you
every day
for the rest of my life.
- Luca"
Tears.
I couldn’t stop them.
ARIA: Luca—
LUCA: Don’t answer now.
ARIA: But—
LUCA: Just...
Think about it.
He pulled me into his arms.
LUCA: I love you.
That’s all that matters.
---
[SCENE 5: AFTERNOON - THE PARK]
He took me out.
To the park.
Just us.
No guards.
No bodyguards.
Just us.
Walking.
He held my hand.
Like it was the most natural thing.
LUCA: Remember when we first met?
ARIA: In your office?
LUCA: Yeah.
You hated me.
ARIA: I did.
LUCA: And now?
ARIA: And now I can’t imagine
my life without you.
He stopped.
Pulled me to him.
And kissed me.
In the middle of the park.
LUCA: Good.
Because you’re stuck with me.
---
[SCENE 6: EVENING - THE TALK]
We were on the couch.
Blanket over us.
His arm around me.
ARIA: Can I ask you something?
LUCA: Anything.
ARIA: Are you scared?
LUCA: Of what?
ARIA: Of this.
Of us.
Of feeling this much.
He was quiet.
For a long time.
LUCA: Yes.
ARIA: Really?
LUCA: Terrified.
Because if I lose you...
I don’t know what I’d do.
I turned to him.
ARIA: You won’t lose me.
LUCA: How do you know?
ARIA: Because I’m not going anywhere.
I took his face in my hands.
ARIA: I love you, Luca.
Not because you saved me.
Not because you’re rich.
Because you.
Because of the way you look at me.
Like I’m everything.
His eyes.
God his eyes.
LUCA: Come here.
---
[SCENE 7: NIGHT - THE ROMANCE]
He carried me to bed.
Laid me down.
Like I was glass.
Like I was everything.
LUCA: I need you.
ARIA: I’m here.
LUCA: No.
I need you.
All of you.
He kissed me.
Slow.
Deep.
Like he was memorizing me.
His hands were gentle.
Reverent.
Like he was touching something sacred.
LUCA: You’re beautiful.
ARIA: You’re the beautiful one.
He moved down.
Kissing.
Every inch.
Like he was healing me.
With every touch.
LUCA: Tell me.
ARIA: What?
LUCA: Tell me you want this.
ARIA: I want this.
I want you.
Only you.
He entered me.
Slow.
So slow.
Like he wanted me to feel it.
Every second.
LUCA: Look at me.
I did.
His eyes.
Full of love.
Full of need.
Full of me.
LUCA: You’re mine.
ARIA: I’m yours.
We moved together.
Slow.
Perfect.
Like we were made for this.
Like we were made for each other.
He whispered my name.
Like a prayer.
Like a promise.
LUCA: Aria.
My Aria.
My everything.
And when we came together,
It wasn’t just bodies.
It was souls.
Entwined.
Forever.
---
[SCENE 8: AFTER]
He held me.
Tight.
Like if he let go,
I’d disappear.
LUCA: You okay?
ARIA: I’m perfect.
He kissed my hair.
LUCA: I love you.
ARIA: I love you too.
LUCA: Stay.
ARIA: I’m not going anywhere.
We laid there.
For hours.
Talking.
Laughing.
Loving.
LUCA: What do you want?
ARIA: What do you mean?
LUCA: In life.
What do you want?
ARIA: You.
LUCA: Other than me.
ARIA: A house.
Kids.
A dog.
You.
Still.
He smiled.
That real smile.
LUCA: I can do that.
ARIA: Promise?
LUCA: Promise.
---
[SCENE 9: 3:00 AM]
I woke up.
To him.
Watching me.
ARIA: What?
LUCA: Nothing.
Just looking at you.
ARIA: Why?
LUCA: Because I can.
Because you’re mine.
Because I love you.
He kissed me.
Soft.
Sleepy.
LUCA: Go back to sleep.
I’ve got you.
And I did.
Knowing he meant it.
[END OF CHAPTER 19 - PART TWO]
# CHAPTER 19
# PART THREE: "FOREVER STARTS NOW"
The letter was still in my hands.
His words.
Burned into me.
"Marry me."
I looked up.
He was standing by the window.
Hands in his pockets.
Back to me.
Like he was scared of my answer.
ARIA: Luca.
He turned.
Slow.
His eyes.
God.
Vulnerable.
The Alpha.
The CEO.
Scared.
Of me.
LUCA: Don’t.
If it’s a no—
ARIA: It’s not.
The words left me before I could think.
His whole body stilled.
LUCA: What?
ARIA: It’s not a no.
It’s a yes.
A thousand times yes.
He didn’t move.
For a second.
Like he didn’t believe it.
Then he was on me.
LUCA: Say it again.
ARIA: Yes.
LUCA: Louder.
ARIA: YES, LUCA!
YES I’LL MARRY YOU!
He picked me up.
Spun me around.
Laughing.
The CEO.
Laughing.
Because of me.
LUCA: You have no idea
what you just did to me.
ARIA: What?
LUCA: You just gave me
the whole world.
He set me down.
And kissed me.
Not soft.
Not sweet.
Desperate.
Grateful.
Like "thank you"
Like "I love you"
Like "forever".
---
[SCENE 2: THE RING]
He pulled back.
And reached into his pocket.
A box.
Small.
Black.
LUCA: I had this made.
Weeks ago.
I was scared you’d say no.
He opened it.
A ring.
Simple.
Elegant.
A diamond.
But not big.
Not flashy.
Perfect.
Like me.
LUCA: Can I?
I held out my hand.
Shaking.
He slid it on.
Perfect fit.
LUCA: It was always meant for you.
He kissed my hand.
Right where the ring was.
LUCA: Mrs. Luca.
ARIA: I like the sound of that.
He smiled.
That real smile.
And kissed me again.
---
[SCENE 3: THE CALL]
LUCA: We should tell someone.
ARIA: Who?
LUCA: Everyone.
ARIA: Now?
LUCA: Now.
He picked up his phone.
LUCA: Marco.
We’re getting married.
Yeah.
She said yes.
Next month.
No.
I don’t care what it costs.
He hung up.
And pulled me into his arms.
LUCA: It’s real now.
ARIA: It was always real.
---
[SCENE 4: THE CELEBRATION]
That night.
He took me out.
To dinner.
Just us.
But the whole restaurant knew.
Because he wouldn’t let go of my hand.
Because he kissed me between courses.
Because he looked at me
like I was the only person in the world.
WAITER: Congratulations, sir.
LUCA: Thank you.
She said yes.
My face.
Burning.
But I loved it.
After dinner.
We walked.
Through the city.
Hand in hand.
LUCA: Happy?
ARIA: So happy it hurts.
LUCA: Good.
I plan on hurting you
with happiness
for the rest of your life.
---
[SCENE 5: HOME - THE NIGHT]
Back home.
The door closed.
And he looked at me.
LUCA: Fiancée.
ARIA: Fiancé.
We both smiled.
He came to me.
Slow.
Like he was seeing me
for the first time.
LUCA: Can I?
ARIA: You don’t have to ask.
He kissed me.
Slow.
Deep.
Like this was the first time.
And the last time.
And every time.
He led me upstairs.
To the bedroom.
Candlelight.
Rose petals.
Music.
Soft.
LUCA: I planned this.
ARIA: When?
LUCA: The moment you said yes.
He turned me.
And unzipped my dress.
Slow.
Reverent.
LUCA: You’re so beautiful.
ARIA: You’re the one who’s beautiful.
He laid me down.
And came down with me.
LUCA: I love you.
ARIA: I love you too.
This time was different.
Slower.
Deeper.
Meaningful.
Like we were sealing a promise.
Like we were saying "forever"
with our bodies.
His hands.
His mouth.
His everything.
On me.
LUCA: Mine.
ARIA: Yours.
And when we came together,
It felt like...
Home.
Like we were always meant to be here.
Like this.
After.
He held me.
Didn’t let go.
LUCA: You’re really mine now.
ARIA: I’ve always been.
---
[SCENE 6: MIDNIGHT CONFESSION]
We were laying.
Entangled.
His ring on my finger.
His arms around me.
ARIA: Can I tell you something?
LUCA: Anything.
ARIA: I was scared.
LUCA: Of what?
ARIA: That this was too good to be true.
That I’d wake up
and you’d be gone.
He tightened his hold.
LUCA: I’m not going anywhere.
ARIA: Promise?
LUCA: I promise.
On my life.
On everything I am.
He kissed my forehead.
My cheeks.
My lips.
LUCA: I love you, Aria.
More than I ever thought
I could love anyone.
ARIA: I love you too.
More than anything.
---
[SCENE 7: 4:00 AM - THE DREAM]
I woke up.
To him.
Talking in his sleep.
LUCA: Mine.
Don’t go.
Please.
I smiled.
And kissed him.
ARIA: I’m here.
I’m not going anywhere.
He mumbled something.
And pulled me closer.
In his sleep.
He was still protecting me.
Still loving me.
---
[SCENE 8: DAWN - THE FUTURE]
Sunlight.
Through the curtains.
On his face.
He was awake.
Watching me.
LUCA: Morning, fiancée.
ARIA: Morning, fiancé.
We just looked at each other.
Smiling.
Like idiots.
In love.
LUCA: What do you want to do today?
ARIA: Anything.
As long as it’s with you.
LUCA: Then let’s plan a wedding.
ARIA: Now?
LUCA: Now.
He pulled out his phone.
LUCA: Flowers.
White.
Her favorite.
Dress.
Whatever she wants.
Venue.
The one with the garden.
He hung up.
LUCA: Done.
ARIA: That was fast.
LUCA: I’ve been planning this
since the day I met you.
My heart.
ARIA: Come here.
I kissed him.
Soft.
Sweet.
Full of love.
Full of forever.
LUCA: What was that for?
ARIA: For loving me.
LUCA: I’ll do it again.
And he did.
---
[SCENE 9: THE PROMISE]
Later.
We were on the balcony.
Coffee.
His ring on my hand.
His arm around me.
ARIA: Luca?
LUCA: Hmm?
ARIA: Thank you.
LUCA: For what?
ARIA: For choosing me.
For loving me.
For making me believe
in forever.
He turned me in his arms.
LUCA: Thank you.
For saying yes.
For loving me back.
For making me want
to be a better man.
He kissed me.
Soft.
Promising.
LUCA: Forever starts now.
ARIA: Forever starts now.
And we believed it.
Because with us,
it was true.
[END OF CHAPTER 19 - PART THREE]
# CHAPTER 19
# PART FOUR: "YOU ARE MY HOME"
Two weeks later.
The wedding was in 3 days.
And I was losing my mind.
In a good way.
Dress fittings.
Flowers.
Guest lists.
And him.
Everywhere.
LUCA: Breathe.
His voice behind me.
Calm.
Steady.
Like always.
I was sitting on the floor.
Surrounded by fabric swatches.
Crying.
ARIA: It’s too much.
LUCA: What is?
ARIA: This.
Us.
Happy.
It’s too much.
He sat down.
Right there.
On the floor.
In his suit.
Didn’t care.
Pulled me into his lap.
LUCA: Hey.
Look at me.
I did.
His eyes.
So calm.
So sure.
LUCA: We’re okay.
ARIA: What if—
LUCA: No.
No what ifs.
We’re getting married.
In 3 days.
And then we’re going to be
married for 50 years.
And argue about what to watch.
And grow old together.
Tears again.
ARIA: You make it sound so easy.
LUCA: Because it is.
With you.
It’s easy.
He wiped my tears.
And kissed my forehead.
LUCA: You’re my home, Aria.
You always have been.
---
[SCENE 2: THE DRESS]
The next day.
Dress fitting.
I was behind the curtain.
Nervous.
LUCA: Can I come in?
ARIA: You’re not supposed to see it!
LUCA: I’m the groom.
I make the rules.
The curtain opened.
And he froze.
I was in it.
White.
Simple.
But it made me feel like a queen.
LUCA: God.
ARIA: Too much?
LUCA: Not enough.
There’s not enough words
in the world
to describe how beautiful you are.
He came closer.
But didn’t touch.
Like I’d break.
LUCA: You’re going to destroy me
when you walk down that aisle.
ARIA: Good.
I want to.
He smiled.
And kissed my hand.
LUCA: 3 more days.
ARIA: 3 more days.
---
[SCENE 3: MEETING HIS MOM]
His mom.
Elena.
She was waiting at the house.
When we got back.
And I panicked.
ARIA: Luca, I can’t—
LUCA: You can.
She’s going to love you.
Because I do.
The door opened.
A woman.
Elegant.
Strong eyes.
His eyes.
ELENA: You must be Aria.
I nodded.
She looked at me.
For a long time.
Then she pulled me into a hug.
ELENA: My son talks about you
like you hung the moon.
ARIA: He talks about you too.
She pulled back.
And cupped my face.
ELENA: Welcome to the family, beta.
We’ve been waiting for you.
I cried.
Right there.
LUCA: Told you she’d love you.
---
[SCENE 4: NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING]
The night before.
We weren’t supposed to see each other.
Tradition.
But he came anyway.
At midnight.
To my room.
LUCA: I couldn’t sleep.
ARIA: Me neither.
He sat on my bed.
Pulled me into him.
LUCA: Tomorrow.
ARIA: Tomorrow.
LUCA: You’re really going to marry me?
ARIA: I’m really going to marry you.
He kissed me.
Soft.
Desperate.
Like he needed to
to believe it was real.
LUCA: I’m so in love with you.
ARIA: I’m so in love with you too.
We didn’t do anything.
We just laid there.
Talking.
Until we fell asleep.
In each other’s arms.
---
[SCENE 5: THE WEDDING MORNING]
Morning.
Sunlight.
Music.
Flowers.
Everyone.
And me.
In the mirror.
Shaking.
ELENA: You look beautiful.
ARIA: I’m scared.
ELENA: Of what?
ARIA: That it’s a dream.
The door opened.
Luca.
In a tux.
Stunning.
But that wasn’t what took my breath away.
It was his face.
When he saw me.
LUCA: You’re here.
ARIA: I’m here.
He came in.
Even though he wasn’t supposed to.
LUCA: I needed to see you.
Before.
ARIA: Why?
LUCA: Because I need you
to know.
That the moment you walk down that aisle
my whole world changes.
For the better.
He kissed my forehead.
LUCA: I love you.
ARIA: I love you too.
---
[SCENE 6: THE AISLE]
Music.
Everyone standing.
And me.
Walking.
Toward him.
He was waiting.
At the end.
Hands shaking.
Eyes on me.
Only me.
And when I reached him,
He took my hands.
LUCA: You came.
ARIA: I came.
---
[SCENE 7: THE VOWS]
OFFICIANT: Do you, Luca,
take Aria to be your wife?
LUCA: I do.
More than anything.
More than life.
OFFICIANT: Do you, Aria,
take Luca to be your husband?
ARIA: I do.
With all of me.
Forever.
Rings.
His on me.
Mine on him.
OFFICIANT: You may kiss the bride.
And he did.
Not soft.
Not careful.
Like "mine".
Like "forever".
Like "finally".
Everyone cheered.
But all I heard was him.
LUCA: Mrs. Luca.
ARIA: Mr. Luca.
---
[SCENE 8: THE RECEPTION]
Dancing.
Laughing.
Food.
And him.
Everywhere.
He danced with me.
Held me.
Whispered in my ear.
LUCA: Happy?
ARIA: So happy.
LUCA: Good.
Because this is just the beginning.
He spun me.
And dipped me.
And kissed me.
In front of everyone.
And I didn’t care.
Because he was mine.
And I was his.
---
[SCENE 9: THE HOTEL SUITE]
Later.
Our suite.
Rose petals.
Champagne.
And him.
He closed the door.
And looked at me.
LUCA: Wife.
ARIA: Husband.
He crossed the room.
And picked me up.
LUCA: I waited so long
for this.
ARIA: Me too.
He set me down.
Gently.
On the bed.
LUCA: Can I?
ARIA: You’re my husband.
You don’t have to ask.
He kissed me.
Slow.
Like this was sacred.
Like this was forever.
The dress came off.
Piece by piece.
With reverence.
With love.
LUCA: You’re so beautiful.
ARIA: You’re mine.
And he was.
He loved me.
Slow.
Deep.
Like he was memorizing me.
Like he was thanking me.
For choosing him.
LUCA: Aria.
My Aria.
My wife.
My everything.
And I answered.
With my body.
With my heart.
With "I love you".
When we finished,
He held me.
Tight.
LUCA: Was that okay?
ARIA: That was perfect.
He smiled.
And kissed me.
LUCA: Welcome to forever, wife.
ARIA: I’m never leaving.
---
[SCENE 10: 3:00 AM]
I woke up.
To him.
Watching me.
LUCA: You’re married now.
ARIA: I know.
LUCA: To me.
ARIA: To you.
He pulled me closer.
LUCA: Best day of my life.
ARIA: Mine too.
He kissed me.
Soft.
Sleepy.
LUCA: Go back to sleep.
I’ve got you.
For the rest of our lives.
And I did.
As Mrs. Luca.
In his arms.
Home.
[END OF CHAPTER 19 - PART FOUR]
- Writer
