TIES THAT BIND

Chapter Three

EMILIA'S POV:

"He's canceling it right?" I asked on seeing how sadly my mum stared at me when she entered my room.

"What! No. He wouldn't do that, your wedding dress will arrive a bit late, hon; I know you must be nervous and anxious that we're falling behind time but the wedding will hold, okay?" She assured me, beaming lovingly at me.

Throughout the week I panicked, thinking I'd wake up and find out I was dreaming even after the engagement and even now I'm so scared and worried he'll call off the wedding at the last moment.

Relaxing a bit I mumbled "Thanks mum"

The wedding dress did arrive late, but it was beautifully done. I looked and felt like a disney princess but a very beautiful one.

Things happened so quickly, i arrived at the church and everything was just so beautiful.

It was a grand celebration, all the wealthy and popular Italians were in attendance. This was the most important aspect of my life, my marriage.

Before the wedding, I hadn't met any of Enzo's family cause he was an orphan but I was hoping to see his younger brother. I stepped into the church with my dad and i could feel tears threatening to fall down my eyes.

I wish my younger sister was here, she died in a car accident a year ago. I stopped in my tracks blinking my eyes rapidly to stop the tears from ruining my make up.

Worried, my dad turns to me "Honey what's wrong ?"

"Nothing much dad, I'm fine". I lied

I couldn't mention Emily, cause it'll just hurt my dad alot and ruin the atmosphere.

We continued with our walk and when we reached the altar, there stood Enzo looking handsome as usual.

My dad handed me over to him and I smiled at Enzo who inturn turned his gaze to the priest. I wasn't quite sure why he avoided my gaze but I'm guessing he's as shy as I am.

We said our vows and it was becoming more difficult to hold back the tears, all my dreams were coming to pass, after this I'll be known as Mrs Emilia Lombardo and this was forever.

" You may now kiss the bride" I heard the priest say pulling me from thoughts.

And before I could prepare myself for the kiss, I felt Enzo's lips come crashing on mine.

It was almost like time had been stopped, his lips slowly nibbed my lower lip, as his hands gripped my waist pulling me closer and I wrapped my hands around his shoulders deepening the kiss as we both got lost in the intensity of the kiss.

Not until the cheering of the crowd around us did Enzo pull away from me abruptly, shocking me.

"Congratulations Mrs Emilia Lombardo" Laura my best friend said rushing towards me excitedly

"Thanks" I said grinning with sheer joy.

"Congrats Mr Enzo" She greeted him with extended hands.

Starring at her hands he turns to me coldly "I have somewhere to be, the driver will take you home"

And with that he walked away leaving me with a million questions running through my mind.

"Is everything alright with him?"

I shrugged but answered "I dont know"

I was greeted by so many friends and family but not much from Enzo side, I know he's an orphan but isn't his brother here?

"Hey" I heard someone greet from behind me and i turned

It was a man who had striking features with Enzo, they looked very similar except the fact that his hair was brown and he had very black eyes.

Beaming with a smile i greeted "Hey, you must be Enzo's brother"

"Yeah, I'm Mario"

"Nice meeting you Mario, I'm Emilia"

"Congratulations on your wedding, so sorry about my brother. He's a lot to handle if it was up to him he'd never marry " he said shoving his hands in his pockets

"Really ? I know this marriage was arranged for business, but i could make it work"

"Thanks, I don't know what he says about you. You're a good person Emilia and not like the rest, i do pray he makes you happy"

"He is my happiness, so don't worry" i assured and he hugged me slightly before leaving.

After greeting a ton of guests i got into the car with my stuffs, not after crying a river.

I would miss home, i got to Enzo's mansion and got down, tired from the day's stress.

I reached the door and tried opening it but it wouldn't budge. It was locked.

I tried and tried but it was locked. Why would the door be locked?

"Hey" I called out to the gatekeeper who approached me

"The door is locked, do you know why?"

"Mr Enzo said i shouldn't open the door for you until he arrives" the gate keeper revealed and i stood there stunned.

"What?"