Chapter 19

Elisio, Isaiah, Nevio, Arlo and Zeke were seated together in a private room.

In front of them was Thomas.

"We work, make decisions, eat and stay together as one big family. So whatever you want to say to me, you can say in front of them" said Nevio to Thomas.

Thomas gulped down and said "Sir, I love your daughter. We had agreed that once she has achieved her goal to become a successful fashion designer we will marry. And seeing her today it was clear she is almost there. So I ask your permission to marry her. I will love her, respect her and treat her well"

Nevio looked at Zeke and saw him smile so he knew Zeke liked him.

"What if he says no? Will you forget Julia?" Asked Isaiah teasing Thomas.

"I love Julia and I have loved her for a long time. And will love to my last breath. I will respect your decision but I want you to know that no one can love her more than I will" said Thomas.

Nevio smiled at his answer and everyone looked at eachother and laughed at him and Zeke said "I like you boy. You have our blessings"

Thomas smiled wide but stopped smiling when he saw Elisio approaching him.

Elisio stood in front of Thomas and said "our kids grew up together and we all have treated each other's children as our own. Julia is just not like my daughter but I consider her my daughter. So hurt her and I will hurt you personally. Understand boy?"

Thomas nervously nodded.

Arlo laughed and approached Thomas and said "you have been threatened by Elisio so that makes you officially family now"

Everyone laughed but Elisio kept a serious face still staring at Thomas.

Thomas knew he meant every word.

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Ermanno was getting ready to get married today.

Right now he was standing in front of the mirror adjusting his tie.

Remy, Ivanov, Julius and Enrique with his 4-year-old son, Emanuel was seated with him and teasing him and were giving him marital advice.

"You should always say she looks beautiful. That brings a smile in a girl's face like always." Said, Julius.

"What if she is not as pretty and hot as Sasha?" Asked Ivanov.

"Then go and tell Sasha she is beautiful and make her smile," said Remy and high-fived Ivanov.

"Fuck you guys. And by the way, where is your best man?" asked Julius.

And just then EJ walks in with his tie hanging and wearing sunglasses.

"I am here" announced EJ.

"You look like shit," said Enrique.

"Okay. Not everyone is born perfect like you" said EJ.

Enrique just rolled his eyes.

"Where were you?" Asked Remy.

"I was with Martina. She is everything I was looking in a girl. She is a beast in bed and an angel to look at. I am in love man. I was just claiming her last night" said EJ.

"What does that mean?" Asked Ivanov.

EJ was about to answer when all heard a knock on the door and Sabrina walked in and smiled at Ermanno.

She then looked at EJ and said: "oh my god EJ, are you alright?"

"Ya, I am good. Let me fix myself a little" said EJ and walked to the bathroom.

Sabrina looked back at Ermanno and said: "shall I fix your tie?"

Ermanno nodded. He made her sit on a chair and kneeled in front of her.

She smiled and started fixing his tie.

"Ermanno. A girl leaves her old life and starts her new life with a man expecting to lead it with happiness and love. A good girl doesn't need a lot to be happy but always want respect and trust. Give her that and she will happily live her life with you. Please treat her well and respect her" said Sabrina.

Ermanno smiled and held her hand and kissed them.

Enrique moved towards Sabrina and sat on the hand of the chair and said: "you said something like that to me too".

Julius sat on the other hand of the chair and said "me too. I think you  added for me to be not jealous too."

"Because I know you," said Sabrina to Julius.

"We love you, mummy," said Enrique and hugged her and so did Julius. And Ermanno placed his head on her lap.

"For the love of God. Leave my fiore, you big huge rocks. She is a delicate flower. And don't you have your own wives now" said Elisio standing at the doorway of the room.

"They have. But you got the best one big bro" said EJ entering the room.

"Where the fuck have you been? Ambryl was looking for you" said Elisio looking at EJ.

"I am here," said EJ and Elisio shook his head.

He went close to Sabrina and pulled her towards him and said to everyone "keep your hands off my fiore. And come on we leave now."

"They are just kids Elisio." Said Sabrina.

"I don't care. I don't like when anyone touches what's mine and you are mine." Said Elisio and pulled her outside.

"I literally don't know anyone who is that possessive of their wife." Said Remy and laughed.

Ermanno stood there and wondered if he could love someone with that possessiveness. His mind wandered to Sofia and thought about her and wondered if he loved her like that.

His thoughts were interrupted when Elisio screamed at the boys to leave.