Chapter 9

Valentina's POV

Today is the day I get married to Luca... In fact, in a matter of minutes, we will be married. I can't believe that this is happening.

I've got mixed feelings about this. I feel a little scared, frustrated, and tired and I also feel like this is something new, something I can look up to as a challenge. I hope it isn't that bad for him though.

I walk down the aisle, and my dad's arm is linked around mine. Music is peacefully playing and people are already cheering. There were flashing lights in the cameras and then I looked directly at Luca. I have got to admit that he looks strikingly handsome in his black suit.

He had a smile on his face - a proper smile. Maybe it's just for the tabloids, but, at least he isn't angry. I stand in front of him and then my dad sits down.

The priest chats on with the vows and all the legal procedures. It is a very long and tiring process and it makes me want to yawn, but I can't. It's my wedding day and for now, I have just got to put on a fake smile for the cameras.

I found out that Luca has got a little sister who is adopted. Her name is Emma and she is seven years old. She is here at the wedding. I haven't spoken to her yet but she looks like a sweet girl. I think it will be nice to talk to her and maybe find out a little bit more about Luca. I looked at her and smiled at her. She gives me a cute smile back.

"You may kiss the bride." The priest says, making me feel stiff and tense... Oh right.

Luca gives me a smirk and a wink, he leans in and he wraps his arms around me. He kissed me deeply and lustfully - for an annoying ten seconds his lips stayed on mine. This guy is reaping and annoying. He lets go of me and then bites his lips, "That was nice." He whispers and I glare at him.

"You are so dead." I threatened him and rolled my eyes. I then started laughing, we both acted all lovey-dovey and we gave nice big smiles to the cameras. He puts his arms around my waist, we look into our eyes... Not to ruin the moment, but it is sort of weird, the whole thing looking into the eyes of each other.

"Luca!" I hear a shout, it's Luca's sister. "I want cake now please, please, cake, cake!" She screams happily as she jumps up and down.

"We will have the cake soon." Luca reasons with her, but Emma looks like she's not taking no for an answer. She glares at him and then suddenly she starts crying.

"No no no." Luca started to look all sad and he started to panic, "You can have cake now, just don't cry please."

"Thank you." Emma screams again excitedly, "I am having cake, I'm having cake." She sings as she runs around. I just laugh at her and she gives me a sweet smile.

"Your sister is cute." I said to Luca, "She's so lively."

"Yeah and she's also a menace." He groans and then chuckles, "But I love her, a lot."

"Yeah well, family is the most important thing," I commented and I smiled at him. "Let's go and eat some cake," I said as I walked over to the table where the amazing cake was. A lot of vanilla, it looks spongy and there is a lot of icing. Perfect.

We both eat cake, sit down and talk. Then we take a few pictures together and look all cute in the photos. I think we are fooling everyone.

"Hello." I heard a little voice say. I looked over and it was Emma. She walks over to me and sits next to me.

"Hi," I said happily. She is so cute, it honestly warms my heart up.

"So you and my brother are married." She nods her head, "Does that mean you love each other?" She asks me innocently.

Oh flip sake, Luca is lying to a cute little girl. I give her a nod, "Yeah we love each other." I say in a mumble.

"Already interrogating my wife?" Luca asked Emma as he sat down on the other side, next to me.

"What does inter - something mean, Luca?" She asked with a baffled look on her face.

"Oh, it doesn't matter." He rolls his eyes, "I'll tell you another time, sis."

"No bro." She laughs, "Give me your phone so I can ask Google."

"Google doesn't know the answer," I said with a serious look on my face. I start laughing and then Emma rolls her eyes at me.

"Google knows everything." She states, she gets up and then gives me a wave, "I'm going to eat more cake bye bye."

Luca looks at me. I looked back at him. "What's up?" I asked him and I yawned.

"Oh, nothing." He says, "Just tired as well. I can't wait for this day to be over." He sighs.

"Me too," I mumbled with a frown. I'm not upset by what he has said, I just don't understand why he always has to be so miserable. Like it doesn't hurt to put a damn smile on your face, Luca really should try it sometimes.

"The paparazzi are loving this," Luca says with a hint of annoyance in his voice. "The vultures piss me off so much."

"They annoy me as well and I haven't been dealing with them for that long" I laughed, "But, we all need a source of income."

"Right." He mutters, "But they could find something else. There are so many jobs."

"Not everyone is so privileged, Luca. It's difficult to get jobs and earn money. Why the hell do you think my dad turned to gamble?"

Luca just rolls his eyes, I think he is annoyed by the way I'm talking. But I don't care, life isn't ever easy for anyone, there are always obstacles to face. I think Luca just really needs to realize that.