Chapter Eighty

In the picturesque Villa del Amore, nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy, Mandy and Liam's wedding took place on a sun-kissed summer afternoon, surrounded by loved ones and adorned with exquisite decorations that set the tone for a truly unforgettable celebration of love. The ceremony hall was transformed into a romantic haven, with delicate red and white flowers suspended from the ceiling, soft golden lighting, intricately carved candelabras, and a stunning floral archway framing the altar. The reception hall was equally breathtaking, featuring tables draped in crisp white linens, adorned with candelabras and fresh flowers, a majestic red and white floral wall, delicate paper lanterns, and a show-stopping, multi-tiered wedding cake that seemed to defy gravity. Every detail was meticulously designed to celebrate the love and commitment of Mandy and Liam, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attended.

The color of the day was red and white, symbolizing a deep passionate love and peace. The bride was dressed in an exquisite beautiful and lavish red wedding dress with simple white designs, a white veil and white roses.

As for the groom, he wore a beautiful white tuxedo with red inner shirt, and a red pocket fold to compliment eachother.

The wedding guest were nothing less than two hundred people, which included Mandy's family, friends and we'll wishers as well as Liam's side of the family.

It was an extravagant affair with high end details of food and guests of high repute.

Arias whole family was there ranging from her, Steven, Selena, lily, kaida, Kendall, Matteo, Joseph and Mr Matteo.

The men dressed in white to compliment the groom while the ladies were in red to be in harmony with the bride.

Selena wore a exquisite tea-length gown, featuring a white bodice adorned with intricate red lace, a strapless design, and a flowing red skirt that fell just above the knee, complete with a delicate veil-like trim and minimal yet elegant jewelry, creating a look that was at once playful, sophisticated, and utterly captivating.

She was twining with her aunt kaida. As for lily and Matteo, lily wore a beautiful baby dress with flower crown. The dress was has a red bodice with a white skirt and beautiful flower design.

Matteo stood beside her looking cold and aloof in his pair of red trousers, white shirt and white shoes.

He was a miniature version of Joseph who was dressed in the same way. Mr Matteo and his son in law dressed in similar outfit of full white suit with red tie and pocket. And even thou he was sitting on a wheelchair it didn't affect his charm.

Despite their age Kendall and aria looked stunning, the red dress highlighting their smooth and fair skin.

Aria and Steven gifted the couple James Allen custom made special, The crème de la crème.

It was a custom-made, one-of-a-kind, diamond-encrusted, 18k gold lock and key pendant with rare, fancy-colored blue diamond, with intricate details and engravings that symbolize their love story.

As for the rest of the family they gave a single gift to the couple on behalf of everyone, a golden statue of love birds.

Unlike before peter was no longer hostile towards Steven, he even gave him a friendly hug upon meeting. Good lord, everything looks beautiful and perfectly in place, may happiness remain forever.

As the couple exchanged vows, everyone erupt in claps and laughter celebrating the couple and truly happy for them.

After they finished cutting the cake, they sat down to watch the beautiful dances of other couple and entertainers.

It was cute how Selena covered the eyes of Matteo and Lily as well as her own eyes when the couple were asked to kiss. After she had once been in a wedding so she didn't want her innocent siblings to watch the kiss scene.

Kaida lead Selena to the dance floor as they dances their hearts out, Matteo sat with lily watching her eat, while Aria and Steven stood by the side in eachothers embrace watching how happy and peaceful everything looks.

" We won, right?" Steven asked. " We sure did. At first I never imagined my life would fall back to place and I would get the chance to be truly happy and content, I thought it was the end of the road for me".

" But now I have realized that life would always give us happiness at the end of each struggle and shower us with unimaginable happiness. What truly matters is rising above your obstacles. Forming yourself back together from the ashes that burnt you and giving yourself a chance to happiness".

" When life trows you down, rise again, just like the phoenix we should always rise from our ashes. Obstacles are not meant to weaken us, they are meant to make us stronger and wiser and learning from our experience, so yes we won, because we always rise back". Aria said snuggling in Stevens arm again.

" You are right, and I pray our happy family remains complete and happy forever more" Steven said.

" I hope so, but have you realized that in case of our daughters I won against you" Aria said piquing Stevens interest.

" What do you mean" Steven asked with a raised brow.

" Look, Steven means crown right, you have the crown to the kingdom of my heart and that's a win, but..... My name is Aria which means strong wind, our daughters are Selena and Lily, which means moon, and purity" Aria said.

" Yes I understand, I know the meaning of our names, but what do you mean, am not getting the riddle" he asked obviously still confused.

" Selena shines brightly at night, coupled with the strong winds of the night and the innocence and purity of the night makes the night, beautiful lovely and romantic. There is no place for a crown. So my daughter's and I beautifully compliment eachother at night, so I won" Aria said with a chuckle seeing the realization look on Stevens face.

" Wait, that's cheating, so am no where in the frame" Steven said and pouted, which made aria cracked up.

" Don't be a big baby" she teased him like Selena used to as a kid. Pinching her nose a bit he said, " Not a problem, I agree you three compliment eachother, but I would always remain the only king In your lives. You are my queen, and without you am nothing, and our daughters my princesses" Steven said.

" I know, and we love you all always and forever" Aria said patting his arm. " I love you three as well, thank you for making my life beautiful" he said rumbling her hair.

From the far end, everyone will think, what a beautiful celebration, happiness and contentment in the air, zero obstacles. But only if they knew how hard everyone fought to reach that point of their life.

People's lives may seem beautiful and peaceful but you never really know the hardship or challenges gehg had to face, so the only thing you can do as a human is offer a smile and don't envy the happiness they worked hard to build.

If you have reached this phase of the story then thank you for being patient to read to the very end of this story.

The End.