Chapter 20 - 19 (1/2)

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.

”F.u.c.k 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.