Chapter 21 - 20 (2/2)

Everyone waiting anxiously for Rose to walk out.

It was after a while everyone realised that the bride was not coming out.

Everyone started mumbling.

Ermanno looked at Martina and she nodded and went to the entrance to see what the problem was.

EJ patted Ermanno's back and said ”I'll see what's wrong too” and left to see what's wrong.

EJ came back awkwardly walking back to Ermanno and whispered in his ear ”dude she doesn't want to come out and doesn't want to marry you”

Ermanno looked at EJ and then looked at the closed door and walked down from the altar and walked to the door.

He opened the door and saw Rose crying in Martina's arms.

He looked at her father and said: ”can we have a minute?”

Joseph nodded and walked inside the church to sit with Cindy.

”You too,” said Ermanno to Martina.

Martina looked at Rose and when Rose nodded she left.

”What's wrong?” Asked Ermanno very calmly.

”I can't do this. I don't want too much in life. But I do want to love. And I don't think you will love me. This is a mistake” cried Rose.

”You know what will be a mistake? You embarrassing me in front of my family and friends. I am a famous person from a famous family. Humiliating me will humiliate my whole family. And trust me you don't want to mess with my family. Now come on, if you don't want your whole family to vanish in thin air by messing with us” said Ermanno.

”You are threatening me?” Said Rose.

Ermanno smirked and said ”I have been taught to not give hollow threats. Remember that.”

Ermanno then held Rose's hand and pulled her towards the altar.

Rose was trying to pull herself out of his grip but he was too strong for her.

He stood with her in front of the priest.

”Start,” said Ermanno to the priest.

The priest looked at Ermanno and Rose and then was about say something but Ermanno beat him to it and said ”she was just nervous. She is fine now”

The Priest thought for a minute and nodded and started the ceremony.

Ermanno turned and faced Rose.

”E-erman....” Started Rose but was cut off by Ermanno. He said ”shut up. All I want to hear from your mouth is what the priest will tell you to repeat. As I said earlier. I.DO.NOT.MAKE.HOLLOW.THREATS”

The ceremony started and the priest started welcoming everyone and thanking for their presence.

Ermanno was staring at Rose and was not letting her look away.

Rose had tears in her eyes and wanted to scream for help but was too afraid to look away from Ermanno.

”If anyone has a reason why these two should not be wed please speak now or forever hold your silence”

”I object,” said Elisio.

Everyone looked at Elisio including Ermanno and Rose.

Elisio stood up and walked up to the altar and stood face to face with Ermanno.