Extra Chapter: Francesco

Francesco

“Did you hear from any of them?” Ruggerio asks me for the umpteenth time.

“Yes, Ru. Nina just texted me. Your spouse is still alive.” I check my watch before flashing my grumpy best friend a grin.

He looks ready to rip my head off my shoulders, but I will let it slip as he is losing his mind at how nervous he is.

“Ready, bro?” I ask him, and he closes his eyes while taking a deep breath.

“Yes!” He says, clearing his throat.

I slap his arms, getting him to pull onto his sleeves again. He clicks his tongue as I chuckle at how cute he is.

Wanting to look perfect for his bride.

“Let’s go!”

With another deep breath, we walk down the stairs and out of the gateway to reach the wedding venue with the hugely built patio where empty chairs and a floral bow are already waiting. It is breathtaking because of the view of a vineyard, but also because of its lovely decorations.

It would have been the perfect place for them to get married.

My heartbeat skyrockets as I am still unsure how h