Book 2 of my VegasPete fanfiction
Would suggest you to read book 1 first and if you've already read that, then please proceed.
A story where the infamous mafia heir Vegas falls in love with Pete , an average nurse. Life has many surprises stored for...
After breakfast they were in Vegas's study room when Pete mused,
"Vegas..."
"Yes love?" The older responded right away.
"...have you thought about it?" Pete asked, looking more and more insecure every passing second.
Vegas's shoulders squared and his relaxed posture tensed hearing that. He understood what Pete meant by 'it'.
The younger noticed Vegas's nervousness and took it the wrong way. He started panicking almost instantly.
"I-I mean I'm not pressuring you or anything. It's just...I wanted to have a conversation with you about this matter. We only have a short amount of time that's why..." Pete's words faded near the end as he played with his fingers anxiously.
Vegas didn't want to imagine what will happen if Pete's answer isn't positive. He wanted to throw up from nervousness.
But Pete is right. At some point, they were bound to talk about it. Vegas gathered himself together.
Straightening his back, he took one of Pete's hands and started drawing invisible circles with his thumb to ease the younger's nerves. Even though he himself was worried, soothing Pete was his first priority.
"Yes" He stated, getting Pete's full attention.
"This was the only thing I could think of, for the past few days"
"I know it's too soon for you and perhaps a little scary but I'll accept whatever your answer is" Vegas released a long breath.
Pete was shocked but his heart fluttered at his boyfriend's words.
"I never realised how lonely my life was until I fell for you. Our first meeting wasn't the....greatest.." Pete grimaced as he adverted his eyes from Vegas, who looked down shamefully. He can never apologise to Pete enough for his past wrongdoings. That's the reason why he spoils his baby with gifts. Because he knows Pete deserves the whole world.
"However, as time passed and I got to discover the real you, I couldn't help but fall head over heels for you. Now I can't even imagine a life without you being by my side" Pete said staring at Vegas with a look which he could only describe as the look of pure adoration. His heart swelled at that as he took a stuttering breath.
"But..." Pete started and Vegas felt his heart releasing a shock of panick.
"Yes?"
"Marriage requires a lot of love, commitment and....trust. Both of us have to keep an equal balance of these three; otherwise the marriage won't work"
"I love you...more than myself and I'm ready to commit to you because I trust you with my life. The question is, do you trust me ? Do you have enough faith in me to give me my freedom back ?" Pete questioned and the older froze. This is it. Pete asked what had been circling in his mind. Negative or positive. Today, he'll get an answer.
Something close to realisation flashed in Vegas's eyes as he took Pete's both hands in his and rested his forehead against them.
"Oh Pete....I..I am beyond sorry and ashamed for making you think that you'll never get your freedom back. I was a fool for throwing words mindlessly at you when we first met. If I could I would undo everything I said and did to you. It makes me nauseous to even think how badly I treated you. I know I don't deserve someone as pure hearted as you but I'll try my best to improve myself for you" Vegas said as he kissed the back of Pete's hands.
"I'm no one to control you Pete, no one can control you. Always remember that. But my only request is that keep me or one of our men close to you...because my lifestyle isn't the safest. We have a lot of enemies and I'll go insane if something happens to you"
"You're the most important person in my life" Vegas stated, letting go of Pete's hands and holding his cheeks. The taller leaned in and kissed Pete on the forehead.
"So...?" Pete asked looking all giddy with emotions.
"Wait!" Vegas exclaimed as he looked around his desk frantically. Then tore a strip of paper from a notepad and took Pete's left hand.
"I don't have a ring on me right now but I doubt there will be a more perfect moment to ask this....." Vegas uttered.
The younger watched confusedly as Vegas wrapped the paper around his ring finger and rolled the two edges together. Then got on one knee infront of Pete, holding his hands gently.
"Pete, I know I can be stupid and a hothead at times. I also know that I'm hard to deal with but being alive without you scares me. I want to grow old with you, spend the rest of my life with you. So, my baby, will you do me the honour of becoming my other half, my husband ?" Vegas said breathlessly with a pounding heart and hot ears.
The latter's eyes widened at the sudden proposal. Sure it was nothing extravagant but the sincerity in Vegas's eyes was worth millions and billions more than some expensive ring.
Pete giggled through tears as he choked out a shaky 'Yes' and pulled Vegas up to kiss him passionately.
Both of them would die to experience this moment of bliss again and again.
"I love you" Pete whispered pulling back from the kiss just for a second.
"I love you too" Vegas whispered back just as softly before diving in for another kiss.
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Technically I'm not back from my hiatus yet but I'll update a few chapters before my finals because I'm shameless ✨
