Hating The Mafia King

22: Calista's Wedding

"Hey, you should put those there," I say to the servants holding the red carpet. They nod, and I check it off on my checklist.

I walk over to the other servant and shake my head in disagreement. "No, Ross, she wants white flowers, not pink. Change them right away," I say, heading out to the lawn to make sure everything is set.

"Oh wow, that's so beautiful! Great job, you guys," I exclaim to the gardeners shaping the tree into a heart.

Now, I know you're probably wondering what's happening. Well, guess what? It's a surprise wedding for Calista! Abel knows about it, but Calista has no idea. I don't want her to find out until everything is done. I know everyone's stressed, but honestly, I'm probably more stressed than anyone else. I couldn't even get a decent night's sleep because I couldn't stop thinking about Calista and how I could make it up to her.

I know how it feels when your past keeps haunting your present. It's like a healed bruise that still hurts when you touch it. Calista doesn't deserve that. No one does.

Last night, I wasn't just thinking about Calista, but also about that jerk who leaked the news to the media. I'm determined to find that person and take them down. But for now, I'm trying to let it all roll off my back and focus on making it up to Calista. I figured since the whole media and social networks are buzzing about the wedding, why not surprise everyone and have the ceremony earlier than expected?

The Russians won't even see it coming, and Calista will finally claim her rights as a mother without anyone suspecting a thing.

I had to wake up at five o'clock this morning just to give instructions to all the servants. I told them to keep up the good work and make this wedding the most unforgettable day for Calista. I know this won't be exactly as Calista dreamt it would but I'm sure it's not gonna be that bad.

I tick everything that is done including the wedding dress I managed to snag that Calista tried on at the store. I can't wait to see her reaction when she finds out!

After making sure everything is set, I go back inside to see if breakfast is ready. I whip up some pancakes because Abel said they're Calista's absolute favorite. I also asked one of the maids to whip up some other breakfast dishes, just in case the others aren't pancake fans.

No sooner did the dishes get ready than I take them to the table. Abel helps me with the cake garnishing and while doing that I got to know more about him. He is very nice and with how he is handling things I can tell that he is a calm person. Abel really loves Calista, he tells me that he and Calista met at a musical theater. She is a singer and from that moment he knew that he wants to spend his life with her.

"What's happening here?" Emily asks, catching both Abel's and my attention.

"Hey, Emily! Good morning," Abel greets her.

Emily looks at us with a confused expression and then turns her gaze to the glass wall that separates the house from the lawn. Noticing the curtains completely covering it, she asks "Why are the curtains covering the wall?"

Abel explains, "Rachel and I are planning my wedding. We're actually going to have it today."

"It doesn't explain the curtain but that's fantastic!" Emily remarks.

"Thanks! Actually, it was Rachel's idea," Abel says, smiling at me.

Emily responds with an uninterested eye roll, saying, "Ohh," before walking over to the dining table and taking a seat.