Mia, Mine #sytycw15 #RomanticSuspense Book 1

Chapter 32

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Hey everyone! So here is a new chapter for you all from the cliffhanger last time! I know, I know. I'm evil, so here you go. Forgive me? Also, today I found out my dog Jordy has cancer. He doesn't have very long and he has been there through everything with me. He was there when I found out about my illness, he has been there through all the tears, laughs, surgeries, hospitilazations and it absolutely kills me that I can't help. I don't go to church, but prayers would be welcome. He is my baby and I feel like a piece of me is dying with him. Thank you all for reading and I hope you like this chapter. It does have some swearing so young viewers beware! Enjoy, my loves. XX, Love, Hannah <3

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CHAPTER 32: Giovanni checked his watch again, his heart beating a dull throb in his chest that made his throat tight.

She was late.

She was late.

She was late to their wedding.

He kept repeating it to himself as it didn't really register. Nicholas was a steady presence beside him, but it did nothing to calm the nerves in his stomach that made him feel like his knees were going to give out. Where was she? He should have expected this. A woman such as Natalie could never really want him with his past and all that he has done and just who he is in general.

"She should have been here by now." He whispered hoarsely to Nicholas.

The other man bowed his head and clapped him on the shoulder.

"I'm sure she is just running late. Don't worry about it. She loves you." He whispered.

Giovanni clenched his jaw. He should have known, but it still didn't make the ache in his chest any better and it still hurt just as bad-if not worse. He swallowed hard and finally gave into the nervousness swirling relentlessly within him.

He stepped down off of the altar and made his way down the aisle, his stride eating up the floor as the floral scent of the flowers hit him, but the smell did nothing to calm him, just made him even more nauseous. He knew Nicholas was following him and he resisted the urge to growl with frustration. The doors swung open and he began making his way to the room Natalie was supposed to be getting ready in. His hands fisted at his side as he walked and took the stairs two at a time, hoping to get rid of Nicholas easily because he didn't want his friend to see what it would do to him if Natalie did leave him. But, Nicholas was more than ready to take the challenge and easily kept up with him which Giovanni should've expected.

At the top of the stairs, Nicholas spun Giovanni to face him and he couldn't hold back his snarl as his friend stared at him with cool and calm eyes that had seen just as much horrid images as Giovanni had. They had been together for years, and Nicholas was the brother that he never had and he was grateful for him but at this moment all he wanted to do was put a hole through something and since Nicholas was closest he didn't want that to be him. Nicholas spoke to him in a low and calm voice that set Giovanni's teeth on edge.

 "You cannot get so upset. She may just be running a little bit late. It's her wedding day." Giovanni scoffed and scrubbed a hand down his face.

 "You know that Natalie wouldn't be late to this so why the hell would she be late? She probably realized that I am just a cold son of a bitch and that she deserves better!" He all but shouted, his voice almost animalistic in the growl resounding through his chest. Most men would've flinched back, but Nicholas stood his ground which if Giovanni wasn't in emotional turmoil at that moment he would have found commendable, but right now all he could think about that even the love of his life didn't want him-couldn't accept him and that hurt like a real and complete bitch.