Wedding of Luca Vitiello & Aria Scuderi

**The Wedding of Luca Vitiello and Aria Scuderi** was held at Vitiello Hamptons Residence on August 10th, 2014. The betrothal was used to end the feud and ensue peace between the Famiglia and the Outfit. They planned to combine their forces to fight the Bratva.

## Prelude Before The Wedding

### The Betrothal

When Aria Scuderi was only 15, she was betrothed to Luca Vitiello, 20, the oldest son of Salvatore Vitiello, the head of the New York Cosa Nostra, and future Capo dei Capi. The betrothal was used to end the feud and ensue peace between the Famiglia and the Outfit. They planned to combine their forces to fight the Bratva. Her father, Rocco Scuderi, the Consigliere of the Outfit, tells her that Salvatore wanted the most beautiful girl for his son, and they couldn't give him the daughter of one of their soldiers. The Outfit Capo, Fiore Cavallaro doesn't have an available daughter, so he said Aria was the most beautiful girl available, noting that not many Italian girls have golden hair like hers.

Rocco wanted the wedding to take place immediately, saying he would give permission, but her mother Ludevica, begged Fiore to let her finish school and be of age, and he relented and agreed. Aria begged her father to not be forced to marry Luca, but Rocco just responded in anger and told her to be obedient. He then informed her that her engagement party would happen in two months in August, so Luca could see what he as getting and to establish bonds between the two families.

### Engagement Party

Aria wore a dress that her father had chosen for the occasion. She was uncertain about it, as she had never worn anything so revealing. The black dress clung to her butt and waist and ended at her upper thighs; the top was a glittery golden bustier with black tulle straps paired with five-inch black heels. She noted she was a 15 year-old girl, dressed up to look like a grown women. She entered the party scared and alone, but held her head high. When she entered the room, all conversation died.

She and Luca were then left alone to get to know each other. Luca asked if she had chosen the dress, to which she said that her father had. His expression remained unreadable, then he pulled out a black box and presented Aria with her engagement ring, a white gold ring with a big diamond in the center, sandwiched between two marginally smaller diamonds. He slipped the ring o her finger and then led her to the dining room. Dinner went smoothly and after Aria returned to her room.

After awhile of the men drinking and smoking in the lounge, Aria decided creep downstairs through a secret passage that led to the hidden door behind the wall of the lounge. When she arrived, she found her sister Gianna with her eye pressed against the peephole of the disguised door. Looking through the second hole, they saw the only ones left were Luca and his entourage, including his brother Matteo, and bodyguards Cesare and Romero Cancio.

Luca decided he wanted to have a discussion with Aria's bodyguards and sent Cesare to find them. When he returned with Umberto and Raffaele (Arias cousin), Rocco was a step behind them demanding to know the meaning of the summon. Luca just wants to speak to those who will protect what is *his,* but Rocco insists they are both good soldiers. Luca says that he would like to decide for himself whether or not to trust them. He questioned Umberto and decided he was a good choice. He then moved onto question Raffaele, to which he proclaimed that Luca is not a member of the Outfit, that nobody would tell him anything even if he raped Aria. Going on to say that he could break her in for Luca, and even offered to film it for him. Before Aria could even blink, Luca had thrown Raffaele to the ground, dug a knee into his spine and twisted one of his arms behind him. He struggled and cursed but Luca held him fast. One of Lucas hands gripped Raffaele wrist while he reached under his vest with the other, pulling out a knife. Luca looked at Rocco, honor demanded he get permission form the Consigliere since Raffaele wasn't one of his soldiers, Rocco gave a nod and Luca brought the knife down and cut Raffaele pinky off.

Gianna screeched and then threw up, alerting the men to there spot behind the secret door. When they came out Rocco slapped Gianna across the face and then went to do the same to Aria when Luca stepped in. Rocco was enraged, and everyone in the room, with the exception of Raffaele whom was huddled on the floor, whimpering over his hand, had their weapons drawn. Luca then proclaimed that Aria is no longer Rocco's responsibility. That he no longer had the right to punish her when he made her Luca's fiancée, and that she is his to deal with now. Rocco agreed, but then said that since she will be living under his roof until the wedding, that he will have to find another way to make Aria obey him. He then slapped Gianna again, telling Aria that for everyone of her wrongdoings, Gianna will get the punishment in her stead. Umberto then took them both back to their rooms on Rocco's orders, with Gianna proclaiming her hatred for all of them along the way.

### Aria Wedding Dress Shopping

On Aria's 18th Birthday. It is mentioned that Aria has not seen or talked to Luca since that night, but he has sent expensive jewelry for everyone of her birthdays, Christmas, Valentines Day and the anniversary of their engagement, but is still essentially a stranger to her.

Aria, her sisters Gianna and Lilliana, and their mother go dress shopping and Aria unenthusiastically picks out the most expensive gown in the shops collection, a dream of brocade; it had a sweetheart neckline and the bustier was embroidered with pearls. The empire waist that was accentuated by a white satin ribbon and it also had a train fanned out behind her, with silvery threads made from platinum that formed a delicate flower pattern, that was glittering wherever the sunlight hit it. The day of she pairs the dress with white high heels, a gold watch and a lace garter on her right thigh.

### Aria's Bridal Shower

On the morning of her bridal shower, she mentions that she was hoping to be spared of the tradition, but her mother insisted it would be an affront to the women of Luca's family if they couldn't meet her before the wedding. Gianna was allowed to attend, but Lily was deemed to young. Aria worried that there might be another reason behind Ludevica's agreement as Gianna had just turned 17, which meant she was almost old enough to marry off as well, but she pushed the thought away.

Her cousin Valentina, with Umberto behind her, knocked on her door. She asks Romero to wait outside as bridal showers are no place for men, which he obliged, and Umberto sat back in his chair outside the door. Valentina notes that Aria looks sad, to which she replies that so does she. Valentina tells her that her father, Arias uncle, Giovanni, wants her to remarry. Aria is surprised, noting that its so soon after Antonio's death, and Valentina says that it wouldn't be right way, but that apparently Giovanni is already talking to someone. Aria asks if she can say no, since she had already been married, but Valentina says that since they had no children, that she is deemed to young to stay alone. She continues to say that she had to move back in with her family on her fathers insistence, so that she would be protected. They both agree that it is what it is, in their world at least. Valentina comments that she met Luca the day before and says that he is imposing, to which Aria adds terrifying. The conversation was cut short when Ludevica and Gianna came into the room, and more guests arrived after that.

Aria notes that the gifts ranged from lingerie, jewelry, to certificates for a day at a luxury spa in New York, saying that the lingerie was he worst. Luca's stepmother, Nina, gave her a set and told her that it is a wife's job to please there husbands. As her stomach twisted with worry, Luca's cousin Cosima mentions how embarrassed she was when it was time for the presentation of the sheets. When Aria asks what that is, Nina patronizes her and says that didn't her mother explain in to her? Aria looked at her mother, who just pressed her lips together, two red blotches appearing on her cheeks. Nina explains that it is a Sicilian Famiglia tradition that they have proudly upheld for generations, that after the wedding night, the women of the groom's family come to the bridal suite to collect the sheets they spent the night on. Then those sheets are presented to the fathers of the bride and groom and whomever else wants to see proof that the marriage has been consummated and that the bride was pure. Cosima added that it is also called the tradition of the bloody sheets for that reason. Gianna exclaims that it is barbaric, and that Ludevica can't allow it, but she simply responds that it is not up to her. Nina adds that they do not abandon their traditions and from what she knows, the Scuderi girls have been well-protected from male attention, so Aria has nothing to fear. The sheets will prove her honor. All Aria could think about is that it mean that she definitely meant she had to sleep with Luca.

## Wedding

### Venue

Aria describes the venue in Bound by Honor, with the front of the garden being occupied by a huge white pavilion where the wedding ceremony would be held, but behind the pavilion dozens of tables had been set up for the following feast. A path of white rose petals led from the veranda towards the entrance, with a small room on the outside of the main part of the pavilion, separated by fabric, for the wedding party to convene before going down the aisle. When the fabric is pulled back, it reveals a long aisle and the many hundreds of guest on either side of it. At the reception, tables had been set up under a roof of garlands attached to wooden beams, surrounding the dance floor.

### Aria Getting Ready

On Aria's wedding day, her mother, Ludevica, woke them both Aria and Gianna up, berating them again for sharing a room like five year olds. Gianna says that someone had to protect Aria from Luca to which their mother said that Aria does not need protecting from her husband, and then ushered them both of them into bathroom instructing them to get ready for the beauticians arrival.

While Aria showered, reality set in that she was getting married and would no longer be a virgin. She wished she could be like brides, but she learned a long time ago that wishing didn't change anything and she got out of the shower to face her fate. Gianna came in with fruit salad and coffee, scoffing that Aria could not have pancakes since they make her bloat, but Aria declined the food saying that she wasn't hungry anyways. Gianna told her that she can't go all day without eating, unless she wanted to faint when walks down the aisle, noting that she would love to see Luca's face if she did. Aria eat some banana, heeding to Gianna's warnings noting that their father would be furious and Luca probably would not be to happy either. Gianna then tells Aria that the beautician and her entourage has arrived, and they both head out.

Gianna's worried gaze followed Aria into the bedroom, where Lily and her mother were waiting with the beauticians. They began their work at once, when the asked Aria how she would like her Bikini Zone waxed, and if she knows Luca's preference, Aria blushed and Ludevica actually looked to her for that answer, as if she would know. Gianna helpfully suggests that they could ask one of Luca's whores, which angered their mother. Lily looked clueless during this conversation, with Aria saying she may be the queen of flirting, but that was all. The beautician made a suggestion, which Aria accepted. It took several more hours to get them all ready, when Aria's makeup was done, and her hair was pinned up in an elaborate up-do that would later hold her veil and diamond headpiece, her aunts, Livia and Ornatella, came in carrying her wedding dress as well as the bridesmaids dresses for Gianna and Lily.

Aria stared at her reflection, admiring her dress. Her aunt Livia, Valentina's mother and Ludevica's sister, gushed saying that she loved the sweetheart neckline, and that it gives Aria breathtaking cleavage. Her other aunt Ornatella added that Luca will surly appreciate it. Ludevica ushered the women out, sensing that Aria was close to having a nervous breakdown, saying they should let the three girls have a moment alone. Gianna and Lily both wore mint dresses, Gianna handed Aria her necklace, diamonds and pearls surrounded by intricate white gold threads with Gianna noting that Luca doesn't spare any costs, that necklace and the headpiece probably cost more than most people pay for their house.

#### Valentina and Bibiana's Pep Talk

A knocks sounds at the door, and Bibiana, Valentina and Ludevica step in. Aria says that technically only unmarried women can be bridesmaids, but Valentina's father insisted they make an exemption for her, as he is really keen on finding her a new husband. Ludevica beckons Lily and Gianna out f the room, but Gianna refused, saying that she would not leave Aria alone. Aria says that Ludevica knows better than to argue with her when she is in a mood, so she conceded and shut the door.

It is then revealed that Aria's mother, Ludevica, had asked the two of them to talk to Aria about what is expected of her on her wedding night. Aria can not believe that her mother had chosen these two, one in a unhappy marriage, to marry a man 30 years her senior and the other a widow, to supposedly soothe her fears. Gianna snaps and asks if what Aria wants matters. Bibiana says that it is what it is, tonight Luca will expect to claim his rights. Adding that at least he is good looking and young. Aria felt pity for Bibiana, but her own anxiety made it hard to console her, with how terrified she was at the idea of being intimate with Luca. Valentina says that Luca will know what to do, with Bibi adding that all Aria has to do is lie on her back and give him what he wants, and not to try and fight him, that it will only make it worst. Valentina touched Bibiana's shoulder, and acknowledges that they are not doing a very good job consoling her, and that she is sure that it will be alright. Gianna snorts and says that maybe if one of the girls Luca had been with was at the wedding, they could have told Aria what to expect. Bibiana then announces that Grace Parker is at the wedding, the daughter of a senator who is on the payroll of the Famiglia and one of Luca's old girlfriends. Aria cannot believe it, and Bibiana apologizes and said hat she thought Aria knew, adding that she wasn't really a girlfriend, more like a plaything. Gianna why she was even invited, and Valentina says because of her father. Aria starts to cry and Gianna consoles her, telling her that Luca is not worth it, with Valentina giving her a Kleenex, reminding her of her make-up. Aria calms herself down and apologizes, and Gianna tells their cousins that they should leave.

### Luca Getting Ready

Luca wears a charcoal suit and vest with a silver tie and a white shirt.

### Arrival of Guests

Aria, Gianna and Liliana started to hear guests arriving, with the occasional clunk being heard, Gianna questions what the noise is, going to peer out the window. Gianna says that the men are taking off their guns and putting them in bins. Aria asks how many guns does each man put away, Gianna says one. They look at each other knowingly, saying only a fool leaves the house with less than two guns, with Aria saying it is symbolic. Gianna says if they want peace, why not attend unarmed, and Aria says that there has been red weddings before. Lily shudders asking if that would happen today, Aria says no because Chicago and New York need each other too much, that as long as the Bratva and the Triad pose too much of a threat. Gianna says that, that is not very comforting. Aria insists that it is, at least they know nobody will come to harm today, except for maybe herself.

### Ceremony

Aria and Ludevica headed to the entrance of the ceremony together, to where Rocco was waiting for them, her parents exchanged a nod and then her mother slipped into the makeshift chapel. Rocco smiled earnestly at Aria, offering his arm to her and telling her that she looks beautiful, adding that Luca will not know what hit him. Aria thanked her father, but then he added for Aria to be a good wife, that Luca is powerful and once her takes over Salvatore's place, his word will be law. Make me proud, make the Outfit proud. Rocco lowered her veil and they begin to walk down the aisle towards Luca. Luca stands waiting at the end of the aisle wearing a charcoal suit and vest with a silver tie and a white shirt. His groomsmen were dressed in vests and pants in a lighter gray and wore no jackets and bow ties instead of ties, including Aria's bother Fabiano and Luca's brother Matteo. Aria's sisters Gianna and Liliana along with her cousin Valentina served as bridesmaids, with them all wearing mint colored dresses.

Aria's body shook with nerves, she tried not to look at Luca, looking at her sisters for strength. Luca extended his hand, palm upwards. Rocco lifted her veil back over her head, and handed her hand to Luca, whose grey eyes seemed to burn up with an emotion she could not place. She hoped he could not feel her shaking, and could not meet his gaze. A priest in a white frock convened over the ceremony, with Aria thinking that lying is a sin, but so is killing. Luca clasped her hands, his hands hot against her cold skin. They faced each other and Aria was forced to look into Luca's eyes. Luca said his vows, with Aria noting how sweet the lies sound, then Aria says hers. The priest blessed their rings, and then Luca slides Aria's on her finger. Her ring being white gold with twenty small diamonds, with Aria noting that what is meant to be a sign of love and devotion, is nothing but a testament of his ownership of her, adding that the last few words men say when being inducted onto the mafia could just as well been the closing words of her vows: I enter alive and I will leave dead. Aria then went to slip the ring on Luca's finger, but she was shaking so much that that Luca had to steady her hand and help her. She hoped that nobody else notice, but saw Matteo's keen eyes resting on her fingers, and goes on to think that he and Luca would probably laugh about her fear for a long time. Aria continues thinking that she should have run when she had the chance, but that was no longer an option, the only was out of this now would be with death. The priest declared that Luca may kiss the bride. Aria raised her head, everyone in attendance scrutinized her, waiting for a flicker of weakness. Her father would be furious is she let her terror show, she had grown up in a world where a perfect mask was the only protection afforded to a women. She forced her face into a placid expression, adding that no one would know how much she wanted to escape. Nobody but Luca, she couldn't hide it from him. Her body wouldn't stop shaking, no matter how hard she tried and Luca's grip other hands tightened. She met his gaze and she could tell that he knew. He bent down, bridging the ten inches between them, with no sign of hesitation, fear or doubt on is face. Her lips trembles against his, her first kiss, if it could even be called that. His eyes bored into her when he pulled back, the message clear: *You Are Mine.* Aria shuddered thinking about her wedding night. Luca's face broke into a tight smile as they faced they applauding guests, changing his expression is a heartbeat. They walked back down the aisle past the standing and clapping guests, and left the pavilion.

### Reception

Outside waiters offered glasses of champagne and small plates with canapés. It was time to accept the blessings and congratulations of of every guest before they could move on to the tables and sit down for dinner. Luca grabbed two glasses of champagne and handed on to Aria, grabbing her other hand in his. He bent down and whispered in her ear to smile, she is supposed to be the happy bride. She stiffened and forced the bighted smile onto her face as the first of the guests piled out of the pavilion and lined up to talk to them.

The well wishes were always the same, praise for Aria's beauty, congrats to Luca for having such a beautiful wife, and not so subtle hints about the wedding night. Luca kept glancing towards Aria, as if to make sure that she kept up the charade.

Bibiana and her husband, Tommaso, came to wish them congratulations. He kissed Aria's hand and Bibiana gave he a hug and whispered in her ear to make Luca be good to her, make him love you if you can, it is the only way to get through it. They then walked away, then Luca asked what Bibi said to her and Aria said nothing, her mind whirring at the words.

They looked at each other only to be interrupted by another congratulations, by none other than Grace Parker. Her father shot her a warning look, which she ignored, and then he wished Aria congratulations, and Grace looked in Aria's direction while she leaned up and told Luca congrats, with Luca noting that her eyes looked like she was trying to screw him. She stepped closer with Luca noting that he would have pushed her away if it would not have caused a scene. She then purred into his ear that she wanted him, and that maybe he will think of her on his wedding night with Aria, adding that she will not be half as good as herself, making Luca's blood boil but he kept his face neutral. Grace then hugged Aria, and murmured that she should warn her that Luca is a beast in bedroom and is hung like one too. Continuing on to say that it will hurt when Luca takes her and he won't care about her silly emotions. He will take you like an animal and screw you bloody. Grace then stepped back and followed after her parents. The color drained from Aria's face and when Luca reached for her hand she flinched but he clasped it anyways but she ignored him frustrating Luca. They greeted the last few guests and moved towards the tables for dinner.

Luca tells Aria that she cannot ignore him forever, they are married now, but Aria continued to ignore him trying to keep her composure. Before the couple could sit down, a chorus of *"Bacio, Bacio"* broke out among the guests. It was a tradition that whenever it was shouted, that the new couple had to kiss until the crowd was satisfied. Luca pulled Aria against his rock hard chest and kissed her while Aria tried not to stiffen, but failed. He released her and they sat down.

Gianna sat beside Aria, then whispered in her ear that she is glad Luca did not shove his tongue down her throat or else she would not be able to eat after witnessing it. Aria adds that she is glad as well, thinking that she was tense enough already. Matteo at next to Luca and said something that made them both laugh. The rest of the seats at there table belonged to Rocco, Ludevica, Lilaina, Fabiano, Salvatore, Nina, Fiore, Isotta, and Dante. Matteo then rose and gave a toast to the couple, adding in some inappropriate jokes making Luca smirk. Gianna grabbed Aria's hand under the table to comfort her as Aria hates being the center of attention. Rocco went next, making the marriage sound more like a business merger than a marriage, adding in hints that it is a wife's duty to obey and please her husband. Salvatore made his speech and then dinner was served.

The servers began bringing out the food including:

* Drinks
	+ White Wine
	+ Champagne
* Antipasti
	+ Veal Carpaccio
	+ Vitello Tonnato
	+ Mozzarella di Bufala
	+ Leg of Parma Ham
	+ Selection of Italian Cheeses
	+ Octopus Salad
	+ Marinated Calamari
	+ Green Salads
	+ Ciabatta Bread
* Appetizers
	+ Soup
* Main Course
	+ Lamb Roast
	+ Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
	+ Truffle Mashed Potatoes
	+ Grilled Asparagus
	+ And Much More!
* Dessert
	+ Six Tier Wedding Cake, Decorated by Peach Flowers

As everyone begins eating, Gianna says that she wanted to make a toast but Rocco had forbade her, worried that she would say something to embarrass the family. Luca and Matteo looked towards Gianna and Rocco shot her a death glare as she had not bothered to lower her voice. A server filled Aria's glass with white wine, but with her not eating anything all day other then a few bits of fruit it made her foggy. She went to take a another sip, but Luca stopped her saying that she should eat. If everyone had not been staring at her, she would have ignored him and downed the glass, but she grabbed some bread, took a bite, and put the rest down on her plate. She let her soup go back untouched, and went to refuse the lamb roast, but before she could Luca told the cook to give her a slice. She forced down a bite but her throat was too throat for food, so she washed it down with wine when Luca was distracted.

A band started to play signaling that it was time for her obligatory dance with Luca. He stood holding his hand out for her, and she let him pull her to her feet. *"Bacio, Bacio"* rang out again making Gianna narrow her eyes, looking for those saying it as if she would attack the culprit who started the chanting. Luca tugged Aria towards him, with her stumbling against his chest due to dizziness. Luckily nobody noticed because Luca's arms held her firm, his eyes piercing hers while he lowered his lips and brushed them against hers. The band began to play faster, beckoning them to the dance floor. Luca kept his arm around her waist as he led her to the dance floor, to everyone around them, they looked like a loving embrace, but it was the only thing keeping her upright. He pulled her against his chest and they began to waltz and she had no choice but to rest her head on his chest feeling his holster holding his gun. At the end of the dance he leaned down and told Aria that once they are back at the table she will eat. Adding that he doesn't want her pass out during the celebrations much less during their wedding night. They went back to the table and Aria did as Luca asked, with him watching her while he talked to Matteo. Lily asked Romero to dance, to which he could not refuse and the same when Salvatore asked Aria while Luca danced with Nina. Aria was handed from one partner to another until she lost count, all the time Luca's eyes followed her every move, even while her danced with other women. Aria notes that Gianna even danced, adding that she spotted her with Matteo on the dance floor three times, with her face growing more sullen by the minute. Dante Cavallaro then asked Aria for a dance, taking place of the man before, and said that Aria does not look impressed with the festivities with Aria mechanically responding that everything is perfect. Dante then pointed out that she did not choses to marry Luca. Aria gaped at him, but she sapped her mouth shut and told him that it is an honor, with him adding that it is also her duty, we all have to do things we don't want to do. Continuing to say that sometimes it might seem as if we don't have any choice at all. Aria asked him that since he is a man, what does he know about not having any choices. She quickly apologized and said she was out of turn. She thinks about how she can't talk to someone who is essentially her boss like that, but then she realized that he is not anymore, with her marriage she is no longer under the rule of the Outfit, but is now officially apart of the Famiglia. Dante then, with a tilt of his head, tells Aria that he thinks that Luca is eager to have her back in his arms and then handed her back over to Luca, who gave him a hard look, like two predators facing off. When out of earshot Luca asked Aria what Dante wanted, she said that he just wanted to congratulate her. Luca did not look like he believed her, with a hint of mistrust in her expression, but then the music stopped and then Matteo declared that it was time to throw the garter.

Everyone stopped to watch as Luca knelt before Aria and raised his eyebrows. She lifted her dress up to her thighs and stilled completely at the feel of his fingers on her naked skin, making her erupt into goose bumps but adding that the touch was light and not uncomfortable but terrified her. Luca's eyes watched her face intently while his fingers brushed the garter on her right thigh and he pushed up her gown for everyone to see. She gripped the hem while Luca put his hands behind his back, then bent over her thigh with his lips brushing the skin under the garter. He closed his teeth around the edge of it and pulled it down until it landed in a heap on her heel. She raised her foot so that Luca could pick the piece of lace up, then Luca straightened and presented the garter to the crowd. Aria forced a smile and clapped as well, the only one who wasn't smiling was Gianna. Luca called for all the bachelors to gather around, adding that maybe they will be the next lucky one to marry. Even the young boys stepped forward, Fabiano included, who was scowling with Aria speculating that their Mother must have forced him to participate. Aria winked at him which in turn Fabi stuck out his tongue at her, making Aria laugh, the first genuine gesture she managed all night. Luca looked at Aria with a strange expression on her face, but she quickly looked away. Luca then threw the garter into the awaiting crowd, with Matteo being the one to catch it. He joked asking the crowd if there was any willing Outfit ladies out there that want to further the bond between the two families, making the crowd cheer and laugh, Liliana among them. Aria adds that everything is a game to Lily, but she did not want Matteo's eyes on her or even her name on his mind when he thinks about marriage. As was tradition, Matteo had to pick an unmarried women to dance with, and he extended his hand to Lily who looked like she might explode from excitement. Luca came up to Aria and slipped his arm around her waist in casual possessiveness, making her flinch and causing Luca to become rigid by her response. Luca and Aria began to waltz again, with her keeping an eye on Matteo and Lily. His hand was high on Lily's back and his expression was teasing, Aria thinks that he is not a man who had set his eyes on his future wife. Luca says that if her sister married his brother, that she would have family in New York, but Aria fiercely says that she won't let him have Lily. Luca adds that it is not Lily that Matteo wants, making her eyes fly up to Gianna who stood watching her and Luca. She thinks that their father would not give away another daughter to New York, if he wanted to strengthen the position of their family in the Outfit, he needed to make sure that he had enough family around him. The dance ended and Luca started to dance with Ludevica and Aria used her chance to slip away.

She hurried to the edge of the garden, where the grass met the bay, and before she walked down the few steps to the dock where a yacht was lying in wait. To her right a long beach stretched out, with the ocean black under the night sky and a breeze tugged at her dress and ripped strands from her up-do. She stepped out of her high heels and jumped off the dock with her feet landing on the cold sand. She closed her eyes and listened to the sounds of the waves, she tensed when she heard the sound of wooden boards creaking, glancing over her shoulder only to see Gianna. She took off her own shoes and joined Aria on the beach, wrapping her arm around her sister. Gianna point out that tomorrow they part ways, Aria says that she is scared, of her wedding night, of being alone with Luca in a city she did not know, surrounded by people she knows even less, people who might still be the enemy, of getting to know Luca and finding out he is the monster she thinks he is, and finally about being without her siblings. Gianna says that they will all visit as often as their father will allow, and adds that Luca can not force her. Aria let out a choked out laugh, saying that he can and he will. Gianna said to fight him then, with all that she's got, but Aria just says that he will be Capo and he is a born fighter. He will just laugh at her if she tries to resist, or it will just make him angry and then he will really want to hurt her. She tells Gianna that Bibiana said to make Luca be good to her, make him love her if she can. Gianna asks what does Bibiana know, calling her stupid, adding that the way Bibi cowers in front of that fat fool, how she lets him touch her, that she would rather die than lie under a man like that. Aria asks her if she thinks she could make Luca love her, and Gianna says that she may be able to get his respect, but she does not think that men like Luca have a heart capable of love. Aria says that even cold-hearted bastards have a heart. Gianna says that his is black as tar, and not to waste her time on love, she won't find it in their world and then asks Aria to promise to be strong and to not let him treat her like a whore, she is his wife. Aria asks what the difference is, and Gianna says that at least whores get to sleep with who they want and are not trapped in a cage, they are better off. Aria said that Gianna is impossible, but she just says that it made Aria smile. Gianna then spots Romero, and tells Aria that Luc must be afraid that she will run off, adding that they should take the yacht and go. Aria says where can she even go, Luca would follow her to the end of the world, thinking that men like Luca are possessive, once you belong to them, there is no escaping. Aria tells Gianna that they should go back, that the cake will be served soon. They put their shoes back on and walked back towards the noise, with Aria ignoring Romero and Gianna scowling at him and asked if Luca needs him for everything, or can he ask least go to the bathroom on his own. Romero simply says that Luca is the groom, and needs to attend to his guests, but of course it was a reprimand towards Aria.

Luca's eyes found Aria's the moment she was in sight, holding his hand out for her asking where she went. Aria says she just needed a moment to herself, but there was no time for Luca to question her more, as the wedding cake was rolled out. Luca and Aria cut it under another round of applause, followed by *"Bacio, Bacio"* and put the first piece onto their plate. Luca picked up he fork and fed Aria a bite as a sign that he would provide for her, and then Aria fed him a bite as a sign that she will take care of him as a good wife was supposed to.

## Known Attendees

### Wedding Party

Groom: Luca Vitiello

Best Man: Matteo Vitiello

Groomsmen: Fabiano Scuderi

Bride: Aria Scuderi

Maid of Honor: Gianna Scuderi

Bridesmaids: Liliana Scuderi and Valentina Aresco

### Known Guests

#### Grooms Guests

* Salvatore Vitiello - Father of the Groom, Capo of the Famiglia
* Nina Vitiello - Step-Mother of the Groom
* Matteo Vitiello - Brother of the Groom, Best Man
* Mr. Parker - New York Senator, on Mafia payroll
* Mrs. Parker - Senator Parkers Wife
* Mr. Parker - Senator Parkers Son, also on Mafia payroll
* Grace Parker - Senator Parkers Daughter, Ex-Partner of Luca

#### Brides Guests

* Rocco Scuderi - Father of the Bride, Consigliere of the Outfit
* Ludevica Scuderi - Mother of the Bride
* Gianna Scuderi - Sister of the Bride, Maid of Honor
* Liliana Scuderi - Sister of the Bride, Bridesmaid
* Fabiano Scuderi - Brother of the Bride, Groomsmen
* Giovanni Aresco - Uncle of the Bride
* Livia Aresco - Aunt of the Bride
* Valentina Aresco - Cousin of the Bride, Bridesmaid
* Ornatella - Aunt of the Bride
* Bibiana Bonello - Cousin of the Bride
* Tommaso Bonello - Cousin-in-Law of the Bride