Alessandra Fiore - Cris' sister

Marlon Teixeira as Marco Fiore - Cris' brother

Cris's POV

I know those two are here to start trouble. I must have a chat with my security team, especially about Candi. They know we are no longer together. 

"Kamea, let us take a break from dancing." I grabbed her hand and tried to get away as fast as possible. But she was not budging. So, I said, "Kiss me."

She looked puzzled. So, I took matters into my own hands. I grabbed her cheeks and crashed my lips into hers. It reminded me of our first meeting. They must have seen us because the next thing I knew, it was about to get ugly. 

"Ow. Who just elbowed me?" Kamea turned around, and the look on her face was angry.

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Kamea's POV

"Well, if it is Ms. Man Stealer." I turned to look at Cris, who whispered, "She is not worth it. Let us go."

"Cris, these two chicks are going to understand that I am not one to play with."

Then, I saw Marissa and Andre walking our way. I whistled for Marissa to come, and she knew why.

"How can I make it perfectly clear that Cris, Día, and Rocco are mine? You cheated. And you, well, you are just desperate. Cris Fiore is mine, and this beautiful engagement ring says so. Both of you need to get a life and find it soon. Cris has moved on with his life to me. Don't start no stuff, won't be no stuff, got it?"

Next thing I knew, that Candi chick threw her drink on me. And so did the other chick. I looked again at Cris and said, "That's it!"

My father taught us - Noel, Marissa, and I - how to protect ourselves. So now, I am about to defend myself. They both did not realize what they were about to get. Marissa jumped Candi, and I took the other chick. One punch, and she was down for the count. "Well, that was easy." 

Cris massaged my neck and shoulders after that. "That is my baby!" He then said. Candi just had to be stupid and fight back. Marissa tore her up from the floor up. She was a woman on a mission. Candi finally gave up. Cris and Andre tried to pull Marissa off Candi because that is how strong Marissa and I were.

"You are going to pay for this! Just wait until Cris is not around," Candi started screaming.

"Oh, I'm shaking in my boots."

Cris had two bodyguards throw them out of the club.

"I better not ever hurt you." We both laughed and went back to dancing.

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Cris's POV

"I'm sorry for that little display there. I didn't mean to embarrass you at the club," Kamea said with a concerned look on her face.

I took my hand to lift her chin and looked into her eyes, so I could tell her, "Sweetheart, don't ever apologize for defending yourself. You had every right. If anything, you sent notice to everyone not to cross you. I better be careful myself. It was not embarrassing at all. In fact, it was a turn-on. When we come back, we are going to get a restraining order against Candi and Addison. This has got to stop with those two." 

"Who taught you and Marissa how to fight?"

"My dad taught us. He was always worried about us around boys, especially Noeli. She was picked on through middle school by kids. So, one day she had enough and went off on a kid that was bothering her. Nobody ever tried to pick on her again."

"I'm proud of you, beautiful." 

"Thanks. I need to sit down for a minute."

"How would you like to be a judge for tonight's dance contest?" I asked her.

"Sounds like fun. I need something to drink."

"What would you like?" 

"Just water."

So, I motioned for the waiter to bring Kamea some water.

"I'll let the DJ know. Be right back." So, I walked over to the DJ, and he made the announcement.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Club Cacao's dance contest for tonight! And we have a special guest judge with us. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for Ms. Kamea Palu, winner of the first dance contest here at Club Cacao."

Everyone started cheering and clapping for Kamea, so she stood up and waved to the crowd. There were about five contestants for tonight - 2 guys and three girls. Kamea takes dancing seriously. So, I saw her facial expressions with each dancer. I could tell which ones she liked and which ones she did not. So, after everyone was finished, we walked over to the DJ booth so that she could announce the winner.

Kamea announced the winner of the contest. "The dance contest winner is dancer number 3 - Lisa Miller." The winner walked over to us.

 "Thank you so much for this opportunity. Watching you dance to Beyoncé inspired me to give dancing a try."

"Aww, thank you so much for your kind words," Kamea says while smiling.

"Sweetheart, we have to leave shortly. So, let us go back to the VIP room and sit for a few minutes."

"Sure. I know I said I like surprises, but I am really curious as to where we are going."

"Well, it is still going to stay a secret. Our wedding will be in the evening, just as the sun is about to set. Just think, tomorrow night, you will be Mrs. Fiore."

"I love that name. I wish we had met sooner. This is a first for me. I never, ever thought about falling in love with someone so quickly. But you changed that for me. I have never been so happy in my life."

"I wish we met sooner too. But, now we are together."

My bodyguard came in to tell me the limo was ready to take us to the private plane for our trip. Everyone who was coming had already left so that they would be there for tomorrow evening. "The limo is here. Let us be on our way."

So, we left out of the secret entrance towards the limo. It was a 25-minute ride to catch the plane. We arrived at the airport to board the plane.

"You got us a private plane?"

"Of course, only the best for my lovely wife. Our family owns the plane so that we can go back and forth across the country and back to Italy. The flight is 7 1/2 hours. We can get some rest on the plane."

"Good. I can take off these shoes and relax."

So, we boarded the plane for our destination. I will tell Kamea when we land.

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7 and 1/2 hours later, we arrived. The plane had a bedroom, so Kamea went to lie down.

"Sweetheart, we have landed."

Gosh, she is even sexy when she sleeps and wakes up. While yawning and sitting up, Kamea asked me again, "And where are we? Are you going to tell me now?"

"I'll tell you when we get off the plane, and you see the beautiful views." 

"Okay. Let me get my purse, and I will be ready." Kamea grabbed her purse, and we walked hand in hand toward the door to leave the plane. I let her take in the view, and as soon as we stepped off the plane, "Welcome to St. Thomas, in The  Virgin Islands."

"It is so beautiful here. Will we have time to take in some of the sights and sounds?" Then she said, "Maybe not because you said we are leaving Monday."

So, I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her on her cheek. 

"Whatever my beautiful wife wants, she will get. We will have to make a few calls to let everyone know. I will call my parents to keep the twins for a few more days. How about we leave on Wednesday?"

"Sounds great. Thank you, my handsome husband."

We hopped in the limousine and made our way to our hotel. Kamea called her job and her parents. I called my office and my parents. After a short ride, we made it to our hotel.

"This place is beautiful!!"

"Wait until you see the room that we have." I got out first, so I could take her hand to help her out of the limo.

We made our way to the receptionist's desk in the hotel lobby.

"Welcome to St. Thomas. How can I help you today?" The receptionist asked.

"The suite is under the name of Cris Fiore." She started searching on her computer.

"Yes, we have your suite ready for you, Mr. Fiore."

"I need to extend our stay through Wednesday. And, just let me know the additional charges."

"Sure. I can take care of that right now for you. Just give me a few minutes." Ten minutes later, she was done.

"Here is my card." So, I gave the receptionist my charge card to pay for the room. 

Once the receptionist was done, she gave me my card back and said, "Here is your room key. Your suite is on the top floor, just as you asked for. Just go through the double doors on the right. There is a private elevator for our guests on the top floors. And congratulations on you and your bride. We will have someone bring your luggage up to your room."

"Thank you very much." We went through the double doors and found the private elevator. When the doors opened, we stepped on and pressed our floor.

"I can't wait to hit the bed. I am so tired." 

"We have insulin shots first, madam. Then, we can get some rest. It's going to be a long day."

"Okay."

Shortly after we entered our room, the bellhop knocked on the door with our luggage. I gave him a tip and said, "Thank you."

It is a two-story suite. The first level has a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and foyer. The second level has two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also an enclosed jacuzzi room right outside on the balcony.

I started to take the luggage upstairs to our room and was at once stopped.

"Before you go upstairs, I need to get the insulin out because you are going to peek at what I packed. You will just have to wait for that later, mister." 

I gave Kamea the sad, puppy dog eyes, but that did not work.

"Not going to work this time. You will love it. I promise." 

So, Kamea took the insulin out of her bag and I gave Kamea her shot and then mine. And then, we made our way upstairs for some rest.

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I could not really sleep much because of how nervous I was. Kamea was out like a light. It was 2:30 pm, so I figured I better start getting ready.

After I took my shower, I unpacked my black tuxedo, white shirt, black tie, and shoes to get dressed. I'm going over to the location where we're getting married. So, I left a note.

"You were sleeping so peacefully that I didn't want to wake you up. I left early to go to our wedding location to make sure everything was perfect. Once you are dressed and ready, a limo will pick you up and bring you over. Also, a hairstylist, photographer, and makeup artist will be coming to the suite. And there are surprise visitors that will help you get dressed. I can't wait to see you."

Love,

Cris

And, then, I left the room.

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Kamea's POV

I woke up and noticed Cris was not beside me. Then, I saw the note he had left.

"Gosh, I am so lucky to have him as my husband. I can't believe I am about to be a wife and mother - something I have always wanted in life."

I started getting a little teary-eyed. I went to take my shower. After I stepped out of the bathroom, I heard a knock on the door. So, I went downstairs to open it. I was so happy to see who the surprise was - Noeli, Marissa, Tamia, and someone else I did not know.

"Oh, my goodness! I am so glad to see you all!"

"Cris said he wanted you to have support here for you. So, he called us to see if we could come, " Noeli said.

"I couldn't miss my cousin marrying the man of her dreams," Marissa says.

"Hi, I am Cris' sister, Alessandra. It is great to meet you. Every time I talked to Cris over the past few months, he could not stop talking about you. I am so happy he has found you, Kamea. Welcome to the family."

"Hi! It is nice to meet you too, Alessandra. And thank you. Feel free to call me Kam or Kami. Will you ladies be my bridesmaids?"

"Cris again was one step ahead of you. We have our dresses already with us." Marissa said.

I heard another knock on the door. When I opened it, it was the hairstylist, a female photographer, and the makeup artist he said was coming.

"Hi, are you Ms. Kamea Palu? Your fiancé sent us over for your hair and makeup, as well as your wedding party."

"Come in. And, thank you." Everyone had already showered, so their hair and makeup were done first. Then, my hair and makeup were done.

"Kam, it's time to put on your dress," Noel said. So she helped me put it on.

Cris told me to spend what I wanted. I could not let him do that. But he told me, "What is the point of having money if you can't spend it on the one you love?" So, I did what he said. I cannot wait for him to see it.

After putting on my dress, Noeli and I went downstairs to meet with the rest of the girls. Once they saw us, the photographer started snapping pictures as I walked down each step.

"Kam, you look gorgeous!" Tamia said excitedly.

"Wait until my brother sees you in that dress. You look beautiful, Kamea."

"Thank you, ladies."

"Cris just sent a text saying there is a limo waiting for us downstairs," Noeli said to everyone.

Before we left, we took a few group shots - serious and silly. "Let us go, everyone."

While in the elevator and riding in the limo Cris sent for us, I felt a ball of nerves in my stomach. "I have always dreamed of this day, but why am I nervous?"

We had reached our destination. Everyone was getting out of the limo, but for some reason, I was stuck. "Now is not the time for nerves. The man of my dreams is waiting for me. You can do this, Kamea." I kept telling myself. I was snapped out of my thoughts quickly.

"Kam, are you okay? Let's go get you married." So, I got out of the limo.

Cris' POV

While we waited for the ladies, the photographer snapped pictures of all the guys.

After taking a few shots, I stood there, pondering, "The moment I have been waiting for is here. Suddenly, why am I so nervous? All that cockiness before, now I decide to be nervous? Come on, Cris, you can do this." 

The song I requested to play was "So High" by John Legend because Kamea is my one and only girl. And I am on cloud 9 to have her in my life.

The song started playing, and the photographer began snapping pictures again. Then, the ladies started walking towards us - Alessandra, Tamia, Marissa, and Noeli - in that order. Once they had all taken their places, there she was - my future.

"She is so beautiful. Her hair was curled and swooped to the side, her dress hugged every inch of her curves, and her smile was to die for. I will do anything and everything to keep her happy."

The photographer captured every step Kamea took as she walked toward me. I felt tears falling from my eyes the closer she got.

As Kamea made her way next to me, I had the biggest smile a man could have on his face. I took Kamea's hand and held it in mine, and said, "You look amazing."

"Thanks."

I could not pay attention to anything that was being said because I could not keep my eyes off how beautiful Kamea looked from head to toe. I could tell that she was peeking at me too. I squeezed her hand, never wanting to let go.

The photographer captured every glance that we made at each other. And now, the most important part of the ceremony is here.

The wedding officiant began to say, "Cris and Kamea, it is now time to say your vows. Kamea, ladies first."

We turned to face each other. I am so glad she didn't bother with a veil. I want to see every inch of her beautiful face.

"Cris, today I take you to be my husband.

Together we will create a home, becoming a part of one another.

I vow to help create a life that we can cherish, inspiring your love for me and mine for you.

I vow to be honest, caring, and truthful, to love you as you are and not as I want you to be, and to grow old by your side as your love and best friend.

This is my solemn vow."

"Cris, now it is your turn to say your vows."

"Kamea, from the moment I first saw you that night at the club, I knew you were the one with whom I wanted to share my life.

Over the time that we have known each other, your beauty, heart, and mind have inspired me to be the best person I can be. And the love that you have shown towards Dia and Rocco brings joy to my heart. You are just what we need in our lives.

I promise to love you for eternity, respecting you, honoring you, being faithful to you, and sharing my life with you.

This is my solemn vow."

"And now the wedding couple will exchange their rings as they say their I do's."

Do you, Cristiano Amadore Fiore, take Kamea Malia Palu as your lawfully wedded wife?

To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse,

For richer or for poorer,

In sickness and in health,

To love and to cherish until death, do you part?

Without hesitation, I say, "I do."

"And Kamea,

Do you, Kamea Malia Palu, take Cristiano Amadore Fiore as your lawfully wedded husband?

To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse,

For richer or for poorer,

In sickness and in health,

To love and to cherish until death do you part?"

She looked up, with tears in her eyes, and said, "I do."

The wedding officiant then proclaimed, "In front of this gathering before us, I now pronounce you, Kamea and Cris, husband and wife. Cris, you may kiss your bride."

I couldn't wait to kiss her. So, I placed both of my hands on her cheeks and smashed my lips into hers. That kiss was magical. I just didn't want to let her go. Suddenly, we heard the clearing of throats.

"Um, Cris and Kamea?" I heard Marco say. "I would like to meet my new sister-in-law, bro."

So, I whispered to Kamea, "To be continued later." 

"May I now present to you Mr. & Mrs. Cris and Kamea Fiore."

"Hi, Kamea. I am Cris' brother, Marco. You are as beautiful as he described. Welcome to the family!"

She looked up at me and smiled. Then she said to Marco, "It's nice to meet you too, Marco. And thank you. I am a huge fan of yours. You Fiore men are charmers." Everyone got a chuckle out of that comment. "Please feel free to call me Kam or Kami. I feel like I'm being punished when people call me Kamea."

Marco chuckled. "Okay. l can do that. And thank you for your support."

"Congratulations, Kami and Cris. I am so happy for you guys," Kamea's sister says. I also see Marco's interest in Noeli has peeked. Kamea did tell me Noeli had a crush on Marco. And he is making her nervous.

The photographer then started taking pictures of everyone - the first one was of Kamea and me. Then, he told us to kiss each other. Big mistake because we didn't let go.

 "Um, Cris and Kam?" Marco says while clearing his throat.

"I'm only doing what the photographer said. Día and Rocco are in San Francisco so that nobody will say 'eww, daddy.'"

Marissa said, "Let that man devour his woman."

We couldn't help but laugh. Kamea took one with the guys - myself, Marco, and Andre. Then, I took one with the ladies - Noel, Marissa, Tamia, and Alessandra. We took some silly pictures too. The picture-taking lasted about a half-hour.

"Come on, everybody, let's go get something to eat. You all will ride in a separate limo from us." 

"And we know why - Cris is going to be one happy man tonight. Maybe even in the limo," Marissa said, grinning. 

"Come on, let's get out of here."

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Thank you all for taking the time to read chapter 18. 

The pictures are courtesy Can Stock Photo Inc. and PNG Tree.

1. Wedding dress - © Can StockPhoto / Goga

2. Necklace -   ©pngtree.com / Bilal Khatri

3. Kamea's wedding shoes - © Can StockPhoto 

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