Page 94 of Resolute

He harrumphs, which only makes me dissolve into another fit of laughter.

I stop walking and take a couple of calming breaths. I don’t want to make the wrong first impression, especially not of his brother, now standing next to Mrs. Evans with a gorgeous woman on his other side.

Vicente is holding Ava’s hand and mine as we reach the group.

“You must be Camila. So happy to meet you. I’m Gabo, this idiot’s brother.”

I notice Vicente’s face turning red, and to stop myself from laughing again, I shake Gabo’s hand and offer him a nervous smile. The reality of the situation is hitting me like a thousand bricks.

“I’m Isabella, Gabo’s girlfriend. But you can call me, Isa. So nice to meet you. You look stunning.”

I offer her my hand for a handshake, but she pulls me into a hug instead.

“I’m a hugger. Plus, we’re family now.”

I thank her and try to smile, but my nerves are getting the best of me.

I’m so deep in my thoughts, that I miss when Owen and his wife join our little circle.

“We’re so sorry we are late. Thank heavens we didn’t miss the ceremony,” Owen rushes to say as Gemma smiles.

I feel Ava move behind me, and I step aside so everyone can see her. “This is Ava, my daughter.”

She peeks out from behind my leg, and gives them a little wave.

Vicente kneels in front of her, and in his nicest tone, asks, “Are you ready, duckling?”

She nods before stepping forward to hug him. He hugs her back tightly and then scoops her up into his arms.

The three of us enter the Town Hall, and I see beautiful floral arrangements all over the place.

“Did you do this?” I ask with wonder.

He shakes his head, but the sexy smirk on his lips tells a different story. “I did pay someone to do it, though.” He shrugs, and I push him, but he just chuckles.

“It’s not every day that I get to marry the most amazing woman on earth,” He says against my shoulder, and I shudder.

“Mr. Godoy. Ms. Flores. Are you ready?” Someone greets us before we can enter the room.

We both nod, and Vicente releases Ava, who runs over to Mrs. Evans. She’s standing next to Gabo and Isa, with Owen and Gemma right behind them.

The room is also beautifully decorated, with endless bouquets of flowers just like the one I had waiting for me in the car.

Vicente and I walk together a few steps before we’re in front of the registrar who is looking down at the documents on his desk.

“Welcome to the marriage ceremony between Vicente Gonzalo Godoy and Camila María Flores. Do we have the witnesses?”

Vicente nods, and Gabo and Isa come to stand next to us.

“Very well, after considering all the documents presented to me on April 20th, including the notice of intention, I’m ready to begin this wedding ceremony.”

I hold onto Vicente like a lifeline, and he wraps my hand in his, comforting me.

We repeat the vows as the registrar recites them, and after exchanging rings, he declares us husband and wife.

I look at Vicente, and we’re both excited but nervous. As I place my hands on his chest, I can feel his heart beating wildly.

Slowly, he leans down to kiss me, and my lips part of their own volition.

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