The Dark Ghosts

EXTRA I

WEDDING DAY

Bianca's POV

I stared into my reflection on the full-length mirror. My hands softly brushed the fabric of the white dress, admiring how it looked on my body. It may sound arrogant, but I looked and felt fucking incredible with this wedding dress on, and I have to admit the light, natural makeup I was wearing and my hair tied up in a low bun with two wavy strands cupping my face only made me look even better.

Thousands of butterflies invaded my stomach and I felt as if I could start throwing up any minute now. My hands were lightly shaking and I was sure that, if I moved now, my knees would give out. I don't think I had ever been more anxious in my whole life, but I couldn't help it.

"You look beautiful," Sadie complimented from behind me, breaking me out of my daze.

I connected my gaze with hers through the mirror, smiling. "Thank you, Sades."

She smiled back and walked towards me until she was standing by my side. She then placed one hand over my shoulder and, by the look she gave me, I was sure she noticed how tense I was.

"Alec will literally have a heart attack the moment his eyes land on you," she said, making me let out a hearty laugh. "Now, all that's left to do is for you to calm down," she added, squeezing my shoulder in comfort. "Breath, Bianca. Everything will go alright."

I nodded, repeating her words in my head over and over again. Everything will be fine, everything will be fine. I internally chanted, trying to convince myself as I have been trying for weeks now.

"Oh my," Audrey's gasp made me look at her as she stood in the doorway. "Look at you!" she screeched and rushed towards me. Once she was in front of me, she studied my appearance, placing a hand over her mouth. "Oh my gosh, Bi, you look stunning."

I chuckled. "Thank you, A."

"I don't think Alec will be able to hold himself and wait for the wedding night."

I playfully rolled my eyes and slapped her shoulder. "Don't start."

"Now." She pointed her finger up at me. "You better calm down because you look to be about to throw up and we can't have that beautiful dress get ruined."

A panicked look crossed my face. "Seriously? Do I look that bad?"

"Ok, calm down," Sadie stated and gently pulled me to sit down on the bed, her sitting on one side of me and Audrey on the other. "This is more than just the bride's usual nervousness. What has you so agitated?"

I took a deep breath of air. Even though this intruding thoughts had been haunting me for weeks, I haven't spoken about it with anyone. I acted as if everything was alright, I told myself nothing would go wrong. I just didn't want them to worry for my stupid fears and concerns, but I don't think I could hold it in anymore.

"Don't you get it?" I looked at her. "Today, two mafia leaders will get married and everyone will be here to presence it; from our family to our friends, to our second-in-commands and most important men. We are literally giving our enemies the perfect opportunity to strike." My voice went lower and lower until it was barely above a whisper. "I just don't want to lose any of you, I don't want this day to turn from one of the best days of my life to the worst."