"Now you may kiss the bride.", the officiant said looking at Daniel.
Sophia was clearly taken aback. She totally forgot this part. She was nervous and a little hesitant too.
Daniel saw her struggle and he knew he had to give her the time she needed. He wasn't in a hurry anyway. He has waited for years without any expectation. And now, when she is his wife, he isn't at all anxious. She is already tied to him for life.
Daniel moved a step forward towards Sophia and gently held her face with his palms on her cheeks. Sophia closed her eyes feeling nervous. Daniel moved his face towards her slowly and planted a kiss on her forehead lovingly.
Sophia was taken aback and her eyes flew open feeling his lips on her forehead. She was surprised by his move. She felt happy and cherished understanding that he saw her inner turmoil and didn't force her. In fact he gave her so much respect that she felt a little overwhelmed.
Daniel moved back and took her hands in his and played with her fingers. He didn't have time to get her the ring. 'I will make sure to find the perfect wedding rings soon.', he thought to himself.
The wedding went smoothly and there weren't any groom name confusion with the officiant because when they were standing in front of the entrance, Daniel gave Joe a call and asked him to change the officiant and filled him with the required details.
Joe was stunned for a second listening to his Boss's words but he is also a very competent person. He arranged everything flawlessly and he attended the wedding too, though sneakily. He felt happy seeing his Boss getting married to the girl he loved. He was a little aware of the inside story and thus wanted to witness the alliance not wanting to miss 'once in a lifetime chance'.
Daniel and Sophia moved towards Anna and Edward after stepping down from the stage.
"I am here.", Daniel said assuring Sophia who was nervous facing her parents.
Soon they stood in front of Anna and Edward. Noah too joined them wanting to know about his brother-in-law.
"Sophia, what exactly happened? How come you married this young man suddenly?", Anna asked Sophia with a worried voice.
"Mom, you guys were right about Liam. He is a total jerk. He was in relationship with another girl all this while.", Sophia told them half truth and hiding the other half. She didn't want them to feel too bad because of her bad decisions.
"Who is he Sophia?", Edward asked looking at Daniel.
"Daniel Rodriguez, who is also my husband now.", Sophia said trying to help Daniel thinking he might feel pressured being asked about his family background.
"It's okay Sophia. Let me introduce myself.", Daniel sad giving Sophia's hand a light squeeze. He felt amuzed at her words. He knew she had misunderstood things but felt happy hearing her calling him 'My husband'. He felt over the moon with just that.
Daniel turned to look at Edward and spoke, "Hello Mr. Miller. Sorry to introduce myself like this but we were really tight on time and hence, we couldn't find time to meet you before the wedding."
"My name is Daniel Rodriguez. I am 27 years old and I am the CEO of Madison Group. We are currently in middle of shifting its base to the States from country R.", Daniel said leaving everyone gasping.
Madison Group is no stranger to them. It's World 's top ranking MNC and now they are standing in front of the CEO of the Madison Group.
The same man who is probably the richest person of his age. And he was now their son-in-law/brother-in-law/husband.
Sophia was too shocked to speak. She felt like she is dreaming. This can't be real. 'I married the most eligible bachelor out there. Do I even deserve to be his wife? And here I was thinking his background isn't good enough for him to share. If this isn't good then she might as well ascend to heaven.', Sophia thought mentally with different emotions.
"You are Charlie Rodriguez's only son? Who has been rumoured to have brought the company to new heights after having succeeded him last year ?", Edward asked Daniel, knowing a bit about things in the circle.
"Yes, that would be me.", Daniel nodded in acceptance of the words. He was indeed the one in rumours. It's good that they don't know about the mafia world. He wasn't going to reveal it to them as long as possible.
As for Sophia, she has all the right to know everything about him but he will take one step at a time. This alone shocked her silly. If he told her about his other identity then he feared she might run away.
He had to first let his wife fall in love with him irrevocably so that she would not even think about leaving him. Only then would he feel reassured telling her about those dark things.
Daniel knows what he is doing is despicable but does he care? Hell no. He is ready to be called every name as long as he gets to keep her by his side.
'Are you kidding me? Why would I let go of my wife for some stupid morals when I am not a good man at all. In fact, I am the Devil of underworld.', Daniel thought, addressing it to no one in particular.
Noah looked at Daniel and then extended his hand for a handshake saying, " Hello brother-in-law. I am Noah Miller, your wife's cute little brother. In case you ever need my help, I love cars." Noah said with a playful wynk.
Daniel shook his hand and laughed at his antics. Meanwhile Sophia looked at her stupid brother as if he grew even stupider. Anna hit Noah's head.
"Don't mind him. He is used to of spouting nonsense", Anna said to Daniel while Noah pouted.
"It's okay Mrs. Miller. He is now my little brother too.", Daniel said with reassuring look which pleased Noah who wore a triumph smile.
"You call us mom and dad now like Sophia, if you feel like.", Anna said to which Daniel nodded his head in understanding, being grateful for their acceptance of him as their family.
"You should now first toast the guests and then you guys can leave for your new home.", Edward said looking at Sophia feeling reassured with his new son-in-law.
Sophia nodded and looked at Daniel who led her towards the guests.