*Updated 11-05-2018*
Chapter 48 - The Wedding
The ceiling was becoming boring to look at for Rosa. Some new animal corpses were needed soon; she fancied another tiger or a bear.
She had woken up at around 4am, out of excitement and nerves, unable to get back off to sleep. She could have just taken some pills but she didn't know how strong they would be on her; she didn't want to sleep through her wedding.
Her soon-to-be husband was snoring next to her and Rosa smiled at him. Reaching down next to her, she picked up the tribal knife that she had taken back from the bet. She held it above her, really studying the design, the patterns and the markings. It was a work of art and she really didn't know how Vaas survived such wounds inflicted on him.
He was a fighter, a strong man and it was one of the things Rosa adored about him. He was always so calm and loving around her, yet so ruthless and insane around everyone else. She liked these sides to him; it made him different. Rosa decided to get rid of the knife, to symbolise them putting everything behind them, starting anew. It would be good for them.
She put the knife down and Vaas rolled over in his sleep state, draping his arm across Rosa's body. She rolled her eyes and forced herself to go to sleep, her head swimming with thoughts of the future.
"Vaas, I'm really worried, what if she comes for us?"
"Princesa, there's only one of her. Our men will have her gunned down in a heartbeat. She has some fucking nerve, showing up here, claiming revenge. Cunt."
Vaas balled his fists up and Rosa bit her lip.
"Vaas." she said solemnly, "Remember Jason? What he did? Why can't she do the same?"
"Hermana, trust me okay? She's not getting near us."
Rosa jumped awake and clutched her head.
The cold space next to her was always welcome whenever she woke up. Rosa was hit with the sweet reality.
She was getting married.
A banana lay on the floor, presumably left there for her by Vaas, so she peeled it and ate it hurriedly. She got up excitedly out of bed and ran to the crate containing all of her things. A phone lay on the drawers as Rosa pressed a button, a time flashing up on the display. 10:23am. That was more than enough time to get ready.
She had told Raul to inform Vaas as to where he had to go to get married and that he should take him there at the appropriate time. Hoyt would come and collect her from the warehouse when it was time. Rosa sat in front of the mirror with her beauty products, alonng with some water and a towel. She made swift work of cleaning her face and brushing her teeth before starting on her makeup.
Rosa started with some light eyeshadow, which was rare for her to use before applying her famous eyeliner, along with mascara. Getting started applying her face makeup, Rosa decided not to go too heavy because the heat of the island would just mean she would sweat it off. Lipstick would come after.
She then got to work on her hair, brushing it out before braiding little sections. When she was satisfied, she pinned some of the front back, setting it in place with hairspray. Her hair was naturally voluminous with a little curl to it, so it looked flawless without her having to put in much effort. The final touches were some small white flowers, which she placed around the crown of her head.
Next came the dress. Rosa couldn't resist ordering one for the wedding; any time for her to get out of her usual get up was the best, even if it was rare. She quickly changed into her matching underwear before sliding into her gown. She walked over to the mirror, with a huge grin on her face. It was perfect.
"Wow." she breathed.
Rosa slipped on the shoes and gave a final nod at her appearance. A faint hum of a helicopter was heard from outside and Rosa pressed the phone again. 11:55am.
How had time gone that fast? With a squirt of perfume and a coat of pale pink lipstick, her look was complete. A loud banging on the door boomed through the warehouse as Rosa jumped at the sound, before taking a deep breath and going to the door.
She pushed it open and there stood Hoyt, looking cleaned up to a certain extent.
"My god."
Rosa blushed.
"You like?" she asked.
He held her hand and spun her around.
"My beautiful English Rose." he said and he placed her arm in his, "You ready?"
"As I'll ever be." she replied.
The pair left the warehouse, Rosa trying to steady her breathing. Why the hell was she so nervous?
Rosa gasped in shock as her eyes were met with the compound. The area had been cleaned, like it had for Vaas' birthday and all of the pirates stood in two lines, either side of the warehouse. It reminded her of the day she had left South Island before she had gotten onto the helicopter where everyone was waiting for her. Including Rich. Oh, he would have loved a wedding. Rosa knew he was watching her, blinking back some tears.
"Oh my god." Rosa whispered.
The pirates cheered. A few wolf whistled and she blushed again. Phillipe ran over with a bunch of white lilies and handed them to her.
"You look beautiful, Rosa." he said.
"Thank you, Phil. These flowers are lovely."
"Yeah, Vaas said they were your favourites." Philipe replied.
Rosa smiled and thanked him again. Hoyt and Rosa walked through the line of pirates as they all clapped and cheered again.
When they left the compound, Rosa breathed out, squeezing Hoyt's hand.
"You okay to do this?" he asked.
Rosa nodded.
"Yes. I just can't believe it's happening that's all."
"Nor can I. That really is a wonderful ring, Rosa." Hoyt said.
"It is, isn't it?"
"How do you feel about no longer being a Volker? You'll be Rosa Montenegro after today."
"Rosa Montenegro." Rosa repeated and she smirked at the sound, "I'll always be a Volker at heart. Always."
Hoyt looked at Rosa closer and tipped her chin up.
"Rosa, I've thought about it and it seems like the right time." Hoyt took a breath, "Would you like me to tell you your mother's name?"
Rosa's heart stopped as she stared at Hoyt before managing a whisper.
"Yes, please."
"Your mothers name was Erica." Hoyt replied.
Rosa gasped, thinking her heart was going to come out of her chest. Vaas said he wanted to call their child Erlina; the two were so similar. She couldn't believe it. Rosa blinked back her tears and swallowed hard.
"Thank you." she managed to say.
Hoyt laughed.
"Come on now. We can't leave Vaas waiting."
At the left side of the compound was a small cliff side, gorgeously overlooking the sea.
Rosa saw two silhouettes stood there and she beamed with joy as she and Hoyt walked through the grass. As they came closer, Rosa saw that Vaas wasn't in his usual get up.
He was wearing a white t-shirt with black jeans, his boots looking like they had been polished. His beard had been cleaned up and his head shaved too; his mohawk perfectly styled. He looked hot. Raul looked smarter too and more clean.
He tapped Vaas on the shoulder as the pair approached. Vaas turned to look and his mouth opened in shock. He was utterly in awe over by how radiant Rosa looked; she was a goddess.
Rosa smiled at him as she came closer, Hoyt giving her a kiss on her cheek. He and Raul stood to one side as there was silence between the group, the ocean waves the only thing to be heard.
"Like a true princesa." Vaas said.
Rosa blushed. She really was a princess for the day.
"Are we getting this started or what?" Raul said and everyone laughed.
"Right, right, sorry." Vaas said.
He held out both of his hands for Rosa to take, which she did, gently stroking his skin with her thumb. Vaas smiled.
"Rosa, you are the most beautiful person in the world. You bring light when it's dark - even though you can be quite dark yourself sometimes. Especially if someone wakes you up too early."
They all chuckled.
"You're fearless, ruthless, so sexy and gorgeous and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. We're meant to be together - sometimes I think that stars put us together, as fucking cheesy as it sounds. You're just perfection, hermana. A life without you is simply one not worth living. Te amo. For all eternity."
Rosa wiped a small tear away from the corner of her eye, a huge smile on her face. She cleared her throat before speaking.
"If I start bawling, no laughing at me okay? ... Vaas, I remember back to the day when I first met you. You were all bloody and beaten yet still had the balls to talk back to Hoyt. I mean, you were near death and were having a laugh at Hoyt's expense."
"I still remember that, you little fucker." Hoyt said, making them all laugh again.
"But that day, I saw something in you. A fire, an energy that wasn't going to be beaten and I was hooked. Sure, you're a fucked up, drugged up pirate lord but you're my fucked up, drugged up pirate lord - and I wouldn't change it for the world."
Vaas smiled, his eyes full of love.
"I love every piece of you, everything about you. I wake up everyday, thankful that we're together. You're right when you said that the stars put us together because we're soul mates. We complete each other. Te amo, Vaas Montenegro ... te amo."
Raul cleared his throat as Rosa and Vaas looked deep into each others eyes. Raul chuckled a little.
"I've always wanted to say it so I'm gonna say it. I am now pronouncing you man and wife."
Rosa and Vaas smiled.
"Kiss her already!"
Vaas didn't have to be told twice as he pulled Rosa by the waist and kissed her, sincere and lovingly. Rosa rested her hand on his chest and smiled against his lips. Hoyt and Raul clapped and cheered as Vaas picked Rosa up, lifting her from the ground and twirling her around.
Everything was perfect.
"Hey, come over here a second." Rosa said.
She pulled Vaas away from Hoyt and Raul, who were engrossed in conversation about sharks.
"What?" Vaas asked.
Rosa took him back to the cliff edge and rolled up her dress.
"Princesa, already? I know I'm fucking irresistible."
"Shut up." she replied playfully.
She pulled the tribal knife from her garter, his eyes growing wide. She took Vaas' hand, placing it on it, looking at him and then out to the sea.
"New beginnings?"
A soft smile spread onto Vaas' face and he nodded.
"New beginnings."
Rosa threw the knife into the water as Vaas whooped. He then scooped her up in his arms, this time a real bridal style.
"Vaas!" Rosa exclaimed but she was laughing.
"Let's have a fiesta!"
Vaas carried Rosa all the way back to the compound and when they returned, the pirates cheered again. Vaas put Rosa down and Phillipe ran over with two glasses of drink.
"Congrats, you two." he said.
Vaas put his drink in the air, to which the pirates roared again. Any excuse for a drink/drugged fuelled party that was guaranteed to end in sex and they were all putty in Vaas' hands. The hostages were all trying to peer around their cages to see what we going on but a building was blocking their view. Rosa and Vaas knocked back their drinks and grimaced; it was strong stuff.
"Get us another 3!" Hoyt called and Rosa smirked at him.
Music started playing and the pirates joined together in the clean compound, a state in which it wouldn't stay for long. I Got U by Jax Jones was playing, a gorgeous island tune as the main area became a mass of hot and sweaty bodies.
"My belle bride." Vaas said.
He took Rosa's hand, kissing it as Rosa mocked a faint.
"Oh Vaas, I don't think my heart can take it!"
The pair laughed before kissing once more.
A few hours into the party, everyone was still going strong.
After a pick-me-up of weed and sneaky line of coke, Rosa and Vaas were relaxed and enjoying the atmosphere. Hoyt was dozing off in a corner, mumbling to himself, clutching an empty whiskey bottle, to which he himself has finished it all off. Rosa had her dress tucked up a little and was sat on the sofa with Vaas, resting her head on his shoulder.
"You happy, hermana?" Vaas asked and Rosa smiled a little.
"Very." she replied.
Vaas kissed her head.
"It all seems so surreal. Just the whole thing."
"That's insanity for you, princesa. It's beautiful."
Rosa giggled.
"I forgot to say how hot you look in your new get up. I just want to rip those pants off of you right now." she purred.
"Later tonight, Rosa and then you can do whatever you want with me. And I can do whatever I want with you."
"I can't fucking wait." Rosa replied.
She touched Vaas on the inner thigh with her hand and squeezed, feeling his breathing hitch up. He moved and brought his hand to her face as if to kiss her but stopped mid thought.
"You have never looked more beautiful than you have today, princesa. Everyone around here agrees. Apparently some guys heard the hostages talking about you."
"I'm hot topic, Vaasy."
Vaas rolled his eyes before kissing her neck, the pair savouring the moment.
Phillipe jogged over to the pair, breathless and flustered, interrupting them.
"Vaas. Vaas. I need to speak with you. Now." Phillipe said, his voice strong and concerned.
"Can't it wait, hermano? I'm kind of busy here."
"No, it can't wait." Phillipe said and Vaas sighed.
"Fine, fine, chill the fuck out, amigo."
Vaas got to his feet and stroked Rosa's face before following Phillipe out of the compound.
Some 5 minutes had passed and Vaas still hadn't returned so Rosa decided to investigate. She got up and weaved her way in and out of the bodies that surrounded her and found Vaas and Phillipe talking in hushed tones at the entrance of the compound.
"What the fuck are you two talking about?" Rosa asked as the two twisted their gaze to her.
"Someone who isn't wanted has come to the island. Phillipe had told me that some of the boys have seen her around."
Rosa raised her eyebrows.
"Her? Who? Who is it?" Rosa asked, gripping Vaas' arm.
"We can't be 100% certain but the boys think they know who it is. They recognised her a mile off. She wants revenge." Phillipe said.
"You're not fucking helping narrowing it down, Phillipe. Vaas, who have they seen? Vaas?"
"Snow White's girlfriend. She's come back to this island."
Oh my god! I hope you guys enjoyed this incredibly romantic chapter but holy shit; Liza is back on the island seeking revenge after everything that had happened to Jason? I know right! I wonder how she's changed? Please revied and happy reading.