Chapter 4: Ceremonies and Consummations
The tall dark man stood proudly at the side of his soon-to-be Spouse. His hair, as black as a raven's wing was shining, tied neatly in black silk ribbon at the nape of his neck. His deep brown eyes radiated joy. He was certain that on this day, his perpetually slightly stubbled cheeks were smooth enough to rival those of the blond beside him. He also fought to keep his occasionally less-than-pure thoughts to a minimum. His black pants were so tight as to have been sewn onto him and they displayed his endowments to great advantage to exemplify his virility. However, it also displayed unintentional jolts of arousal as his mind drifted to spending his first time with his young lover as a married couple. His white silk shirt had a deep 'v' showing the bronze skin at his chest and the dusting of dark fur. A red silk cummerbund was around his waist. A black bolero jacket and heeled and highly polished black boots completed the ensemble. Nando knew just how good he looked.
However to his mind, no matter how good he might look, his mate looked simply stunning. His eyes slid to caress the blond possessively. The golden silken tresses that normally framed the angelic face were similarly tied as Nando's, but with turquoise ribbon. The same turquoise as the silk shirt which so perfectly complimented his lover's cerulean eyes. The high cheekbones were slightly flushed and each time the tip of a pink tongue peeked out to lick at full lips, Nando felt his groin tighten. The blond's pants and jacket were white to denote purity and chastity and were both much looser than Nando's clothing. The boots were the same heeled and highly polished footwear as the bigger man's. Nando suddenly snapped his attention back to the speaker.
"Do you Fernando Rodriguez Rodriguez, with the giving and receiving of a ring, accept William Green as your Spouse, this day and for all your shared tomorrows?"
"I do," Nando said his voice proud and confident as he slid a gold ring onto Will's slender finger.
"Do you William Green with the giving and receiving of a ring, accept Fernando Rodriguez Rodriguez as your Husband, this day and for all your shared tomorrows?"
"I do," Will replied as his shaking hand managed to successfully place a matching ring on Nando.
"Then in the presence of the people here gathered, your family and your friends, I pronounce you Husband and Spouse. You may now kiss."
Nando's beaming smile held a feral edge and Will's bright blue eyes opened wide. His husband's lips closed over his and all else around them ceased to exist for the younger man. Nando's tongue teased the ridges at the roof of Will's mouth, stroked the satiny inner cheeks and lazily duelled with Will's own slick muscle. Will moaned softly as his mouth was tenderly ravished. A strong hand held his head at the perfect angle, the other at the small of his back kept him upright.
Nando felt his erection straining at its cloth prison as his conquering maw sucked Will's tongue into his mouth before the need for air finally drove them apart. He swung Will to be cradled in one supportive arm, the only thing that kept his Spouse still standing. He saw the way Will's eyes were darkened and glazed, giving him a sultry and debauched look and he grinned triumphantly.
"Vos presentos a William Rodriguez Green, mi Espouso," Nando bellowed unashamed at the hard evidence of his arousal.
A corresponding shout went up from the crowd and Nando was please to see Will's uncles join in. He still harboured some reservations about Jack, but the older man had given no cause for concern since Will's illness.
Will buried his face against Nando's shoulder. He'd been warned all about the ceremony and rituals, but could still feel his face burn at the thought that so many had seen the way in which he melted under the searing heat of Nando's desire.
"Te quiero, mi chico bonito," Nando murmured softly into sweet-smelling, soft blond hair. "No man has anything so beautiful. I am truly favoured to have you as my Spouse.
"Love you, Nando," Will whispered back.
With a reassuring kiss to Will's temple, Nando then raised his head.
"I invite you all to eat, drink and to celebrate our wedding, the most joyous day in my life."
Another cheer of approval had Nando beaming widely. Privately, he knew not all of those present would be truly as pleased as they appeared. His Papa was both rich and successful, his horses prized as far as Europe and the East. Many of the more distant family had harboured the hope that they could ally themselves with Don Carlos through marriage with one of his beautiful daughters or his dashing son. However, now all the children were married, this was no longer an option and Papa was a very shrewd businessman. Any association with a less successful family concern needed careful negotiations to persuade Don Carlos to assist. Nando knew there were conventions to be followed that day by all, but if any marred his union with Will by speaking openly in unfavourable terms, Nando had every intention of letting his fists provide a suitable response.
As though sensing Nando's sudden tensing, Will pressed close.
"It's the most joyous day in my life, too," he whispered, holding to Nando's arm. He was immediately rewarded by a long, deep kiss."