EMILIO As I ambled towards the grand foyer of my mansion, the familiar scent of wealth and power fills my senses. My shirt is stained with blood, a reminder of the brutal job I had done today. My underbosses alerted me that some of the hitmen who caused chaos in my casino had been captured. Honestly they didn't offer me much information than I already knew.I was expecting to finally be told where that fucking coward- The Ghost, lurks in hiding. But they themselves had no clue. This man is more crafty than I expected him to be. It seems there is an extensive hierarchy of power and only his top oligarchs actually know where he is.All we got our hands on was that he was in this city, perfectly blending with the shadows and waiting to strike at me again.Last time he got Sarah but not any more. I'd die before I let anything happen to her again.Seeing that his hitmen were off no use, I slit their throats myself before cremating their bodies. I wanted to give them more horrific de
SARAH I stared out into the open space through my window. Lightening flashed across the sky, illuminating the canvas of deep gray and dark blue that had enveloped the evening sky. The tall, elegant palm trees swayed in a synchronized dance, bending and bowing to the whims of the furious wind.The chilly wind howled against my ears, its relentless force penetrating my room and causing my curtains to billow and sway. A shiver ran down my spine, and goosebumps prickled across my skin as I observed the impending storm. It seemed as though there was a tempest brewing not just in the skies, but also within my own life. Emilio's persistent coldness and distance in my life was taking such a huge emotional and mental burden on my wellbeing.I have tried countless times to talk to him about it but he always choses to ignore me.And even when he does spare me a bit of seconds to pour out my grief and worries, he shuns them off and sends me away like what I am saying doesn't even matter to him
SARAH"Bambino" my slumber was repeatedly interrupted by a husky voice accompanied by feathery light kisses on my temple. Slowly and tiredly, I stirred from my sleep, blinking my sleepy eyes open.The day greeted me with exceptional brightness, a stark contrast to the storm that had ravaged the night before. Sun rays glinted brightly, flooding the room with warmth as they seeped through the windows.Emilio's smile greeted me as my blurry vision adjusted. "You sleep so peacefully," he remarked, kissing my forehead before planting a brief kiss on my lips. I smiled sheepishly and sat up straight, stretching my lazy limbs. "Well, that's how I sleep next to someone I love," I remarked. Yesterday had been amazing, Emilio had rocked me back and forth, driving me to the edge of desire and orgasm. It was a night of glorious lovemaking, and I relished every moment of it.It also marked a change, a new dawn in our relationship. I was glad to have my Emilio back, the man I fell in love with."Y
SARAH No. That can't be. I must have heard wrongly. Emilio's family wouldn't do this to him, to us.Emotions like a tornado ravaged me from within and my mind sought for answers, for Emilio himself to clarify what I just heard."Emilio send that girl far away cazzo! She's not safe in your life and you know it. We've lost alot in this fucking battle, do you want to loose Sarah too?!" A voice spat at him. I couldn't tell whose voice it was."Nobody is taking Sarah away for me! Nobody will dare harm her!" Emilio shot back, he sounded like he was seconds away from hitting whoever made that statement."Oh yeah?" Luca made a false chuckle. "Just days back she was kidnapped and harassed by our fucking uncle. Jesus Christ! Emilio can't you read the handwriting on the wall?! Sarah being around you is a threat even to you. She is your fucking weakness and that ass hole knows it. He let her go freely the last time but do you think he'd show her that mercy again if he got her?! Don't be a foo
SARAHAs I walked down the deserted street, my footsteps echoed through the fading light of day. Tears blurred my vision, and I wondered if I should turn back. The thought tugged at my heart, pulling me towards Emilio and the comfort of familiarity. But could I really return to him after everything that had happened?My thoughts swirled with conflicting emotions. I longed for Emilio's touch, his voice, his presence, they were my lifeline in the stormy sea of my existence. Yet, I knew staying with him would only bring us harm. The threats against us were real, and I couldn't bear the thought of holding him back.As I walked, the sky transformed above me, dark grey clouds swirling ominously. The distant rumble of thunder echoed through the air, warning me of a storm brewing. I paused, my heart heavy with uncertainty, and glanced down at my meager belongings – a handful of loose change and my phone, remnants of a life I no longer recognized.Suddenly the storm intensified, I quickened my
SARAH I woke up to a throbbing headache, my eyes slowly opening to darkness. I struggled to remember how I got there, but my memories were fuzzy. My hands and feet were bound, and I was lying on a cold, hard floor. Panic set in as I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my head, making me wince. I fell back onto the floor, my mind racing.Where am I? How did I get here? The questions swirled in my head but I couldn't grasp any answers. I remembered leaving Emilio's house, feeling a mix of emotions: sadness, anger, and fear. But what happened after that?As I lay there, I heard the creaks and groans of an old building, the distant hum of a car driving by, and the sound of my own subtle breathing. The air was stale and musty, filled with the scent of decay. I wrinkled my nose, trying to remember if I had ever smelled anything like it before.With a surge of determination, I tried to sit up again. This time, I managed to prop myself up against the wall, my head spinning. The ro
SARAHI fell, my body crashing to the ground. The impact was like a slap in the face, jolting me awake. Groaning, I struggled to push myself upright, my head throbbing as if it were about to split open. Where was I?Blinking away the haze that clouded my vision, I took in my surroundings. This wasn't the same room I was being held hostage earlier. This room was dimly lit, the only source of light a flickering bulb dangling from the ceiling. Cold, grey stone walls closed in around me, and the musty scent of damp earth filled the air. Panic clawed at my chest as I realized I was bounded, ropes biting into my wrists with every futile attempt to free myself.Memories, Distorted, flooded my mind. Leaving Emilio, Grace’s threats, the sinister grin on Daniel's face, the feeling of being dragged into a dark abyss against my will. But the details remained elusive.As I struggled against my restraints, a sharp pain lanced through my skull, causing me to wince. It felt as though a thousand need
EMILIOI paced back and forth in the cramped computer room. The air was thick with tension, the only sounds being the constant beeping of devices and the furious typing of the young men around me. I stood at the center, surrounded by my men, each one focused on the task - LOCATING THE GHOST.As I paced, the sound of my footsteps reverberating against the cold floor, Sarah's face flashed before my eyes. She had become my vulnerability, my greatest weakness, and the thought of her suffering tore at my soul."She's out there, vulnerable!," I muttered under my breath. "Alone, with that lunatic, Fuck!"Luca's hand landed on my shoulder, a gesture of comfort that I couldn't bring myself to appreciate. His reassurances fell on deaf ears, drowned out by the roar of fear that echoed in my mind."Don't worry," Luca said, his voice steady despite the tension in the air. "We will definitely find her. We'll bring her back.""Don’t worry?! Sit here and wait?! That's not an option! I need to take