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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Everyone is waiting for you at the dinner table, Adriano."
"Everyone is waiting for you at the dinner table, Adriano."
"Everyone is waiting for you at the dinner table, Adriano."
"Everyone is waiting for you at the dinner table, Adriano"
"Everyone is waiting for you at the dinner table, Adriano."
.....I revised this sentence a million times in my mind until I started feeling dizzy as I meekly entered the dimly lit room. The scene in front of me turned me pale.
How can I forget to knock at the door before entering??
Yeah, maybe cause I am a bit jittery and nervous as hell.A manly figure tied from his legs, hanging upside down, covered in his own blood greeted my eyes. All I could hear was his weak whimpers that came out from his busted lips, while getting beaten with a rod, by a 6 feet tall muscular man, who was Adriano's personal bodyguard.
As my eyes travelled across the room they landed on the man I came seeking here. In one corner stood the devil himself.
Adriano Romano.
As soon as our eyes met I lowered my eyes, out of respect.
Out of fear.
Looking him straight into the eyes was not something I was capable of.
The room went pin drop silent.
Everyone stared at my direction, curious to know who came in. On seeing me they also lowered their deadly gazes.Who would even dare to look at Adriano's future wife?
"Everyone......Din-Dinner." I failed to find words.
What the hell am I even babbling?
I didn't have to say more.
He nodded, then murmured something to the 6 feet guy.
The tied up guy is going to die, I can feel it deep in my gut. Seeing violence is nothing new for me.
Reaching at the door Adriano pushed it open for me to leave first, then he followed and accompanied me to the dining room.
Everyone was simply waiting at the dinner table for Adriano, no one had dared to take even a single bite. That's the respect everyone shows him.
Nobody eats before Adriano. It's considered disrespectful to eat before the head of the family.
Adriano took his seat and nodded for 'everyone' to start eating.
This 'everyone' included all men, not women.
While men of the house eat, all the women are expected to stand near them, ready to serve anything they might want. Women in my world are not allowed to sit at the same level as men, unless told otherwise and eating before their husbands/ future-husbands is considered equal to any crime.
"Bring us water, Emilia." Marcus, my pain in the ass of an elder brother ordered me and I complied immediately.
I lose it when men order women to do these kind of basic stuff, that their grown up asses are fully capable of doing by themselves.
But who am I to say? Neither do I have such courage nor do I have a death wish. And I am powerless too because men in front of me not only have great power and money, they are influential too.
Since the day my brother betrothed me to Adriano, it became a tradition, to visit Adriano's mansion every Sunday for dinner.
It's compulsory.
I remember once I was suffering from a high fever and was barely able to stand, even then Marcus, my elder brother, dragged me to the dinner, threatening me that if I don't go to the dinner I would be severely punished and he will tell Adriano that I was simply making excuses to not show up.
I am just a pawn for my brother to gain more of Adriano's favours.
We all are just Adriano's puppets in the end.
And very soon I will be married to him.
7 years ago when my brother committed a murder and was on run, Adriano saved him from police as well as he cleared all the charges on him and pulled him out of debts too.
I lost my father the same year.
But nothing comes for free in this selfish world. In return of all the favours he showered upon my family, he demanded for my hand in marriage. My brother and mother happily agreed. I was just 18 then.
When Adriano, his uncles, his cousins and my brother finished their food, left the table, we ladies had to eat in the same dishes and bowls that our respective husbands/future husbands have eaten in, without cleaning or wiping them. Tradition says this shows the affection and dedication of a wife towards her husband.
It has been 7 years since I was forced into this bond with the devil himself, nobody asked for my will, like it mattered.
I too, didn't utter a single word, knowing better than going against Adriano.
Soon we are to marry and Adriano still scares the daylight out of my 25 years old self.
I have barely talked to him in these 7 years. I don't even know a thing about him except for his name and his 'work'.
But he knows everything about you Emilia, I reminded myself.
How can I be with someone who is the devil himself and has a heart as cold as ice? How can I ever love him?
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7 years ago(Glimpse of the past)"I want to go to the...," Before I could finish my sentence I got the answer."No." A firm no, that is what I got as an answer from Adriano.He didn't not even let me finish my complete sentence and I already know his answer now."But I.... Please." I tried again to tell him what exactly is my demand."I don't like repeating myself." Adriano looked straight into my eyes and repeated "No."There was no sense in standing there and begging him to let me go on the camping trip with my friends.There is no way this man is going to melt.I rushed out of the room and went straight into mine. I want to be alone.But I can't even get a minute of peace in this house. Someone knocked at my door. I felt relieved when it was my mother."Mom, everyone is going. I also want to go." I tried to insist my mother to let me go on the camping trip that my friends have planned.But now I get it, there is no possible way I will be able to convience her."Are you not in a pr
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There was no one in the kitchen except for me and my Mother but still I had to murmur to her. Can't risk anyone hearing our conversation, otherwise both of us will land in a big trouble."But Mom, how can I marry someone I am afraid of? How will I ever be able to love him?" By the look mother is giving me, I can tell she already feels irritated by my questions.'Never question about anything. It's not a woman's job.' My mother reminds me all the time."Emilia, stop this right now." She raised her voice at me. "You will have to marry Adriano one way or another." She doesn't love me at all, it's clear."We are afraid of the God too Emilia, but at the same time we love him too, right."My mother cannot be serious at the moment."Mom, how can you even compare Adriano to the God?" My eyes swell up with tears. I honestly cannot argue without crying."He is like a God for us, you stupid girl. He helped our family when we went through the worst times. He is the reason your brother is out of t
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Death is far better than living with two elder siblings. The siblings who are ready all the time to push you in problems to save their asses.An elder sister that hates you and is so jealous because you are going to marry the man of her dreams. And an elder brother who is using you just to strengthen his position among the mafia.Only sensible person in this house is my brother's wife Gianna, and her 2 years old daughter Aida."Hello Emilia, the most important human in this family." Someone taunted me and I need not to lift my head up in order to know who it is.Of course, it's Lily, my elder sister.Just ignore her, she isn't worth the time and efforts, I reminded myself."Heard that Adriano is coming for lunch today." She came closer and leaned onto the kitchen counter where I was preparing the lunch.Ignore her, my mind kept repeating."Aww look at you, are you just going to ignore me? Come on now, soon you will get married and start the best of your life, fuck a hot husband and if
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My brother and Adriano sat at the dinner table while me, mother, Lily and Giana (my sister-in-law) served them food."Adriano" I hear a faint voice that came out of my sister's mouth."May I speak?" Adriano didn't even lift his head from his plate, instead he simply nodded. He usually prefer silence on the dinner table.What does she want now?"Emilia told me today that she doesn't want to get married, she said she is going to run far away from here soon." Hearing her words my eyes popped out of the socket due to the shock.Adriano's hand, that held the spoon filled with food, stopped in the mid air, leaving his mouth half open.Whatever my ears heard left me unsettled. Has she gone crazy? Does she really want me dead so bad?Don't cry. Don't cry. I bit back my cheek as I tried to stop myself from shivering under Adriano's presence.I looked at my sister and saw that wicked smirk lurking on her face again, the one she gave me in the kitchen. So this was all that she was planning to do
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13 year old Emilia was different, a good different. She was chirpy, bubbly, talkative and adventurous.Once I heard my father saying to my mother, "Both Emilia and Lily are big girls now. Old enough for marriage. If they are to find a husband and become perfect housewives, their wings need to be clipped before they learn how to fly."And mom.......well, she agreed with him.That's how my mother was, followed every order that my father gave. she is still the same, following every order that a man gives her, without any questions.I can't say that my father's absence and untimely death was acceptable because after he was gone, my whole family was completely at the mercy of Adriano.After hearing what my father told my mother I got really upset, my cheeks turned red due to humiliation. I ran into my room and hugged the pillow and started crying.That's when my uncle Alfonso came bragging in my room.Men here never knock at the door.Uncle Alfonso didn't live with us, he used to visit my
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Adriano didn't even spare me a single glance while we were in the car, he seemed busy on this phone.The gate opened and I stepped out of the car as we reached the mansion.He went straight to his room and I followed him.This is the time. God save me please, I gulped.Adriano's room was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.It was lavish.A huge king-sized bed, neat blanket and pillows, black and white walls, a huge bookshelf, there was a mirror wall and a door that might lead to bathroom.Adriano went straight to the bathroom and I stood still near the doorframe. He hasn't told me to get in, yet.Five mins later he came out with his shirt sleeves rolled up and wiping his hands and face with towel."Come in" He looked at me standing on the door frame and I went inside."Take rest." He said and started moving out.Is he not going to do what we are supposed to do on our wedding day?Where is he going?Does he have work on his wedding day too?"Where are you going?" The question sl
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*Mature content ahead*I have never seen a naked man before.I have never been naked in front of any man.My breath hitched."Relax." Adriano held my hands in his and told me. My hands seem way too small when compared to his."Take a deep breath." He encouraged me. "Are you really ready for this?" He questioned.I nodded.Why does he keep asking me this again and again?"Words, Emilia. Words. I want your words." He told me."Yes....yes I am ready." One thing is on seeing his naked figure I could feel something strange happening to my body.I am kinda getting excited. I could feel my heart racing, not in an anxious manner anymore, but rather in a curious manner.The second thing is I really feel like exploring the sensations I am feeling to the fullest. And this can only happen with this man as he is my husband now.Third, I want to get over with it.Seeing Adriano's smooth skin from head to toe affected me in a brand new manner.I nodded as he locked the door, put his phone on 'do not
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Opening my eyes I saw Adriano's hot body next to mine. For others he seemed cold and ruthless, but when he was in bed with you, he was all mine. Or that's what I expect. I drifted back to sleep again. When I again opened the eyes Adriano stood ready with a tray of food near the bedpost. I was shocked. After last night I thought he was nice but never expected such a level of compassion and care towards you. He slowly sat on the bed offering the food in front of me and started feeding you. Before I could protest he kept feeding me, not giving me any chance to speak up as he stuffed my mouth with more and more food. Literally to the point I started choking on it. He finally stopped as I gulped it down. "Good girl. Well, that food had poison." He accepted without wasting a single second and my breath stuck in your throat. "That's what you get for hiding things from me." His smile was evil. He knows my secret. He knows that I was not a virgin.I woke up sweating. Oh, it was a drea
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I woke up to the gentle rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. Its peaceful.Today was the day I had been dreaming of for so long – my wedding day. I cannot believe it's all happening in reality.I am getting married to Salvatore. I am so excited.I stretched and yawned, a wave of excitement washed over me.I don't remember being this happy ever before.There was a newly found sense of peace that I hadn't felt in years. Today, Salvatore would become my husband, and I would leave behind the shadows of my past.Today I completely move on and start a new life.Adriano is dead. And so is Dante. My biological father who tried to trick me is also dead.I have dealt with enough problems in my life now. And today I am setting myself free.These deaths have been a turning point in my life. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from my shoulders, allowing me to breathe freely again. I was excited and so were Aida and Emma. After what eve
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You and Emma were asleep when you heard a loud bang and the sound of guns firing.You immediately hugged Emma and closed her ears.Emma also jumped and woke up hearing the sound."What is happening mommy?" She asked looking scared and I had no answer to her question because I was unaware too.The sound of guns firing cannot be good, but I don't want Emma to be terrified.Then there was a sound of loud explosion and Adriano came rushing in."Emma, Emilia, he took us out of the bed. We need to run. We are under attack." He grabbed the gun from his drawer and took us out of the room.Me and Emma were being rushed down the stairs and when I reached down I saw Dante with his gun. Dante ran towards the other way from where the sound was coming from."We need to leave as soon as possible. He is here." Adriano said.Who is here? I wanted to ask.But when I moved my head the other way I saw a silhouette of a familiar man.Salvatore.My eyes lit up.I freed my hand from Adriano's grip. Grabbed
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I woke up in the morning by the sound of Adriano screaming at someone on the phone."I will kill that fucker." He yelled in the phone."Dante, I will take all the matters in my hand now. You do as I say." Speaking this Adriano turned to look at me.He cut the call and told me to get dressed. "That fucking boy-toy of yours is getting on my nerves now. Apparantly he is on a mission to find out where I have kept you. He reached one of my warehouses and found the drugs that I had kept there before selling them offshore. Now the police is involved and I might end up getting in trouble, but don't worry honey I will never let that fucker find you and destroy our family again." Saying this he barged out of the room.I hope Salvatore is well.I know he is working according to the plan and so am I but Adriano seemed really furious now. He looses his cool and do some reckless shit when things start to get out of his hands.Adriano came back inside the bedroom to get his coat."You are leaving?"
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Adriano entered the basement and came and sat next to me on the floor.I was furious that he took Emma away from me. I am furious that I had to leave Aida and follow his orders.I know Salvatore must be taking really good care of Aida, but I am her mother. I feel the loss.For more than twenty minutes we both sat in silence.I decided that this time I am not going to be scared of him. This time I am not going to let him brainwash me.I will stand strong.I know he had many things he wanted to say, but I am pretty sure they all will be horrible."Got back from where we started, huh?" Adriano finally broke the layer of silence.I did not respond."Emma was missing you." He commented after seeing me not react to his words earlier.And I tried my best, I truly did but I couldn't hold back."Where is Emma? How is she? I wanna see her." I sounded so desperate, which I was, for my daughter.I want to see Emma, I want to talk to her, I want to play with her, I want to hug her.There is nothing
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Logan sent some of his men to check the CCTV cameras of the roads.If was getting worried sick. I was getting paranoid with each and every moment. I went to Aida's room for atleast 4 times in one hour to check whether she is there or not.I am too scared to lose anymore people in my life.Turns out that Emma left on her own, no body forced her or she has not been kidnapped. I started rethinking my decisions. I did not consider in the beginning that Emma will be so hurt seeing me and Salvatore as a couple. In just a couple of months she has gotten so close to Adriano that her little heart is not ready to accept any other man as her guardian.I understand that this fact is painful and difficult for her to accept but she needs to know the truth that her father is a terrible person, I am not sure that I will be able to tell her anything in details because it's horrible, and I am sure her childlike brain won't be able to listen and understand to so much trauma.Another thought stuck in my
