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I was too stunned to say anything.I was too stunned to utter even a single syllable.The air around me becomes solid and almost impossible for me to inhale.I saw Enzo coming down to the kitchen and as he shot a death glare to both Sofia and me.Why am I getting a feeling that today is going to be my last day on planet Earth?Adriano told me to follow him but I did not move. I stood right beside Sofia.Enzo grabbed Sofia by her throat and squeezed it really hard. I rushed to help her. Before I could reach them a hand grabbed my arms.It didn't take Adriano long enough to grab me by my arms and drag me out of the kitchen.I followed him out of the kitchen because there is no way I will be able to escape that deathly grip of his. I stood facing Adriano as he dragged me out.I don't feel anything right now. Just numbness.I should be very mad and disappointed but I don't feel it. Not at this moment.I just feel empty."Was Sofia telling the truth?" Gathering all my courage I looked stra
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Few years ago I came across a blog regarding a narcissist. That how you can never win an argument against them. Same is with Adriano. There is no winning from him."You did wrong to the women even your own mother and sister. I cannot stand it." I yelled at him."Listen to me, Emilia. You need to understand certain things."He sighed.He spoke. "Men are active social beings Emilia and women are passive sexual beings. Nature of man is to act, is to lead whereas nature of women is to obey and respond. A virtuous woman is simple and obedient." He explained me.What a trash.I don't believe what I am hearing.I think I might faint after hearing these words out of his mouth."Sofia shouldn't have gone against her husband like that. She shouldn't have created such a fuss regarding such a small issue." He commented."Small issue? It was a small issue for you?" I spoke, my words fill disgust and shock."Stop this Adriano. You are making me hate you. You are controlling and toxic." I said i
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It wasn't Adriano but me who thrashed all the things in our bedroom.I threw his favourite vase on the wall, I threw the bed sheets on the floor, I threw the pillows on the floor.I was burning with rage.Everything that came across me, I broke it. Even Adriano's watches, his phone, the water jug and what not.I trashed the wall with his favourite cologne bottles, then hear the sound of a wooden door.Wooden door in the wall?I was shocked. Before I could go near to inspect more I heard Adriano's footsteps rushing into the room. I quickly moved away from the hidden door.Adriano came running into the room after hearing the loud noise.He rushed to me directly"Where is the damage?" He asked."Yes, I broke all of these things-" I spoke."I am asking about you. Are you hurt or are you fine?" My eyes filled with tears.His voice is full with concern.I wanted to cry but then I remembered what a manipulative ass he is.I don't even trust him anymore, whether he is genuinely concerned or
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I first thought I am crazy for burning down his important papers. But I am not.I have been really angry at him and I knew one thing for sure that I cannot hurt Adriano physically, because I am not that physically capable and emotionally too because right now I am the one who needs emotional help.He broke my trust, he hurt people who were innocent. He killed Anna.He killed Liam.He hurt Sofia.He hurt his own mother.He lied to me.I realised how outrageous my behavior has been. I am not only mad at Adriano but I am mad at myself too.I am a fool. I accept it.I was blind in love that I trusted him.I told Anna's secret to Adriano.What a fool am I? It wasn't my thing to tell. I did not trust and help Sofia when she needed me the most.I am mad at myself.Adriano is guilty of what he has done but so am I. I accept it.And it drives me crazy because the guilt is eating me up.I couldn't even help Liam. The way I acted to become close to Adriano. I am ashamed and I am angry not just
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I spat on Adriano's face and slapped him hard, but immediately regretted all of it.Even I am surprised that where am I getting this much confidence from?The old Emilia who used to be really scared of Adriano, the one who never dared to talk back to him, who did everything that was asked by him, is dead. That Emilia is not completely gone but is now hidden behind the new found confidence.Adriano wiped his face and his face went serious.Shit."Now I can't let that slide." He inhaled deeply and took a step towards me."Just because I am not hurting you physically doesn't mean I cannot." He took a step towards me and I took a step back to maintain the distance between us."What - what are you going to do? Hit me?" I feared."If it's really necessary, yes. If you don't leave me any other option then I will have to take some major steps. If it helps in disciplining you I would do it." He stated.My heart started beating loud.He cannot be serious right now.Shit.I decided to go for the
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Adriano carried me out and clinging to him I took a deep breath.I relaxed in his embrace.Sofia and one other handsome man, that was standing next to her looked at me as I walked past them.Sofia is here. I am happy to see her.The handsome guy laughed loudly after seeing me in Adriano's arms. While Sofia stood there quietly, looking down at the floor.Adriano looked at them and raised his brows giving Dante a warning."Don't make fun of my wife, Dante." Adriano warned him.So he is Dante.All I know about this guy is he is the youngest cousin Adriano has, he is youngest in the family and the biggest womanizer in the family.He is spoilt and rich and runs brothels for Adriano, where Sofia was sent.Pervert confirmed."Adriano she looks so cute and small, I want to bully her." He said giving me a creepy smile.Adriano gave an angry look at Dante and I saw Dante bowing his head down infront of him, knowing that he might have crossed the limit.Adriano's phone rang and he left me with t
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I waited for a few minutes and Adriano arrived.Even though he looked tired because of his work and looked in no mood to have a conversation, he asked me what I wanted to say."I just wanted to say sorry." I started to speak meekly."Forgiven." He replied.I looked at him, trying hard to resurface the topic of Sofia and Anna but I didn't dare, because I guessed in the end I will be the one who will get hurt."Trying to say something else?" He guessed looking at my restless expression.I finally dared to speak. "You have hurt me Adriano. I loved you. I trusted you. All my life I never had faith in any man but you. You made me look like a fool and it hurts, it really does." I went on crying.I sobbed and he slid next to me, putting my head on his shoulder as he caressed my hair."Don't cry." He looked at me."How can I not cry?" I had a complete emotional breakdown."Adriano I thought you are changing for me. You made me feel special. You pampered me, you cared and you even helped my f
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We had a 'make up sex' and Adriano hugged me for the rest of the night.The next morning was full of surprises.I forgot, but Adriano remembered that it was my birthday.My 26th birthday.It feels weird to celebrate a birthday for the first time ever. In my home my birthday was never celebrated as it wasn't considered an important event, but today Adriano surprised me in the morning with a huge gift box, I am curious to know what's inside it."I am a human too, as capable of making mistakes as you. But I want to grow, I want to accept my faults and learn from my mistakes. I want to earn your trust back, Emilia and this time using the right way. I know it will take time and I am ready to give time. I am ready to invest time in us and our relationship." His words sounded so promising.He prepared breakfast for me. He also bought a dazzling and graceful gown for me to wear in the evening.Adriano said we are going to celebrate my birthday with whole family and some close business partner
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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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I sat on the bed, waiting for Adriano to arrive.To my surprise he did not lock me again in the basement. He did not starve or tried to manipulate me.Instead he took me to a bedroom upstairs.I peeked out of the window and realised I am in middle of nowhere. The house that I was kept in was searching facing and I was hearing the sounds of the waves.It took me minutes to realise that I was on a island. Adriano is holding me capative in the island so that I cannot escape."If you are looking out for an escape, there isn't any." He informed me.I still sat near the window.He came closer. "Also there are lots of wild animals here, if you set a foot out they will hunt you down. And I don't want my child to be motherless for rest of her life." He chuckled after that.It irritated me. "Aren't you so pathetic Adriano. Trying to use Emma in every possible way to blackmail me. Act like a grown man for once." I barked at him."I want to keep you alive, that just my motto. I never said about
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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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Dante ordered me to go and sit in the car. I had no other option but to obey.As I tried to step inside my heart started beating loudly.My heart was screaming to turn around and somehow try to run away. I realised I am not at all ready to go and face Adriano again. I turned around to see Dante standing near the car, he was carrying a gun in his holster. So running away won't do me any good. He might shoot and injure me while I try to escape.At the same time I was worried about Emma. I have come this far, I cannot give up. I will rescue my daughter. I reminded myself of the promises I made to myself.It's not the time to give up, it's time to act smart. So I followed Dante's words and silently got into the car.After removing all the evidence of burning my things Dante got in the car. The whole car ride was silent.We did not even look at each other. I kept looking out of the window when a sudden thought hit my mind.Why does Dante hate me so much?I never knew anyone in my whole li
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Aida was asleep when I left. I am happy about it, otherwise it would have been really difficult for me to say goodbye to her in this situation.Salvatore handed me the key of the car and assured me that he will soon come to rescue me. I need to believe him, which I do, but there is a strong fear in my mind regarding Adriano.Before getting in the car I looked back at Salvatore. He has done so much for me. Our relationship is based on maturity and equal respect for each other. This makes me even more happy. But now my life is about to take a drastic turn. I know Adriano must have planned something horrible for me. But I will bear it all until I get to know about the whereabouts of Emma.After driving for another forty five minutes I reached the address Adriano texted me.The whole street was empty and right in front of the spit where I stopped my car, there was another car already waiting for me there.I got out of my car and took my travel bag out and wheeled it to that car.I was ex
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I worked according to the plan. I am not going to be scared of Adriano this time. I will fool him instead.He cannot win against me.Salvatore came up with a plan but I am not completely relying on it. I am quite aware how clever Adriano is. He will somehow sabotage all the plans against him.And Emma needs to realise that her father is a bad person. I know in this process her heart will break. I won't tell her myself but somehow I will let her know Adriano's true face.Adriano warned me not to tell the cops about it, and I would not risk it. Because there might be some corrupt policemen who might be working for Adriano.So I only told Salvatore about it. He assured me that in order to keep me and Emma safe, Logan will do his best. Salvatore told me how he and Logan have been friends since childhood and he can be completely trusted. Salvatore told Logan not to let everyone in his department know about the phone call from Adriano. Logan exactly did what Salvatore told him to.More th
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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
