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A few weeks had passed since my lavish birthday celebration, a night that had left me with mixed emotions and a lot of uncertainty.The swirl of emotions had me on chokehold.Now, it was another grand event, but this time it was not about me.Adriano, my dear husband, had achieved a great victory in his business and the Mafia. He got some really good profit in one of the many businesses he owns.The occasion was a reflection of his triumph, and the air was filled with an energy that was vastly different from the last party.This party looked rich not just by the decoration but also by the people.The lavish hotel that was chosen for Adriano's success party was a splendid masterpiece. It was extravagant, it was in the heart of the city and had a stunning blend of modern and classic architecture.As I entered the hotel, my eyes were immediately blinded with luxury. So this is how it feels to be rich.I don't remember much of my childhood, but I do remember that we never had enough mone
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Okay I am really nervous on seeing such a huge crowd for Adriano.I remember as soon as we got out of the car everyone's eyes shifted in our direction.Adriano is glowing with happiness today.He is happy but not as much as he seemed at my birthday.Adriano started the celebration and cut the cake then a huge table was set for dinner and all the women sat near their husbands.For the first time I was seeing women of this family sitting next to their husbands while having dinner.Sofia next to Enzo, Aria next to Dominic and Bella next to Elias.I feel relieved to see Sofia in a good health. She looked healthier than before.And then Dante came late.You arrived so early! I thought of saying that to him, but I better knew not to. So I just shut my mouth.Dante hugged Adriano."Sorry Adriano, there was some issue at the whorehouse. I got stuck there." He gave reason so casually.His business creeps me out.I would have been much more happier if he wouldn't have managed to arrive here.Bu
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He removed the mask and then the wig, revealing himself.Marcus.My older brother Marcus was standing right infront of me, dressed in a big gown and heels.Disguised as a woman?What is going on?"What is this?" What is he doing here like this. I asked him."This is to fool the CCTV camera and your husband." He sternly replied and prancing upon me, gripped my throat.He was trying to choke me and kill me."I will first kill you, then your husband Adriano. I know both of you are on the same side." He squeezed my throat tighter as I gasped for air."What? I- I am your sister. Leave me." I barely managed to speak."Where were you, when I was in pain? Where were you when your husband took the life of my wife and our unborn child? Where were you when I begged him to let my wife go. Where were you?" He spoke those words and my eyes came out of the socket.What the hell is he even saying?Is he drunk or has he lost his mind?"What?" I was shocked."Don't act innocent, Emilia. Like you have n
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The words spoken by Marcus hung in the air like a chilling whisper, cutting through my very soul, leaving me shattered and numb. My brother, Marcus, stood before me, his eyes filled with pain, his voice shook as he confessed the unimaginable truth to me. Adriano, the man whom I married, the man who should be protected me from all the troubles is the one who is constantly hurting me.He, who had sworn his love and devotion, had taken the life of my beloved sister-in-law, Gianna. That's what my brother proved after showing so much proof.A whirlpool of emotions swirled within me, pain, anger, heartbreak, and shock. A part of me still does not want to believe that Gianna is gone.A part of me still does not want to believe that Adriano is in fact a monster.My world crumbled in that moment, as if the ground had fallen from beneath me. I had given Adriano a second chance, believing that the love we shared could fix the cracks in our relationship. But now, it was clear that his monstr
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PastSeven years agoAdriano has planned it all out.Over years and years of hard work and consistency Adriano now became a talk of the town. He was finally able to establish a immense earning business and started to gain the respect of people.But that's just not what he was satisfied with. He wanted more and more. So he started other businesses too, the shady ones.Soon he got a hold of mafia and Mafia business.He got many corrupt police officers working for him and helping him run his illegal businesses successfully.Adriano became the notorious mafia boss. His father, Alessio Romano, a mere woodworker, who valued respect and integrity, was the embodiment of traditional values. Alessio, in fact had a backward mindset when it came to women, but in his entire life he never thought about doing wrong to any woman or lady in any manner.Alessio was however a man who used to unsee the wrong actions that his brothers used to teach Adriano.And Adriano's young mind readily adapted accor
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PastSeven years ago It did not take long enough for Adriano's father, Alessio to figure out what was going on in Adriano's mind.He saw Luca, the private investigator come and meet Adriano several times.Alessio was smart enough, knowing the presence of a private investigator means something is wrong.Something wrong is getting cooked up in Adriano's brain.Now in general Alessio would never care to bother about Adriano's business but one fine day he happened to come across the file that contained the complete report regarding Emilia.The file also had Emilia's picture taken from different angles and at different times of the day.He looked how young and innocent Emilia looked.Alessio got a fatherly feeling for her, because he too was the father of a girl, Anna.He couldn't let anything happen to an innocent girl.In the big Romano mansion, Alessio Romano had uncovered this truth regarding Emilia, which struck a dagger through his heart. His son, Adriano, was spiraling into the da
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PresentEmilia's POVAs I stood before the opened hidden door in my bedroom, the sense of anticipation that had gripped me slowly I wanted to know the secrets that could bring harm to Adriano. I knew that within these concealed walls lay secrets, secrets that were about to unravel a truth I could scarcely have imagined. I managed to unlock the hidden door and I already got a gut feeling that here lies the truth Adriano has hidden from the world.With a deep breath and trembling hands, I cautiously entered the room that had been hidden in mystery for so long.What I found inside was a huge pile of files and documents.There was a lot of dust laying on it.My eyes scanned the room, taking in the sheer volume of information hidden within. Each file bore a name, each a piece of the enigma that was Adriano's life.I went through certain files and documents but found nothing catchy.Then my eyes stuck on a shelf.The files kept there were efficiently organized in a way that indicated an al
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Adriano has been leaving for work early and coming back to the mansion late, for the past week now.As more the success he achieves the more he needs to work in order to maintain the reputation.I thanked God because it seems like he is on my side.It's been more than a week since I got to know that he killed Gianna. I went inside that hidden room to unveil further secrets that shocked me after I saw what is reality.Adriano killed his father. I got to know I am adopted.But still in the evening when Adriano came back I pretended that I am quite unaware of everything.I cannot show how hurt I am, in front of him because it won't make any difference to him. Instead I planned that I would hurt him by revealing all his secrets and backstabbing him.Now my plan is to get to his laptop. I know there is a lot of important details regarding his 'illegal businesses' in there.When Adriano finally came back from work and went to take a shower I pulled out the laptop and tried to open it.It as
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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
