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When I opened my eyes, I found myself in the bed. I scanned my environment and nothing feels familiar. Then I saw the syringes and bottles and hospital beds and realised I am admitted in hospital.My whole body pains.My leg is plastered, I am sure some bone are damaged. Even if I try to move my leg it kills me.It feels so painful to move even a single inch.I am alive. I cannot believe I am alive.I thanked God.Doctors rushed in to check on me, but did not say anything to me. After assuring that everything was fine and now I am in stable state they left me alone to rest.But how did I get here? And where is John? Who brought me to the hospital? I lifted my eyes to see Sofia standing right across me, staring at my injured body.Shit. I know I failed Sofia when I did not take her side. Adriano sent her off to the brothel ad she was very upset. She must be really angry with me. And now maybe she knows that I am behind the explosion.She came towards me. "Sofia. I can explain. They w
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3 weeks later-Life had taken a new course for me, one that led me away from the darkness of Adriano's world and into the warmth of the light. Adriano and all his cruel uncles and cousins, were no more. Justice had been served, and I had finally found peace.I try my best not to remember it all and cry about it but I am a human and somedays I lose control over my emotions.But I have started a new life, I need to commit to it.Living with Sofia, was a balm to my injured soul. Sofia is a gentle and helpful woman. We shifted into a new city together and her daughters started to go to school here.We had found solace in each other's company, supporting one another through the trials we had faced. I had even taken a step I had once deemed impossible—I had adopted Aida, Marcus and Gianna's daughter, as my own. She was a source of joy and hope, and a reminder of Gianna for me. I joined a local library and started working there. It's just been a few days there but it keeps my mind busy.As
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Life had taken a significant turn for me, and put me in a difficult condition.Though I am far from the world of darkness and fear I had once known I am out into the fear of newness. I had found something that is the provider of peace and healing, and my new daily routine brought a sense of normalcy that I had yearned for.I started working in a local library.Working in the local library had become an escape for me.I enjoy the company of books. I love being alone and surrounded by books.Each day, I would arrive to the gentle hum of whispered conversations and the soft rustling of pages. I really enjoyed every minute of it. The serene and silent atmosphere of the library offered a peaceful environment and calmed my mind down. It's funny how my life now is a stark contrast to the chaos that I felt in my past.I am glad to work at this place.My days were spent amidst rows of books, helping visitors find their literary treasures. The feeling of a book in my hands, its pages filled wi
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Three years later-I decided to keep the baby. Even though it's the biggest thing that relates me to Adriano but still I felt the connection with the baby since day one.Two years had passed since the birth of my daughter, Emma, a child who had brought both joy and complexity into my life. The bond I shared with her is something that cannot be explained. It's profound, but it was not without its challenges, especially considering the ever-present and very striking features she got from her father, Adriano.Each day, I watched Emma grow, her features developing more pronounced, and her dark eyes, so similar to that of Adriano's, grew deeper and more compelling. There were times when I felt like I was staring into the eyes of the man I had tried to leave behind.I am a survivor of his crimes and so sometimes those eyes haunt me, but then I remind myself that it's my baby, my Emma.I think I have never loved anyone the way I loved Emma. Her smile brightens my day, her laugh turns my mo
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My heart raced as I returned from the serene garden playing with my kids.This gives me eternal peace and happiness, a place where I had often sought solace and tranquility. Today, however, the calmness I had experienced outdoors did not retain when I arrived home.There was a fear that gripped me upon entering our apartment building. I could scarcely breathe, as the sight of multiple luxurious cars that were parked right in front of my apartment met my eyes.I fought so hard to maintain my expressions in front of Emma and Aida.Luxurious cars lined the otherwise quiet street, a dangerous reminder of a world I had hoped to leave behind.Fear, took over me, my face turned a little pale, but I tried my best to maintain a straight face. The fear of Adriano's potential return or the intrusion of some distant relative from his shadowy past threatened to take over my mind.He is dead. Adriano, his cousins and his uncles are dead. I tried to remind myself about this again and again.Runnin
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The realisation that the man in front of me is my biological father filled my brain with multiple questions.The elderly man who claimed to be my father looks rich. The security guards, the expensive cars and the fine attire is a solid proof of that.I had so many questions in my brain that I wanted to ask him.A little part of my heart is happy that I get to meet my real father but a part of me is angry too.Why did he abandon me in the first place?He is the reason I had to live with the people I always considered my family.He seems to be an influential man, if he would have been in my life earlier, Adriano wouldn't have got to marry me.I would have not been married to Adriano.All the trauma that I went through could have been avoided if my father would have been by my side.And now that I have finally moved on, now that I have become independent, now that I don't need any big support for any other person, he enters in my life and claims to be the most important person in my life
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"I have my sources. Finding you was still very difficult though." My father said."I am sure you do have many sources, as you say. But why now? Why are you here for me now? What do you want from me?" I showered him with my questions.I was angry that he did not come for me earlier when I was with Adriano. Deep inside a little part of my heart is happy that I have a parent."It's a long story and you need to be really open-minded before considering it. I am sorry that I did not come looking for you before, but I had my reasons." He said and it broke it. "I am here to ask, no I am here, begging you to do me a favour."He gave me up in the first place and now he is here to ask some favours from me? He cannot be serious right now.The words that came out of his mouth infuriated me.The realisation hit me. He is not here for me, he is here just so that I can consider his offer and do him a favour."Really!"I laughed a little at his face, in expressions filled with sarcasm."Oh and here I t
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When I first met your mother, Maria, she was a drug addict." My father confessed."She was a sweet girl who got in bad company, ran away from home and got assaulted by older men." He took a breath."She somehow managed to run away from those men and came to me. For me she was the most beautiful person ever. I came alive after seeing her. The day she came to me was the best day ever. I was poor but she was my most precious possession and I thought I could do anything for her. Anything. She is my first and last love. At that time I was still poor. I was doing okay with the money but I wasn't as rich as I am now." He explained to me."There was a genuine connection between us. My family was all gone by then, leaving me all alone with her. Your mother Maria became my whole world. We decided to get married. I somehow managed to get a really small apartment on rent and we both started living happily. I did several wrong things in my life, and I completely blame myself for everything. So God
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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
