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My father led me upstairs.As I entered the room, the air in the room was thick with the sterile scent of medical equipment.It felt strange .The whole room lookedike a hospital room.It is a constant reminder of the battle my mother, Maria was bravely fighting. The room, resembling a hospital ward, echoed with the hum of machines and soft footsteps of attending servants dedicated to her care. My father seems to be spending too much for her care.He told me that doctors have given up, that the cancer might not get cured now. But he wants my mother to have the best medical care.My heart sank as I took in the sight of my mother.She looked so pale and skinny.She was frail and weakened by the relentless grasp of late-stage lung cancer.Tubes and wires snaked across the room, connecting my mother to various monitors and IV drips.Even the scenario scares me.The soft glow of monitors cast an eerie light on her pale face, reflecting the toll the illness had taken. My eyes welled with
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I shifted in my new room. My parents seemed to be beyond excited so they decided to throw a party for me.Of course taking into consideration my mother's poor health, the party consisted of only family people. Me, Sofia, our kids, my father and Salvatore.I don't understand why Salvatore is here, to which my father replied that he is basically a part of our family, he is like a family member.I still need to discuss with my father about the future of my children's education and my job too.I am not sure if it's the right time or place but my brain tells me to put this point forward in the very beginning itself, so that no question about it arises in the near future."I want to talk to you regarding my job." I spoke as we all were almost about to finish our dinner.My father spared me a glance."What job? You have a job." He looked at me and then turned to Salvatore looking for answers."Sir, actually she works in a library. I am really sorry I forgot to inform you about that." Salvator
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I did not want to burden my father with the issues and problems he is totally unaware of. I came here just so I could provide a safe roof for my children. But now that Emma accidentally spoke about it in front of everyone, I have no other option but to tell everything to my father. He looks so concerned.But something I did not expect was Salvatore’s reaction. He looks more concerned and worried about me than my own father.“We will discuss it later, after dinner.” I looked at my kids and then looked at my father, expressing him not to talk about this topic any further in front of the kids. I want to keep my kids out of this crap as much as possible, I want to give them a normal life, out of my past and anything related to the crime world.One of my conditions that I proposed before coming here was that no one will ask me anything about my past, but now it feels wrong after seeing how everyone got worried. I don’t want to keep them in this constant of worry.After the dinner got over,
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Somehow I managed to put a full stop to my father's worries. He assured me that there is complete safety inside this mansion. The security is really tight.We came to the conclusion that my kids need not attend the daycare. And when they grow enough to go to school, then something else will be done. But my father patted me on the back and tried to assure me that till then everything will be sorted.As far as my job is concerned, he told me to resign.It seemed like a big step. I don’t want to be a financial burden on my father. I am already living under his roof, he will be the one responsible for my kids. My job is the only way I feel independent, I can’t let go of it.For the first time in my life I was working and earning money. I gained so much knowledge and I could feel the difference in the old, naive Emilia and the new smart one. What I feel deep inside is that the job gives me an identity.All my life I was a burden to my family (people who adopted me), then the man I married.
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I felt a lingering unease as I stepped into the library after a week away.I thought I was feeling this way because I have been at home for a whole week. Nobody wants to go to work after such a long rest. But it was a different feeling. The air was thick with an unsettling tension, an invisible fear that clung to the shelves and whispered through the quiet aisles. I don't know why was I feeling anxious.Salvatore dropped me to the library and I gave him the exact time when I will be free from work. He told me not to go anywhere and that he will be there to pick me up.My father trusts Salvatore blindly, I got to know that. He appointed Salvatore to take care of my security, but I told him to drop me and go back to the mansion back again.I don't want a bodyguard and I don't want to be a trouble for anyone.As for Aida and Emma, they are enjoying their childhood at my parents' house. They are no longer going to the day care. There are many maids who are taking care of my kids day and
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My legs trembled beneath me as I managed to utter, "How... How are you still alive, Adriano?"This cannot be real.Maybe I am just dreaming with my eyes open. It's just a nightmare.He smirked, relishing my fear, yet offered no explanation. Instead, he asserted, "That's not important now. What matters is our daughter, Emma. My flesh and blood."I feel like puking just as he mentioned Emma's name.I don't want him to take my daughter's name out of his mouth.I hate the fact that he is addressing Emma as 'our' daughter. She is not his. He has no right to her.I recoiled at the mention of Emma, my precious daughter. The idea of Adriano claiming any rights over her sent a shiver down my spine. "You have no right to her," I retorted, my voice shaking but determined.I am willing to stand straight and confident, against this man, in order to keep my daughter safe and sound and out of Adriano's clutches.Adriano leaned straight, a wicked glint in his eyes. "Oh, but I do. I'm her father, and
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Adriano left.As Adriano sauntered away, a chilling parting shot slipped from his lips, "See you soon, darling." The door clicked shut, leaving me alone in the suffocating silence of the office.I sank to the floor, legs giving way beneath the weight of fear and worry.How is he even alive? Am I dreaming? Is this for real?Before leaving he threatened me with one more thing, "Don't tell anyone about me, Emilia. Or I swear on my life I will not only take Emma away from you, but make your life a living hell."His words echoed in my mind, a sinister promise that sent shivers down my spine. The room felt colder, the air heavier, as the reality of his return settled in.I feel sick.I hugged myself, as if trying to shield from the invisible menace Adriano brought with him. Suddenly I was feeling cold. I felt like I was going to have a fever.The simple promise of his imminent return left me deeply worried, my mind racing with the uncertainty of what he might do next. Fear clung to me li
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I kept crying and didn't even realise when I slipped deep in sleep.When I woke up I finally gained my senses. I realised what happened the previous day. I also feel ashamed of my behaviour with Salvatore.I woke up, feeling the weight of exhaustion pulling at me. My eyes felt heavy, and I could still sense the echoes of tears that had stained my cheeks. Swollen and tired, my eyes seemed to protest against the harsh reality of the previous night.The first thought that came to my mind was about Adriano.Dragging myself out of my bed, I stumbled toward the bathroom. The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow. I avoided looking at the mirror, afraid of the reflection it would reveal.As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I looked at my face. My face, looked pale and worn. My eyes, red and swollen, told the story of a night spent drowning in tears. I reached for a tissue, gently dabbing at the remnants of a stress.The water in the sink felt cool against my
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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
