"Tell me did he hurt you?" Salvatore repeated again. I had no confidence to face him or look directly in his eyes.I not only lied to Salvatore and my father, I also talked very rudely to him several times.I did not do it intentionally, I just wanted to push him away. Salvatore seems genuinely worried about me and my security and I hate that he seems troubled because of me.His eyes were filled with concern and I don't understand how to face him.I am ashamed of myself.And I don't even know why I am embarassed on behalf of Adriano and his behaviour.I tried tdodge the topic but Salvatore seemed to be fixated on knowing more and more. He seemed to genuinely care about me, which I don't understand why.I am also scared that he will tell my father about this. I also don't want my parents to know that I met Adriano. My mother is quite unaware about it, and she is sick so it makes no sense to let her know. I don't want her to overthink and worry about me in such a condition.And I am rea
"Did you meet him before too?" I was still in the passenger seat as Salvatore interrogated me.I don't want to tell him, not because I think it's none of his business (I do understand that my father has assigned him a job to keep me safe, and I get that he is doing his work) but because I don't want my newly found family to be troubled or worried regarding because of my past."Umm, yeah." I admitted."When, Emilia? Why did you not tell me? Why did you put yourself at risk?" He slowed down his car as his face burned up and turned red. "Emilia, you should-" He sighed."I am sorry. I understand that I put your job at risk. You were given the work regarding my safety by my father and I went behind my back to meet Adriano. I swear I did not mean to harm your reputation in front of my father. I did not intentionally do it." I apologised. "It is not about my job, Emilia. You won't get it" He said and then went silent.For certain minutes there was pin drop silence in the car. He did not sa
Adriano's POV -I stormed into the house, the one that I took on rent. Thanks to Emilia I lost my money and my place.But I still have my sources. I will soon get enough money to buy a bigger place. But I don't want a house in this city. Once Emilia starts to behave and comes back to me willingly I will leave this city with her and Emma and we will live somewhere really distant.I think of a dream house near beach, where I live with my wife and my daughter.But Emilia is hell bent on ruining everything. She knows how much I wanted a kid of my own, and as soon as I got to know about Emma I couldn't contain myself.Emilia tried to end my life and in return god gave her a piece of me.With help of my private investigator, Luca, I got to know about their whereabouts. It seems that they have started to live in a mansion. And the owner of the Mansion claims to be Emilia's father. I was surprised myself that how did this man found Emilia. Her features are similar to that man but if it were m
Emilia's POV-I resigned from my job. Salvatore convinced me somehow that it's not safe for me to go outside and work with Adriano out there, lookifor any opportunity to harm me.Talking with Salvatore relaxed me. He made sure of it that I don't take any decisions that put me in any position of harm. For few hours I sat with my mother too. I went to her room and talked to her. She seemed relaxed while talking to me. She told me that doctor told her that she is too weak to walk, honestly to me she seemed to be a little better. She said she cannot get up from bed or walk down the stairs. I completely understand.We talked for a few hours. She asked about Emma and Aida. She also asked about my job. I had to lie to her that I quit job so I can focus on my kids.My dad entered and a small smile danced on his lips seeing me and my mother getting along."What's the mother daughter duo discussing?" He asked playfully. "Nothing much, just catching up." I told him."Emilia, I need to discuss
My heart raced as the servant's words echoed through the vast corridors of the mansion. Someone at the door, desiring to meet me. "Ma'am, there is someone at the door. They are looking for Emilia. I think you should talk to them." The maid said and my heart started beating loud.Panic gripped me momentarily. I can only think of one name, who can come to meet me.I was scared that the worst that I have thought of has happened. My children are sleeping and maybe it's Adriano who has come to meet them.My mind instantly conjured the image of Adriano, the man I had reluctantly married, causing a shiver to run down my spine. The mere thought of facing him sent shudders of fear through me.I don't want to go to the door and talk to him. I could physically feel my legs wobble.Yet, a flicker of courage ignited within me. I couldn't let fear dictate my actions. I prayed to God and gathering my resolve, I made my way towards the entrance. Anticipation and anxiety were waltzing within me. The
I couldn't believe my eyes as Lily and I sat in the living room, catching up after years of silence. In the starting of our conversation, curiosity got the better of me, and I asked Lily how she found out I lived here. "Dante told me."Her casual response hit me like a punch to the gut—Dante had told her the address, I was furious.I never trusted her in the first place but now it feels like a slap on my face.She still talks to Dante, maybe he sent her here, to keep an eye on me and my kids. I need to kick Lily out but I don't know how to.Fury surged within me, and I couldn't contain my disdain as she mentioned the name Dante. I despised him with every fiber of my being. "Dante? Why would he tell you where I live?" I snapped, my voice edged with anger."It's quite clear whose side you are on." I was furious as I raised my voice at her."How dare you come to my house? Get out, there is no place for you here Lily. I don't know why I let you in. I thought maybe you have changed. I wan
Third person point of view -In the quiet cocoon of a living room, Lily found herself seated across from Emilia, the air thick with unspoken sentiments. Both of them were anxious.The sisters, bound by troubles and shared history, were about to embark on a conversation that would unveil the darkest corners of Lily's past—territory she had guarded fiercely for far too long.As they exchanged glances, a hesitant yet determined resolve flickered in Lily's eyes. The weight of a secret, one that had burdened her for years, threatened to spill into the room. It was time to unveil the truth, to allow Emilia a glimpse into the shadows that had shaped Lily's life."Emilia," Lily began, her voice barely more than a whisper, "there's something I need to share with you. Something I've kept locked away, hidden from everyone, including myself.""I know that you have always hated me and I have always treated you bad but now I think deep down I have a regret about it. Now I feel like I understand you
The weight of Lily's revelations hung in the air, a somber atmosphere settling over the living room. "Also he reached out to me yesterday. He threatened me that he will kill me if I don't do what he told me to. So I had no other option but to follow what he said." Lily spoke."He said that I need to go to your place, and talk to you like a loving and caring sister. He told me I need to earn your trust and plant some cameras in your mansion. He said that if I fail at my task he will kill me. Adriano and Dante are working together against you Emilia. And they are using me." She confessed.As the echoes of Lily's painful confessions lingered, I felt a mixture of sorrow, anger, and an overwhelming desire to shield my sister from any further harm. The specter of Dante, once thought to be confined to the past, had resurfaced with a chilling threat."Lily," I whispered, my voice trembling with a blend of concern and disbelief, "he threatened to kill you? And he wants you to plant secret c