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My day kicks off at six thirty in the morning, a silent symphony beginning as I rise from my bed.Adriano was already in the shower.Careful enough, not to disturb anyone I commenced my routine. The first rays of sunlight filter through the curtains as I pushed them aside, letting the light enter our bedroom.Stepping into the kitchen, my haven for the next few hours, I embark on the first task of the day – preparing a breakfast for my family, and also packing lunch for Adriano, that he will be taking to office. We have no maids to help me out.Adriano doesn't like the way maids work so I do everything on my own. I remember a month ago I was really tired of everything, as I was sick. I asked Adriano very politely about hiring a maid but in response all I received was silence.I know I have upset him by talking about this matter. What ever he thinks is the best for our family. Who am I to go around questioning his decision and try to put forward my silly opinions?I was ashamed of
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"Where is your ring Emilia?" I shook in fear listening to Adriano's words.One thing he really hates is not seeing me wearing our wedding ring. This happened once in the past too, only one time. Adriano got so mad at me that I immediately started crying.He was fuming with anger."I removed it because it was itching my fingers. What the big deal honey? I will put it back-" I turned around to go get the ring but Adriano pulled me back by my hair.That day he pulled my hair with such a force that tears automatically started dripping down my eyes.I started crying loudly, but I did not dare to tell him to stop. I knew he could do worse."Never dare to remove your wedding ring again. It's a symbol that you are mine. Only mine. I hate it so much when I don't find it in your finger." He told me.It got so bad that day, that my head started to ache because of crying that much, so Adriano did not punish me further. Somehow he let it go.But I don't think he will let it slide this time.Adria
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I kissed good bye to Adriano as he left for office the next morning, once again reminding me that Dante is going to come over for dinner today.I prepared a feast for Dante and Adriano, hoping to impress him despite my nerves. On the menu were homemade lasagna with layers of rich, flavorful meat sauce and creamy béchamel, accompanied by a side of garlic bread. I also prepared a fresh, crisp salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty vinaigrette. For dessert, I crafted a decadent chocolate cake with layers of velvety ganache.It took me the whole day to prepare it. I was so exhausted by the end of the day.Along with taking care of the kids and cleaning the house I also worked really hard on preparing the dinner.I did not want to give any reason to Dante to taunt me.I took a shower and put on good clothes after finishing all the work. I was exhausted and the urge to sleep was really strong but I somehow managed to ignore it.I went to the kids room and dressed them up too
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"Adriano when did we get married?" I asked Adriano as we were laying in the bed cuddling each other.Even if I put so much pressure on my mind I am still not able to remember anything. It feels really weird that I do not have any memory of the past.It kills me inside but I overthink that if I ask Adriano about this, he might think I am crazy."Four years ago." He said kissing me, he seemed completely uninterested in my questions."What? Aida is five years old Adriano, did I get pregnant before our marriage?" I asked as it came to my mind."Emilia you know how much I hate these stupid ass questions. You are killing my boner." He stopped me from asking more questions."But Adriano I really want to know. You know sometimes I try to remember the good moments of our lives, like Emma's birth, Aida's birth, our marriage, when did we get this house and why are we-" I kept on talking but Adriano sat straight on the bed and pressed his hand over my lips, shutting me up."Shut the fuck up Emilia
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"Don't fight with your sister, Emma" I chided. "You eat from your own plate."Adriano was gone on the business trip with Dante and it somehow made me relax.I prepared lunch and served Emma and Aida.Before leaving Adriano gave me a phone. He always told me that I should stay away from electronic gadgets and so should our kids. I never had a mobile phone of my own, meanwhile Adriano always keeps doing his work using his laptop and mobile, which I was not allowed to use. Neither which I knew the password of.Before leaving he handed me a phone, which looked like a phone but was a bit bigger in size.There were keys on it and he taught me which keys to press in case of emergency. The phone was strange as the only person I could call, using it was Adriano.The bell rang and I was shocked. Adriano is not here, Dante is not here, we never had a third visitor, so who might be here.I first decided to give a call to Adriano, but he gave me the phone to call him only when it's an emergency.
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"Where are my children?" I asked a woman who looked like a doctor.I don't know where I am, I don't know how I am even here but the major concern I have right now is that where are my children?I opened my eyes to find myself in a comfortable bed, but medically professional people were standing by my side. I was scared about what was going to happen to me. Who are these people? Do they want to hurt me? Where is my husband?Does Adriano know that I got abducted from my own house. He might be searching for me, day and night, I am sure of it."Let me and my kids go." I leaped out of the blankets as I tried to get up. "Ma'am please relax. We are not here to hurt you." She tried to comfort me but I was hell lot of worried."I am not sick, why is the medical staff attending me? Are my girls safe. Let us go home." I requested. "I will not tell anyone. Just let me and my kids go." I pleaded again."Ma'am you are under the care of medical staff because you have just been rescued." She looked
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I am scared I have never been out of home.If somehow Adriano reaches me, I won't be able to look him in the eyes because I failed at one job he always wanted me to excel at, staying home.The doctor turned out to be a gynecologist and she surveyed me completely, asking me several personal questions like, "Are you sexually active?", "Did your husband ever forced you to make sexual relations with you?", "Are your kids healthy." I was so uncomfortable answering those questions.I went through several tests and she declared that I am not pregnant. Which I already knew. I was so sad about it because as far as I remember Adriano told me to get pregnant again, we were trying for another baby.I once told him that aren't two kids enough and he got really mad, saying he is doing his job by feeding our empty stomachs and providing for the family and that I should do my job, that is making babies.He never used condoms with me and I myself was surprised that how come I am not pregnant yet. The
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I woke up the next day and the doctors were gone. In the morning my gynecologist came with a file of reports.She said physically I am completely fine but mentally I need to be worked upon.It feels weird, one moment you think your life is all about being a good mother and being a good wife, cooking cleaning and doing laundry and the very next moment it takes one eight degrees flip and now you are nowhere, and getting told that your husband is a criminal and your past memories won't come back.All my needs were met by the maids of that place. The door to my room opened up revealing a man."Emilia, are you okay?" The man looked at me from top to bottom making me a little uncomfortable. Adriano would have never like it."Who are you? You are the one who bought me here right?" I said as I looked at that man's face. I recognised him."Where are my kids? Why did you bring me here please answer me? Are you an enemy of Adriano, but just listen to me, me and my kids did nothing wrong to anyo
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