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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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The prospect of returning to work after that unsettling encounter with Adriano weighed heavily on my mind.My mind was clouded with negative thoughts and I did not want to leave my children alone. I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the floor. The shadows of fear clung to me, and a sense of unease settled in my chest.The idea of stepping back into the routine felt like tiptoeing through a life of uncertainties. I hesitated, feeling a little lost in the echoes of Adriano's threats.As I sat there, a heaviness settled over me, and the room seemed to close in.The idea of facing the outside world felt like a mountain to climb, and for a moment, I allowed myself to succumb to the weight of it all.Depression like feeling crept in like a silent intruder. The past from which I always kept running is now running behind me.Deep down I know that Adriano won't stop unless I listen and obey him. He is wicked.I fear that if I take any wrong step he will make me pay by taking away
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Presence of Salvatore made it even more difficult for me to leave.He cross questioned me several times about where I am going. I tried my best to hide to hide my anxiety but somehow I wasn't able to hide it one hundred percent."As someone who is responsible for your security, I need to be present with you wherever you go." Salvatore instructed me.I remembered what Adriano wrote in the email. He specified to come and meet him alone.I cannot take the risk."For god's sake, can I not have any privacy in this house. Why are you so hell bent on invading my personal space?" I yelled at Salvatore. Instantly I feel bad about my behaviour.But I need to be rude to push him away, otherwise he will insist to drive me to places. I cannot risk it."I was just doing my work and-" he started explaining but I had no time listening to him. I was already getting late."Not now Salvatore. I have some work so kindly give me some space." I raised my hand to stop him from talking and crossed him and we
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The moment I stepped into Adriano's car, the air carried the scent of leather and sophistication, a blend of opulence that wrapped around me.My anxiety and overthinking was killing me from inside. I could feel weird in my stomach.The luxurious interior enveloped me with its plushness, and the controlled temperature from the powerful AC added to the comfort, creating an unsettling contrast to the fear building inside me.Why has he called me here? What does me want now? It was all so unclear.As I glanced at the person who was driving the car, all I could see was the back of his neck, an enigma that heightened my anxiety. When Adriano turned to face me, his handsome features struck me, his sharp jawline and piercing eyes portraying a magnetism that made my heart race. But I couldn't savor the aesthetics, for I knew the darkness that lurked within him.He has become more handsome than before. And I also hate him more than I used to.Adriano's voice sliced through the tension. "Babe,
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Adriano leaned into me and kissed me and I instantly moved back. Wrapping his arm around my back he pulled me closer and kissed me on the lips.I raised my hand in order to slap him but he held my hand with his other one, in a tight grip. "Way too angry, aren't you?" He kissed me again.This softness of his kiss, kills me inside. If he would have been a good man, I would have melted just by his touch. But now his touch disgusts me."Get away from me." I pushed him away with my whole strength and his expressions turned sour.
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Pushing the door open, I was thrown out of Adriano's car. He literally pushed me out on the road after our argument. Before he closed the door right off my face, I saw the anger in his eyes.Adriano was mad as he is no longer able to manipulate me.There is no way I will fall for his sweet talk or be ready to raise my daughter with him.Before the car sped away I also saw Dante's face which was plastered with a smirk.Argh, I hate them.so much.I landed on my butt when I fell out of the car.It took me a moment to realise that it was a busy street and vehicles were fastly moving and I was the only one who was still and laying on the road.My heart beat quickened when I realised that I am very prone to accidents, considering my current state.Before I could get myself straight up on my feet, I heard the sound of vehicles moving fastly, in my direction. It was a car.Closing my eyes I decided to stay still.When nothing happened and I felt safe I opened to see where the car went. It was
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"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
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