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71 "Facing the Truth"
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My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 72 "Divided Heart"
EmmaI woke up in that hospital room, confused and disoriented. My memory was foggy, and all I could recall was the moment I had fainted. Andrew was there, looking at me with an expression I wasn't quite sure how to interpret. It was as if he was surprised by my presence, as if I were a revelation.He said he loved me, and my words came out harsh and impulsive. "You can only love yourself."Everything felt confusing, and my head throbbed from the dizziness I still felt. Going back to him wasn't what I wanted, but at that moment, it seemed like the only option. If I continued to get sick, with complications in my pregnancy, working as a waitress, and having to hide from Andrew, the chances of my child surviving were minimal. The choice was forced, but I needed to think about the well-being of the baby.The doctor entered the room, and his friendly expression reassured me somewhat. He asked how I was feeling, and I responded honestly."A little better," I said, trying to smile. "The diz
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 73 "The Angel and the Enigma"
EmmaI had been discharged. I was apprehensive about returning to the mansion; I knew that there were still so many things to happen. I could no longer run away after a year of the contract; this contract would haunt me for the rest of my life. Now, I have a result of it, living in my belly. Andrew was the father of the baby, and he wouldn't disappear from my life.Never again.It was a fact I had to accept, but I just couldn't process all of this.He was by my side, sleeping like an angel in the companion's chair. I watched him sleep, thinking, how could he be so beautiful with an angelic face and yet so dark at the same time? It was an enigma.I look at the phone. I consider calling my father, but I imagine him sad and crying again. I can't put him in this mess; I know he brought me into this, but he never forced me to sleep with a mobster.And I don't know... As much as my father was wrong, if it weren't for this, I would never know the truth about myself. About my siblings, whom I
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 74" Caught in the Crossfire"
Emma.I decided to heed Derick's insane request and go to the meeting. It wasn't what I wanted, but the idea that he might invent lies about me to Andrew kept me in a constant state of alert. I needed to protect my baby, and unfortunately, that meant facing Derick.I waited until Andrew was busy with his own affairs in the mansion. I watched his movements, waiting for the right moment to leave without raising suspicions. It was challenging to act in the shadows in a house filled with security, but I had learned a few tricks over time.Finally, I found an opportunity when he was busy discussing business with some of his men. Silently, I grabbed my coat and phone, and slipped out through the back door. I knew I couldn't take too long, so I started heading quickly to the meeting point.The Roof at Viceroy Central Park was a chic and luxurious place, not far from the DeLuca mansion. I was nervous, feeling the baby moving in my belly, as if he too was aware of the danger of that moment.As
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 75 "Under the Stars"
EmmaAfter the incident on the rooftop, Andrew invited me to go for ice cream at a place he used to frequent as a child. It was strange to think that we were sitting in an ice cream parlor after what had just happened. I couldn't help but laugh at the irony of the situation."You've killed someone, and now we're here having ice cream," I said with a touch of humor in my voice.He shrugged, trying to appear composed, but I could see the tension in his eyes. "It's part of the job, Emma. Sometimes, we have to do things that aren't always easy to understand or accept."I wondered how he managed to live in this world where violence seemed like a common solution. But I also understood that he was trying to protect his family, and now we had a baby on the way, and he would be in this world too. I wanted to try to raise him away from it, but I knew it was impossible."That sounds like a peculiar way to justify what happened up there," I commented.He looked at me with a serious expression. "Y
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 76."Rekindling the Flame"
Andrew DeLuca.I never thought I would consider being the family man, the one who's content with just one woman. That was never me. But Emma came into my life and showed me that maybe that was for me, that maybe she was the right woman.After we arrived home, I couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened. I had just ended Derick's life, and there would be no retaliation; I would make it clear that he was a traitor. But that wasn't what was on my mind. I was thinking about Emma, about us stargazing. This ragazza came into my life, changing everything around her. So many things had happened that I couldn't believe it all.I was going to be a father, and it was making me anxious.I sat in the armchair, sipping my fine whiskey, wanting to leave it all behind. Emma had gone to her room, and I thought it was best that way.Lorenzo entered the room with a glass of whiskey and took a seat in a chair across from me. I was lost in thought, still reflecting on Derick's death."Don,
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 77. "Tangled Sheets and Unspoken Words"
EmmaI woke up, disoriented. As I looked to the side, I saw Andrew sleeping. My God, we slept together! When I regain consciousness, I realize how wrong it was. This was so foolish of me; he was with someone else in his office just yesterday, and I simply gave in to him.I couldn't mention various ways to say how much of a mistake this was. Andrew could always win me over, even when I was angry. The guilt every time I woke up naked in the same sheets as him was immense.But it was all new to me, and I was very afraid. Afraid to let myself go and end up disappointed.Andrew De Luca was not the perfect man for a relationship; he was a criminal, an outlaw, and I knew it. But I was in love with a criminal, and as a song whose name I couldn't quite recall said, this kind of love wasn't rational, it was physical.I got up and opened the windows; the cloudy weather invaded our faces. The fresh morning breeze was wonderful. I wanted to continue sleeping, but today I had a check-up to make sur
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 78
Andrew narrating.I had gone to handle some matters for a hotel franchise. Of course, I disguised myself as a business CEO, but behind the scenes, I operated in the underworld of the mafia. Irritation consumed me in a way I couldn't even explain.While drugs and smuggling brought in a lot of money for the organization, the wealth of the De Luca family was primarily distributed in casinos and hotels. We didn't solely rely on dirty dealings. However, I was angry about how things were between me and Emma. She didn't understand that my word was final—I was the Don, and she had to obey me. The rule was always clear, and usually, if someone resisted, I would teach them to obey forcibly. But there was something about that damn woman that I couldn't explain.To make matters worse, she was expecting my child. Clearly, this was the problem with letting your guard down. When you showed emotions, people thought they could control you. That's why I couldn't be like that with Emma anymore—she was m
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 79"Threat."
Emma.I feel a chill as if being watched while I'm in the car heading to the clinic, furrowing my brow. After being kidnapped, I'm somewhat paranoid, or do I have a reason?All of this is dangerous. I'm aware that I'm pregnant, carrying the heir of a wanted mafia boss; Andrew's head seems to have a high price. So, indeed, I am at risk. Perhaps that's why I'm so thoughtful and fearful."Ma'am," the driver and security guard pull me from my thoughts."Hi?" I murmur."We've arrived at the clinic; I'll accompany you," he says."No need," I reply."It's Mr. De Luca's orders," he says seriously."Okay," I nod, rolling my eyes.De Luca wanted to monitor every step I took after I fled, and it was irritating. Every detail of what I did was being scrutinized by the security.It was suffocating.I entered the clinic. The doctor who was supposed to attend to me couldn't see me today due to personal issues, so a substitute would conduct the examination."Emma DeLuca," I tell the receptionist.It's
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