Chapter 50

Emilia's POV.

How does one get over the fact that they almost died? I was shaken up last night. In all of my life I have never come so close to dying like did yesterday and considering my father's occupation that is like a...win. I have smiled throughout this morning and tried to act as normal as possible. I didn't want my fear to show, I couldn't have Riccardo worrying about me and not being able to get anything done out of worry.

I have never been so scared my entire life and I soon realized that the fear of losing Riccardo and Aria... nearly drove me crazy, scratch that, it is driving me crazy. My world almost ended yesterday, all it would have taken is that one bullet, and I...I would have lost them.

I can't explain it but it also felt like those bullets were meant for me, like it was directed at me and no one else. Now I don't know whether to feel relieved or worried about that fact. At least, Aria and Riccardo were not the targets but then again I was the target and I could ha