Emilia's POV. After the entire wedding ceremony was completed, I returned to the dressing room and couldn't stop staring at my ring. A wedding ring. I am actually married, like really and truly. It is done. I am now Mrs Emilia Riccardo De Luca. I wasn't sure whether to laugh to cry but I was really close to crying and the tears started flowing the moment Pat opened the door to the dressing room and walked in. I was a mess. A huge big mess. Patricia came up to me immediately and hugged me. I buried my face in her neck and proceeded to cry my eyes out. We stayed that way for a while until I was finally able to get my emotions in check. She pulled back from the hug and tried to wipe my tears away a little bit but I knew it would not help. I am yet to look at myself in the mirror but I have a feeling that I don't look too good right now. "What is the problem?" Patricia asked. I shook my head. "Nothing. Nothing. I just...it's all just overwhelming. I am fine." She cupped my face betwe

Emilia's POV. Thankfully the ball was uneventful aside from the Jack drama but he didn't come close to me when I told him off. It has been two days since the ball. I didn't see my parents or sisters since the wedding day and I honestly couldn't care less. Patricia went back to New York a day after the wedding. I and Riccardo have been married for two days now. I would think that it was a normal routine to go on honeymoons after the wedding but of course, we are not doing that cause ours is not exactly the ideal marriage but still. I picked out a room in his wing but I have not had the time to set the room up the way I want.We spent yesterday with Aria while we visited her new school to make sure she liked the school. It wasn't totally clear if she actually liked the school or if she loved the idea of schooling with Livia and Lorenzo. We got all the necessary information we needed and we also got the paperwork done, made payment, picked up her school uniform and we went to the store

Emilia's POV.I ended up not going anywhere today. I couldn't actually. One of the reasons why I didn't go out was because of what Riccardo did this morning. The bastard had to turn me on like that and just leave without giving me the satisfaction I needed. I could have taken care of it myself but then I kept hearing his voice in my head asking me not to, scratch that, ordering me so yeah, I didn't. I don't know why but I just couldn't do it. Sexually frustrated and bored out of my mind. Riccardo spent hours in the room with Enzo, I even lost track of time and then when Enzo left, he remained in that room for another hour or so before he left to God knows where. So yeah, I have been a big ball of frustration since then. I jumped at the sound of a car coming in hoping it was my daughter and sure enough, it was her. I went outside to welcome her. She hugged me immediately she got out of the car. "Hi, mummy." "Hello, baby. How was school?" I asked her. "It was cool. I had fun." She s

Emilia's POV.Four salons later and I am still unemployed. My skills were certainly not the reason I remained unemployed. I think it has more to do with the two big burly men who have been following me around, refusing to leave my side for one second. Also once they figure out that I am married to the don of the Italian mafia, they just seem to withdraw. I mean I get it. Who wants to hire the wife of a Cartel boss in his/her shop? "So what? You are just going to give up like that?" Riley asked. We were at a coffee shop that was close to Riley's store. I was in the area so I just decided to grab coffee with her and chat. I shrugged. "It is understandable really. I wouldn't hire me either if I were them." "But then..." "And those two..." I said pointing at the two bodyguards I chose myself. "Those two right there are enough reason for anyone not to hire me." "It is their loss then. You are very talented." "Thank you, Riley. I am glad you think so." I said. "So what is the plan t

Emilia’s POV. “I have to grab my things. I will be right outside with you guys.” I said and Riccardo nodded absentmindedly before he walked out of the store with Gaby glued to his side. “What the hell was that about?” Riley asked immediately they were out of earshot. I shrugged and started putting my things together. “You can’t tell me that you are fine with this.” “With what? They are friends and I take it they haven’t seen each other in a while.” I said. I was finally done with grabbing my things and I could leave. “Friends? Did you see the way she was clinging to him and Riccardo too didn’t even spare you a glance?” She said. “Riley please, not in front of Aria,” I said. “Oh, I am fine. I saw it all.” Aria said. “Go join your dad outside, Aria. I have to tell Riley something.” I said. “Something I can’t hear? You could just tell her…” “Go outside, Aria,” I said “Fine.” She grumbled and did as I asked. I waited till she left and was about to talk when Riley spoke up. “I