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My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 112. A special day
POV Emma“Put the Christmas tree more in the center of the room, love,” I said to Andrew.We were decorating the mansion for Christmas, I really loved this time of year, but we'd never had a full house on this date. It was just me and my dad, but now we were going to have a full family.Today was Christmas Eve, and I was proud of the beautiful work I was doing at my father-in-law Matteo's NGO. We distributed food, clothes and toys, and I knew that every single one of those things would make the children happy. I felt fulfilled.I looked at Andrew who was struggling to put the star on the top of the tree, I loved him! And every day I became more sure of that. Liam was growing at lightning speed, this child already wanted to run around the house.“Son,” I went after him nimbly.“He really can't sit still,” Andrew said, “Come with daddy son, let's go and see the Christmas tree.” He carried Liam on his lap, and then gave me a kiss.”Everyone was coming over tonight, we were having a spe
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. Epilogue
EmmaIt never even crossed my mind that my life would be the way it is now. Everything seemed so lost, so far away, until a certain mobster brought me to an unknown mansion. Andrew had changed from being that closed man who was cold and calculating. He was different now, more open, more affectionate.Five years flew by as if they were just a breath of time. Life has unfolded into countless possibilities since we ventured into a new chapter. The frenetic routine of a hospital became my world, where every day was a constant learning experience, every patient a story to be cared for. Today was my graduation, a day I never imagined I would be witnessing.It wasn't easy, I studied so much that my hands hurt.“Honey, have you seen my underpants? I can't find them,” Andrew says.“If you look in the closet instead of the sock drawer, I bet you'll find them,” I laughed. “Funny.”Liam comes running into the room, he's a beautiful boy, his golden hair like mine, and a bit like Andrew's, his e
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 01. "Hard day"
EmmaOnce again, the bus was late. I sighed as I looked at the watch in my hand, feeling my heart beat a little faster. The sensation of always battling against time was exhausting, the uncertainty of making it to work on time while the city's chaotic traffic toyed with my fate.It was a scene that repeated itself daily: the morning sun beginning to illuminate the bustling streets hurried people and tired faces rushing to catch the bus, and the sounds of honking and engines filling the air. I gripped the strap of my bag tightly, bracing myself for the impending struggle.I worked at a diner in Brooklyn, New York. Serving others was incredibly tiresome, and the sleazy jokes from the men who came in there every day were a constant burden. But I had to endure, after all, it was just my father and me.He had a job at a shoe store, and his work alone wouldn't be enough to sustain our household.As the bus crawled through the congested streets, my dreams seemed farther away than ever. The j
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 02. "In the Hands of Strangers"
Emma.The alarm clock rang with a shrill sound, and I woke up to rays of sunlight on my face, feeling as if a bulldozer had run over me when I chased after that darn bus, which ended up leaving without me. I was lost about which direction to follow now that I was unemployed, so I got up and went to my father's room to check if he was okay and had already gone to work. I knocked repeatedly on the door, but there was no response. I slowly opened the door and, to my surprise, he wasn't there. Where could he be?It was only six in the morning, and at this time, my father would usually be up and getting ready for work. I called him three times and got no answer. Worry began to settle in my chest, as my father had struggled with alcohol in the past. While he seemed to have stopped recently, I was still deeply concerned.No sign of him picking up. "Damn it," I muttered.Since my father wasn't home, and I couldn't just wander around looking for him, I decided to have my breakfast. I made toas
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 03. "Meeting the Don"
EmmaAfter a long journey inside that car, I struggle to maintain my lucidity, but the voices continue to echo in my mind, like a constant disturbing buzz. My mind wrestles between the need to face reality and the desire to escape into a mental refuge. The images of my father's worried expression as the men tore me away from his presence remain ingrained, a painful memory that haunts me.Finally, the car comes to a stop, and silence settles, broken only by the sound of doors opening. I feel hands guiding me out of the vehicle, and the blindfold is removed from my eyes. The daylight dazzles my senses for a moment, but soon I find myself in a place that seems to be Don's mansion, an equally dark and intimidating setting. The oppression around me is almost palpable."Move, girl," he muttered."Son of a bitch," I whispered angrily."What did you say?!" he glared at me."Nothing."He led me to a beautiful place; the mansion rises like a monument to his wealth and absolute control. It's a b
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 04 "The proposal"
Andrew DeLuca.After my parents' passing, I took over full control of the businesses. I was discreet, and I needed to be, for I was the Don.The "Don" in a mafia organization is the term we use for the supreme leader or head of the criminal family, and well, that was me. Andrew DeLuca.My parents came to New York to establish businesses here when I was still very young. I didn't know anything and thought life was a game. Until I witnessed my father's death before my eyes.I don't remember much about my mother, she left when I was very young. Or at least, that's what my father told me. Since then, I learned to be alone—well, I had a younger sister, Isabella. Ize had a strong personality, which unfortunately caused me more trouble. She was active in the mafia too, but unlike me, she had a good heart and compassion, which I found useless in our world.So, my childhood wasn't easy at all. The mafia was my only family. It was one of the few things I had left. I didn't have other options.W
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 05."You're mine now."
EmmaI slid my hands along the railing as I climbed the stairs, feeling the security guard following behind me, watching each step I took with meticulous attention. I felt like a cornered prey, a prisoner in every move I made.Andrew DeLuca possessed an aura of authority that spread wherever he went. Every word that came out of his mouth was like a blow, intensifying my anger and desperation. I didn't want to be here, didn't want to be part of this arrangement, but my father's life was at stake, and I couldn't ignore that.My attempts to contact the outside world had been thwarted. They took my cell phone, and I found myself completely isolated. I had always been the master of my own life, and being in this situation of vulnerability was distressing. All my freedom had been taken away from me.The security guard stopped in front of a door, and an elderly woman named Clara appeared."Ms. Emma, I'm Clara. Mr. DeLuca asked me to take care of everything you need. This will be your room fo
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 06. "Introductions and Impressions"
Emma The atmosphere was tense and filled with anticipation as I stood by Andrew DeLuca's side, surrounded by the inquisitive glances of his associates. I felt like an intruder in a dark and dangerous world, one I had never imagined becoming a part of. I wondered how I had ended up here. It was something I certainly wished I could change, but as I couldn't, I looked ahead and faced the harsh reality. DeLuca smiled enigmatically at the gathering as if relishing the attention our arrival had garnered. His arm remained firmly around my waist, a silent possession that sent a clear message to everyone present. "I don't want to hear a word more than you should say," he whispered. "I won't say anything more, as long as our deal continues, and my father is safe," I replied with a wink. "I am a man of my word, Emma." He introduced me to each person as if he were holding a trophy, and from what I gathered, getting married was important for him to keep up appearances. The people here seemed
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- My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 108.Glimpsing Tomorrow
- My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 107.Preparations
- My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 106.Baptism
- My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 105. Future
