The anticipation and fear was killing me.Finally the time has come Adriano had just returned home from his work and went straight to take a shower like he usually does.The window of opportunity presented itself as he headed to the bathroom. I couldn't afford to let this moment slip through my fingers. I waited for certain minutes and as I heard him start the shower I rushed to get the laptop.With trembling hands and a heart pounding with a mixture of fear and determination, I approached the laptop. My fingers danced over the keyboard as fast as they could, and I entered the password that I got to know.To my surprise and relief, the laptop accepted the password.I took a deep breath.At the same time I kept an eye on the bathroom. My ears were minutely listening to the sound of the water flowing out of the shower.Entering the correct password granted me access to the treasure of information that lay within the laptop. The screen displayed folders upon folders, each one a testam
I tiptoed as I tried to move across the garden in the backyard.I am running away.I am running away from this place or I should say hell, forever.I got to know that everyone in the house is going to attend a wedding. Adriano will be in the office and so will Enzo. Adriano asked me to go and attend the wedding but I made excuses that I am not feeling well and that I am not in a mood.In the end Adriano gave up and told me to rest.Adriano said he will return late in the evening so I take medicines and eat on time. I thanked God that he got a lot of work so that he will be home late.There were the cleaning and house maintenance staff but I know how to trick them.As soon as Adriano left I got up and took out a bag. I rushed to open the hidden door and get the files and reports in found in the room hidden behind that secret door.My heart was beating loudly and I was able to hear my heartbeat in my ears.I was sweating, not because of the heat but because of fear.Fear of Adriano.My
I dressed up and so did Adriano.I was upset that I will have to attend Dante's birthday celebration but now that I have a plan I cannot wait to go to the hotel.When I reached there I wished Dante a happy birthday, and on the inside of my mind I cursed him.I was expecting to see Lily, my sister but she was no where to be found."Looking for someone?" Dante asked me."Not really." I replied instantly."Your sister is not here. I dumped her." He accepted and I was not even shocked.It was something that I was expecting from him anyways.For the whole celebration I stayed with the crowd.Finally when men started to leave for drinking alcohol in a hall all the women gathered and talked in a seperate hall.I went with the women.I waited for certain minutes. I need to be patient if I want everything to work smoothly.After a few minutes I excused myself, and went to the bathroom.Marcus was already there.He told me he has a friend who works in this hotel, so he sneaked in early and mana
Adriano's POV:-I feel dizzy. My head hurts.What is going on?I got up and saw everyone in same condition. What the actual fuck? I stood up as fast as I could and felt my head being heavy.I saw some gripping their heads, some still unconscious.I took out my cellphone and dialled the guards that I stationed on the main entrance and they came running inside after hearing what has happened.I just remember that I lost consciousness after drinking the wine."Close all the doors. Do not let anyone out. Tell all the women of the family to get inside this room. Order the complete hotel staff to gather here RIGHT NOW." I commanded my men and they rushed into action.My blood is boiling. Who can even date to do that?Almost every one was conscious by now. I called the doctor and ambulance.The doctor checked us all and said there is no need to rush to the hospital.We were all given a pill, that was powered and mixed with our wine, that caused temporary unconsciousness, the doctor explaine
A month later.It's been a month.One whole month.A complete month of me escaping from Adriano. A month of free living.A month of living in Marcus' friend's house. I am running out of the money I stole from Adriano and his family members. I am trying my best but it is still difficult to manage the expenses.I don't go out of the house, I am scared to do that. I know Adriano's man are around.I need to login to my email ID but I know if I do that Adriano will get the notification about it. And he might be able to track the device I logged in with.I cannot take this risk this early.I need to think about something else.Those documents are important but what's more important to me is staying low for a few more weeks.I live with John, Marcus' friend and I don't regret the decision I took a month ago.It's quite safe with John. He is a nice and decent man who knows how to behave. He is calm and doesn't speak much.But I take extra cautiousness.I keep the gun, that I stole from Adria
"How?" I asked him.He grinned.I can see how his eyes turned evil."You know I came here, wearing my new shoes, but now they got dirty because of all the traveling I had to do because of you." He said. What is is trying to say? I am not able to get it."So what?" I raised my eyebrows in confusion."So my darling I want you to clean them up and in return I will pay you." He commented.He cannot be serious!What is he making me do?Has he completely lost his mind."I won't clean your shoes, neither with a cloth piece nor by brush. I am not doing it." I yelled at him.This is not the the Adriano I know. This cannot be the man I married."Of course you are going to do it, and you are going to do it right now. Or else you know that the child won't be alive for too long." He smiled.All the men in the room laughed at me.I have never felt so insulted. I don't believe what I just heard.It felt like I am getting pulled into hell.It felt like someone slapped me hard right across my face a
I made John call Marcus and made John tell him to meet up at his place by this afternoon.I know it might be a bad idea but I am ready to take risks.I just hope Marcus does not get followed.John told Marcus to stop by the houses of his other friends too. So that no one will doubt his sudden presence here. It was just to create confusion.We told him to use a public transport to visit us.My anticipation was killing me. I just hope he reaches here safely without anyone following him.Marcus arrived about three hours later, because that's the least time taken to cover this much distance and by visiting his certain friends.John opened the door.I was too scared to even go near the main door. Adriano has instilled so much fear in my mind that it's really difficult to fight back.I stood behind the wall and when I was sure enough that it's Marcus, then only I came out "You sure nobody followed you?" John asked him."It's been about a month. Adriano's men have nearly stopped following m
I told John and Marcus and then I left.I have a plan on my mind.I plan to visit another city. Somewhere far away from John's place.I covered my face with a scarf. It took me two hours to finally reach there. I decided to go to a busy street and search for a telephone booth.I spotted one and went inside and dialled Adriano's number.I knew that it is dangerous to call him from the place I am staying, because he might track the cellphone. I have started to take every step with caution knowing that it's very difficult to outsmart him.He picked up just after two rings."Hello." He said from his side and my mouth closed automatically on hearing his deep voice.I don't have courage to talk to him. What if he ends up hurting me even more?I won't be able to take more. There was a time when I had fallen for him, a time when I was ready to do everything for him, I set him as my priority, but now I am even afraid to hear his voice.I gained my strength.I mentally slapped myself. I cannot